Abstract

A valve for use with an air seeder apparatus to selectively seed one or two crops in a field is provided. The valve can include a first inlet connectable to a first air stream carrying a first crop seed, a second inlet connectable to a second air stream carrying a second crop seed, an outlet connectable to a opener hose running to an opener on the air seeder apparatus, and gate valves selectable to: place the first inlet in fluid communication with the outlet while the second inlet is blocked; and, place the second inlet in fluid communication with the outlet while the first inlet is blocked.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01C 7/08 - Broadcast seedersSeeders depositing seeds in rows
• A01C 7/20 - Parts of seeders for conducting and depositing seed
• F16K 3/02 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor

Abstract

A valve for use with an air seeder apparatus to selectively seed one or two crops in a field is provided. The valve can include a first intake connectable to a first air stream carrying a first crop seed, a second intake connectable to a second air stream carrying a second crop seed, an outlet connectable to a opener hose running to an opener on the air seeder apparatus, and a gate valve selectable to: place the first intake in fluid communication with the outlet while the second intake is blocked; and, place the second intake in fluid communication with the outlet while the first intake is blocked.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01C 7/20 - Parts of seeders for conducting and depositing seed
• A01G 22/00 - Cultivation of specific crops or plants not otherwise provided for
• A01C 7/08 - Broadcast seedersSeeders depositing seeds in rows

Abstract

A sweeping apparatus for a reel of a combine comprises a plurality of brush assemblies, each brush assembly comprising a plurality of flexible bristles attached to a selected contact member of the reel and extending outward from the outer edge of the selected contact member such that as the selected contact member passes over the knife, the bristles extend down between the knife guards.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 57/02 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels

Abstract

A sweeping apparatus for a reel of a combine comprises a plurality of brush assemblies, each brush assembly comprising a plurality of flexible bristles attached to a selected contact member of the reel and extending outward from the outer edge of the selected contact member such that as the selected contact member passes over the knife, the bristles extend down between the knife guards.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 57/02 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels

Abstract

A sweeping apparatus for a reel of a combine comprises a plurality of brush assemblies, each brush assembly comprising a plurality of flexible bristles attached to a selected contact member of the reel and extending outward from the outer edge of the selected contact member such that as the selected contact member passes over the knife, the bristles extend down between the knife guards.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 57/02 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels

Abstract

An attachment system for attaching a crop saving accessory to a cutting header where the cutting header comprises a knife mounted along a lower front edge thereof and a discharge opening in a middle rear portion thereof. The header cuts plants and moves the plants laterally to the discharge opening where the plants move rearward through the discharge opening. The system comprises an accessory engagement mechanism on a rear portion of the crop saving accessory configured to engage a header engagement mechanism mounted on the cutting header. A first end of a tether is attached to the crop saving accessory and a second end of the tether is adapted for attachment to a tether location on the cutting header. The tether is configured such that when the accessory engagement mechanism is disengaged from the header engagement mechanism, the tether prevents the crop saving accessory from moving through the discharge opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 75/00 - Accessories for harvesters or mowers
• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers

Abstract

An attachment system for attaching a crop saving accessory to a cutting header where the cutting header comprises a knife mounted along a lower front edge thereof and a discharge opening in a middle rear portion thereof. The header cuts plants and moves the plants laterally to the discharge opening where the plants move rearward through the discharge opening. The system comprises an accessory engagement mechanism on a rear portion of the crop saving accessory configured to engage a header engagement mechanism mounted on the cutting header. A first end of a tether is attached to the crop saving accessory and a second end of the tether is adapted for attachment to a tether location on the cutting header. The tether is configured such that when the accessory engagement mechanism is disengaged from the header engagement mechanism, the tether prevents the crop saving accessory from moving through the discharge opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 75/00 - Accessories for harvesters or mowers
• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers

Abstract

A harvest header apparatus for harvesting a first crop in a field while preventing damage to a second later crop planted in the same field. A header table with a knife mounted along a lower front edge thereof has a plurality of crop shields attacked to and spaced along the header table at a selected shield spacing, each crop shield extending forward from a rear portion thereof located under the knife to a forward end thereof located forward of the knife. A forward portion of each crop shield slopes upward such that crop plants contacted by the forward portion of each crop shield are pushed downward and pass under the knife without contacting the knife. The shield spacing is selected so the crop shields move along rows of second crop and push the second crop plants down and under the table such that same are not contacted by the knife.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/02 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having reciprocating cutters
• A01D 75/00 - Accessories for harvesters or mowers
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables
• A01B 39/26 - Arrangements for protecting plants
• A01D 34/04 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having reciprocating cutters mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with cutters at the front
• A01D 34/40 - Other details

Abstract

A plant pushing apparatus for mounting on a reel of a combine where the reel comprises a center shaft rotatably mounted at each end thereof to the combine header, a plurality of contact members mounted to the center shaft in a horizontal orientation radially spaced from the center shaft, and a drive operative to rotate the center shaft such that the contact members below the center shaft move in a rearward direction toward the combine header. For each contact member, a projecting shield member is adapted at an inner portion thereof for attachment to the contact member such that an outer edge of the projecting shield member is substantially horizontal and rearward of the contact member, and such that the outer edge of the projecting shield member contacts plant stalks, particularly sunflower plant stalks, and pushes the plant stalks toward the combine header ahead of the following attached contact member.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 57/02 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels
• A01D 57/12 - Rotating rakes
• A01D 57/22 - Delivering mechanisms for harvesters or mowers for standing stalks
• A01D 47/00 - Headers
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

A plant pushing apparatus for mounting on a reel of a combine where the reel comprises a center shaft rotatably mounted at each end thereof to the combine header, a plurality of contact members mounted to the center shaft in a horizontal orientation radially spaced from the center shaft, and a drive operative to rotate the center shaft such that the contact members below the center shaft move in a rearward direction toward the combine header. For each contact member, a projecting shield member is adapted at an inner portion thereof for attachment to the contact member such that an outer edge of the projecting shield member is substantially horizontal and rearward of the contact member, and such that the outer edge of the projecting shield member contacts plant stalks, particularly sunflower plant stalks, and pushes the plant stalks toward the combine header ahead of the following attached contact member.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/00 - Harvesting of standing crops
• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers
• A01D 57/02 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels

Abstract

A plant pushing apparatus for mounting on a reel of a combine where the reel comprises a center shaft rotatably mounted at each end thereof to the combine header, a plurality of contact members mounted to the center shaft in a horizontal orientation radially spaced from the center shaft, and a drive operative to rotate the center shaft such that the contact members below the center shaft move in a rearward direction toward the combine header. For each contact member, a projecting shield member is adapted at an inner portion thereof for attachment to the contact member such that an outer edge of the projecting shield member is substantially horizontal and rearward of the contact member, and such that the outer edge of the projecting shield member contacts plant stalks, particularly sunflower plant stalks, and pushes the plant stalks toward the combine header ahead of the following attached contact member.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/00 - Harvesting of standing crops
• A01D 41/06 - Combines with headers
• A01D 57/02 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus using reels

Abstract

A harvest header apparatus for harvesting a first crop in a field while preventing damage to a second later crop planted in the same field. A header table with a knife mounted along a lower front edge thereof has a plurality of crop shields attached to and spaced along the header table at a selected shield spacing, each crop shield extending forward from a rear portion thereof located under the knife to a forward end thereof located forward of the knife. A forward portion of each crop shield slopes upward such that crop plants contacted by the forward portion of each crop shield are pushed downward and pass under the knife without contacting the knife. The shield spacing is selected so the crop shields move along rows of second crop and push the second crop plants down and under the table such that same are not contacted by the knife.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 47/00 - Headers
• A01D 41/12 - Details of combines
• A01D 75/18 - Safety devices for parts of the machines

Abstract

A crop lifter apparatus has a bracket for attachment to a header guard finger. A cylindrical groove in a front portion of the mounting bracket has an axis perpendicular to a travel direction and a lock bolt hole is defined through the mounting bracket at the groove. The rear of a finger support member has a cylindrical wall engaged in the groove, and defines a cylindrical lock aperture with an axis coincidental with the axis of the groove. A slot in the rear of the support member is oriented perpendicular to the axis of the lock aperture. A lock cylinder is engaged in the lock aperture and a lock bolt extends through the lock bolt hole and the slot and into the lock cylinder and is tightened to secure the support member to the mounting bracket at a selected finger angle. A length of the lifting finger may be adjustable.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 65/02 - Lifting fingers
• A01D 65/00 - Grain-crop lifters

Abstract

A crop lifter apparatus has a bracket for attachment to a header guard finger. A cylindrical groove in a front portion of the mounting bracket has an axis perpendicular to a travel direction and a lock bolt hole is defined through the mounting bracket at the groove. The rear of a linger support member has a cylindrical wall engaged in the groove, and defines a cylindrical lock aperture with an axis coincidental with the axis of the groove. A slot in the rear of the support member is oriented perpendicular to the axis of the lock aperture. A lock cylinder is engaged in the lock aperture and a lock bolt extends through the lock bolt hole and the slot and into the lock cylinder and is tightened to secure the support member to the mounting bracket at a selected finger angle. A length of the lifting finger may be adjustable.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 65/00 - Grain-crop lifters

Abstract

A corn harvesting header comprises a knife bar extending along a front lower edge of a cutting header, with triangular knife sections attached along the bar and a plurality of guards with guard fingers extending forward. Pointed divider pans extend forward from the header such that a slot is formed between adjacent pans. A mounting bracket extends down from a rear of each pan and is attached to forward end portions of a pair of adjacent guard fingers, leaving rear portions of these guard fingers exposed. The divider pans are attached to alternating pairs of guard fingers such that a pair of bare guard fingers extends forward under and laterally adjacent to edges of each slot. The bottom surface of each seed pan is above the guard fingers an elevated distance that is greater than a spacing distance between the guard fingers. The header cuts the corn rows at angle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/08 - Combines which thresh before the stalk is cut
• A01D 41/00 - Combines, i.e. harvesters or mowers combined with threshing devices
• A01D 45/02 - Harvesting of standing crops of maize
• A01D 45/30 - Harvesting of standing crops of grass-seeds or like seeds
• A01D 34/18 - Guard fingersLedger-plates

Abstract

A corn harvesting header comprises a knife bar extending along a front lower edge of a cutting header, with triangular knife sections attached along the bar and a plurality of guards with guard fingers extending forward. Pointed divider pans extend forward from the header such that a slot is formed between adjacent pans. A mounting bracket extends down from a rear of each pan and is attached to forward end portions of a pair of adjacent guard fingers, leaving rear portions of these guard fingers exposed. The divider pans are attached to alternating pairs of guard fingers such that a pair of bare guard fingers extends forward into each slot. The bottom surface of each seed pan is above the guard fingers an elevated distance that is greater than a spacing distance between the guard fingers. The header cuts the corn rows at angle.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/02 - Harvesting of standing crops of maize
• A01D 45/00 - Harvesting of standing crops

Abstract

A crop lifter apparatus has a base member adapted to be attached to a cutting header guard finger about a lifter pivot axis. A plurality of lifter tips with different configurations are releasably attachable to the base member at a mounting position such that the attached lifter tip extends forward from the base member. A bias element is operative to exert a bias force on the base member urging a front portion of the base member forward of the lifter pivot axis to pivot downward about the lifter pivot axis, and the bias force urges the base member to bear against a stop. The tips can be configured to suit various conditions of soils and crops.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/00 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters
• A01D 65/02 - Lifting fingers

Abstract

A crop lifter apparatus has a base member attached to a selected guard finger of a cutting header. A front lifting finger extends forward and downward from the base member at a first angle downward from horizontal, and a rear lifting finger extends rearward and upward from the base member at second angle upward from horizontal, where the second angle is greater than the first angle. A front end of the front lifting finger is at a front vertical location that is a first distance below a top surface of the table, and a rear end of the rear lifting finger is at a rear vertical location that is a second distance above the top surface of the table, and the second distance is at least twice the first distance.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 65/02 - Lifting fingers

Abstract

A seed pan apparatus has an elongated seed pan plate with parallel right and left edges, a curved configuration and a pointed front end. An engagement mechanism attaches the plate to a harvester cutting header such that the plate is above two adjacent guard fingers, such that an open slot is defined between the right edge of one plate and the left edge of an adjacent plate and the edges of the slot are in proximity to the outer edges of the guard fingers under the adjacent plates. The point is offset to make one front tapering edge forming the point longer than the other. The inclination, height, and fore and aft position of the seed pan plate can be adjusted.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 41/08 - Combines which thresh before the stalk is cut
• A01D 45/00 - Harvesting of standing crops

Abstract

A crop lifter apparatus has a base member adapted to be attached to a cutting header guard finger about a lifter pivot axis. A plurality of lifter tips with different configurations are releasably attachable to the base member at a mounting position such that the attached lifter tip extends forward from the base member. A bias element is operative to exert a bias force on the base member urging a front portion of the base member forward of the lifter pivot axis to pivot downward about the lifter pivot axis, and the bias force urges the base member to bear against a stop. The tips can be configured to suit various conditions of soils and crops.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 65/02 - Lifting fingers
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

A crop lifter for attachment to a cutting header includes a lifter member adapted for attachment to the header and a lifting finger attached to the lifter member by a quick-attach mechanism such that a leading end of the lifting finger is ahead of and below the knife. The lifting finger is structurally weak compared to the lifting member such that the lifting finger will readily move when striking an obstruction, thereby preventing damage to the lifter member or header. The crop lifter or similar crop accessory can have a latch member at a rear end thereof, and a cooperating latch member attached to the header. The accessory latches to the header and a releasable latch lock prevents forward movement of the accessory that would disengage the latch.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/00 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters

Abstract

A guard finger attachment apparatus for attaching a crop accessory to a cutting header where guard bolts attaching guards to the header are offset from guard fingers of the guards where the crop accessory is adapted for engagement with a header attachment member and a guard finger when the header attachment member is aligned with the guard finger. The apparatus includes a plate attachable to the header by guard bolts, and header engagement members attached to the plate and configured such that when the plate is attached to the guard bolts, the header engagement members are aligned with corresponding guard fingers.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/00 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters

Abstract

A seed pan apparatus for attachment to a cutting header having a knife and cooperating knife guards mounted along a lower front edge thereof includes a seed pan adapted at a front portion thereof for attachment to a guard finger such that when attached, the seed pan extends upward and rearward from a front portion of the seed pan forward of the guard finger over the guard finger and knife to a rear end thereof located rearward of the knife. Side walls extend upward from side edges of the seed pan, and side edges of the seed pan diverge from a front end to the rear end. The seed pan is configured such that when the seed pan is attached to the guard finger, side edges of the seed pan are located between the attached guard finger and an adjacent guard finger on each side.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/00 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters

Abstract

A seed pan apparatus has an elongated seed pan plate with parallel right and left edges, a curved configuration and a pointed front end. An engagement mechanism attaches the plate to a harvester cutting header such that the plate is above two adjacent guard fingers, such that an open slot is defined between the right edge of one plate and the left edge of an adjacent plate and the edges of the slot are in proximity to the outer edges of the guard fingers under the adjacent plates. The point is offset to make one front tapering edge forming the point longer than the other, and smooths the passage of stalks into the slot. The inclination, height, and fore and aft position of the seed pan plate can be adjusted to suit varying conditions of crop, moisture, soil, and the like or to suit different harvesting machines.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 75/02 - Implements for collecting grain crop
• A01D 34/40 - Other details
• A01D 41/14 - Mowing tables

Abstract

A guard finger attachment apparatus for attaching a crop accessory to a cutting header where guard bolts attaching guards to the header are offset from guard fingers of the guards where the crop accessory is adapted for engagement with a header attachment member and a guard finger when the header attachment member is aligned with the guard finger. The apparatus includes a plate attachable to the header by guard bolts, and header engagement members attached to the plate and configured such that when the plate is attached to the guard bolts, the header engagement members are aligned with corresponding guard fingers.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 75/00 - Accessories for harvesters or mowers
• A01D 34/78 - Driving mechanisms for the cutters electric
• A01D 47/00 - Headers
• A01D 65/00 - Grain-crop lifters

Abstract

A crop accessory apparatus comprises a header latch member adapted for attachment to a guard bolt on a cutting header such that a rear wall of the header latch member slopes rearward from a distal end thereof and toward the header. A crop accessory has an accessory latch member at a rear end thereof comprising a spring element defining an aperture and biased toward the header, wherein during engagement the distal end of the header latch member moves into the aperture and a rear edge of the aperture is urged down the sloping rear wall and rearward, urging the accessory rearward into closer engagement with the header. A lateral retention groove in the sloping rear wall is operative to prevent the rear edge of the aperture in the spring element from sliding up and off the header latch member.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 34/00 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters

Abstract

A seed pan apparatus for attachment to a cutting header having a knife and cooperating knife guards mounted along a lower front edge thereof includes a seed pan adapted at a front portion thereof for attachment to the cutting header such that when attached to the cutting header, the seed pan extends upward and rearward from a guard finger of a knife guard over the knife to a rear end thereof located rearward of the knife. Side walls extend upward from side edges of the seed pan, and right and left side edges of the seed pan diverge from a front end thereof to the rear end thereof such that the rear end of the seed pan is wider than the front end thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 43/06 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with means for collecting, gathering or loading mown material
• A01D 45/22 - Harvesting of standing crops of beans
• A01D 47/00 - Headers

Goods & Services

Accessories for agricultural crop harvester cutting headers, namely, crop lifters

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; apparatus for use in agriculture; cultivators for use in agriculture; machines for use in agriculture; crop harvesters; crop spraying machines; power operated machines for conveying, handling, loading and lifting crops; accessories for agricultural crop harvester cutting headers, namely, crop lifters.

Goods & Services

(1) Accessories for agricultural crop harvester cutting headers, namely, crop lifters.

Goods & Services

Accessories for agricultural crop harvester cutting headers, namely, crop lifters

Goods & Services

Accessories for agricultural crop harvester cutting headers, namely, crop lifters

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; apparatus for use in agriculture; cultivators for use in agriculture; machines for use in agriculture; crop harvesters; crop spraying machines; crop lifters; power operated machines for conveying, handling, loading and lifting crops; accessories for agricultural crop harvester cutting headers.

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; apparatus for use in agriculture; cultivators for use in agriculture; machines for use in agriculture; crop harvesters; crop spraying machines; crop lifters; power operated machines for conveying, handling, loading and lifting crops; accessories for agricultural crop harvester cutting headers.

Abstract

A crop accessory apparatus comprises a header latch member adapted for attachment to a guard bolt on a cutting header such that a rear wall of the header latch member slopes rearward from a distal end thereof and toward the header. A crop accessory has an accessory latch member at a rear end thereof comprising a spring element defining an aperture and biased toward the header, wherein during engagement the distal end of the header latch member moves into the aperture and a rear edge of the aperture is urged down the sloping rear wall and rearward, urging the accessory rearward into closer engagement with the header. A lateral retention groove in the sloping rear wall is operative to prevent the rear edge of the aperture in the spring element from sliding up and off the header latch member.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 65/00 - Grain-crop lifters
• A01D 65/02 - Lifting fingers

Abstract

A crop lifter for attachment to a cutting header includes a lifter member adapted for attachment to the header and a lifting finger attached to the lifter member by a quick-attach mechanism such that a leading end of the lifting finger is ahead of and below the knife. The lifting finger is structurally weak compared to the lifting member such that the lifting finger will readily move when striking an obstruction, thereby preventing damage to the lifter member or header. The crop lifter or similar crop accessory can have a latch member at a rear end thereof, and a cooperating latch member attached to the header. The accessory latches to the header and a releasable latch lock prevents forward movement of the accessory that would disengage the latch.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 65/00 - Grain-crop lifters
• A01D 34/00 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters

Goods & Services

(1) Accessories for agricultural crop harvesting cutting headers, namely, crop lifters.

Goods & Services

(1) Accessories for agricultural crop harvester cutting headers, namely, crop lifters.

Abstract

A crop lifter for attachment to a cutting header includes a lifter member adapted for attachment to the header and a lifting finger attached to the lifter member by a quick-attach mechanism such that a leading end of the lifting finger is ahead of and below the knife. The lifting finger is structurally weak compared to the lifting member such that the lifting finger will readily move when striking an obstruction, thereby preventing damage to the lifter member or header. The crop lifter or similar crop accessory can have a latch member at a rear end thereof, and a cooperating latch member attached to the header. The accessory latches to the header and a releasable latch cock prevents forward movement of the accessory that would disengage the latch.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 65/02 - Lifting fingers
• A01D 47/00 - Headers
• A01D 57/01 - Devices for leading crops to the mowing apparatus