Kevin V Keigley

US Patent:

6739404, May 25, 2004

Filed:

Apr 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/829736

Inventors:

Kevin V. Keigley - Osceola IN

Assignee:

Absolute Innovations, Inc. - Osceola IN

International Classification:

A01B 5900

US Classification:

1726845, 172699, 172685

Abstract:

An implement for preparing seed beds and lawns, and for grading tracks and show rings, includes a main frame upon which scarifying teeth are mounted to penetrate and scarify the soil, tines which work the soil and prepare the final grade, and a blade for grading soil. The frame is supported on wheels, and attached to a tractor by a three-point hitch. Accordingly, the depth of penetration of the scarifying teeth and the angle at which the tines work the soil, may be adjusted by pivoting the implement about the axis defined by the axles of the wheels by using the tractor hydraulic system. Since this degree of adjustment is limited, the wheels are mounted to the frame by an adaptor plate including multiple openings, any of which the axle of a wheel to thereby adjust the height of the frame relative to the ground to accommodate both loose or hard soil. The implement may also be attached to the front plate of a front end loader, in which the front plate angle relative to the lift arms of the skid steer loader may be adjusted to effect the depth of penetration of the scarifying teeth and angle at which the tines work the soil.

US Patent:

7055698, Jun 6, 2006

Filed:

Oct 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/684976

Inventors:

Kevin V. Keigley - Osceola IN, US

International Classification:

B07B 1/00

US Classification:

209421, 209420

Abstract:

A rock separator for attachment to the boom arms of a tractor or skid steer having a bucket sieve and an apron. As the rock separator is pushed over the ground, the apron grid scoops soil and rock over the apron and into the bucket sieve. Openings through both the apron and the bucket sieve allow dirt and smaller soil particles to pass back onto the ground while retaining larger rocks. Wheels on the bucket sieve for engaging the ground as the rock separator is pushed along the ground allow for easy control of the depth and angle of attack of the apron into the ground.

US Patent:

7066275, Jun 27, 2006

Filed:

Sep 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/950352

Inventors:

Kevin V. Keigley - Osceola IN, US

International Classification:

A01B 43/00

US Classification:

171 63, 171135, 171111, 37903

Abstract:

An implement for removing rocks and preparing soil for landscaping or seeding includes a bucket attached to the lift arm of a skidsteer loader by an appropriate hitch mechanism. The bucket includes a frame mounted on the outer end thereof which supports removable and replaceable grates having spacing therebetween for allowing rocks to be collected on the grate and dirt collected with the rocks to fall through the grates. Tines extend from the outer transverse edge the frame supporting the grates and are adapted to collect and dig under rocks which are forced up the tines and onto the grate by the normal forward movement of the skidsteer. Periodically, when the grates become full of rock, the operator pivots the implement, thereby dumping the rocks into the bucket. The bucket includes a perforated grated floor through which additional dirt may be removed from the rocks and dropped back onto the soil while the rocks remain in the bucket. Occasionally, when the bucket is full or nearly full, the operator dumps the rocks on a rock pile by dumping the bucket.

US Patent:

RE39889, Oct 23, 2007

Filed:

Dec 4, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/728220

Inventors:

Kevin V. Keigley - Osceola IN, US

Assignee:

Absolute Innovations, Inc. - Osceola IN

International Classification:

E02F 3/76

US Classification:

172145, 172197, 172198, 172200, 1724451, 172449, 172683, 1726845

Abstract:

An implement for preparing seedbeds and lawns includes a main frame member upon which are mounted scarifying teeth to penetrate the soil and tines which work the soil and prepare the final grade after the soil has been scarified. A subframe is pivotally mounted on the main frame and carries a grading blade ahead of the scarifying teeth when the implement is move in the forward direction. The blade is allowed to float relative to the main frame on the subframe to thereby knock down vegetation, remove rocks and lightly grade the soil. The subframe can be moved relative the main frame to a position lifting the scarifying teeth and the tines off of the ground and allowing the blade to provide a deeper grading of the soil or the subframe may be moved to a position lifting the blade off of the soil so that the sold is contacted only by the scarifying teeth and the tines. The implement can also be used to transfer soil to fill in low places, as the main frame member upon which the tines and scarifying teeth are mounted have a pair of intersecting lips which with the tines define a scoop that is capable of picking up limited amounts of soil and transferring the soil to low places when the implement is moved in the backward direction.

US Patent:

7478682, Jan 20, 2009

Filed:

Nov 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/990330

Inventors:

Kevin V. Keigley - Osceola IN, US

Assignee:

Absolute Innovations, Inc. - Osceola IN

International Classification:

A01B 49/02

US Classification:

172145, 1726845

Abstract:

A soil working implement for being dragged behind a towing vehicle. The implement includes a hitch part and a soil working part. The soil working part may be pivoted about the hitch part by extending or retracting a longitudinal linkage member interposed between the hitch part and the soil working part.

US Patent:

7540331, Jun 2, 2009

Filed:

Jul 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/484017

Inventors:

Kevin V. Keigley - Osceola IN, US

Assignee:

Absolute Innovations, Inc. - Osceola IN

International Classification:

A01B 49/02

US Classification:

172195, 172200, 172664, 1724451

Abstract:

A soil working implement is dragged behind a towing vehicle. The implement includes a hitch part and a soil working part. The soil working part may be pivoted about the hitch part by extending or retracting a longitudinal linkage member interposed between the hitch part and the soil working part. Wheels are mounted on the implement and may be raised and lowered relative to the implement by an operator-actuated mechanism, to thereby permit the soil working part to be raised off of the ground by lowering the wheels to thereby facilitate movement of the implement from one treatment area to another, whereupon the wheels may be raised to permit the soil working part to engage the soil.

US Patent:

20120234565, Sep 20, 2012

Filed:

Jun 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/158760

Inventors:

Robert D. Kiser - Gainesville TX, US
Kevin V. Keigley - Osceola IN, US

Assignee:

Absolute Innovations, Inc. - Osceola IN

International Classification:

A01B 49/02
A01B 35/08
A01B 59/042

US Classification:

172145, 172669

Abstract:

An implement is disclosed for smoothing grounds that include at least a compact base having a top surface and a lesser compact footing on top of the base. The implement includes a frame having a front portion, a central portion, a rear portion, and a width. Wheels are mounted for rotation directly to the frame, and tools are carried by the frame for engagement with the ground. The tools include a specially shaped cleaving blade connected to the rear portion of the frame by a tool support, which securely connects the cleaving blade at predetermined heights. The blade has a front shaving edge and a rear compressing edge. The blade extends straight across the width of the frame so as to maximize the drag displaced on the frame during use of the blade. Arrangement of the wheels directly on the frame provides optimal stabilization of the frame during operation of the blade.

US Patent:

20130264080, Oct 10, 2013

Filed:

Apr 10, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/860367

Inventors:

Kevin V. Keigley - Osceola IN, US

International Classification:

A01B 63/00

US Classification:

172431, 172452, 172506

Abstract:

Unique self-propelled soil working machines are disclosed. In certain exemplary embodiments the self propelled soil working machine includes a tool carrier which is actively adjustable to provide variable downward force on a soil working tool via a suspension element which is further passively responsive to accommodate motion of the tool in response to external force. In certain exemplary embodiments, the tool carrier is configured to adjust the working depth and pitch of the tool. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and figures.