Patents by Inventor Randall D. Kern

Randall D. Kern 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: 6644006
    Abstract: A baler having a baler frame, a main drive assembly that includes a starter roll drive shaft mounted to rotate on the baler frame, and a pick-up assembly connected to the baler frame is disclosed. The pick-up assembly has a reverse control apparatus for reversing the direction of rotation of a conveying rotor to disimpact any impacted plug of cut crop material from the rotor. The reverse control apparatus can be operated remotely from a tractor connected to the baler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: New Holland North America, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Merritt, Lee S. Curley, Randall D. Kern, David M. Malloy
  • Patent number: 5992262
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a self-centering and dampening hydrostatic transmission linkage. The invention consists of a pivot link that is pivotally attached to an isolator plate. Connecting the isolator plate to the pivot link is a centering damper. An upper rocker arm and lower rocker arm connect the pivot link to the hydrostatic transmission system control pedal. The pivot link also has a hydrostatic transmission adjustment rod and an aperture. The movement of the pedal controls the movement of the rod which adjust the tractor transmission for either forward or rearward travel. When a no force is placed on the pedal, the centering damper moves the aperture into contact with an adjustable spring steel detent. This ensures that the tractor transmission will remain in neutral. The pedal is designed with a foot rest and two elongated pads. This allows the operator flexibility when using the tractor for a variety of farm operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: New Holland North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack K. Braine, Donald Russell Whitenight, Randall D. Kern, Darryl T. Leeds