Patents by Inventor Randy L. Kester

Randy L. Kester 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).

  • Seed meter transfer and storing apparatus
    Patent number: 6598890
    Abstract: A seed meter transfer and storage apparatus for storing seed meters of a type that are used, for example, on a corn or soybean planter. The apparatus includes a frame with a plurality of upwardly extending members operatively attached thereto. Each of the members are spaced a predetermined distance from each adjacent members and a slot is disposed at the top of each member for receiving a flange which is on each side of the seed meter. This allows one seed meter to be stored between each adjacent member for each pair of adjacent members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Inventors: Paul H. Mears, Randy L. Kester
  • Seed meter transfer and storing apparatus
    Publication number: 20020149302
    Abstract: A seed meter transfer and storage apparatus for storing seed meters of a type that are used, for example, on a corn or soybean planter. The apparatus includes a frame with a plurality of upwardly extending members operatively attached thereto. Each of the members are spaced a predetermined distance from each adjacent members and a slot is disposed at the top of each member for receiving a flange which is on each side of the seed meter. This allows one seed meter to be stored between each adjacent member for each pair of adjacent members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Paul H. Mears, Randy L. Kester