Patents by Inventor THOMAS H. DEGROODT

THOMAS H. DEGROODT 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).

  • Cotton Conveying Structure For A Cotton Harvester
    Publication number: 20140260163
    Abstract: A cotton conveying structure for a cotton harvester. The cotton harvester comprising a receptacle. A harvesting structure is configured for harvesting cotton. A first cross auger is in communication with the harvesting structure for receiving cotton therefrom. The first cross auger is coupleable to a forward portion of the cotton harvester. A second cross auger is in communication with the harvesting structure for receiving cotton therefrom. The second cross auger is coupleable to a forward portion of the cotton harvester adjacent the first cross auger. A first duct is in communication with the first cross auger. A first cleaner is in communication with the first duct. A second duct is in communication with the second cross auger and spaced from the first duct. A second cleaner is in communication with the second duct. The first and second cleaners are configured to transfer cotton to the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: JEFFREY R. FOX, THOMAS G. BARTLETT, THOMAS H. DEGROODT, JERRY E. WHITE, KEVIN J. GOERING, JUSTIN E. HUMMEL, JAMES T. NOONAN