Patents Examined by E. R. Karenske
  • Conveyor chain for use with fingered transfer plate
    Patent number: 4438838
    Abstract: The present invention provides a chain link for use with a fingered transfer plate. The link comprises a base portion and a raised portion integral with and supported by the base portion. The raised portion includes a plurality of coplanar fork-shaped members, each of the fork-shaped members comprising two prongs and a stem, wherein the prongs of each fork-shaped member are parallel to each other and the width of the stem is less than the distance between the prongs, the fork-shaped members being arranged in a regularly spaced row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1984
    Assignee: Rexnord Inc.
    Inventors: Wasyly G. Hodlewsky, Roger H. Schroeder
  • Overcenter hinge
    Patent number: 4414705
    Abstract: An integral thermoplastic biasing hinge is disclosed. Hinged plate members are biased to achieve one of two positions, e.g., an open or closed position by the utilization of a spring member having two arms which are resiliently connected at one of their ends and hingedly connected to the plate members at their other ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1983
    Assignee: Ethyl Products Company
    Inventor: Efrem M. Ostrowsky