Patents Assigned to SDI Industries, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6959229
    Abstract: A system and method for routing a carrier on a movable conveyance system having a multiplicity of switching stations and at least one carrier. Each carrier has an electronic readable tag coupled thereto, and each tag has a specific identifier that can be read. A reader is configured to read the electronic readable tag and to communicate the tag's identifier to a controller. The controller, in turn, is configured to control at least one switching station of the movable conveyance system based at least in part on the identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: SDI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick Eidemiller
  • Publication number: 20040173438
    Abstract: A system is provided for the transportation of products on hangers. The system is designed to have a high throughput. The system includes a series of interconnected rails, a movable train, a pusher dog assembly and a track switch. The track switch may be designed for the induction of products on hangers onto the series of interconnected rails. The pusher dog assembly may be engaged to the movable train, which may be disposed adjacent to the series of interconnected rails. The system may be configured to effectuate the movement of hangers along the series of interconnected rails through the action of the pusher dog assembly. A method for transporting products on hangers is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: SDI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Ursitti
  • Patent number: 6769531
    Abstract: A pusher dog assembly is provided for the transportation of products on hangers in a conveyer system. The pusher dog assembly may be designed to directly engage hangers on a series of interconnected rails. A system for transporting products on hangers is also provided. The system may include a series of interconnected rails, an enclosed track, a chain and a pusher dog assembly. The chain may be disposed within the enclosed track, which may, in turn, be disposed parallel to, and above, the series of interconnected rails. The pusher dog may be engaged to the chain and may be designed to directly engage hangers and push them along the series of interconnected rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: SDI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Ursitti
  • Patent number: D395555
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: SDI Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard G. Ursitti