Patents Represented by Attorney Sommer Barnard Attorneys, PC
  • Patent number: 6929114
    Abstract: A crossover conveyor system that allows people to safely cross over a portion of a conveyor line is disclosed. The crossover conveyor system includes a frame that has at least a first side member and a second side member. A plurality of rollers may be connected between the first and second side members. A first and second drive shaft may be connected between the first and second side members at opposing ends of the frame. At least one endless belt extends or wraps around an upper surface of the frame, the rollers and the first and second drive shaft. A drive belt may be connected with a drive mechanism. Pressure rollers are included for constantly applying pressure to the drive belt or selectively applying pressure to the drive belt. The drive belt is located between the endless belt and the pressure rollers such that when the drive mechanism rotates the drive belt and the endless belt rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: C&M Conveyor, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allan Smeathers, Howard Paul Carlson, David Wayne King
  • Patent number: 6886291
    Abstract: A minnow bucket that includes a bucket base and an automatic dispensing device positioned inside the bucket base that when raised on a vertical axis in relation to the bucket base dispenses at least one minnow. The minnow bucket may also include a lid that is connected with the bucket base. The automatic dispensing device may comprise a minnow tray that is connected with a minnow tray handle. The handle is used by an angler to cause the automatic dispensing device to dispense minnows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventor: Houston Jaggers
  • Patent number: D509181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Technuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Nellenbach, James R. Byerly
  • Patent number: D519918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Technuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Wilson, Benjamin B. Rondot, Jay C. Smith