Patents by Inventor William Watson LAVIGNO, IV

William Watson LAVIGNO, IV 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).

  • Axle and bearing for conveyor chain link
    Patent number: 10550881
    Abstract: The invention relates to an axle and bearing for a conveyor chain link, such as those used in commercial bakery equipment. The conveyor chain link generally includes at least one roller bearing wheel with a central hole, an axle pin, and a link component with a bore. The axle pin is configured to extend through the hole in the roller bearing wheel and the bore in the link component to attach the at least one roller bearing wheel to the link component. The axle pin includes a medial portion having at least one surface engagement feature configured for anti-spin engagement with the link component. The roller bearing wheel includes at least one engagement feature for anti-spin engagement with the distal end of the axle pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: AMF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: William Watson Lavigno, IV, Kristopher Jon Soderstrom
  • Axle and bearing for conveyor chain link
    Patent number: 10533634
    Abstract: The invention relates to an axle and bearing for a conveyor chain link, such as those used in commercial bakery equipment. The conveyor chain link generally includes at least one roller bearing wheel with a central hole, an axle pin, and a link component with a bore. The axle pin is configured to extend through the hole in the roller bearing wheel and the bore in the link component to attach the at least one roller bearing wheel to the link component. The axle pin includes a medial portion having at least one surface engagement feature configured for anti-spin engagement with the link component. The roller bearing wheel includes at least one engagement feature for anti-spin engagement with the distal end of the axle pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: AMF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: William Watson Lavigno, IV, Kristopher Jon Soderstrom
  • Static dissipative sprocket for a conveyor belt system
    Patent number: 10077157
    Abstract: In a conveyor belt system, a static dissipative sprocket constructed of a static dissipative plastic material creates a path of conveyance for dissipating static electricity between a conveyor belt and a grounded drive shaft. The static dissipative sprocket includes an attachment collar incorporated into the sprocket as a single unitary component. The static dissipative sprocket can include a set screw and metal insert to assist in the transfer of static electricity from the static dissipative sprocket to the drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: AMF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Kristopher Jon Soderstrom, Chi Chung, William Watson Lavigno, IV
  • AXLE AND BEARING FOR CONVEYOR CHAIN LINK
    Publication number: 20180259037
    Abstract: The invention relates to an axle and bearing for a conveyor chain link, such as those used in commercial bakery equipment. The conveyor chain link generally includes at least one roller bearing wheel with a central hole, an axle pin, and a link component with a bore. The axle pin is configured to extend through the hole in the roller bearing wheel and the bore in the link component to attach the at least one roller bearing wheel to the link component. The axle pin includes a medial portion having at least one surface engagement feature configured for anti-spin engagement with the link component. The roller bearing wheel includes at least one engagement feature for anti-spin engagement with the distal end of the axle pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: AMF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: William Watson LAVIGNO, IV, Kristopher Jon SODERSTROM
  • AXLE AND BEARING FOR CONVEYOR CHAIN LINK
    Publication number: 20180031033
    Abstract: The invention relates to an axle and bearing for a conveyor chain link, such as those used in commercial bakery equipment. The conveyor chain link generally includes at least one roller bearing wheel with a central hole, an axle pin, and a link component with a bore. The axle pin is configured to extend through the hole in the roller bearing wheel and the bore in the link component to attach the at least one roller bearing wheel to the link component. The axle pin includes a medial portion having at least one surface engagement feature configured for anti-spin engagement with the link component. The roller bearing wheel includes at least one engagement feature for anti-spin engagement with the distal end of the axle pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: AMF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: William Watson LAVIGNO, IV, Kristopher Jon SODERSTROM
  • STATIC DISSIPATIVE SPROCKET FOR A CONVEYOR BELT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170073166
    Abstract: In a conveyor belt system, a static dissipative sprocket constructed of a static dissipative plastic material creates a path of conveyance for dissipating static electricity between a conveyor belt and a grounded drive shaft. The static dissipative sprocket includes an attachment collar incorporated into the sprocket as a single unitary component. The static dissipative sprocket can include a set screw and metal insert to assist in the transfer of static electricity from the static dissipative sprocket to the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: BAKING TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Kristopher Jon SODERSTROM, Chi CHUNG, William Watson LAVIGNO, IV