Crop threshing or separating inventions 04/08

20080096621 - Method for removing straw from agricultural products and a straw removing device for carrying out said method: The present invention relates to a straw removal method designed in particular to remove the leaves and other plant debris along agricultural products such as corn stalks or sugar canes. The invention also relates to a straw removal device for applying the method of the invention. The device comprises at... Agent: Young & Thompson

20080081680 - Particulate residue separator and a method for separating a particulate residue stream: A particulate residue separator and a method for separating a particulate residue stream is shown and described and which includes a plenum borne by a harvesting device, and having a first, intake end, and a second, exhaust end; first and second particulate residue air streams which are formed by the... Agent: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC

20080081681 - Helical rock beater: A rock beater includes a central shaft; a plurality of helical blades attached around the circumference of the central shaft; a plurality of gussets attached to the central shaft and the helical blades; and a pair of end caps in the form of disks attached to each end of the... Agent: Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Christensen, P.A.