Patents by Inventor Robert Neil Fox

Robert Neil Fox 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: 8234847
    Abstract: An automatic connection mechanism for a mid-mounted implement to a tractor is disclosed. The automatic connection mechanism includes a rear lift linkage pivotably attached to the tractor, that automatically and releasably engage the rear of the implement. The forward lift linkage is pivotably attached to the front of the implement, and automatically and releasably engages the forward end of the tractor. A PTO coupling member also is attached to the rear lift linkage to engage an opposing PTO coupling member on the implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Robert Neil Fox, Eric A. Howard, Carlos A. Diaz, Harlin J. Trefz, Benjamin J. Swart
  • Publication number: 20110099963
    Abstract: An automatic connection mechanism for a mid-mounted implement to a tractor is disclosed. The automatic connection mechanism includes a rear lift linkage pivotably attached to the tractor, that automatically and releasably engage the rear of the implement. The forward lift linkage is pivotably attached to the front of the implement, and automatically and releasably engages the forward end of the tractor. A PTO coupling member also is attached to the rear lift linkage to engage an opposing PTO coupling member on the implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Neil Fox, Eric A. Howard, Carlos A. Diaz, Harlin J. Trefz, Benjamin J. Swart
  • Patent number: 7905297
    Abstract: An automatic connection mechanism for a mid-mounted implement to a tractor is disclosed. The automatic connection mechanism includes a rear lift linkage pivotably attached to the tractor, that automatically and releasably engage the rear of the implement. The forward lift linkage is pivotably attached to the front of the implement, and automatically and releasably engages the forward end of the tractor. A PTO coupling member also is attached to the rear lift linkage to engage an opposing PTO coupling member on the implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Robert Neil Fox, Eric A. Howard, Carlos A. Diaz
  • Patent number: 7877972
    Abstract: An automatic connection mechanism for a mid-mounted implement to a tractor. The automatic connection mechanism includes a rear lift linkage pivotably attached to the tractor, that automatically and releasably engage the rear of the implement. The forward lift linkage is pivotably attached to the front of the implement, and automatically and releasably engages the forward end of the tractor. A PTO coupling member also is attached to the rear lift linkage to engage an opposing PTO coupling member on the implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Robert Neil Fox, Eric A. Howard, Carlos A. Diaz, Harlin J. Trefz, Benjamin J. Swart
  • Patent number: 7641415
    Abstract: An automatic locking ball coupler for a power take off includes a ball keeper connected to the power take off and having a longitudinal axis and openings in a cylindrical surface thereof. Locking balls are received in the openings and can move radially with respect to the axis of the cylindrical ball keeper. A ball collar is positioned around the cylindrical ball keeper and has a plurality of internal circumferential rings and recesses between each ring. The ball collar can slide axially with respect to the longitudinal axis of the ball keeper between a coupled position in which the locking balls are on the rings and an uncoupled position in which the locking balls are in the recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Robert Neil Fox, Brian Richard Clement, Chirstopher Allen Fox
  • Publication number: 20090078437
    Abstract: An automatic connection mechanism for a mid-mounted implement to a tractor is disclosed. The automatic connection mechanism includes a rear lift linkage pivotably attached to the tractor, that automatically and releasably engage the rear of the implement. The forward lift linkage is pivotably attached to the front of the implement, and automatically and releasably engages the forward end of the tractor. A PTO coupling member also is attached to the rear lift linkage to engage an opposing PTO coupling member on the implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Neil Fox, Eric A. Howard, Carlos A. Diaz
  • Publication number: 20090077939
    Abstract: An automatic connection mechanism for a mid-mounted implement to a tractor is disclosed. The automatic connection mechanism includes a rear lift linkage pivotably attached to the tractor, that automatically and releasably engage the rear of the implement. The forward lift linkage is pivotably attached to the front of the implement, and automatically and releasably engages the forward end of the tractor. A PTO coupling member also is attached to the rear lift linkage to engage an opposing PTO coupling member on the implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: EMSAT ADVANCED GEO-LOCATION TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Neil Fox, Eric A. Howard, Carlos A. Diaz, Harlin J. Trefz, Benjamin J. Swart
  • Patent number: 7347037
    Abstract: Transport brackets are welded onto the top surface of the mower deck, each transport bracket having vertical plates with holes extending transversely through the plates. Pins extend through at least one hole in the plates and are secured to a rear mounted hitch of a tractor. The mower deck may be lifted and transported in a raised position behind the tractor, and also may be pivoted to a position for servicing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: John David Sundberg, Christopher Scott Thorman, Robert Neil Fox, Harlin James Trefz
  • Patent number: 7240470
    Abstract: A drive over mower deck has a top surface with downwardly depending surfaces defining a front edge, a back edge, and left and right side edges, at least one belt shield over the top surface, a first pair of gauge wheels mounted adjacent the front edge the deck, and a second pair of gauge wheels mounted adjacent the back edge of the deck. Each pair of gauge wheels is movable vertically to at least one position above the ground surface such that the mower deck is supported by the front edge, back edge, and left and right side edge. Each gauge wheel being releasably lockable at a plurality of different positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Brian Richard Clement, Thomas John Deves, Robert Neil Fox, Harlin James Trefz