Brian A Kent

US Patent:

43442714, Aug 17, 1982

Filed:

May 26, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/266875

Inventors:

Francis E. Schlueter - Des Moines IA
Brian E. Kent - Des Moines IA

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

A01D 5526
A01D 4608

US Classification:

56 136

Abstract:

A head assembly for a cotton harvesting machine which provides many combinations of row widths and various row harvesting capacities. The head assembly includes a main cross auger frame with row unit support structure which slidably receives a plurality of vertically adjustable row units. The support structure permits simultaneous transverse adjustment of each individual row unit and its associated hydraulic lift cylinder. An extension frame is provided for adding extra row units for increased capacity or accommodating widely spaced rows of cotton. Row units and lift cylinders are freely slidable between the main frame and the extension, and the extension is removable to lessen machine width during transport. The main cross auger frame includes a pair of transversely spaced bearings which journal opposite ends of a main cross auger. An auger extension is attached to a shaft which extends through the extension end bearing to eliminate need for relocating the bearing or providing a telescoping auger.

US Patent:

40058034, Feb 1, 1977

Filed:

Aug 22, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/606522

Inventors:

Brian Elwood Kent - Des Moines IA

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

A01C 1500

US Classification:

222 57

Abstract:

An improved apparatus for spraying chemicals from a vehicle. Chemical concentrates from a separate supply tank are injected at a rate proportionate to the vehicle's land travel speed into water which is dispensed at a constant rate. A water pressure activated control means prevents injection of the chemical concentrate into the water line when the water pressure is not within the predetermined range which will assure nozzle spray pattern.