Patents by Inventor Richard L. Brauch

Richard L. Brauch 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).

  • Optical system and method of centering a tree within a tree spade
    Patent number: 7770296
    Abstract: Disclosed are an optical system and method for centering a tree within a tree spade apparatus that is mounted to a vehicle. Typically, the center point of the tree spade is difficult to align with the axis of the trunk of the tree. The present embodiments describe a projected pattern of light incident upon the tree trunk that assists the operator of the tree spade in centering the spade around the tree without additional assistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: Richard L. Brauch
  • OPTICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CENTERING A TREE WITHIN A TREE SPADE
    Publication number: 20090144993
    Abstract: Disclosed are an optical system and method for centering a tree within a tree spade apparatus that is mounted to a vehicle. Typically, the center point of the tree spade is difficult to align with the axis of the trunk of the tree. The present embodiments describe a projected pattern of light incident upon the tree trunk that assists the operator of the tree spade in centering the spade around the tree without additional assistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Richard L. Brauch