Patents by Inventor John F. Pater

John F. Pater 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).

  • Storage system with automatic elevator
    Patent number: 6588608
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to an elevator for multi-level rack storage systems that can automatically and continuously transfer loads from an upper level to a lower level without the use of an external power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John F. Pater
  • Storage system with automatic elevator
    Publication number: 20020179555
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to an elevator for multi-level rack storage systems that can automatically and continuously transfer loads from an upper level to a lower level without the use of an external power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John F. Pater
  • Release mechanism for carts, pallets or unit load storage systems
    Patent number: 5873473
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to improved advance or release means and mechanisms for use with cart, pallet, slip sheet or unit load storage systems, including flow rack and transfer and return systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John F. Pater
  • Load transfer and return system
    Patent number: 5617961
    Abstract: A load transfer and return storage rack system is provided where the wheeled carts or empty pallets or slip sheets may be selectively and automatically transferred from a pair of feed rails to a pair of return rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony N. Konstant, John F. Pater