Patents by Inventor Tim J. Lindhorst

Tim J. Lindhorst 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).

  • Adjustable grain elevator spout
    Patent number: 5601181
    Abstract: An adjustable spout for a grain elevator is made of a hollow tube connected to the spout of the elevator and a series of movable buckets hanging from the hollow tube. A frame extends in opposite directions from the tube and includes a number of pulleys at each end. A prime mover is connected to the movable spout for moving a set of cables which are connected to the bottom end of the movable buckets. The prime mover can be remotely controlled to move the adjustable spout back and forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Inventor: Tim J. Lindhorst