Patents by Inventor Robert J. Gendron

Robert J. Gendron 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: 7096971
    Abstract: A bi-directional drag grader comprising a rigid overhead support, attachable to a self propelled machine using a common receiver hitch or directly attached, a substantially rectangular rigid and collapsible frame, the frame having a leading edge and trailing edge with attachable blades, the blades having a planer sections along the length and inclined with respect to each other, the frame and support are operatively attached by forward and rearward chain lengths. Runners with stops are attached across the frame to support and position weights and prevent bending of the blades or frame while encountering loads in use. The frame and blades further comprise a design to use alternate configurations of cutting blades. The grader is configured so that the forward chains are in tension and the rearward chains are relaxed when the vehicle moves forward and vice-versa. This configuration allows for bi-directional operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventor: Robert J. Gendron