Patents by Inventor Jerry L. Maxson

Jerry L. Maxson 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).

  • Material handling system enclosed track arrangement
    Patent number: 7004076
    Abstract: A hanger connects an enclosed track rail to a beam such that the enclosed track rail is positioned laterally with respect to the beam. The hanger and the arrangement of the track rail with respect to the beam allows rapid conversion of a material handling system from “open roller” tracks to enclosed tracks without removal of existing tracks, without adding new structural support for the enclosed tracks, and without substantial reduction in overhead clearance. A method of retrofitting an enclosed track rail to a material handling system having an open-roller track is also provide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Glen D. Traubenkraut, Jerry L. Maxson