Patents by Inventor Wesley A. Reetz

Wesley A. Reetz 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: 20070012465
    Abstract: A support structure for an implement lift cylinder on an earth-working machine. The support structure includes first and second implement lift cylinder supports. The first implement lift cylinder support mounts to the work machine and the second implement lift cylinder support rotatably connects thereto about a first axis of rotation. The second implement lift cylinder support receives the implement lift cylinder and allows rotational movement thereof about a second axis of rotation. The first and second axes are located within a single plane. The dual axes provide stability and adjustability of the implement lift cylinder for different angle configurations of a work implement, such as an earth-working blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Timothy Weirich, Bradley Green, Wesley Reetz, Carl Taylor
  • Patent number: 6187184
    Abstract: A basket for a traveling water screen which includes a top rail with a pair of spaced apart end members at opposite ends of the top rail which are joined to the top rail. A water screen extends between the end members and includes an upper edge portion supported by the top rail, and a lower edge portion opposite the upper edge portion, and opposite edges supported by the spaced apart end members. A lower channel rail extends between the spaced apart end members and supports the lower edge portion of the water screen with the lower channel rail defining an internal channel having a smooth arcuate inner surface. An insert in the form of an elongated member is positioned in the bottom, back downstream side of the channel and forms a quiescent condition in the bottom of said channel when the basket is exposed to a flowing water stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
    Inventors: Wesley A. Reetz, William J. Hartson, Steven L. Barfuss
  • Patent number: 5718771
    Abstract: A retractable traversing trash rake is provided for cleaning weedscreens or bar grates at an installation for generating power, filtering water, or the like. The trash rake includes a frame carrying a troney movable from a position inside the frame to a position outside the frame. The trolley carries a trash rake which may be lowered to clean the weedscreen, and the trolley may be moved to a position within the frame, where the trash rake may be opened to deposit collected debris into a hopper. The hopper is pivotally mounted for tilting in opposite direction to provide multiple dumping options. A method of cleaning weedscreen by using a retractable traversing trash rake is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Brackett Green, U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne G. Cassell, Wesley A. Reetz, Trent T. Gathright