Patents by Inventor Thornton D. Hall

Thornton D. Hall 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: 4265477
    Abstract: An elongated twin beam frame trailer having a gooseneck trailer hitch assembly at its forward end is provided with sectionalized hingedly mounted box forming sideboards. Opposing sideboard sections, when folded inwardly, form a flatbed trailer configuration in one position and form a V-shaped support floor transversely of the trailer when folded to another position. End gates close the respective ends of the trailer or divide the trailer intermediate its ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1981
    Inventor: Thornton D. Hall
  • Patent number: 4238890
    Abstract: Apparatus for field drying harvested crops, particularly peanuts, in the form of an open-topped container having sides, ends and a bottom of wire mesh fine enough to retain the crops. Tubular wire mesh conduits extend inwardly from opposite side walls and terminate inside the container. Pivoted legs support the container above the ground, oriented in a direction to direct natural currents of ambient air into the conduits and through the contained crops. Selectively usable shades and shutters permit shading from direct sunlight and exclusion of air flow or inclement weather.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1980
    Assignee: Gold Kist, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel E. Curtis, Thornton D. Hall
  • Patent number: 4222317
    Abstract: Apparatus for field drying harvested crops, particularly peanuts, in the form of an open-topped container having sides, ends and a bottom of wire mesh fine enough to retain the crops. Tubular wire mesh conduits extend inwardly from opposite side walls and terminate inside the container. Pivoted legs support the container above the ground, oriented in a direction to direct natural currents of ambient air into the conduits and through the contained crops. Selectively usable shades and shutters permit shading from direct sunlight and exclusion of air flow or inclement weather.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1980
    Assignee: Gold Kist, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel E. Curtis, Thornton D. Hall