Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Michalik

Anthony J. Michalik has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Article carrying attachment for conveyor chain
    Patent number: 4388990
    Abstract: A conveyor chain of the type using extended chain connecting pins to carry articles has short extended connecting pins to which longer conveying pins are attached with a cylindrical coupling bushing. The pin ends are held in the bushing with a light press fit and the bushing is constructed to break away from the extended chain pins if the conveying pins or articles thereon encounter an obstruction in the path of conveyor travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1983
    Assignee: Rexnord Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony J. Michalik
  • Snap-on attachment for roller chain conveyors
    Patent number: 4301915
    Abstract: A roller chain conveyor having wire cross flights and attachments for releasably mounting said cross flights on the chain to provide a conveying surface. The attachment has at least one groove therein to receive an extended portion of the cross flight. The attachments may also be used in conveyors having multiple roller chains therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1981
    Assignee: Rexnord Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Michalik, Peter L. Thiel, Ronald D. Elson, James A. Palmer