New Patent Awarded for Unverferth

Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc. announces the issuance of a new patent for its Seed Runner seed tender’s unique self-filling design. The dual-compartment Unverferth Seed Runner seed tender not only delivers and unloads bulk or bagged seed to a planter or drill, its innovative design allows the conveyor to rotate 180° for filling itself. The conveyor can also be positioned parallel to the tender for transferring seed from one container to another.

“We’re gratified the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has recognized this unique Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc. contribution to materials-handling technology,” says Steve Unverferth, president. “This is another demonstration of the dedicated commitment of all Unverferth coworkers to the development and manufacture of innovative, quality equipment and in satisfying customer needs.”

Patent #8,221,047 is the second patent issued for the design of the Seed Runner tender. The self-loading seed tender was earlier awarded patent #7,690,499 for its innovative self-sealing edges on the intake for the gentlest seed handling and minimal seed damage.

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