EDWARD A BLAKESLEE
Engineers in Ephrata, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE020763E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Ephrata, PA 17522
Professional information
Tension Spring Flotation Agricultural Rakes
US Patent:
6539696, Apr 1, 2003
Filed:
Apr 27, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/844751
Inventors:
Edward A. Blakeslee - Ephrata PA
Douglas D. Sorensen - Ronks PA
Douglas D. Sorensen - Ronks PA
Assignee:
New Holland North America, Inc. - New Holland PA
International Classification:
C01D 7800
US Classification:
56377, 56375, 56397
Abstract:
An agricultural rake basket flotation system that employs tension springs to support a portion of the weight of the rake basket, toward the lateral ends thereof, thus allowing for a more sensitive and complete response to encounters with obstacles and irregularities in the ground level.
Sickle Cutterbar Assembly
US Patent:
6708476, Mar 23, 2004
Filed:
Dec 14, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/319353
Inventors:
Edward A. Blakeslee - Ephrata PA
Emmett F. Glass - Akron PA
Emmett F. Glass - Akron PA
Assignee:
New Holland North America, Inc. - New Holland PA
International Classification:
A01D 3413
US Classification:
56296, 56257
Abstract:
An adjustable double sickle cutterbar assembly using sickle bar hold-downs that minimizes the interference to the flow of cut crop material rearwardly in the header, thus to reduce the catching of cut crop material.
Stud Plate For Sickle Bar Hold-Down
US Patent:
6735931, May 18, 2004
Filed:
Dec 14, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/319355
Inventors:
Edward A. Blakeslee - Ephrata PA
Emmett F. Glass - Akron PA
Emmett F. Glass - Akron PA
Assignee:
New Holland North America, Inc. - New Holland PA
International Classification:
A01D 3413
US Classification:
56298, 56307
Abstract:
A stud plate is disclosed comprising a steel plate with two spaced-apart threaded stainless steel studs stud-welded thereto. In use, the stud plate has two forged sickle bar hold-downs attached thereto such that a nut on the studs may be selectively tightened to flex a portion of the hold-down and thus adjust the spatial relationship between the hold-down and a knife section.
Mechanism For Preventing Misalignment Of Hold-Down
US Patent:
2004011, Jun 17, 2004
Filed:
Dec 14, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/319291
Inventors:
Edward Blakeslee - Ephrata PA, US
Emmett Glass - Akron PA, US
Emmett Glass - Akron PA, US
International Classification:
A01D034/14
US Classification:
056/307000
Abstract:
A sickle bar hold-down formed with a protruding ridge across the lower rear end is disclosed. The hold-down is generally an elongate member having a finger-like front portion and an opposing rectangular rear portion with means for affixing the member to a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a raised rectangular step above which the rear portion of the hold-down is positioned, with the protruding ridge adapted to fit over the step such that the protruding ridge overhangs the step and properly aligns the finger-like front portion of the hold-down with the knife sections of the sickle bar.
Crop Conditioner Frame With Interchangeable Rollers
US Patent:
6955034, Oct 18, 2005
Filed:
Jul 24, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/898051
Inventors:
Edward A. Blakeslee - Ephrata PA, US
Phillip J. Ehrhart - Narvon PA, US
Wayne D. Thaxton - Denver PA, US
Edward H. Priepke - Lancaster PA, US
Douglas S. Fitzkee - Ephrata PA, US
Phillip J. Ehrhart - Narvon PA, US
Wayne D. Thaxton - Denver PA, US
Edward H. Priepke - Lancaster PA, US
Douglas S. Fitzkee - Ephrata PA, US
Assignee:
CNH America LLC - New Holland PA
International Classification:
A01D082/00
US Classification:
56 164C
Abstract:
The apparatus is a crop conditioner frame in which both conditioning rollers and the torsion bar assembly forcing them together are interchangeable with other such parts of different designs. The interchangeability of the rollers is accomplished by simultaneously changing the bearings for the rollers and the mounting fixtures holding the bearings, but constructing all the mounting fixtures at any location to be attachable by the same fasteners.
One Piece Tall Feed Drum
US Patent:
7814736, Oct 19, 2010
Filed:
Mar 3, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/041284
Inventors:
Edward A. Blakeslee - Ephrata PA, US
Donald R. Whitenight - Ephrata PA, US
Wayne D. Thaxton - Denver PA, US
Donald R. Whitenight - Ephrata PA, US
Wayne D. Thaxton - Denver PA, US
Assignee:
CNH America LLC - New Holland PA
International Classification:
A01D 61/00
US Classification:
56 166, 56DIG 5
Abstract:
An improved crop conveying drum for a drive disc cutter mounted directly to the drive shaft mechanism providing rotational power to the cutterbar. The crop conveying drum includes a pair of mating segments, each forming a half of the drum. Each segment is formed from a single piece of plate material and stamped into the desired curvilinear configuration. A central mounting portion of each segment is contoured to match the drive shaft mechanism and allow connection thereto. Holes in the central mounting portion allow insertion fasteners to connect the drum segments directly to the drive shaft mechanism so that the crop conveying drum rotates in unison with the drive shaft. By forming the drum segments from a single plate of material, material characteristics can be more easily selected or more quickly modified compared to the fabricated weldments known in the art.
Cutterbar Pto Cover And Filler
US Patent:
7716904, May 18, 2010
Filed:
Apr 4, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/062662
Inventors:
Edward A. Blakeslee - Ephrata PA, US
Wayne D. Thaxton - Denver PA, US
Wayne D. Thaxton - Denver PA, US
Assignee:
CNH America LLC - New Holland PA
International Classification:
A01D 75/30
US Classification:
56 6
Abstract:
A cutterbar drive mechanism cover for use in a specialty crop harvesting header to optimally direct severed crop material from the cutterbar to a crop conveying apparatus which then laterally converges the crop material from outboard ends of the cutting header toward an interior discharge zone for formation of a windrow or for further processing. Crop flow smoothing by the drive cover also reduces disturbances to the crop material during movement within the header which reduces seed loss in seed-bearing specialty crops.
Flexible Tall Crop Pusher
US Patent:
7644567, Jan 12, 2010
Filed:
May 1, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/113371
Inventors:
Edward A. Blakeslee - Ephrata PA, US
Wayne D. Thaxton - Denver PA, US
Wayne D. Thaxton - Denver PA, US
Assignee:
CNH America LLC - New Holland PA
International Classification:
A01D 34/00
US Classification:
56 173
Abstract:
A flexible tall crop knockdown barrier for use with rotary cutting headers in harvesting specialty crops such as grass seed. The knockdown barrier comprises a support frame mounted to the front of the header that extends forwardly and upwardly ahead of the header. A flexible barrier supported by the frame extends downwardly during idle conditions and downwardly and rearwardly as the header is propelled through the crop. The flexible curtain may be rolled around a lower spool and stowed on the support frame when not in use to improve visibility. The knockdown barrier serves to gently lean the crop forward before cutting so as to minimize seed shatter due whipping of the seed head.
Wobble Drive For Windrower Header
US Patent:
2005008, Apr 28, 2005
Filed:
Oct 28, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/695097
Inventors:
Thomas Stiefvater - Ephrata PA, US
Barry Smith - Ephrata PA, US
Edward Blakeslee - Ephrata PA, US
Barry Smith - Ephrata PA, US
Edward Blakeslee - Ephrata PA, US
International Classification:
A01D069/00
US Classification:
056010800
Abstract:
A wobble drive system for a reciprocating cutter bar. The wobble drive is of an open streamlined design and employs precision components which do not require assembly shimming and adjustment.
Flexible Trash Guard For Sickle Bar Mower
US Patent:
7275358, Oct 2, 2007
Filed:
Oct 28, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/262239
Inventors:
Edward A. Blakeslee - Ephrata PA, US
Barry E. Smith - Ephrata PA, US
Barry E. Smith - Ephrata PA, US
Assignee:
CNH America LLC - New Holland PA
International Classification:
A01D 34/18
US Classification:
56298, 56289, 56296
Abstract:
A flexible trash guard for a sickle bar mowing apparatus that sits between the hold-down and the stud plate, thus eliminating the “hair pinning” of crop matter in the opening of the hold-down clip where the stud passes through the opening.