Patents Assigned to Solus Industrial Innovations, LLC
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Patent number: 9751694Abstract: A conveyor including a side-flexing belt having a plurality of modules and a plurality of rods. Each module includes a central portion having a main region extending in a straight path, a plurality of front links each including a front aperture, a plurality of rear links each including a rear aperture, a plurality of front gaps between adjacent pairs of front links, and a plurality of rear gaps between adjacent pairs of rear links. A length of each front gap is substantially the same along substantially the entire thickness of an adjacent front link, and a length of each rear gap is substantially the same along the entire thickness of an adjacent rear link.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Solus Industrial Innovations, LLCInventors: Apaar Sharma, Shivakumar Chougule
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Patent number: 9555976Abstract: Various embodiments of stand-off devices and methods are disclosed. The stand-off device can space a bearing assembly apart from a support, such as a frame of a conveyor belt, thereby providing access between the bearing assembly and the frame, such as for cleaning fluid. Certain embodiments of the stand-off device include a first end and a second end, with the first end being receivable in a securing hole of the bearing assembly and the second end configured to protrude from the bearing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Solus Industrial Innovations, LLCInventors: Tom Eure, Scott Phillips
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Patent number: 9409721Abstract: A wear-indicating conveyor track including an upper surface configured to interface with a moveable conveyor and one or more indicators disposed on or in at least the upper surface of the track. The one or more indicators can be configured to be substantially obscured by a conveyor placed on the track upon initial use, and the one or more indicators can be configured to be substantially unobscured by the conveyor when the conveyor is moving relative to the track and the track is in need of repair or replacement.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Solus Industrial Innovations, LLCInventors: Scott Musick, Bruce Wagner
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Patent number: 9102476Abstract: A wear-indicating conveyor track including an upper surface configured to interface with a moveable conveyor and one or more indicators disposed on or in at least the upper surface of the track. The one or more indicators can be configured to be substantially obscured by a conveyor placed on the track upon initial use, and the one or more indicators can be configured to be substantially unobscured by the conveyor when the conveyor is moving relative to the track and the track is in need of repair or replacement.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Solus Industrial Innovations, LLCInventors: Scott Musick, Brian Lawrenz, Bruce Wagner
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Patent number: 9085414Abstract: A conveyor including a side-flexing belt having a plurality of modules and a plurality of rods. Each module includes a central portion having a main region extending in a straight path, a plurality of front links each including a front aperture, a plurality of rear links each including a rear aperture, a plurality of front gaps between adjacent pairs of front links, and a plurality of rear gaps between adjacent pairs of rear links. A length of each front gap is substantially the same along substantially the entire thickness of an adjacent front link, and a length of each rear gap is substantially the same along the entire thickness of an adjacent rear link.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Solus Industrial Innovations, LLCInventors: Apaar Sharma, Shivakumar Chougule
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Patent number: 8939279Abstract: Various modular conveyors, conveying systems, conveyor modules, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the conveyor comprises a module body and an upper member. The module body can be configured to receive one or more rolling elements. In some embodiments, the rolling elements protrude through openings in the module body and the upper member. In various embodiments, the rolling elements can be configured to engage a surface below the module body and/or an item on the conveyor, thereby facilitating multi-directional travel of the item.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Solus Industrial Innovations, LLCInventors: Jim Porter, Kelly Parrish, Lance Ireland
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Publication number: 20140231227Abstract: A conveyor including a side-flexing belt having a plurality of modules and a plurality of rods. Each module includes a central portion having a main region extending in a straight path, a plurality of front links each including a front aperture, a plurality of rear links each including a rear aperture, a plurality of front gaps between adjacent pairs of front links, and a plurality of rear gaps between adjacent pairs of rear links. A length of each front gap is substantially the same along substantially the entire thickness of an adjacent front link, and a length of each rear gap is substantially the same along the entire thickness of an adjacent rear link.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Solus Industrial Innovations, LLCInventors: Apaar Sharma, Shivakumar Chougule
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Publication number: 20140231226Abstract: A conveyor including a side-flexing belt having a plurality of modules and a plurality of rods. Each module includes a central portion having a main region extending in a straight path, a plurality of front links each including a front aperture, a plurality of rear links each including a rear aperture, a plurality of front gaps between adjacent pairs of front links, and a plurality of rear gaps between adjacent pairs of rear links. A length of each front gap is substantially the same along substantially the entire thickness of an adjacent front link, and a length of each rear gap is substantially the same along the entire thickness of an adjacent rear link.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Solus Industrial Innovations, LLCInventors: Apaar Sharma, Shivakumar Chougule
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Publication number: 20140190799Abstract: Various modular conveyors, conveying systems, conveyor modules, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the conveyor comprises a module body and an upper member. The module body can be configured to receive one or more rolling elements. In some embodiments, the rolling elements protrude through openings in the module body and the upper member. In various embodiments, the rolling elements can be configured to engage a surface below the module body and/or an item on the conveyor, thereby facilitating multi-directional travel of the item.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Solus Industrial Innovations, LLCInventors: Jim Porter, Kelly Parrish, Lance Ireland
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Publication number: 20140116850Abstract: A wear-indicating conveyor track including an upper surface configured to interface with a moveable conveyor and one or more indicators disposed on or in at least the upper surface of the track. The one or more indicators can be configured to be substantially obscured by a conveyor placed on the track upon initial use, and the one or more indicators can be configured to be substantially unobscured by the conveyor when the conveyor is moving relative to the track and the track is in need of repair or replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Solus Industrial Innovations, LLCInventors: Scott Musick, Brian Lawrenz, Bruce Wagner
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Patent number: 6786672Abstract: A low profile rod clamp comprises two halves having semi-circular channels for receiving a support rod. When the two halves of the clamp are fastened together, the outer surfaces of the rods are in contact. The positioning of the two rods adjacent one another and with surface-to-surface contact results in increased friction and the highest possible load resistance. The clamp provides the ability to raise or lower the support rods in a vertical direction, while also allowing for rotation and the ability to move the rods in a horizontal direction as well.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Solus Industrial Innovations LLCInventor: Stuart J. Ledingham
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Patent number: 6591978Abstract: A unitized vertical support for attaching auxiliary equipment to a conveyor system or other industrial application. The support is made of a tube having one end in a molded plastic base. When plastic is injected into the mold, plastic flows into the tube during the molding process, thus creating a unitized support which presents movement of the tube relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Solus Industrial Innovations, LLCInventor: Stuart J. Ledingham
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Patent number: 6579032Abstract: A low profile rod clamp comprises two halves having semi-circular channels for receiving a support rod. When the two halves of the clamp are fastened together, the outer surfaces of the rods are in contact. The positioning of the two rods adjacent one another and with surface-to-surface contact results in increased friction and the highest possible load resistance. The clamp provides the ability to raise or lower the support rods in a vertical direction, while also allowing for rotation and the ability to move the rods in a horizontal direction as well.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2000Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Solus Industrial Innovations, LLCInventor: Stuart J. Ledingham
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Patent number: 6427829Abstract: A unitized vertical support for attaching auxiliary equipment to a conveyor system or other industrial application. The support is made of a tube having one end in a molded plastic base. When plastic is injected into the mold, plastic flows into the tube during the molding process, thus creating a unitized support which presents movement of the tube relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Solus Industrial Innovations, LLCInventor: Stuart J. Ledingham