Patents by Inventor Rance Hornberger

Rance Hornberger 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).

  • Wear system for receptacle with sliding frame
    Patent number: 8714900
    Abstract: A system for reducing wear includes a receptacle having at least one wall and a floor for holding material within the receptacle. An opening is located in the floor for accessing material held in the receptacle. A sliding frame is located above and parallel to the floor for agitating material held in the receptacle. At least one component is included inside the receptacle to reduce wear on the floor and/or sliding frame, and/or a wear indicator is located outside of the receptacle to monitor wear on the floor and/or the sliding frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Schwing Bioset, Inc.
    Inventors: Franz Tillman, Rance Hornberger, Erik Weisser