Lawrence L Ingram

US Patent:

57994749, Sep 1, 1998

Filed:

Aug 7, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/694047

Inventors:

Lawrence L. Ingram - Salinas CA

Assignee:

Tanimura & Antle, Inc. - Spreckles CA

International Classification:

A01D 3404

US Classification:

56 145

Abstract:

A baby greens harvester (10) for the harvesting of small salad vegetables known as baby greens (55). The baby greens harvester (10) has a chassis (12) with a packaging bed (18) thereon. A cutter/conveyor assembly (30) is affixed to the chassis such that the cutter/conveyor assembly (30) can rotate somewhat, relative to the chassis (12) about a longitudinal pivoting axis (102) and a generally horizontal cutter/conveyor assembly pivoting axis (62). The cutter/conveyor assembly (30) has a bottom belt (34) and an opposing, spaced, generally parallel top belt (36). The special top belt (36), called a Hula belt, has a plurality of highly flexible fingers (130) for gathering the baby greens (55) as they are cut by a cutting bar (32) and further for gently holding the baby greens (55) on the bottom belt (34) as they are conveyed rearwardly and upwardly for delivery through a chute (63) into a produce box (64). The front of the cutter/conveyor assembly (30) rides on a gauge roller (56) such that the cutting bar (32) is maintained a preselected close distance (0-4 inches in 1/4-inch increments) above a bed surface (54) whereon the baby greens (55) are grown. The speed of both belts are coordinated to each other within about. +-.

US Patent:

48265519, May 2, 1989

Filed:

Feb 29, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/163242

Inventors:

Lawrence L. Ingram - Salinas CA

Assignee:

Tanimura & Antle - Salinas CA

International Classification:

B31C 1300

US Classification:

156186

Abstract:

A method of taping a product and a tape dispenser. A support for a roll of tape is mounted in a frame and a lever unit is pivotally mounted in the frame. A cutter head and a tape roller are carried by the lever unit, with the tape following a path from the initial roll of tape over the roller to the cutter head, with the adhesive side of the tape exposed and away from the components of the dispenser. The cutter head is pivotally mounted on the lever unit and a linkage provides for pivoting the cutter head from a tab folding position to a cutting position as tape is pulled from the roll, over the roller and onto the product. The taped product is cut from the remainder of the tape at the cutter thereby releasing the pulling force on the lever unit which returns to its original position producing slack in the tape which is folded over to produce the desired tab.

US Patent:

47598190, Jul 26, 1988

Filed:

Aug 7, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/894211

Inventors:

Lawrence L. Ingram - Salinas CA

Assignee:

Tanimura & Antle - Salinas CA

International Classification:

B26F 302

US Classification:

156443

Abstract:

A method of taping a product and a tape dispenser. A support for a roll of tape is mounted in a frame and a lever unit is pivotally mounted in the frame. A cutter head and a tape roller are carried by the lever unit, with the tape following a path from the initial roll of tape over the roller to the cutter head, with the adhesive side of the tape exposed and away from the components of the dispenser. The cutter head is pivotally mounted on the lever unit and a linkage provides for pivoting the cutter head from a tab folding position to a cutting position as tape is pulled from the roll, over the roller and onto the product. The taped product is cut from the remainder of the tape at the cutter thereby releasing the pulling force on the lever unit which returns to its original position producing slack in the tape which is folded over to produce the desired tab.

US Patent:

41049756, Aug 8, 1978

Filed:

Jan 10, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/757995

Inventors:

Lawrence L. Ingram - Salinas CA
Javier D. Infante - Salinas CA

Assignee:

Bud Antle, Inc. - Salinas CA

International Classification:

A01C 1102
A01C 906

US Classification:

111 3

Abstract:

Apparatus for introducing into a prepared field surface a plurality of seedling bodies each of which includes a small plant that is growing in a root supporting medium. A conveyor onto which the seedling bodies are placed and a mechanism for receiving the seedling bodies in sequence from the conveyor for transporting them to a trench in the field surface. The transporting device includes two pivotable jaws and strategically located cams for opening and closing the jaws to receive the plant from the conveyor and them to deposit the plant into the trench at the correct location and position. A drive mechanism for the conveyor so that the plants are delivered to the transporting means at the proper time and position.

US Patent:

48161098, Mar 28, 1989

Filed:

Apr 28, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/187475

Inventors:

Lawrence L. Ingram - Salinas CA

Assignee:

Tanimura & Antle Partnership - Salinas CA

International Classification:

B26F 302

US Classification:

156443

Abstract:

A tape dispenser for taping a product. A lever unit is pivotally mounted in a frame, with a support for a roll of tape. A cutter head and a tape roller are carried by the lever unit, with the tape following a path from the initial roll of tape over the roller to the cutter head, with the adhesive side of the tape exposed and away from the components of the dispenser. The cutter head is pivotally mounted on the lever unit and a linkage or a rack and pinion provides for pivoting the cutter head from a tab folding position to a cutting position as tape is pulled from the roll, over the roller and onto the product. The taped product is cut from the remainder of the tape at the cutter thereby releasing the pulling force on the lever unit which returns to its original position producing slack in the tape which is folded over to produce the desired tab.

US Patent:

59640812, Oct 12, 1999

Filed:

Aug 21, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/138210

Inventors:

Lawrence L. Ingram - Salinas CA

Assignee:

Tanimura & Antle, Inc. - Salinas CA

International Classification:

A01D 3404

US Classification:

56 145

Abstract:

A baby greens harvester (10) for the harvesting of small salad vegetables known as baby greens (55). The baby greens harvester (10) has a chassis (12) with a packaging bed (18) thereon. A cutter/conveyor assembly (30) is affixed to the chassis such that the cutter/conveyor assembly (30) can rotate somewhat, relative to the chassis (12) about a longitudinal pivoting axis (102) and a generally horizontal cutter/conveyor assembly pivoting axis (62). The cutter/conveyor assembly (30) has a bottom belt (34) and an opposing, spaced, generally parallel top belt (36). The special top belt (36), called a Hula belt, has a plurality of highly flexible fingers (130) for gathering the baby greens (55) as they are cut by a cutting bar (32) and further for gently holding the baby greens (55) on the bottom belt (34) as they are conveyed rearwardly and upwardly for delivery through a chute (63) into a produce box (64). The front of the cutter/conveyor assembly (30) rides on a gauge roller (56) such that the cutting bar (32) is maintained a preselected close distance (0-4 inches in 1/4-inch increments ) above a bed surface (54) whereon the baby greens (55) are grown. The speed of both belts are coordinated to each other within about. +-.