Patents by Inventor Nathan Dotson

Nathan Dotson 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).

  • Method of indicating remaining wrap
    Patent number: 7295895
    Abstract: A method of measuring the quantity of wrap remaining on a round baler supply roll uses the existing wrap measuring apparatus of a round baler. An on-board microprocessor is programmed to calculate the minimum amount of wrap required for each bale, subtract the amount of wrap used to wrap a bale from the amount of wrap on the supply roll before wrapping the bale, and signal the operator if the amount on the roll is insufficient to wrap a bale. The microprocessor can also be programmed to signal the operator if the amount of wrap on the roll is insufficient to wrap a number of bales specified by the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. Smith, John H. Posselius, Nathan Dotson
  • Method of indicating remaining wrap
    Publication number: 20070043475
    Abstract: A method of measuring the quantity of wrap remaining on a round baler supply roll uses the existing wrap measuring apparatus of a round baler. An on-board microprocessor is programmed to calculate the minimum amount of wrap required for each bale, subtract the amount of wrap used to wrap a bale from the amount of wrap on the supply roll before wrapping the bale, and signal the operator if the amount on the roll is insufficient to wrap a bale. The microprocessor can also be programmed to signal the operator if the amount of wrap on the roll is insufficient to wrap a number of bales specified by the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Smith, John Posselius, Nathan Dotson