Patents Examined by James R. Ridwell
  • Decelerator for large conveyors
    Patent number: 6290051
    Abstract: The decelerator pin is supported on a pin stop of the type used to locate a jigskid at a manufacturing location. The decelerator pin is supported with pivotal movement between a first position wherein it is positioned ahead of the pin stop with respect to the path of travel of the jigskid and a second position wherein the jigskid engages the pin stop. The decelerator pin is operatively connected to a shock absorber which slows the movement of the jigskid as it approaches the pin stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Dallas A.C. Horn & Co.
    Inventor: Harold Herrick, IV
  • Can orientation apparatus
    Patent number: 5215180
    Abstract: A machine for rotationally orientating containers grouped in a multipack comprises endless chains with dogs for feeding the multipacks into the orientation station at which pneumatic cylinders are provided for raising lifters which lift the respective containers into engagement with respective chucks. The chucks are accommodated in pockets formed in a chuck housing and defining tapered surfaces to guide the containers onto the chucks. A stripper bar is provided to disengage the containers from the chucks after orientation is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Assignee: CarnaudMetalbox plc
    Inventors: Stephen J. Allard, Philip Manning