Patents by Inventor Thomas Louy

Thomas Louy 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).

  • Hay bale cradle
    Patent number: 11109565
    Abstract: This manger style hay bale handling apparatus comprises a manger shell structure positioned within a structural frame and pivotably mounted to the structural frame and moveable between a first bale retaining position and a second bale retaining position; and wherein the manger shell structure comprises a plurality of curved shaped ribs being spaced apart to form a cradle framework providing longitudinal support for a horizontally positioned round hay bale. Rotatable locking mechanisms rotate the manger shell structure between positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventors: Natalie Chvala, Thomas Louy
  • HAY BALE CRADLE
    Publication number: 20200068806
    Abstract: This manger style hay bale handling apparatus comprises a manger shell structure positioned within a structural frame and pivotably mounted to the structural frame and moveable between a first bale retaining position and a second bale retaining position; and wherein the manger shell structure comprises a plurality of curved shaped ribs being spaced apart to form a cradle framework providing longitudinal support for a horizontally positioned round hay bale. Rotatable locking mechanisms rotate the manger shell structure between positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Natalie Chvala, Thomas Louy