Tommy Waters Webb

US Patent:

44070470, Oct 4, 1983

Filed:

Nov 19, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/208159

Inventors:

Donald W. Van Doorn - Columbus GA
Tommy W. Webb - Columbus GA
James B. Hawkins - Columbus GA

Assignee:

Lummus Industries, Inc. - Columbus GA

International Classification:

D01B 106
D01H 532

US Classification:

19 645

Abstract:

A cotton ginning system embodying a lint cleaner and a process of operating the same in which the batt of cotton delivered to the lint cleaner is maintained at an optimum thickness even though the rate of ginning varies. The batt thickness is maintained by correlating the same with the rate of feed of seed cotton to the system. Controls are provided to assure that the batt remains at optimum thickness, and such optimum thickness is assured by sensing the rate of input of seed cotton to the system.

US Patent:

47472510, May 31, 1988

Filed:

Sep 2, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/902607

Inventors:

Donald W. Van Doorn - Columbus GA
James B. Hawkins - Columbus GA
Francis W. Carpenter - Columbus GA
Wilbur G. Hudson - Columbus GA
Tommy W. Webb - Columbus GA
William D. Beeland - Columbus GA

Assignee:

Lummus Industries, Inc. - Columbus GA

International Classification:

B65G 5700

US Classification:

53250

Abstract:

A bin transport system for a fiber baling apparatus utilizes a plurality of portable upwardly opening bins which have openable bottoms. The bins are transported from a plurality of fiber filling stations to a single compression staton by a four-part transport means utilizing a dual carriage cross shuttle which moves the portable bins to and from positions adjacent the filling stations and the compression station. A pair of dedicated bin transporters are utilized to transport the bins such that one transporter delivers full bins from the filling stations to a position adjacent the compression station while the other transporter delivers empty bins from the compression station to a position adjacent each filling station.

US Patent:

39747638, Aug 17, 1976

Filed:

Aug 7, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/602896

Inventors:

Donald W. Van Doorn - Columbus GA
Jack L. Colquett - Schlater MS
James B. Hawkins - Columbus GA
William C. Pease - Columbus GA
Tommy W. Webb - Columbus GA

Assignee:

Lummus Industries, Inc. - Columbus GA

International Classification:

B30B 1300

US Classification:

100 35

Abstract:

Process for baling fibers to uniform density within a fixed range even through the bales vary in weight or size. The invention results in bales which exert substantially the same force against the restraining ties or straps placed thereabout, which forces are within safe strength limits for the ties. The application discloses apparatus which may be used to carry out the process including controls for preventing overstressing the press and for actuating an automatic strapping apparatus only at the proper time.

US Patent:

44970854, Feb 5, 1985

Filed:

Oct 12, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/433687

Inventors:

Donald W. Van Doorn - Columbus GA
James B. Hawkins - Columbus GA
Tommy W. Webb - Columbus GA
William A. Harmon - Columbus GA

Assignee:

Lummus Industries, Inc. - Columbus GA

International Classification:

D01G 708
D01B 138
B02C 904

US Classification:

19 80R

Abstract:

Disclosed is apparatus for feeding modules of seed cotton to disperser apparatus. The apparatus is capable of picking up, moving and delivering to the disperser the modules of cotton to be ginned, and further is constructed and arranged to load or discharge modules from either end of the apparatus and to run under a module or modules, thereby to reach one located more distantly from the disperser than the others. Also disclosed are various controls and safety devices for the apparatus.

US Patent:

45506574, Nov 5, 1985

Filed:

Oct 18, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/662226

Inventors:

Donald W. Van Doorn - Columbus GA
James B. Hawkins - Columbus GA
Francis W. Carpenter - Columbus GA
Robert E. Lange - Columbus GA
Tommy W. Webb - Columbus GA

Assignee:

Lummus Industries, Inc. - Columbus GA

International Classification:

B30B 1516

US Classification:

100 43

Abstract:

A baling chamber for a fiber press utilizing rigid upright doors pivotally mounted along their lower portions to contain fibers compressed thereinto by a moving platen. The doors separate slightly at the upper portion thereof responsive to the final compression of the bale thereby reducing the lateral pressure on the bale. One of the doors has rollers thereon to cooperatively engage a track parallel therewith such that the door may be displaced for removal of the bale.

US Patent:

44583818, Jul 10, 1984

Filed:

Jan 3, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/455258

Inventors:

Donald W. Van Doorn - Columbus GA
Tommy W. Webb - Columbus GA
James B. Hawkins - Columbus GA

Assignee:

Lummus Industries, Inc. - Columbus GA

International Classification:

D01B 104
D01B 300
D01H 532

US Classification:

19 645

Abstract:

A cotton ginning system embodying a lint cleaner in which the batt of cotton delivered to the lint cleaner is maintained at an optimum thickness even though the rate of ginning varies. The batt thickness is maintained by correlating the same with the rate of feed of seed cotton to the system. Controls are provided to assure that the batt remains at optimum thickness, and such optimum thickness is assured by sensing the rate of input of seed cotton to the system.

US Patent:

46178627, Oct 21, 1986

Filed:

Oct 17, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/788623

Inventors:

Donald W. Van Doorn - Columbus GA
James B. Hawkins - Columbus GA
Francis W. Carpenter - Columbus GA
Wilbur G. Hudson - Columbus GA
Tommy W. Webb - Columbus GA
William D. Beeland - Columbus GA

Assignee:

Lummus Industries, Inc. - Columbus GA

International Classification:

B30B 1530

US Classification:

100 53

Abstract:

A bin transport system for a fiber baling apparatus utilizes a plurality of portable upwardly opening bins which have openable bottoms. The bins are transported from a plurality of fiber filling stations to a single compression station by a four-part transport means utilizing a dual carriage cross shuttle which moves the portable bins to and from positions adjacent the filling stations and the compression station. A pair of dedicated bin transporters are utilized to transport the bins such that one transporter delivers full bins from the filling stations to a position adjacent the compression station while the other transporter delivers empty bins from the compression station to a position adjacent each filling station.

US Patent:

45734038, Mar 4, 1986

Filed:

Oct 18, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/662272

Inventors:

Donald W. Van Doorn - Columbus GA
James B. Hawkins - Columbus GA
Francis W. Carpenter - Columbus GA
Robert E. Lange - Columbus GA
Tommy W. Webb - Columbus GA

Assignee:

Lummus Industries, Inc. - Columbus GA

International Classification:

B30B 930

US Classification:

100 43

Abstract:

A charge door assembly for automated operation of a baler utilizes a truncated wedge-shaped door pivotally mounted to the baler at a point beneath the lowest point of travel of a conventional movable platen. The door pivots outwardly to admit a charge of material onto the platen from a feed apparatus. Intermeshing teeth are provided along the door assembly fact to separate any material extending outwardly of the door as the door closes. Sufficient space is provided between the door and the passageway therefor to allow material stringing from the teeth to be attenuated and subsequently entrained by the action of the baler.