Patents Assigned to Transnorm System Inc.
  • Slat for a conveyor
    Patent number: 9731898
    Abstract: A slat for a conveyor that has one or more curves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: TRANSNORM SYSTEM, INC.
    Inventors: John Langsdorf, Harlen Hoang, Michael Hake, Rick Lee
  • Conveyor for transporting articles along a generally vertical path and endless carrier for a conveyor
    Patent number: 9561907
    Abstract: The present invention is an endless carrier for a conveyor. The endless carrier is equipped with a chain including roller bearings for engaging a wall of the conveyor and slats with landing gears for engaging tracks of the conveyor. The endless carrier is particularly useful for a conveyor having one or more curves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: TRANSNORM SYSTEM, INC.
    Inventors: Harlen Hoang, James Sulzer, Michael Hake, John Langsdorf, Rick Lee
  • Merge/diverge conveying apparatus and method of providing a conveyor belt for a merge/diverge apparatus
    Patent number: 8490272
    Abstract: A conveyor belt for use with a merge or diverge conveying apparatus and a method of providing a new conveyor belt to the conveying apparatus. Polymeric loops attached to each end of the conveyor belt attach the ends of the conveyor belt to each other. Visible wear and tear to the nose bar of the merge or diverge conveying apparatus is reduced when compared to prior art conveyor belts for merge or diverge conveyors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Transnorm System, Inc.
    Inventors: John Langsdorf, Gary Cline
  • Beading for a conveyor belt
    Patent number: 7975839
    Abstract: The present invention is related to interlockers or beadings that are attached to the outer edges of conveyor belts. Interlockers and/or beadings or portions thereof are reinforced with aramid fibers to improve their durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Transnorm System, Inc.
    Inventor: Rick Lee
  • Belt tensioning system for vertical conveyor belt
    Patent number: 7802674
    Abstract: The present invention is a system for applying tension to vertical conveyor belts. A combination of force stabilizing devices, force adjusting devices, movable plates and pivoting levers allows adjustment of the tension applied to the vertical conveyor belt. The levered tensioning allows the vertical conveyor belt to positioned in closed proximity with another conveyor or object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Transnorm System, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick M. McGuire, Donald K. Wier
  • Beading for a conveyor belt
    Patent number: 7604112
    Abstract: The present invention is related to interlockers or beadings that are attached to the outer edges of conveyor belts. Interlockers and/or beadings are reinforced with aramid fibers to improve their durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Transnorm System, Inc.
    Inventor: Rick Lee
  • Mounting system for a vertical conveyor belt
    Patent number: 7506745
    Abstract: The present invention is a mounting system for vertical conveyor belts. The combination of rider positioned on the inward side of the vertical conveyor belt and a guide positioned outward of the outer surface of the conveyor frame secures the vertical conveyor belt about the diverter assemblage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Transnorm System, Inc
    Inventors: Patrick M. McGuire, Donald K. Wier
  • Pivotable support for a conveyor and method of replacing a damaged conveyor belt
    Patent number: 7497326
    Abstract: The present invention is related to the replacement of a damaged conveyor belt. Opening the pivotable support associated with the conveyor's leg allows the damaged conveyor belt to be removed from the conveyor without dismantling numerous sections of the belt holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Transnorm System, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick McGuire, David Upchurch, Donald K. Wier
  • Quick release holder for a beading of a conveyor belt and method of using quick release holder
    Patent number: 7232030
    Abstract: The present invention is related to quick release holders that grip the beading of a conveyor belt. Due to a holder's unique structure, without the use of tools, the holder can manually be opened to release the beading and the conveyor belt. Conversely, without the use of tools, the holder can also be manually closed to secure the beading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Transnorm System Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Duncan, Donald K. Wier, John K. Crowley
  • Adjustable shield for a conveyor belt
    Patent number: 7222728
    Abstract: The present invention is related to an adjustable finger guard or shield for a conveyor. The housing's slide can include the combination of a plate, one or more connectors and a rotable bearing's housing. Moving the slide from a first direction to a second directions alters the position of the shaft of the conveying drum driving the conveyor belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Transnorm System Inc.
    Inventors: Donald K. Wier, Stephen D. Duncan
  • Interlocker for a conveyor belt and method of utilizing an interlocker for a conveyor belt
    Patent number: 7131530
    Abstract: The invention is related to drive units for conveyor belts. A flexible rider connected to the belt includes a gear for meshing with a gear of the rotable driver. The meshing of the gears allows the conveyor belt to be pulled about the conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Transnorm System Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Lee, Stephen D. Duncan