Patents Assigned to Crossford International, LLC
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Patent number: 11814250Abstract: An air-powered conveyor belt cleaner is configured with a spinner manifold with cleaning heads having nozzles that output air against a conveyor belt and an opposing catch tray assembly that catches dislodged sesame seeds and small debris or particles from the cleaned conveyor belt. A hanging bracket attaches to opposing sides of the conveyor belt’s frame and uses rollers to direct the conveyor belt in a temporarily vertical direction while the air-powered conveyor belt cleaner operates. Once the conveyor belt is vertically-oriented, plant air is directed to inlets at the spinner manifold, which is then output through nozzles perpendicularly arranged relative to the conveyor belt. The cleaning heads are adapted to rotate while operating to increase the agitation against the conveyor belt. The tips of the nozzles/tubes are bent at an obtuse angle to create a thrust caused by the output air.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Victor A. Ceci, Gregory Wyatt, Evan Reyes
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Patent number: 11667475Abstract: A dynamic, reconfigurable, and modular cleaning device utilizes software, sensors, and modular components to provide a one-size-fits-all approach to cleaning conveyor belts. The cleaning device secures to a body or frame associated with a conveyor belt, in which an associated cleaning head cleans the conveyor belt's surface. The cleaning head has an arm that extends from its body and inserts into a corresponding opening on a connecting frame associated with the cleaning device. The cleaning head is then secured in place via a cylindrical pin that extends through aligned holes on the arm and the connecting plate. Insertion of the pin connects the components together, and removal of the pin enables a user to disconnect the cleaning head and swap a new one in its place, such as to provide a different cleaning action.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Kane, Gregory Wyatt, Evan Reyes, Joseph Franzino, Russell Barnes, Robert Folchi
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Patent number: 11661288Abstract: A dynamic, reconfigurable, and modular cleaning device utilizes software, sensors, and modular components to provide a one-size-fits-all approach to cleaning conveyor belts. The cleaning device secures to a body or frame associated with a conveyor belt, in which an associated cleaning head cleans the conveyor belt's surface. The cleaning head has an arm that extends from its body and inserts into a corresponding opening on a connecting frame associated with the cleaning device. The cleaning head is then secured in place via a cylindrical pin that extends through aligned holes on the arm and the connecting plate. Insertion of the pin connects the components together, and removal of the pin enables a user to disconnect the cleaning head and swap a new one in its place, such as to provide a different cleaning action.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Kane, Gregory Wyatt, Evan Reyes, Joseph Franzino, Russell Barnes, Robert Folchi
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Publication number: 20230150771Abstract: A cleaning device and system operable to a continuous conveyor is shown. The cleaning assembly is operable to clean debris from the continuous conveyer. The cleaning device comprises a cleaning assembly mounted below a lower conveyor belt. The cleaning assembly is pivotable to form an angle with respect to a direction of the lower conveyor run. The cleaning assembly has a removable cartridge having a shaft with a pair of ends and having a cylindrical cleaner mounted on said shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Evan Reyes, Victor A. Ceci
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Publication number: 20230133864Abstract: An air-powered conveyor belt cleaner is configured with a spinner manifold with cleaning heads having nozzles that output air against a conveyor belt and an opposing catch tray assembly that catches dislodged sesame seeds and small debris or particles from the cleaned conveyor belt. A hanging bracket attaches to opposing sides of the conveyor belt’s frame and uses rollers to direct the conveyor belt in a temporarily vertical direction while the air-powered conveyor belt cleaner operates. Once the conveyor belt is vertically-oriented, plant air is directed to inlets at the spinner manifold, which is then output through nozzles perpendicularly arranged relative to the conveyor belt. The cleaning heads are adapted to rotate while operating to increase the agitation against the conveyor belt. The tips of the nozzles/tubes are bent at an obtuse angle to create a thrust caused by the output air.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Victor A. Ceci, Gregory Wyatt, Evan Reyes
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Patent number: 11618635Abstract: A dynamic, reconfigurable, and modular cleaning device utilizes software, sensors, and modular components to provide a one-size-fits-all approach to cleaning conveyor belts. The cleaning device secures to a body or frame associated with a conveyor belt, in which an associated cleaning head cleans the conveyor belt's surface. The cleaning head has an arm that extends from its body and inserts into a corresponding opening on a connecting frame associated with the cleaning device. The cleaning head is then secured in place via a cylindrical pin that extends through aligned holes on the arm and the connecting plate. Insertion of the pin connects the components together, and removal of the pin enables a user to disconnect the cleaning head and swap a new one in its place, such as to provide a different cleaning action.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Kane, Gregory Wyatt, Evan Reyes, Joseph Franzino, Russell Barnes, Robert Folchi
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Patent number: 11565888Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for an endless conveyor belt is provided. The cleaning apparatus is operable for a rotary cleaning head to perform a cleaning action on a first section of the endless conveyor belt. In an embodiment of the present invention, the rotary cleaning head comprises a rotating disc assembly. The rotary cleaning assembly is operable for a mobile mount to position the rotary cleaning head into a first cleaning contact position with the endless conveyor belt. To affix the rotary cleaning head assembly to a mount, a connecting portion having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end includes a first coupling is provided. Said coupling is capable of making a connection to and disconnecting from the mobile mount, and said distal end capable of making a connection and disconnecting from the rotary cleaning head and adapted for use with the rotary cleaning head.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2022Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Kane, Gregory Wyatt, Evan Reyes, Joseph Franzino, Russell Barnes, Robert Folchi
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Publication number: 20220048079Abstract: A process of using a chemical gel cleaning formulation to clean a cooling tower fill, comprising the steps of applying a pre-rinse fluid to the fill; applying the chemical gel cleaning formulation to the fill, wherein the chemical gel cleaning formulation includes glycerin, at least one polysaccharide, at least one corrosion inhibitor, at least one surfactant, and at least one acid; applying a descaling fluid to the fill; applying a neutralizer solution to the fill to neutralize the pH of residual fluid on the fill surface; and rinsing the fill with a rinsing fluid to remove residual chemical gel cleaning formulation and descaling fluid, residual neutralizer solution, and dissolved deposits from the fill.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2020Publication date: February 17, 2022Applicant: Crossford International, LLCInventor: Mark Rothenhausen
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Patent number: 11242888Abstract: A drive shaft coupling for connecting a rotating tube cleaning shaft to a tube cleaning machine wherein high pressure fluid is pumped through the coupling, wherein the coupling is sealed to contain the high pressure fluid, and wherein a machine driven rotary flexible shaft passes through the coupling.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventor: Joseph J. Franzino
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Patent number: 10890354Abstract: A system for collecting waste fluid and debris from cleaning of an air handler mounted in a wall, comprising a one-piece shroud disposable on the air handler assembly, the shroud including a hood portion and a funnel portion connected by left and right sides, the shroud having a front opening and a rear opening between the hood and the funnel; a left bracket and a right bracket having respective left and right flanges disposable between left and right sides of the air handler assembly and the wall; a cinchable drawstring; an upper rib disposed in the hood portion and having hooked ends for engaging slots in the left bracket and the right bracket; and a lower rib disposed in the funnel portion and having hooked ends for engaging slots in the left bracket and the right bracket.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: CROSSFORD International, LLCInventors: Timothy Kane, Michael Hardy, Victor A. Ceci, Keith Froehlich
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Patent number: 10179352Abstract: Pivoting brush heads and associated machines in which cleaning of interior tube surfaces occurs by a forward non-cleaning pass of a pivoting brush head through a tube followed by a reverse cleaning pass where the pivoting brush head engages and cleans the interior surface. The pivoting brush head has a first position for the forward pass producing minimum engagement of interior tube surfaces, and a second position for the reverse pass of full cleaning engagement with the interior tube surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Kane, George Cruz, David L. Walsh
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Patent number: 10144628Abstract: A device for collecting waste cleaning fluid and debris from an installed A/C unit by placing and supporting a funnel shaped collection bib under the A/C unit by means of device mounting brackets placed behind the A/C unit, the bib being held open by an arcuate rib attached to the mounting brackets, and by a supporting cord passing through the rib, brackets, and bib hem and being cinched against the device.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Michael A Hardy, Scott C Cackowski
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Patent number: 10030216Abstract: Systems and methods for formulating and utilizing chemical gel formulations, particularly with respect to cooling tower fill cleaning operations.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Kane, Joseph J. Franzino, Pete Gentile, Mark Rothenhausen, Ray Field
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Patent number: 9950302Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and articles of manufacture for stand-alone chemical dispensers are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: David L. Walsh, Joseph J. Franzino
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Patent number: 9951821Abstract: A drive shaft coupling for connecting a rotating tube cleaning shaft to a tube cleaning machine wherein high pressure fluid is pumped through the coupling, wherein the coupling is sealed to contain the high pressure fluid, and wherein a machine driven rotary flexible shaft passes through the coupling.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventor: Joseph J. Franzino
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Patent number: 9938490Abstract: Systems and methods for formulating, tabletizing, and utilizing cleaning tablets, particularly with respect to tube cleaning operations.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Dave Walsh, Timothy J. Kane, Ray Field, Joseph J. Franzino
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Patent number: 9731330Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture for portable cooling tower cleaning are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Kane, Joseph J. Franzino, Pete Gentile, Mark Rothenhausen
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Patent number: 9676007Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning coils and fins of outdoor condenser units and the like in locations without electrical service wherein the apparatus comprises containers for water and cleaning chemical, a plumbing system for preparing and delivering a cleaning mixture, an electrical system for power, and wherein the method provides for cleaning coils by directing cleaning mixture through the coils in counter-flow to cooling air drawn through the coils by a condenser unit fan.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: CROSSFORD INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Timothy Kane, George Cruz
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Patent number: D803910Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Joseph J. Franzino, Venkatagiri Srinivasmurthy
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Patent number: D991599Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Crossford International, LLCInventors: Timothy J. Kane, Santiago Valderrama, Mark Rothenhausen, Timothy Robb, Gregory Wyatt, Frank Intrieri, Jr., Joseph Franzino, Vincent Cook, Victor Ceci, Tolga Caglar