Michael E Connors

US Patent:

7762201, Jul 27, 2010

Filed:

Mar 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/048824

Inventors:

Richard J. Jaime - Burr Ridge IL, US
Michael Connors - Lockport IL, US
Leonard A. Bettin - LaGrange Park IL, US
Rodney Samuel Horn - Woodridge IL, US

Assignee:

CNH America LLC - New Holland PA

International Classification:

A01C 5/00
A01C 7/00
A01C 7/18
A01C 9/00

US Classification:

111 55, 111 78, 111185, 111200, 111921

Abstract:

The invention provides an innovative yet straightforward approach to driving the seed distribution system in planters which feature hinged winged extensions. The flexibility of the hinged winged extensions may allow the planter to adjust to the contours of a field and to fold to facilitate transport of the planter. In one embodiment, for example, the invention may provide a mechanical coupling between several sections of a seed drive shaft which may support and be driven by a hydraulic motor for each of the winged sections. The seed drive system may also be coupled to row units to synchronize and power the distribution of seeds by the planter.

US Patent:

7966953, Jun 28, 2011

Filed:

Jun 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/817783

Inventors:

Richard J. Jaime - Burr Ridge IL, US
Michael Connors - Lockport IL, US
Leonard A. Bettin - LaGrange Park IL, US
Rodney Samuel Horn - Woodridge IL, US

Assignee:

CNH America LLC - New Holland PA

International Classification:

A01C 5/00
A01C 7/00
A01C 7/18
A01C 9/00

US Classification:

111 55, 111 78, 111185, 111200, 111921

Abstract:

The invention provides an innovative yet straightforward approach to driving the seed distribution system in planters which feature hinged winged extensions. The flexibility of the hinged winged extensions may allow the planter to adjust to the contours of a field and to fold to facilitate transport of the planter. In one embodiment, for example, the invention may provide a mechanical coupling between several sections of a seed drive shaft which may support and be driven by a hydraulic motor for each of the winged sections. The seed drive system may also be coupled to row units to synchronize and power the distribution of seeds by the planter.

US Patent:

8011309, Sep 6, 2011

Filed:

Jun 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/817801

Inventors:

Richard J. Jaime - Burr Ridge IL, US
Michael Connors - Lockport IL, US
Leonard A. Bettin - LaGrange Park IL, US
Rodney Samuel Horn - Woodridge IL, US

Assignee:

CNH America LLC - Racine WI

International Classification:

A01C 5/00
A01C 7/00
A01C 7/18
A01C 9/00

US Classification:

111 55, 111 78, 111185, 111200, 111921

Abstract:

The invention provides an innovative yet straightforward approach to driving the seed distribution system in planters which feature hinged winged extensions. The flexibility of the hinged winged extensions may allow the planter to adjust to the contours of a field and to fold to facilitate transport of the planter. In one embodiment, for example, the invention may provide a mechanical coupling between several sections of a seed drive shaft which may support and be driven by a hydraulic motor for each of the winged sections. The seed drive system may also be coupled to row units to synchronize and power the distribution of seeds by the planter.

US Patent:

20230026107, Jan 26, 2023

Filed:

Jul 23, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/384289

Inventors:

- New Holland PA, US
Monte Lee DeKam - Westmont IL, US
Jacob Allan Weis - Bolingbrook IL, US
Brandon James Kuboushek - New Lenox IL, US
Mayur Kishorchandra Joshi - Saskatoon, CA
Chad Michael Johnson - Arlington Heights IL, US
Michael J. Connors - Lockport IL, US
Brian John Anderson - Yorkville IL, US

International Classification:

A01B 73/04
A01B 73/06
A01B 63/24

Abstract:

An agricultural planting implement includes a first wing toolbar configured to support a first set of row units. The first wing toolbar is configured to pivotally couple to a main frame of the agricultural planting implement. The agricultural planting implement also includes a second wing toolbar configured to support a second set of row units. In addition, the agricultural planting implement includes a connection assembly having at least one arm pivotally coupling the second wing toolbar to the first wing toolbar. The at least one arm is pivotally coupled to the first wing toolbar and non-pivotally coupled to the second wing toolbar. Furthermore, the connection assembly includes an actuator configured to drive the second wing toolbar to rotate relative to the first wing toolbar.

US Patent:

20160153594, Jun 2, 2016

Filed:

Dec 2, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/557943

Inventors:

- Saskatoon, CA
Chance Peutert - Assiniboia, CA
Chad Johnson - Arlington Heights IL, US
Scott Long - Plainfield IL, US
Rick Justice - South Bend IN, US
Travis Harnetiaux - Bourbonnais IL, US
Johnathon Dienst - DeKalb IL, US
Patrick Dinnon - Plainfield IL, US
Ryan Raetzman - Lemont IL, US
Michael Connors - Lockport IL, US

International Classification:

F16L 23/00
F16L 23/18
F16L 15/00
F16L 37/091

Abstract:

A connector is provided for connecting a pneumatic hose having an end to a structural member of an agricultural implement. A tubular grommet extends through a port in the structural member. A flange extends radially from the outer surface from the tubular grommet and is engageable with a first side of the structural member. A locking barb also extends from the outer surface from the tubular grommet adjacent a second end thereof. The locking barb is engageable with a second side of the structural member with the second end of the tubular grommet received within the interior of structural member.

US Patent:

20160143212, May 26, 2016

Filed:

Nov 26, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/554552

Inventors:

- New Holland PA, US
Chad M. Johnson - Arlington Heights IL, US
Scott A. Long - Plainfield IL, US
Brian T. Adams - Centralia MO, US
Marvin A. Prickel - Homer Glen IL, US
Jason T. Czapka - Munster IN, US
Brian T. Anderson - Yorkville IL, US
Michael J. Connors - Lockport IL, US
Darian E. Landolt - Evanston IL, US

International Classification:

A01C 7/12

Abstract:

A system is provided for planting multiple types of seed and automatically switching between the varieties during planting in a single planting pass of a planting session of row-crop planting an agricultural field. The system may include a selector assembly arranged between a multi-compartment on-row hopper and a seed meter at each row unit of a planter. A control system controls selector valves of the selector assembly to switch from releasing of seeds of a first type from the on-row hopper the seed meter to releasing of seeds of a second type from the on-row hopper to the seed meter for providing a switchover of seeds being planted from the seed meter, from the first to the second type when the seed meter cross a boundary between different zones of the agricultural field.

US Patent:

20160037712, Feb 11, 2016

Filed:

Oct 16, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/885253

Inventors:

- Saskatoon CA, US
Chad M. Johnson - Arlington Heights IL, US
Scott A. Long - Plainfield IL, US
David D. Flamme - Winfield IL, US
Martin J. Roberge - Saskatoon, CA
Marvin A. Prickel - Homer Glen IL, US
Michael J. Connors - Lockport IL, US

International Classification:

A01C 7/08

Abstract:

A particulate material delivery system for an agricultural implement including, an inductor box configured to receive particulate material from a tank, the inductor box comprising at least one inductor segment configured to guide the particulate material and an airflow through the inductor box, wherein the at least one inductor segment comprises a particulate material fluidization chamber configured to establish a vortex that mixes the particulate material with the airflow.

US Patent:

20140190380, Jul 10, 2014

Filed:

Jan 9, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/737861

Inventors:

- Saskatoon, CA
Chad M. Johnson - Arlington Heights IL, US
Scott A. Long - Plainfield IL, US
David D. Flamme - Winfield IL, US
Martin J. Roberge - Saskatoon Saskatchewan, CA
Marvin A. Prickel - Homer Glen IL, US
Michael J. Connors - Lockport IL, US

Assignee:

CNH Canada, Ltd. - Saskatoon

International Classification:

A01C 7/00

US Classification:

111174

Abstract:

A particulate material delivery system for an agricultural implement including, an inductor box configured to receive particulate material from a tank, the inductor box comprising at least one inductor segment configured to guide the particulate material and an airflow through the inductor box, wherein the at least one inductor segment comprises a particulate material fluidization chamber configured to establish a vortex that mixes the particulate material with the airflow.