Robert A Sorensen

US Patent:

44250584, Jan 10, 1984

Filed:

Sep 8, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/299904

Inventors:

Robert Sorensen - Glen Ellyn IL
Edward A. Barrett - Glendale Heights IL
Thomas J. Scarnato - Barrington IL

Assignee:

International Harvester Co. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B65G 5358

US Classification:

406100

Abstract:

A centrifugal blower has an offset between a housing rim sheet and discharge conduit outer wall. A vertical panel attached to the rim sheet guides the feed material into the silo pipe center portion without contacting the conduit outer wall and discharge duct. An air inlet for secondary air flow is provided in this offset to supplement the principal air flow entering through material feed inlet into the blower and to provide an air cushion between the air-borne material and outer wall, as well as the initial portion of the discharge duct.

US Patent:

44127618, Nov 1, 1983

Filed:

Sep 8, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/299903

Inventors:

Robert Sorensen - Glen Ellyn IL
Edward A. Barrett - Glendale Heights IL
Thomas J. Scarnato - Barrington IL

Assignee:

International Harvester Co. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B65G 5358

US Classification:

406 98

Abstract:

In a centrifugal blower used for conveyance of certain materials, a self-regulating air inlet assembly which automatically adjusts the amount of secondary air flow according to the needs of the blower, thereby supplementing the principal air flow and stabilizing the air flow in the discharge duct.

US Patent:

39553442, May 11, 1976

Filed:

Apr 10, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/566878

Inventors:

Robert Sorensen - Glen Ellyn IL
Richard A. Zablocki - Downers Grove IL
Paul C. Gordon - Hinsdale IL

Assignee:

International Harvester Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A01D 3508

US Classification:

56 104

Abstract:

A pitman mower has a hitch frame, a drag bar, a cutterbar pivotally attached to the drag bar for pivotal movement in the transverse vertical plane and a drive mechanism for the cutterbar mounted on the drag bar. A pair of fore-and-aft extending links interconnect the hitch frame and drag bar in a generally horizontal four bar parallel linkage, the left link being resilient in the transverse direction, preferably comprising a leaf spring, having one end rigidly connected to its adjacent member. The right link comprises a breakaway pull bar assembly rotatable about an axis generally longitudinal thereof and has a float spring and lifting chain connected thereto and disposed to rotate the pull bar against the load imposed thereon by a gag link connected to the pull bar away from the axis of rotation thereof and extending to the cutterbar to control its rotation about the drag bar.

US Patent:

39584003, May 25, 1976

Filed:

Apr 10, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/566879

Inventors:

Robert Sorensen - Glen Ellyn IL
Paul C. Gordon - Hinsdale IL

Assignee:

International Harvester Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A01D 3508

US Classification:

56 126

Abstract:

Mounting apparatus for connecting a sickle bar mower to a hitch frame adapted for attachment to a tractor comprising a pair of laterally spaced links interconnecting the hitch frame with the drag bar and cutterbar assembly to form a generally horizontal four bar linkage having one rigid corner, the link adjacent the rigid corner being resilient in the transverse direction.

US Patent:

48169773, Mar 28, 1989

Filed:

Feb 16, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/150577

Inventors:

Robert C. Sorensen - Burr Ridge IL

Assignee:

RCS Industries, Inc. - Alsip IL

International Classification:

F21V 1700

US Classification:

362448

Abstract:

The lamp has a frustoconical reflector with a mounting shell attached to its small end. A removable member includes a threaded base and socket. The socket protrudes through the hole in the mounting shell and into the reflector. It removably receives a replaceable bulb capsule. Means are provided for retaining the removable member to the mounting means.

US Patent:

49582666, Sep 18, 1990

Filed:

Jan 2, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/459967

Inventors:

Robert C. Sorensen - Burr Ridge IL
Thomas S. Hendrickson - Crestwood IL

Assignee:

RCS Industries, Inc. - Alsip IL

International Classification:

F21V 702

US Classification:

362310

Abstract:

The lamp comprises a frustoconical outer envelope. A bulb mounting member includes a flange disposed against or adjacent to the rear portion of the outer envelope and a post which protrudes through an opening in such rear portion into the interior of the outer evelope. A lamp base is secured to the rear portion of the outer evelope. A bulb is secured to the inner end of the post.

US Patent:

39614646, Jun 8, 1976

Filed:

Apr 10, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/566877

Inventors:

Robert Sorensen - Glen Ellyn IL
Richard A. Zablocki - Downers Grove IL

Assignee:

International Harvester Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A01D 3516

US Classification:

56 104

Abstract:

A cutterbar control system for an agricultural or highway mower having a longitudinally rotatable pull bar connecting the tractor hitch frame and the drag bar. The cutterbar gag link is connected to the pull bar at a point removed from its axis of rotation and a float spring and lifting chain are mounted to the pull bar to rotate it against the load imposed by the cutterbar gag link. The pull bar is extendible in response to overloads imposed on the cutterbar.

US Patent:

20230107721, Apr 6, 2023

Filed:

Oct 4, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/493825

Inventors:

- Bedford Park IL, US
Robert Sorensen - Bedford Park IL, US

International Classification:

F21V 17/00
F21V 23/00
F21V 23/06
F21V 17/10
F21V 17/18
F21V 29/77
F21V 21/008
F21Y 115/10

Abstract:

An LED high bay includes a housing, a hand-separable connector, and an LED driver disposed within the housing. The housing includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion hingedly attached to the first housing portion, and at least one hand-operable latch opposite the hinge and configured for fixing the second housing portion to the first housing portion. The LED driver may be replaced by opening the housing by releasing the latch and disconnecting the LED driver from the connector, while the LED high bay remains installed or held to a structure, or portion thereof, with a support member.