Patents Assigned to Weiler, Inc.
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Patent number: 11731840Abstract: Disclosed is an example material transfer vehicle comprising a feeder having a hydraulic motor, a chain actuated by the hydraulic motor, and loading hopper configured to provide material to the chain; a sensor configured to detect a presence of a truck; and an electronic control module, wherein the electronic control module is configured to automatically increase a speed at which the chain is actuated when the sensor detects a presence of a truck.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Weiler, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Weiler, William Hood, Brett Huizer, Mike Weldon
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Patent number: 11052807Abstract: A method and means to manage timing and delivery of paving material to refill a paver during a paving operation is provided. The invention employs a semi-automated dump routine to manage the level and condition of material in the dump hopper of the material transfer vehicle (MTV) thereby minimizing flaws in the roadbed otherwise expected. Further, the invention provides for monitoring and managing multiple operational data pertaining to delivery of material related to the paving process to determine and coordinate timing of travel and delivery of the paving material to increase optimal conditions of the paving material to minimize road and pavement defects.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: WEILER, INC.Inventors: Patrick Weiler, William Hood, Brett Huizer
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Patent number: 9777442Abstract: A system including a first feeder configured to transport asphalt, a second feeder configured to receive the asphalt from the first feeder, and a controller configured to control a speed of the first feeder and the second feeder in response to an input from an operator.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: WEILER, INC.Inventors: Patrick Weiler, Tom Roth, Brett Huizer
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Publication number: 20170101269Abstract: Adjustment and tensioning of a drag slat chain system is necessary in order to best handle loads while keeping the drag moving and minimizing chances of the chain jumping the sprocket. An automated means of such adjustment is accomplished by providing a known force to tension the chain to a Known “slack” and then automatically setting a mechanical stop to maintain an “ideal” tension range.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Weiler, Inc.Inventors: William Aaron Hood, Michael Allen Kooker
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Publication number: 20150247294Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments, a system may include a first feeder configured to transport asphalt, a second feeder configured to receive the asphalt from the first feeder, and a controller configured to control a speed of the first feeder and the second feeder in response to an input from an operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: Weiler, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Weiler, William Hood
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Patent number: 8545128Abstract: A desegregation apparatus that desegregates a stream of HMA that includes particles of varying size includes a desegregation hopper, which houses an auger assembly. A series of counter-handed augers is mounted on a shaft disposed within the hopper. Open sections are disposed between adjacent auger sections and above openings in the bottom surface of the hopper.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Weiler, Inc.Inventor: Patrick J. Weiler
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Patent number: 7992704Abstract: An improved material transport vehicle having an integrated assembly for cleaning out conveyors, elevators, hoppers and the like, and method for clean-out utilizing the same. The cleanout assembly comprises one or more detachable panels strategically located about the material transport vehicle, and means for releasing the same, so as to permit convenient and safe access to the components for removing unused, old or dried material. The detachable panel or panels are integral with a surface of the housings, typically the lower surface thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Weiler, Inc.Inventor: Patrick J. Weiler
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Patent number: 7785034Abstract: A desegregation system for use with hot mix asphalt, warm mix or with any material that will flow and which includes pieces of material of various sizes and for which uniform mixture is important. The system is substantially within a hopper having a material inlet and a material outlet and includes an auger section having a plurality of flights near a first end of an auger shaft and another, counter-handed section near the other end of the auger shaft. The system preferably has a parallel, interlaced pair of right handed auger sections mounted near corresponding ends of separate shafts and a second pair of parallel interlaced auger sections, left-handed, mounted near the opposite and corresponding ends of separate shafts.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Weiler, Inc.Inventors: William A. Hood, Tate Huizer