Patents Assigned to Total Tote, Inc.
  • Bin unstacking machine
    Patent number: 4915578
    Abstract: A machine for unstacking and dispensing containers to be filled. The machine includes multiple sprocket wheels and chains which include retaining bars and push tabs for supporting a stack of bins and for dispensing an individual bin. A conveyor transports the bins away from the machine and a programmable controller correlates the motion of both the unstacker/dispenser and the conveyor to allow for continuous dispensing of containers automatically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: Total Tote, Inc.
    Inventor: Henry A. Becker
  • Bin dispensing machine
    Patent number: 4809881
    Abstract: A machine which supports a stack of bins adapted to store small objects prior to shipment. The machine includes an elevator which acts in conjunction with the bin retainers and a programmable controller to remove one bin from the stack and lower it into a filling position. After the filling is completed the elevator lowers the filled bin onto a transport conveyor which removes the bin to a remote storage area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Total Tote, Inc.
    Inventor: Henry A. Becker