Patents by Inventor Todd M. Manke

Todd M. Manke 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).

  • Automated tree spade centering device
    Patent number: 7073452
    Abstract: An automated device for centering a mechanical tree spade provides a sighting device on each blade thereof with a readout adjacent to the operator to determine proper blade placement in order to provide an acceptable root ball for transplanting a tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Inventors: Todd M. Manke, Darren A. Smith