ALLEN ORVILLE KLINKNER
Pilots at Englewood Rd, Lake Crystal, MN

License number
Minnesota A1032727
Issued Date
Apr 2016
Expiration Date
Apr 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
19139 Englewood Rd, Lake Crystal, MN 56055

Professional information

Allen Klinkner Photo 1

Closing Wheel Attachment Mechanism

US Patent:
5896820, Apr 27, 1999
Filed:
Oct 6, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/539861
Inventors:
Allen O. Klinkner - Lake Crystal MN
Larry R. Hancock - North Mankato MN
Assignee:
May-Wes Manufacturing, Inc. - Hutchinson MN
International Classification:
A01B 504
US Classification:
111191
Abstract:
The disclosed invention is an improved closing wheel attachment mechanism which has longer wear life than that of the typical attachment mechanism. The closing wheel arm on an agricultural planter has installed thereon an improved grease bushing assembly which has increased wear surface and the capability to utilize a grease on the surface. The combination of increased wear surface and greasing will greatly increase the operational life of the planter. Also included in the invention is the process and fixturing to incorporate the improved configuration on to an existing planter closing wheel structure. Included in this attachment mechanism is a welding jig which assures proper alignment of the improved bushing assembly.


Allen Klinkner Photo 2

Planter Hex Drive Shaft Repair Kit

US Patent:
5749310, May 12, 1998
Filed:
May 6, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/642884
Inventors:
Allen O. Klinkner - Lake Crystal MN
Larry R. Hancock - North Mankato MN
Assignee:
Alwyn Company, Inc. - Mankato MN
International Classification:
B65G 2306
US Classification:
111200
Abstract:
A repair kit is provided for quickly and efficiently repairing a hex drive shaft on an agricultural planter. The invention provides a repair sleeve which is closely coupled with the broken or cut hex drive shaft. This repair sleeve is then attached to either side of a broken drive shaft thus allowing the planter to become operable once again. Utilizing the present invention to accomplish the repair, the planter is quickly and efficiently fixed using a small number of tools and not requiring transportation to a repair facility.


Allen Klinkner Photo 3

Method Of Securing Bushings To A Closing Wheel Arm

US Patent:
5826337, Oct 27, 1998
Filed:
Oct 25, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/740236
Inventors:
Allen O. Klinkner - Lake Crystal MN
Larry R. Hancock - North Mankato MN
Assignee:
May-Wes Manufacturing, Inc. - Hutchinson MN
International Classification:
B23P 600
US Classification:
29891
Abstract:
The disclosed invention is an improved closing wheel attachment mechanism which has longer wear life than that of the typical attachment mechanism. The closing wheel arm on an agricultural planter has installed thereon an improved grease bushing assembly which has increased wear surface and the capability to utilize a grease on the surface. The combination of increased wear surface and greasing will greatly increase the operational life of the planter. Also included in the invention is the process and fixturing to incorporate the improved configuration on to an existing planter closing wheel structure. Included in this attachment mechanism is a welding jig which assures proper alignment of the improved bushing assembly.