Gerald T Ward

US Patent:

41619862, Jul 24, 1979

Filed:

Sep 19, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/834629

Inventors:

Gerald G. Ward - Naperville IL

Assignee:

International Harvester Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A01B 6104
A01B 6908

US Classification:

172266

Abstract:

A plow mounting bracket for variable width plows including a mounting post having a free end that extends upwardly from a hub portion and is pivotally received by the plow main frame. The plow bracket can be used for plows that are secured at selected widths or plows in which the width can be varied during the operation of the plow.

US Patent:

41868064, Feb 5, 1980

Filed:

Sep 6, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/830713

Inventors:

Gerald G. Ward - Naperville IL

Assignee:

International Harvester Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A01B 6900
A01B 59044

US Classification:

172283

Abstract:

A variable width furrow-spacing plow system embodied in an implement having a laterally adjustable tractor hitch, an angularly adjustable plow-carrying main frame, and hydraulic means for correlating the lateral movement of the hitch and angular position of the frame, to the end that for any given furrow spacing the hitch point of the implement will fall closer to the line of pull than has heretofore been possible, and minimum pulling force will be required to motivate the implement. The system embodies a pull bar or frame which has its forward end pivoted to the adjustable tractor hitch and its rear end pivoted to a medial region of the plow-carrying frame. A hydraulic ram controls the lateral adjustment of the hitch, while a second ram controls the angularity between the pull frame and the main frame. The two rams are phased for operation in unison under the control of a valve in the cab of the tractor. A third ram which also is phased with the two other rams, controls the attitude of a trailer section, and maintains such section in line with the direction of travel of the tractor.

US Patent:

39659895, Jun 29, 1976

Filed:

Sep 24, 1973

Appl. No.:

5/400487

Inventors:

Gerald G. Ward - Naperville IL

Assignee:

International Harvester Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A01B 326
A01B 1514

US Classification:

172310

Abstract:

A large moldboard plow utilizing a multi-piece backbone or main frame connected by a hinge or hinges and a floatation land wheel or wheels. The hinge or hinges being arranged such that a uniform interval is maintained between the last plow bottom on the front section and the first plow bottom on the rear section. The floatation wheel follows the contour of the land which causes flexing of the backbone at the hinge resulting in uniform depth of all bottoms. The hinge or hinges are located to provide a practical line of draft for the rear section thus maintaining balance of the entire unit.

US Patent:

41641221, Aug 14, 1979

Filed:

Sep 19, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/834628

Inventors:

Gerald G. Ward - Naperville IL

Assignee:

International Harvester Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B60T 1300

US Classification:

60547R

Abstract:

An improved master cylinder in which a pair of orifices extend through the cylinder wall and means is provided on the exterior of the cylinder to permit fluid communication therebetween. The orifices are located near the end of the cylinder to permit restricted flow around the piston in the master cylinder when it is near or at the end of its stroke to cause both the master and slave piston to complete their strokes and at substantially the same time. A similar pair of orifices and an exterior communication means at the other end of the cylinder provides for re-phasing during piston movement in the opposite direction.

US Patent:

41717260, Oct 23, 1979

Filed:

Dec 16, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/861241

Inventors:

Gerald G. Ward - Naperville IL

Assignee:

International Harvester Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A01B 7300

US Classification:

172456

Abstract:

A folding sectional tool bar for agricultural implements and including a series of articulated hollow sections connected together in end-to-end fashion so as to provide an inner main-section, a pair of outer sections, and a pair of intermediate sections. An offset hinge joint between each outer section and its adjacent intermediate section permits them to be latched in an aligned working arrangement and allows generally horizontal folding of the outer sections forwardly relative to the adjacent intermediate sections. An offset hinge joint between each intermediate section and its adjacent main section permits the intermediate sections to float down about 5. degree. relative to the main section and allows vertical folding of the intermediate sections relative to such main section. Hydraulic two-stage cylinders are provided whereby an initial partial fold of 5. degree. intermediate sections can elevate them relative to the inner main section to an angle of about 5. degree.

US Patent:

40462030, Sep 6, 1977

Filed:

Jan 19, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/649931

Inventors:

Gerald G. Ward - Naperville IL

Assignee:

International Harvester Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A01B 1514

US Classification:

172456

Abstract:

A folding sectional tool bar for agricultural implements and including a hollow horizontal main section and wing sections hingedly connected thereto for independent movement between lowered operative positions and raised inoperative over-center parked positions. An articulated actuating linkage mechanism for each wing section embodies a hydraulic cylinder wholly positioned within the main section and having a plunger operatively connected to a crank arm on the adjacent wing section by means of a draw link which functions initially as the plunger is extended to engage the crank arm and transmit torque to the latter so as to raise the wing section by a powerful leverage action, and which subsequently functions, as the plunger continues to be extended, to move away from the crank arm and act in tension and transmit the necessary torque to raise the wing section and force it over to its parked position. The torque-applying draw link carries latch finger which can cooperate with a latch block on the main tool bar section to lock the wing section in its operative horizontal position. A floating link extends between the crank arm and plunger and supports the cylinder in an elevated position when the wing section is fully raised in order that upon retraction of the plunger for wing lowering purposes the draw link will not assume an improper over-center position when the plunger commences its retraction.

Address:

5111 W Gladys Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

VIN:

WBANF33577CS41248

Make:

BMW

Model:

5 SERIES

Year:

2007