Patents by Inventor Richard D. Pyle

Richard D. Pyle 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).

  • Waste baling method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7690296
    Abstract: A method and associated apparatus designed to effectively twist and cut baling wire during the baling process. The apparatus includes a twister assembly that has a plurality of gear-driven twister heads. During the baling process the twister assembly extends from a slide housing so that the twister heads engage and twist adjacent strands of baling wire. The twister assembly then retracts back into the slide housing so that the twisted portion of the baling wire is cut by a cutting assembly attached to the slide housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Marathon Equipment Company
    Inventors: Steven G. Seagraves, Richard D. Pyle
  • WASTE BALING METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20080307981
    Abstract: A method and associated apparatus designed to effectively twist and cut baling wire during the baling process. The apparatus includes a twister assembly that has a plurality of gear-driven twister heads. During the baling process the twister assembly extends from a slide housing so that the twister heads engage and twist adjacent strands of baling wire. The twister assembly then retracts back into the slide housing so that the twisted portion of the baling wire is cut by a cutting assembly attached to the slide housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Steven G. Seagraves, Richard D. Pyle
  • Waste baling method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7389724
    Abstract: A method and associated apparatus designed to effectively twist and cut baling wire during the baling process. The apparatus includes a twister assembly that has a plurality of gear-driven twister heads. During the baling process the twister assembly extends from a slide housing so that the twister heads engage and twist adjacent strands of baling wire. The twister assembly then retracts back into the slide housing so that the twisted portion of the baling wire is cut by a cutting assembly attached to the slide housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Marathon Equipment Company
    Inventors: Steven G. Seagraves, Richard D. Pyle