James Michael Gessel from 13 Oak Grove Rd, Geneseo, IL 61254, age 72, Phone: 3094415360

Row Divider Hood Having A Structured Surface For A Corn Head Assembly
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US Patent:

D697944, Jan 21, 2014
Filed:

Apr 9, 2013
Appl. No.:

29/451804
Inventors:

Brian Patrick Crow - Rock Island IL, US
James Michael Gessel - Geneseo IL, US
Frederick Robert Hubach - Stevens PA, US
Assignee:

CNH America LLC - New Holland PA
International Classification:

1503
US Classification:

D15 28

Agricultural Vehicle Including A System For Automatically Moving An Implement And Improved Ground Height Sensing To A Predetermined Operating Position
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US Patent:

55773737, Nov 26, 1996
Filed:

Jun 14, 1995
Appl. No.:

8/490291
Inventors:

Dale W. Panoushek - Orion IL
James M. Gessel - Geneseo IL
Assignee:

Case Corporation - Racine WI
International Classification:

A01D 4700
A01D 7518
US Classification:

56 102E
Abstract:

A combine including a harvesting head position control system is disclosed herein. The control system includes a position sensor assembly for producing signals representative of the location of the head relative to the combine, operator control switches, and a controller coupled to the position sensor assembly and the operator control switches. The position sensor assembly preferably includes between 3 or more position transducers located along the harvesting head and a comparison circuit. The comparison circuit selects the signal produced by the sensor associated with the smallest distance between the head and ground, and applies this signal to the controller. Based upon the signal, the controller controls the position of the head.

Snap-Away Harvester Tine
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US Patent:

47064480, Nov 17, 1987
Filed:

Feb 19, 1986
Appl. No.:

6/830934
Inventors:

James M. Gessel - Romeoville IL
Edward P. Jasper - Mendota IL
Gary L. Kunz - Mendota IL
Assignee:

HCC, Inc. - Mendota IL
International Classification:

A01D 5702
US Classification:

56400
Abstract:

A snap-away auxiliary tine for harvester reels. The tine is attached to its supporting shaft by a split cylinder which partially encloses a shaft fitting. Rounded axial grooves in the inside of the split cylinder interlock with splines on the shaft fitting and prevent normal rotation of the tine. Extreme force on the tine, such as that when the tine hits a hard object, causes the split cylinder to spread slightly, disengage the grooves and rotate on the shaft, thus preventing tine breakage. Manual rotation repositions the tine.

Corn Harvester With Tall Corn Attachment And Auger And Associated Methods
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US Patent:

20190110400, Apr 18, 2019
Filed:

Dec 21, 2018
Appl. No.:

16/229549
Inventors:

- Burlington IA, US
James Michael Gessel - Geneseo IL, US
Zachary Long - Harleysville PA, US
Andrew Lauwers - Sandusky OH, US
Vijayashankar Rajalingam - Pune, IN
International Classification:

A01D 45/02
A01D 63/02
Abstract:

An example corn harvester and associated systems and methods are provided. The corn harvester includes a corn head including a plurality of dividers. Each divider includes a hood with a top surface, and first and second side surfaces, one of the first or second side surfaces including a recessed area formed therein. The corn harvester includes an auger mounted to the hood. The auger is configured to be powered to rotate about an auger central axis. The corn harvester includes a tall corn attachment mounted to the hood and configured to be positioned in a stored position or a working position. In the stored position, the tall corn attachment is received within the recessed area of the hood. In the working position, the tall corn attachment extends from the top surface of the hood and at least partially covers a radial section of the auger.

Lightweight Stalk Roll Knife
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US Patent:

20180054962, Mar 1, 2018
Filed:

Aug 26, 2016
Appl. No.:

15/248875
Inventors:

- New Holland PA, US
James Gessel - Geneseo IL, US
Brian Crow - Rock Island IL, US
Eric Walker - Narvon PA, US
Michael Berggren - Davenport IA, US
Assignee:

CNH Industrial America LLC - New Holland PA
International Classification:

A01D 34/44
A01D 57/06
A01D 41/06
Abstract:

A header for a combine harvester is provided. The header includes a row unit, a stalk roll, and a stalk roll knife. The stalk roll is mounted to the row unit. The stalk roll knife is mounted to the stalk roll and includes a plurality voids about a trailing end of the stalk roll knife.

Corn Harvester With Tall Corn Attachment And Auger And Associated Methods
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US Patent:

20180054969, Mar 1, 2018
Filed:

Aug 26, 2016
Appl. No.:

15/249334
Inventors:

- New Holland PA, US
James Michael Gessel - Geneseo IL, US
Zachary Long - Harleysville PA, US
Andrew Lauwers - Sandusky OH, US
Vijayashankar Rajalingam - Pune, IN
Assignee:

CNH Industrial America, LLC - New Holland PA
International Classification:

A01D 45/02
A01D 63/02
Abstract:

An example corn harvester and associated systems and methods are provided. The corn harvester includes a corn head including a plurality of dividers. Each divider includes a hood with a top surface, and first and second side surfaces, one of the first or second side surfaces including a recessed area formed therein. The corn harvester includes an auger mounted to the hood. The auger is configured to be powered to rotate about an auger central axis. The corn harvester includes a tall corn attachment mounted to the hood and configured to be positioned in a stored position or a working position. In the stored position, the tall corn attachment is received within the recessed area of the hood. In the working position, the tall corn attachment extends from the top surface of the hood and at least partially covers a radial section of the auger.

Corn Header With Air Assist For An Agricultural Harvester
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US Patent:

20180020619, Jan 25, 2018
Filed:

Jul 20, 2016
Appl. No.:

15/214926
Inventors:

- New Holland PA, US
James Gessel - Geneseo IL, US
Assignee:

CNH Industrial America LLC - New Holland PA
International Classification:

A01D 63/04
A01D 41/06
A01D 45/02
A01D 41/14
Abstract:

A header for a combine harvester is provided. The header includes a row unit, a knife mount and a cutting blade. The knife mount is mounted to the row unit. The cutting blade is mounted to the knife mount and includes a leading cutting edge, and a tail end configured to generate a flow of air substantially transverse to a major plane of the cutting blade.

Row Unit For A Corn Head Assembly Having A Top Plate With A Structured Surface
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US Patent:

20170127615, May 11, 2017
Filed:

Nov 10, 2015
Appl. No.:

14/937132
Inventors:

- New Holland PA, US
Eric L. Walker - Narvon PA, US
James Michael Gessel - Geneseo IL, US
Assignee:

CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC - New Holland PA
International Classification:

A01D 57/22
A01D 45/02
Abstract:

A row unit of a corn head assembly for an agricultural harvester capable of reducing grain loss is provided. The row unit includes a frame and first and second spaced apart row unit arms mounted to the frame, and a top plate. The top plate is positioned about a rear end of the frame and includes an outer surface having a retaining structure configured to inhibit a flow of grain in a forward direction along the outer surface.