Patents by Inventor Albert G. Schoonover

Albert G. Schoonover has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8528723
    Abstract: A plow for a conveyor belt for efficiently removing debris from the return portion of the conveyor belt. The plow for a conveyor belt generally includes a frame having a pair of front plow blades, wherein the pair of front plow blades define a V-shape oriented toward an upstream direction of travel with respect to the conveyor belt. The frame also generally includes a pair of pivotal wings each including a rear plow blades. A support bracket extends forwardly from the frame to secure the frame to a conveyor structure of the conveyor belt. At least one roller is rotatably connected to the frame and extends beyond a lower end of the plow blades to contact the conveyor belt and to maintain a separation between the plow blades and the conveyor belt as the roller(s) travels along the conveyor belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Inventor: Albert G. Schoonover
  • Patent number: 7882943
    Abstract: A plow for a conveyor belt for efficiently removing debris from the return portion of the conveyor belt. The plow for a conveyor belt generally includes a frame having a pair of front plow blades, wherein the pair of front plow blades define a V-shape oriented toward an upstream direction of travel with respect to the conveyor belt. The frame also includes a pair of pivotal wings each including a rear plow blades. A support bracket extends from the frame to secure the frame to a conveyor structure of the conveyor belt. At least one roller is rotatably connected to the frame and extends beyond a lower end of the frame to contact the conveyor belt and to maintain a separation between the frame and the conveyor belt as the at least one roller travels along the conveyor belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Inventor: Albert G. Schoonover
  • Patent number: 7793770
    Abstract: A conveyor wheel sliding system for efficiently positioning the wheels upon a conveyor unit to a transporting position and also to an in use position. The conveyor wheel sliding system generally includes a conveyor unit including a frame, wherein the frame extends along a longitudinal axis of the conveyor unit, an attachment assembly to engage the frame, wherein a substantial portion of the attachment assembly is positioned below the frame and wherein the attachment assembly slidably adjusts about the frame and along the longitudinal axis of the conveyor unit and at least one wheel mechanically connected to the attachment assembly opposite the conveyor unit to engage a ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventors: Albert G. Schoonover, Gordon L. Schoonover
  • Patent number: 7726467
    Abstract: A conveyor coupler system for efficiently increasing the longevity and productivity of the conveyor. The conveyor coupler system generally includes a coupler including a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion extends from the second portion. The first portion includes a first connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion extends within the first portion and includes at least one slot. The second portion includes a second connecting portion extending within the second portion and including a plurality of ridge members. The first connecting portion connects to a first planetary gear structure of a conveyor unit and the second connecting portion connects to a second planetary gear structure of the conveyor unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventors: Albert G. Schoonover, Gordon L. Schoonover
  • Patent number: 7438173
    Abstract: A conveyor lifting system for efficiently pivoting and stabilizing a conveyor unit. The conveyor lifting system generally includes a conveyor unit including a first end and a second end, a support structure positioned beneath a substantial portion of the conveyor unit, wherein the support structure is positioned adjacent the second end and a plurality of hydraulic cylinders attached between the conveyor unit and the support structure. The first end is opposite the second end upon the conveyor unit, wherein the conveyor unit pivots about a pivot axis adjacent the second end and wherein the plurality of hydraulic cylinders selectively pivot the conveyor unit about the pivot axis. The support structure may also include a plurality of rollers to engage the conveyor unit and allow the support structure to freely adjust between the first end and the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventors: Albert G. Schoonover, Gordon L. Schoonover