Patents by Inventor Vernon Martin

Vernon Martin 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).

  • Publication number: 20240027131
    Abstract: An improved grain dryer is presented having a mixed-flow heating section having a plurality of inlet ducts connected to the plenum that facilitate air flow into the grain column from the heated and pressurized heat plenum, and a plurality of exhaust ducts connected to openings in the exterior wall that facilitate air flow out of the grain column. Outer most ducts of the inlet and exhaust ducts, which are positioned closest to end walls of the grain column, are configured to reduce bridging or grain between the outer most ducts and the end walls of the grain column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Casey Scott Heilskov, Kerry Hartwig, Tyler Rau, Vernon Martin
  • Patent number: 11835292
    Abstract: An improved grain dryer is presented having a mixed-flow heating section having a plurality of inlet ducts connected to the plenum that facilitate air flow into the grain column from the heated and pressurized heat plenum, and a plurality of exhaust ducts connected to openings in the exterior wall that facilitate air flow out of the grain column. Outer most ducts of the inlet and exhaust ducts, which are positioned closest to end walls of the grain column, are configured to reduce bridging or grain between the outer most ducts and the end walls of the grain column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Casey Scott Heilskov, Kerry Hartwig, Tyler Rau, Vernon Martin
  • Publication number: 20220049897
    Abstract: An improved grain dryer is presented having a mixed-flow heating section having a plurality of inlet ducts connected to the plenum that facilitate air flow into the grain column from the heated and pressurized heat plenum, and a plurality of exhaust ducts connected to openings in the exterior wall that facilitate air flow out of the grain column. Outer most ducts of the inlet and exhaust ducts, which are positioned closest to end walls of the grain column, are configured to reduce bridging or grain between the outer most ducts and the end walls of the grain column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Casey Scott Heilskov, Kerry Hartwig, Tyler Rau, Vernon Martin
  • Patent number: 11193711
    Abstract: An improved grain dryer is presented having a mixed-flow heating section having a plurality of inlet ducts connected to the plenum that facilitate air flow into the grain column from the heated and pressurized heat plenum, and a plurality of exhaust ducts connected to openings in the exterior wall that facilitate air flow out of the grain column. Outer most ducts of the inlet and exhaust ducts, which are positioned closest to end walls of the grain column, are configured to reduce bridging or grain between the outer most ducts and the end walls of the grain column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: SUKUP MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: Casey Scott Heilskov, Kerry Hartwig, Tyler Rau, Vernon Martin
  • Publication number: 20200386476
    Abstract: An improved grain dryer is presented having a mixed-flow heating section having a plurality of inlet ducts connected to the plenum that facilitate air flow into the grain column from the heated and pressurized heat plenum, and a plurality of exhaust ducts connected to openings in the exterior wall that facilitate air flow out of the grain column. Outer most ducts of the inlet and exhaust ducts, which are positioned closest to end walls of the grain column, are configured to reduce bridging or grain between the outer most ducts and the end walls of the grain column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Casey Scott Heilskov, Kerry Hartwig, Tyler Rau, Vernon Martin
  • Patent number: 8646628
    Abstract: A lifting device having a frame, a lifting member supported by the frame, and a hydraulic pump and motor supported to the frame. The hydraulic pump and motor are operatively connected to the lifting member to raise, lower, extend, and retract the lifting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: Vernon Martin
  • Publication number: 20090134106
    Abstract: A lifting device having a frame, a lifting member supported by the frame, and a hydraulic pump and motor supported to the frame. The hydraulic pump and motor are operatively connected to the lifting member to raise, lower, extend, and retract the lifting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventor: VERNON MARTIN
  • Publication number: 20060224499
    Abstract: A method of computing a loan quality score using user input data concerning a subject property and the proposed loan, The loan quality score is useful in determining the probability that fraud is involved in the property loan request being made to a lender.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Benjamin Graboske, Vernon Martin
  • Patent number: 5944451
    Abstract: A constant force dock compensator that provides an mooring system for floating docks. The dock compensator is comprised of constant force power springs, a reel around which sufficient lengths of cable are wound, and a case containing the springs, cables and reel. The dock compensator is attached underneath a floating dock. The cables are withdrawn from the dock compensator and attached to weights placed on the floor of the body of water. The springs maintain a constant pull-force on the cables to hold the dock in place, and the cables automatically dispense or retract to compensate for changes in water level. Thereby, the dock has some leeway in terms of movement in response thereto, but is eventually stabilized by the dock compensator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Snap-Back Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Wyatt Martin, Leonard Vernon Martin