Patents by Inventor Clarence R. Gearhart

Clarence R. Gearhart 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).

  • Patent number: 4936437
    Abstract: A series of inverter assemblies are spaced across a board conveyor with each assembly including a plate having an abutment to arrest the board and a lifting surface. An extension on the plate provides a supplementary lifting surface and further a curved edge which stops the following board (s) during cycling of the inverter assembly. A control system includes both manually actuated switches as well as board actuated limit switches in circuit with an adjustable delay component for regulating cycling of the inverter assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Inventor: Clarence R. Gearhart