Patents by Inventor Dennis R. Conklin, Jr.

Dennis R. Conklin, Jr. 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).

  • Conveyor panel with indicia and method of presentation
    Patent number: 6186314
    Abstract: A conveyor panel for use on an endless conveyor including a base plate, an indicia plate and an indicia sheet. The base plate includes an upper surface, the upper surface having a recess formed therein and bounded by a slot on at least one side. The indicia plate includes a first sheet overlying a second sheet, with the indicia sheet captured between the first sheet and the second sheet. The indicia plate is removably carried in the recess of the indicia plate, and extends into the slot on at least one side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: CarroSELL, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis R. Conklin, Jr.
  • Decorative fan blade
    Patent number: 5470205
    Abstract: A form having a base, a tip, and a major surface, an adhesive layer carried on the major surface and a protective sheet removably covering the adhesive layer, forming a decoratable fan blade removably mountable on a ceiling fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Inventor: Dennis R. Conklin, Jr.
  • Conveyor with platform containing indicia
    Patent number: 5330044
    Abstract: A conveyor such as a baggage carousel (10) includes indicia (40) fastened onto the baggage carrying panels (12) of the carousel (10). Each panel (12) includes a separate portion of the indicia (40) and a series of the panels (12) can produce one total picture such as for an advertisement. The indicia (40) can be a plastic material adhered to the panels (12) and protected by another transparent sheet (42). Spacers and protective tape (36,44) are placed along the panels to protect the indicia (40) from the movement of the plates (12) and the baggage placed onto the carousel (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Inventor: Dennis R. Conklin, Jr.
  • Information panels for use on conveyor systems and method of use
    Patent number: 5280831
    Abstract: A base plate having a top surface, wear blocks attached to at least two sides of the top surface defining a recess, and attachment member for attaching the base plate to an endless conveyor. A graphic cover plate containing indicia, aligned within the recess, and removably affixed to the top surface of the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Inventor: Dennis R. Conklin, Jr.
  • Conveyor system with panels containing visual information
    Patent number: 5165526
    Abstract: A conveyor, such as a baggage carousel, includes a plurality of transparent panels, each having a thin layer containing visual information affixed to its bottom surface. A series of adjacent panels can produce one complete visual unit such as an advertisement. The transparent panels are shaped to match the configuration of the original metal panels designed for each conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Inventor: Dennis R. Conklin, Jr.