Patents by Inventor Nathaniel Lee Smith

Nathaniel Lee Smith 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).

  • WORK MACHINES INCLUDING AUTOMATIC GRADING FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20210172149
    Abstract: A work machine includes a first actuator operatively coupled with a first suspension element and a second actuator operatively coupled with a second suspension element. A grading tool assembly is operatively coupled with the first suspension element and the second suspension element. A receiver is operatively coupled with the chassis and configured and operable to detect a wireless signal. An electronic controller is in operative communication with the receiver, the first actuator, and the second actuator and is configured and operable to control the first actuator and the second actuator in response to a wireless signal detected by the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin V. Keigley, Nathaniel Lee Smith
  • Manure removal and drying system
    Patent number: 8056255
    Abstract: A manure removal and drying system is used in an agricultural setting. The system includes a static pressure control system for regulating an amount of static pressure in a high pressure area of the agricultural setting, a variable speed loading system for varying a speed of operation of the system based on an amount of manure being removed and dried in the agricultural setting, a moisture sensing control system for detecting moisture from the manure in order to activate or deactivate the system, a selective capacity control system for selectively scaling a distance the manure in the agricultural setting is moved, and a friction reduction system for reducing the buildup of friction within the system caused by the movement of belts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: CTB, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel Lee Smith, Michael E. Krehl, Todd J. Martin
  • MANURE REMOVAL AND DRYING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080209753
    Abstract: A manure removal and drying system is used in an agricultural setting. The system includes a static pressure control system for regulating an amount of static pressure in a high pressure area of the agricultural setting, a variable speed loading system for varying a speed of operation of the system based on an amount of manure being removed and dried in the agricultural setting, a moisture sensing control system for detecting moisture from the manure in order to activate or deactivate the system, a selective capacity control system for selectively scaling a distance the manure in the agricultural setting is moved, and a friction reduction system for reducing the buildup of friction within the system caused by the movement of belts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: NATHANIEL LEE SMITH, MICHAEL E. KREHL, TODD J. MARTIN