Patents Assigned to Phelps Industries, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20090317218
    Abstract: Embodiments generally include a container tilter and method of tilting and/or loading a container which are more efficient and time and cost effective than previous apparatus and methods. Embodiments further include a backstop apparatus and method of using which allow for more effective, efficient, and time and cost savings in loading a container than previous methods and container loading apparatus. Additional embodiments include a weighing apparatus and method which provide efficient and time and cost effective weighing of materials within a container during loading and/or at one or more time intervals of the container loading process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Phelps Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John Phelps, Don K. Chapman, Daniel L. Darcey
  • Patent number: 6860695
    Abstract: A trailer tipper is disclosed having a sub-frame, a deck pivotally secured to a rear portion of the sub-frame, and means for raising the deck relative to the sub-frame. A wheel assembly frame is pivotally secured to a rear portion of the sub-frame, and wheels are connected to the wheel assembly frame. An adjustable backstop is provided, having a first member affixed to the deck and a second member slidably secured to the first member and movable over a path that is substantially parallel to the deck. Front and middle stabilizers are pivotally secured to the sub-frame. In the raised position, each stabilizer rests on the deck or sub-frame disposed so that it does not extend outward from an outer side of the sub-frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Phelps Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Don K. Chapman, Michael E. White
  • Publication number: 20030175099
    Abstract: A trailer tipper is disclosed having a sub-frame, a deck pivotally secured to a rear portion of the sub-frame, and means for raising the deck relative to the sub-frame. A wheel assembly frame is pivotally secured to a rear portion of the sub-frame, and wheels are connected to the wheel assembly frame. An adjustable backstop is provided, having a first member affixed to the deck and a second member slidably secured to the first member and movable over a path that is substantially parallel to the deck. Front and middle stabilizers are pivotally secured to the sub-frame. In the raised position, each stabilizer rests on the deck or sub-frame disposed so that it does not extend outward from an outer side of the sub-frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: Phelps Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Don K. Chapman, Michael E. White