Michael Harry Koskela

US Patent:

6516590, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

May 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/851702

Inventors:

Larry R. Inman - Warrenton OR
Michael H. Koskela - Astoria OR
Ken Sevy - Melba ID

Assignee:

Ag-Bag International Limited - Warrenton OR

International Classification:

B65B 110

US Classification:

53493, 53573, 100 65, 100145, 100 45

Abstract:

A system for compacting organic material such as silage and inserting compacted material into an elongate plastic bag. A feed table delivers material to a rotor that propels and compacts material into an inlet of a tunnel. A proportional valve controlling the hydraulic motor of the feed table controls the rate of which the feed table delivers material. A speed sensor senses the speed of the rotor and transmits a signal to the control unit connected to the proportional valve of the feed table. Overfeeding of material to the rotor results in a reduction of the rotor speed. Such reduction is sensed and the feed table delivery rate adjusted accordingly to optimize filling of the bag.

US Patent:

6755011, Jun 29, 2004

Filed:

May 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/439452

Inventors:

Larry R. Inman - Astoria OR
Michael H. Koskela - Astoria OR

Assignee:

Ag-Bag International Limited - Warrenton OR

International Classification:

B65B 4326

US Classification:

53459, 53523, 53527, 53530, 53167, 53567, 53576

Abstract:

A feed table can be used to convey agricultural material into a bagging machine. The feed table can be removed from the bagging machine so that the feed table can be separately transported. The feed table includes an attachment mechanism to detachably couple the feed table to the bagging machine, a mobility support mechanism to at least partially support the feed table when the feed table is not attached to the bagging machine, and a tow mechanism to detachably couple the feed table to a towing vehicle.

US Patent:

6775963, Aug 17, 2004

Filed:

Jun 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/461607

Inventors:

Larry R. Inman - Astoria OR
Michael H. Koskela - Astoria OR

Assignee:

Ag-Bag International Limited - Warrenton OR

International Classification:

B65B 915

US Classification:

53576, 53201, 53257

Abstract:

A combination including, preferably, alternate tunnel extensions for a bagging machine, the extensions alternately fitted to a primary tunnel with quick-release fasteners. One of the extensions for filling a determined bag size and the other extension for filling a larger size bag. A bag support provided on the other extension for increasing the dimensional support for the bag to accommodate the larger bag size.

US Patent:

62023896, Mar 20, 2001

Filed:

Jun 17, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/335240

Inventors:

Larry R. Inman - Warrenton OR
Michael H. Koskela - Astoria OR
Richard G. Lovell - Warrenton OR

Assignee:

Ag-Bag International Limited - Warrenton OR

International Classification:

B65B 104

US Classification:

53436

Abstract:

A bagging machine for bagging material in an elongate bag. An anchor connected to a cable extends from the machine and resides in the material being placed in the bag. The anchor may be extended different distances from the machine to provide a varying restricting force to restrict the movement of the machine away from the bag being filled. Powered reels are provided to reel in cable or play out cable to vary the distance between the anchor and machine.

US Patent:

56281684, May 13, 1997

Filed:

Jan 11, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/371806

Inventors:

Larry R. Inman - Astoria OR
Michael H. Koskela - Astoria OR

Assignee:

Ag-Bag International Limited - Warrenton OR

International Classification:

B65B 910

US Classification:

53567

Abstract:

A machine for sheathing bales of material, such as farm crop products and/or organic material, into an elongate elastic bag. The machine is a portable unit and has radially adjustable fin like paddles that define a bale receiving opening. An opened ended bag into which the bales are to be sheathed is placed in a folded or bunched up condition on the paddles. A portion of the bag is pulled off the paddles and tied to define a closed end and the paddles are moved radially outward to enlarge the bale receiving opening and thereby stretch the bag. The machine has a cradle for receiving bales to be sheathed, and a bale pusher pushes the bale along the cradle through the bale receiving opening into the bag. The cradle is arranged to accommodate bales having either a circular or rectangular cross section. The bale pusher has a low profile to facilitate loading bales onto the cradle from the front and either side of the machine.

US Patent:

55030661, Apr 2, 1996

Filed:

Feb 27, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/395055

Inventors:

Michael H. Koskela - Astoria OR
Larry R. Inman - Warrenton OR
Ronald V. Garvin - Hammond OR

Assignee:

Ag-Bag International Limited - Warrenton OR

International Classification:

B30B 500

US Classification:

100144

Abstract:

A replaceable cap for a rotor tine of a material bagging machine. The tines extend from the rotor and propel and compress the material to be bagged. The cap fits over the leading edge of the tine to provide a replaceable wear surface. The cap has an end that engages a notch provided in the tine and is secured to the tine by a single fastener. The single fastener facilitates rapid replacement of the cap when required.

US Patent:

53984870, Mar 21, 1995

Filed:

Nov 26, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/157404

Inventors:

Larry R. Inman - Astoria OR
Michael H. Koskela - Astoria OR

Assignee:

Ag-Bag Corporation - Warrenton OR

International Classification:

B65B 910
B65B 4342

US Classification:

53567

Abstract:

A machine for sheathing bales of material, such as farm crop products, into an elongate elastic bag. The machine is a portable unit and has radially adjustable fin like paddles that define a bale receiving opening. An opened ended bag into which the bales are to be sheathed is placed in a folded or bunched up condition on the paddles. A portion of the bag is pulled off the paddles and tied to define a closed end and the paddles are moved radially outward to enlarge the bale receiving opening and thereby stretch the bag. The machine has a platform for receiving bales to be sheathed, and a bale pusher pushes the bale off the platform through the bale receiving opening into the bag. The bales as they exit the machine and are deposited on the ground are encased in the bag. The bag being elastic conforms closely to the shape of the bale. The pusher is extendable to facilitate pushing the last bale through the machine.