Patents by Inventor William D. Lay

William D. Lay 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).

  • Cotton gleaner
    Patent number: 4265078
    Abstract: A plurality of gleaner units are attached to the header of a self propelled cotton stripping unit, the cotton strippers having been removed. The gleaner units have an improved arm having a bifurcation at the end which permits easier adjustment of the length of the arm to maintain the belts tight. The bifurcated distal end also resulting in a longer life and more maintenance free ground pulley attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1981
    Inventor: William D. Lay