Patents by Inventor Michael Schutte
Michael Schutte has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240076838Abstract: An aggregate spreading device includes a hopper, a conveyor system disposed below the hopper, and a spreader system extending from at least one side of the aggregate spreading device and configured to receive aggregate from the conveyor system. The spreader system includes a vertical support coupled to a frame of the aggregate spreading device, a first wall extending from a first end attached to the vertical support, and a second wall extending from a second end of the first wall. A lift actuator is configured to adjust the vertical placement of the spreader system and causing the first and second walls to move vertically.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Ligchine International CorporationInventors: Devin Wolf, Devery G. Beal, Michael Schutte
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Patent number: 11851828Abstract: An aggregate spreading device includes a hopper, a conveyor system disposed below the hopper, and a spreader system extending from at least one side of the aggregate spreading device and configured to receive aggregate from the conveyor system. The spreader system includes a vertical support coupled to a frame of the aggregate spreading device, a first wall extending from a first end attached to the vertical support, and a second wall extending from a second end of the first wall. A lift actuator is configured to adjust the vertical placement of the spreader system and causing the first and second walls to move vertically.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: ROAD WIDENER LLCInventors: Devin Wolf, Devery G. Beal, Michael Schutte
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Patent number: 11661714Abstract: An attachment for a host vehicle includes an attachment plate configured to attach to the host vehicle and a boom coupled to the attachment plate by way of a pivot hinge and a lift hinge. A pivot actuator is coupled to the attachment plate and to the boom and configured to horizontally transition the boom about the pivot hinge, and a lift actuator is coupled to the attachment plate and to the boom and configured to vertically transition the boom about the lift hinge.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Road Widener LLCInventors: Duane A. Neumann, Devin Wolf, Michael Schutte, Devery G. Beal
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Publication number: 20230040964Abstract: An aggregate spreading device includes a hopper, a conveyor system disposed below the hopper, and a spreader system extending from at least one side of the aggregate spreading device and configured to receive aggregate from the conveyor system. The spreader system includes a vertical support coupled to a frame of the aggregate spreading device, a first wall extending from a first end attached to the vertical support, and a second wall extending from a second end of the first wall. A lift actuator is configured to adjust the vertical placement of the spreader system and causing the first and second walls to move vertically.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: Road Widener LLCInventors: Devin Wolf, Devery G. Beal, Michael Schutte
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Patent number: 11525223Abstract: An aggregate spreading device includes a hopper, a conveyor system disposed below the hopper, and a spreader system extending from at least one side of the aggregate spreading device and configured to receive aggregate from the conveyor system. The spreader system includes a vertical support coupled to a frame of the aggregate spreading device, a first wall extending from a first end attached to the vertical support, and a second wall extending from a second end of the first wall. A lift actuator is configured to adjust the vertical placement of the spreader system and causing the first and second walls to move vertically.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Road Widener LLCInventors: Devin Wolf, Devery G. Beal, Michael Schutte
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Publication number: 20220316153Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments of an attachment for a host vehicle. The attachment includes an attachment plate configured to attach to the host vehicle and a boom coupled to the attachment plate by way of a pivot hinge and a lift hinge. A pivot actuator is coupled to the attachment plate and to the boom and configured to horizontally transition the boom about the pivot hinge, and a lift actuator is coupled to the attachment plate and to the boom and configured to vertically transition the boom about the lift hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Duane A. Neumann, Devin Wolf, Michael Schutte, Devery G. Beal
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Patent number: 11384488Abstract: A rolling compactor attachment configured for use with a host vehicle. The host vehicle has a front with a first side and a second side. The rolling compactor attachment includes an attachment plate configured to attach to the front of the host vehicle such that the attachment plate is stationary relative to the host vehicle. A boom includes a first end that coupled to the attachment plate. A roller is coupled to a second end of the boom. The boom is configured to position the roller laterally beyond at least one of the first side or the second side, and the roller is configured to tilt about the second end of the boom such that the roller is able to compact an inclined or declined slope.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Road Widener LLCInventors: Duane A. Neumann, Devin Wolf, Michael Schutte, Devery G. Beal
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Publication number: 20200318296Abstract: A rolling compactor attachment configured for use with a host vehicle. The host vehicle has a front with a first side and a second side. The rolling compactor attachment includes an attachment plate configured to attach to the front of the host vehicle such that the attachment plate is stationary relative to the host vehicle. A boom includes a first end that coupled to the attachment plate. A roller is coupled to a second end of the boom. The boom is configured to position the roller laterally beyond at least one of the first side or the second side, and the roller is configured to tilt about the second end of the boom such that the roller is able to compact an inclined or declined slope.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Duane A. Neumann, Devin Wolf, Michael Schutte, Devery G. Beal
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Publication number: 20200248413Abstract: An aggregate spreading device includes a hopper, a conveyor system disposed below the hopper, and a spreader system extending from at least one side of the aggregate spreading device and configured to receive aggregate from the conveyor system. The spreader system includes a vertical support coupled to a frame of the aggregate spreading device, a first wall extending from a first end attached to the vertical support, and a second wall extending from a second end of the first wall. A lift actuator is configured to adjust the vertical placement of the spreader system and causing the first and second walls to move vertically.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Devin Wolf, Devery G. Beal, Michael Schutte
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Patent number: 10689812Abstract: A skid steer rolling compactor attachment may include a universal attachment plate configured to attach to the skid steer. A boom includes a first end coupled to the attachment plate via a pivot hinge and a lift hinge. A hydraulic lift cylinder is coupled to the attachment plate and the boom in order to move the boom about the lift hinge, and a hydraulic pivot cylinder is coupled to the attachment plate and the boom in order to move the boom about the pivot hinge. A roller is attached to a second end of the boom via a tilt hinge and a twist hinge. A hydraulic tilt cylinder is coupled to the roller and the boom in order to move the roller about the tilt hinge, and a hydraulic twist cylinder is coupled to the roller and the boom in order to move the roller about the twist hinge.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Road Widener LLCInventors: Duane A. Neumann, Devin Wolf, Michael Schutte, Devery G. Beal
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Publication number: 20200102103Abstract: This invention discloses a process for forming a pouch having an evacuated headspace containing a flowable material. The process relates to optimizing both, the evacuation of the headspace in the pouch and the accuracy of the flowable material filled in the pouch. Specifically, the present invention employs a process that includes a multiple-step or a continuous compression of the pouch headspace to accomplish the goals. Also disclosed is a vertical form-fill-seal apparatus for forming a pouch containing a flowable material and having an evacuated headspace.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Jason G. Peterson, Joshua Michael Schutte
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Publication number: 20190136465Abstract: A skid steer rolling compactor attachment may include a universal attachment plate configured to attach to the skid steer. A boom includes a first end coupled to the attachment plate via a pivot hinge and a lift hinge. A hydraulic lift cylinder is coupled to the attachment plate and the boom in order to move the boom about the lift hinge, and a hydraulic pivot cylinder is coupled to the attachment plate and the boom in order to move the boom about the pivot hinge. A roller is attached to a second end of the boom via a tilt hinge and a twist hinge. A hydraulic tilt cylinder is coupled to the roller and the boom in order to move the roller about the tilt hinge, and a hydraulic twist cylinder is coupled to the roller and the boom in order to move the roller about the twist hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Duane A. Neumann, Devin Wolf, Michael Schutte, Devery G. Beal
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Patent number: 10087587Abstract: A skid steer rolling compactor attachment may include a universal attachment plate configured to attach to the skid steer. A boom extending from the attachment plate may pivot about at least one articulating hinge attached to the boom. The boom may be configured to move a roller to compact a ground surface as the skid steer travels in a forward direction. In order to prevent roll-overs on uneven surfaces, the skid steer may be operated on a level surface and articulate the boom such that the roller contacts the ground parallel to the direction of travel. The skid steer may then compact inclined surfaces while travelling on level surfaces thus improving worker safety.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Road Widener LLCInventors: Duane A. Neumann, Devin Wolf, Michael Schutte
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Publication number: 20170284035Abstract: A skid steer rolling compactor attachment may include a universal attachment plate configured to attach to the skid steer. A boom extending from the attachment plate may pivot about at least one articulating hinge attached to the boom. The boom may be configured to move a roller to compact a ground surface as the skid steer travels in a forward direction. In order to prevent roll-overs on uneven surfaces, the skid steer may be operated on a level surface and articulate the boom such that the roller contacts the ground parallel to the direction of travel. The skid steer may then compact inclined surfaces while travelling on level surfaces thus improving worker safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Duane A. Neumann, Devin Wolf, Michael Schutte
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Publication number: 20160114916Abstract: This invention discloses a process for forming a pouch having an evacuated headspace containing a flowable material. The process relates to optimizing both, the evacuation of the headspace in the pouch and the accuracy of the flowable material filled in the pouch. Specifically, the present invention employs a process that includes a multiple-step or a continuous compression of the pouch headspace to accomplish the goals. Also disclosed is a vertical form-fill-seal apparatus for forming a pouch containing a flowable material and having an evacuated headspace.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Jason G. Peterson, Joshua Michael Schutte
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Patent number: 9266630Abstract: This invention discloses a process for forming a pouch having an evacuated headspace containing a flowable material. The process relates to optimizing both, the evacuation of the headspace in the pouch and the accuracy of the flowable material filled in the pouch. Specifically, the present invention employs a process that includes a multiple-step or a continuous compression of the pouch headspace to accomplish the goals. Also disclosed is a vertical form-fill-seal apparatus for forming a pouch containing a flowable material and having an evacuated headspace.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: LIQUI-BOX CORPORATIONInventors: Jason G. Peterson, Joshua Michael Schutte
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Publication number: 20100215813Abstract: This invention discloses a process for forming a pouch having an evacuated headspace containing a flowable material. The process relates to optimizing both, the evacuation of the headspace in the pouch and the accuracy of the flowable material filled in the pouch. Specifically, the present invention employs a process that includes a multiple-step or a continuous compression of the pouch headspace to accomplish the goals. Also disclosed is a vertical form-fill-seal apparatus for forming a pouch containing a flowable material and having an evacuated headspace.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Liqui-Box CorporationInventors: Jason G. Peterson, Joshua Michael Schutte
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Patent number: 7645196Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting torque from a motor to a compressor comprises a hub connecting with a compressor shaft and a pulley rotatably supported on the compressor housing, the pulley and the hub connected with one another by a device for vibration clamping and for load limiting and the load limiting is implemented so that the connection between the pulley and hub is discontinued if a specific torque is exceeded. The load limiting device comprises a catch and a limiter ring (b) comprised of metal including pegs directed radially to the center and, through radial form fitting with hub, transmits the torque onto the compressor shaft and catch is made of a synthetic material encasing the limiter ring and catch and limiter ring can be axially displaced on hub and the limiter ring is preferable made of sintered metal.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignees: Bakelite AG, Plastech Engineering GmbHInventors: Peter Brinkmann, Michael Schutte, Frank Bayerl
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Publication number: 20050192102Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting a torque from a motor to a compressor with a hub (7) for the connection with the compressor shaft and a pulley (1) rotatably supported on the compressor housing (4), the pulley (1) and the hub (7) being connected with one another by a device for vibration damping and for load limiting, and the load-limiting device is implemented such that the connection between pulley (1) and hub (7) is discontinued if a specified torque is exceeded, the load limiting device is formed of two structural parts, namely a catch (5) and a limiter ring (6) comprised of a metal, preferably sintered metal, and having available pegs (6a) directed radially toward the center and, through radial form fit with the hub (7), transmitting the torque to the compressor shaft, the catch (5) is made of a synthetic material encasing the limiter ring (6) and the catch (5) and the limiter ring (6) are axially displaceable on the hub (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2005Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: Peter Brinkmann, Michael Schutte, Frank Bayerl
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Patent number: 6336883Abstract: A device for transmitting a torque from an internal combustion engine to a secondary assembly, in particular the compressor of an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle, with a hub for connection to the secondary assembly shaft and with a belt pulley arranged rotatably on the secondary assembly housing, the belt pulley and the hub being connected to one another via one component (14) for vibration damping and via another component (8) for overload protection, the overload protection being designed in such a way that the connection between the belt pulley and hub is broken when a predetermined torque is exceeded, is to be improved in such a way that both the desired vibration damping is ensured and an exactly responding and functionally reliable overload protection is ensured.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1999Date of Patent: January 8, 2002Assignee: Winkelmann & Pannhoff GmbHInventors: Jürgen Bevc, Michael Schütte