Patents by Inventor Scott A. Weishaar

Scott A. Weishaar 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).

  • Bale processor and binding remover
    Patent number: 10647463
    Abstract: A bale processing machine that removes a binding from a bale allows for rapid bale processing. A method for removing the binding from the bale includes supporting the bale with a bale support at an elevated positon and securing the binding to a binding engagement device. The method also includes cutting the binding and removing the bale support from beneath the bale, such that at least a portion of the bale falls by gravity away from the binding secured to the binding engagement device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Curtis J. Steenhoek, Gary Verhoef, Matthew William Dykema, Brian Michael Johnson, Gary D. Moffet, Jay C. Van Roekel, Scott A. Weishaar, John G. Gardner
  • Systems and methods for collecting biomass
    Patent number: 9655300
    Abstract: A system for collecting biomass for the production of ethanol is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for collecting biomass. The method comprising: harvesting biomass with a combine, wherein a first portion of the biomass is substantially forced against the ground and a second portion of the biomass passes through the combine and forming bales comprising the second portion of the biomass. According to an aspect, the bales comprise a majority of the second portion of the biomass and a small part of the first portion of the biomass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: POET Research, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Schany, Scott A. Weishaar
  • BALE PROCESSOR AND BINDING REMOVER
    Publication number: 20160362214
    Abstract: A bale processing machine that removes a binding from a bale allows for rapid bale processing. A method for removing the binding from the bale includes supporting the bale with a bale support at an elevated positon and securing the binding to a binding engagement device. The method also includes cutting the binding and removing the bale support from beneath the bale, such that at least a portion of the bale falls by gravity away from the binding secured to the binding engagement device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Curtis J. Steenhoek, Gary Verhoef, Matthew William Dykema, Brian Michael Johnson, Gary D. Moffet, Jay C. Van Roekel, Scott A. Weishaar, John G. Gardner
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTAINING BALES ON A TRANSPORT VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20150334921
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing bales on a transport vehicle are disclosed. The apparatus may include containment arms that extend between bales for containing movement of the bales during transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: David Jahraus, Lucas Graham, Seth Schreur, Todd Carroll, Scott Weishaar, Travis Koster, Luke A. Mushitz, Corbin Fehr
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BIOMASS
    Publication number: 20130337524
    Abstract: A system for collecting biomass for the production of ethanol is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for collecting biomass. The method comprising: harvesting biomass with a combine, wherein a first portion of the biomass is substantially forced against the ground and a second portion of the biomass passes through the combine and forming bales comprising the second portion of the biomass. According to an aspect, the bales comprise a majority of the second portion of the biomass and a small part of the first portion of the biomass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: POET RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: William J. Schany, Scott A. Weishaar