Patents by Inventor William W. Mann

William W. Mann 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).

  • Grinder-mixer controls
    Patent number: 4387857
    Abstract: Remote control of unloading augers on agricultural grinder-mixers is accomplished by hydraulic motors arranged to adjust the height of the remote end of the auger and to rotate its position in the horizontal plane. These motors are each controlled by solenoid operated valves in the hydraulic system and the valves are operated by sets of electrical controls located in the tractor cab and in proximity to the unloading auger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1983
    Assignee: Sperry Corporation
    Inventors: Terry A. Young, William W. Mann, Charles M. Kline, Ernest A. Schoeneberger
  • Dust system for a grinder-mixer
    Patent number: 4213571
    Abstract: In a grinder-mixer apparatus there is provided an improved dust collection system which draws off air and suspended finely ground crop particle materials from the front side of the hammermill, transfers it to a cyclone separator where the particulate matter is separated out and fed back into the top of the hammermill for further grinding and ultimate delivery to the mixing tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1980
    Assignee: Sperry Corporation
    Inventors: Duane R. Deardorff, William W. Mann