Patents by Inventor Russell J. Betts

Russell J. Betts 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).

  • Snowblower skid shoe height adjustment mechanism
    Patent number: 9598829
    Abstract: A snowblower skid shoe height adjustment mechanism includes a linear actuator mounted to an auger housing. The linear actuator may be connected to a switch in an operator station. A shaft extends transversely across the auger housing and rotates in response to the extension or retraction of the linear actuator. A first bell crank is attached to a left end and a second bell crank is attached to a right end of the shaft. A rod is connected to each of the first and the second bell cranks, and each rod extends generally vertically down to a skid shoe. The rods and skid shoes are raised or lowered as the linear actuator is extended or retracted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventor: Russell J. Betts
  • SNOWBLOWER SKID SHOE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20160040380
    Abstract: A snowblower skid shoe height adjustment mechanism includes a linear actuator mounted to an auger housing. The linear actuator may be connected to a switch in an operator station. A shaft extends transversely across the auger housing and rotates in response to the extension or retraction of the linear actuator. A first bell crank is attached to a left end and a second bell crank is attached to a right end of the shaft. A rod is connected to each of the first and the second bell cranks, and each rod extends generally vertically down to a skid shoe. The rods and skid shoes are raised or lowered as the linear actuator is extended or retracted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Russell J. Betts