Patents by Inventor John P. Massey

John P. Massey 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).

  • Squaring device for storage of rods, tubes, and like articles
    Patent number: 4204788
    Abstract: A material handling device for aligning a stock of articles such as steel bars, pipe or tubing in open-ended trays or like containers for storage. The device supports a container filled with stock between a pair of squaring heads which are drawn together to contact the ends of the stock extending beyond the ends of the container. The stock is shifted in the container until the squaring heads squeeze the articles therebetween. The squaring heads are then returned to a rest position to await the next squaring cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1980
    Inventor: John P. Massey
  • Sorting machines
    Patent number: 4011935
    Abstract: A combined sorter and conveyor for articles of considerable bulk or weight, characterized by tandem sections articulated for movement between conveying position and discharge position; shock absorber means cushion the attainment of both positions but offer no resistance during initial movement from one position to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1977
    Inventor: John P. Massey