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).

  • Patent number: 12677717
    Abstract: Am equine footing conditioning tool includes a chassis, a tow hitch a first ground-conditioning basket rotatably coupled with the chassis, a second ground-conditioning basket rotatably coupled with the chassis A first tool adjustment and a second tool adjustment assembly are adjustably coupled with the chassis. A tow hitch assembly coupled with the chassis and configured to couple the equine footing conditioning tool with a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: ABI Attachments, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel Lee Smith, Joshua James Forbess Rix
  • Patent number: 12557719
    Abstract: A work machine includes a chassis and a lift mechanism. A tow-behind attachment is positioned rearward of the work machine and includes a frame assembly, a spoils rake assembly, and a cage roller assembly. The frame assembly includes a forward portion and a rearward portion. The forward portion is coupled with the chassis and the lift mechanism. The rearward portion is coupled with and moveable to a plurality of positions relative to the forward portion independent of movement of the forward portion relative to the chassis. The spoils rake assembly is coupled with and extends downward from the rearward portion at a position forward of the cage roller assembly and is moveable vertically relative to the rearward portion. The cage roller assembly is coupled with and extends downward from the rearward portion of the frame assembly at a location rearward of the spoils rake assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: ABI Attachments, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin V. Keigley, Nathaniel Lee Smith
  • Patent number: 12538857
    Abstract: An apparatus for operatively coupling a towable tool with a work machine via a three-point hitch includes a vehicle-side and a tool-side frame operatively coupled with a pivot bearing and a key-lock pairing. A biasing member is coupled with an configured to bias the tool-side frame relative to the vehicle-side frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2026
    Assignee: ABI ATTACHMENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin V. Keigley, Nathaniel Lee Smith
  • Patent number: 12150395
    Abstract: A towable tool includes a frame extending over a width in an X-axis direction, a length in a Y-axis direction, and a height in a z-axis direction. A plurality of ground-contacting support wheels are rotatably coupled with the frame. A plurality of ground-working discs each rotatably coupled with a respective rigid shank. Each rigid shank is received and selectably retained in a respective receptacle of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: ABI ATTACHMENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin V. Keigley, Nathaniel Lee Smith, Justin M. Graber
  • Patent number: 12024852
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: ABI Attachments, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin V. Keigley, Nathaniel Lee Smith
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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