Michael J Dresher

US Patent:

7555885, Jul 7, 2009

Filed:

Jan 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/620394

Inventors:

Jeffrey S. Funk - Hillsboro KS, US
Michael J. Dresher - Wichita KS, US
Edward W. Esau - Hesston KS, US
Thomas G. Schrag - Hesston KS, US

Assignee:

AGCO Corporation - Duluth GA

International Classification:

A01D 34/00

US Classification:

56 158, 56 149, 56 157

Abstract:

The vertically swingable header of a farm machine utilizes a flotation mechanism having a torsion bar as the source of lifting force. The torsion bar is mounted on the header rather than the base machine and is operably coupled with the base machine through loading apparatus that includes a cam and cam follower system. An alternative embodiment utilizes a cam track fixedly mounted on the base machine.

US Patent:

7866133, Jan 11, 2011

Filed:

Apr 1, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/416839

Inventors:

Jeffrey S. Funk - Hillsboro KS, US
Michael J. Dresher - Wichita KS, US
Edward W. Esau - Hesston KS, US
Thomas G. Schrag - Hesston KS, US

Assignee:

AGCO Corporation - Duluth GA

International Classification:

A01D 34/00

US Classification:

56 158, 56 149, 56 157

Abstract:

The vertically swingable header of a farm machine utilizes a flotation mechanism having a torsion bar as the source of lifting force. The torsion bar is mounted on the header rather than the base machine and is operably coupled with the base machine through loading apparatus that includes a cam and cam follower system. An alternative embodiment utilizes a cam track fixedly mounted on the base machine.

US Patent:

8172243, May 8, 2012

Filed:

Dec 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/293199

Inventors:

Michael J. Dresher - Wichita KS, US

International Classification:

B62B 7/00

US Classification:

280 4738, 280 4741

Abstract:

A stroller is provided that features a frame element and at least one wheel supporting the frame, a first arm member configured to be gripped by a human hand mechanically coupled to the frame element such that the first arm member moves in a reciprocating manner with respect to the frame element, and a second arm member configured to be gripped by a human hand mechanically coupled to the frame element such that the second arm member moves in a reciprocating manner with respect to the frame element. A coupling member is provided that mechanically couples the first arm member to the second arm member such that the reciprocating movement of the first arm member is substantially maintained in opposition to the reciprocating movement of the second arm member whereby the natural periodic movement of human arms during walking or jogging is facilitated.

US Patent:

20120179338, Jul 12, 2012

Filed:

Dec 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/326365

Inventors:

Michael J. Dresher - Wichita KS, US

Assignee:

AGCO CORPORATION - Duluth GA

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
A01D 41/127

US Classification:

701 50, 56 102 R

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a baler charge density feedback system, the system comprising: a pre-compression chamber having a first end to receive crop material and a second end proximal to a plunger of the baler, the second end comprising retractable load sensing holding fingers configured to sense the load corresponding to the crop material moved through the pre-compression chamber, the holding fingers retracted from the pre-compression chamber based on a value of the sensed load.

US Patent:

20120186465, Jul 26, 2012

Filed:

Dec 14, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/325512

Inventors:

Michael J. Dresher - Wichita KS, US

Assignee:

AGCO CORPORATION - Duluth GA

International Classification:

A01F 15/10
A01F 15/04

US Classification:

100 35, 100189

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a stuffer system for a baler, the stuffer system comprising: a pre-compression chamber used to transport crop material to a plunger; and plural stuffer arms having coupled to the plural stuffer arms a retractable fork, each of the plural stuffer arms pivotable about an axis and driven in a clockwise and counterclockwise shared path by a first motive apparatus, the fork driven by a second motive apparatus, the fork and stuffer arm independently controlled, wherein the first and second motive apparatuses cause the plural stuffer arms and the fork, upon engagement, to advance plural crop material charges along the pre-compression chamber before delivering the plural charges to the plunger.

US Patent:

56112920, Mar 18, 1997

Filed:

Jul 17, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/503093

Inventors:

Stanley R. Clark - Hesston KS
Michael J. Dresher - Canton KS

Assignee:

Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated - Assaria KS

International Classification:

B60B 2702
A01C 506

US Classification:

111189

Abstract:

A stationary, formed metal cap covers the bearing assembly of the rotatable firming wheel to protect the bearings against the ingress of mud, residue and moisture. A smooth, convex, exposed outer surface on the cap discourages the accumulation of residue and mud between the rotating wheel and its stationary support arm so as to keep the wheel freely rotating during its rolling movement in the seed trench. A flat, band-like, circular edge around the periphery of the convex surface is received within a circular groove on the face of the wheel to obstruct the ingress of moisture and materials at that location and disposes the marginal periphery of the convex surface in a substantially flush condition with the surface of the wheel to prevent wrapping and accumulation of trash.

US Patent:

59213256, Jul 13, 1999

Filed:

Jun 18, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/878281

Inventors:

Roger L. Meek - Salina KS
Stanley R. Clark - Hesston KS
Michael J. Dresher - Canton KS
Timothy J. Ptacek - Salina KS

Assignee:

Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated - Salina KS

International Classification:

A01B 4900

US Classification:

172311

Abstract:

A stack folding implement has a transverse frame that includes a center section and two opposite wing sections half as wide as the center section. Each of the wing sections is connected in a four bar linkage relationship with the center section so that as the wings are lifted by cylinders coupled with the linkages, the wing sections stay generally level and upright, causing the wing sections to come into stacked relationship with the center section directly above the latter and beside one another. In order to reduce the overall height of the stack-folded machine the linkage for each wing section is connected to the wing adjacent the inner end of the wing so that the wing is supported in a cantilever manner. The main lifting link of the linkage is designed to swing through an arc greater than 90. degree. to permit the wing sections to settle down close to the center section in their final positions of rest.

US Patent:

56577079, Aug 19, 1997

Filed:

Jul 17, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/503382

Inventors:

Michael J. Dresher - Canton KS
Stanley R. Clark - Hesston KS
Eric Johnson - Salina KS

Assignee:

Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated - Assaria KS

International Classification:

A01B 4904

US Classification:

111139

Abstract:

The residue wheel has a plurality of multiply bent spring-steel tines that project outwardly from their central hub at such angles that straight foot portions of the tines engage and lie flatly against the ground as the tines sweep residue rearwardly and outwardly during rotation of the wheel about an axis oblique to the path of travel of the planting machine. The tines are equally spaced about the wheel but are arranged in pairs, comprising individual legs of a generally U-shaped, integral unit having a bight at the inner ends of the the legs that joins the legs together and serves as a means by which the unit can be clamped between opposed, flat plates of the hub. Short downturned driving prongs at the outer ends of the legs provide traction for the wheel during use.