Patents by Inventor Anthony T. BURNS

Anthony T. BURNS 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).

  • Dynamic spider guide
    Patent number: 11661289
    Abstract: A transfer device for use with a conveying apparatus for controlling the flow of articles, including a first conveyor and a second conveyor. The transfer device is disposed generally across and movable along the first and second conveyors. The transfer device includes a belt guide attached to the transfer device. The belt guide includes a base configured to attach to an actuating frame of the transfer device and a tension roller that slideably engages with a portion of the base to aid in conveying articles between the first conveyor and second conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Jimmy D. Whitten, Anthony T. Burns, Jeffrey T. Allison
  • DYNAMIC SPIDER GUIDE
    Publication number: 20220127084
    Abstract: A transfer device for use with a conveying apparatus for controlling the flow of articles, including a first conveyor and a second conveyor. The transfer device is disposed generally across and movable along the first and second conveyors. The transfer device includes a belt guide attached to the transfer device. The belt guide includes a base configured to attach to an actuating frame of the transfer device and a tension roller that slideably engages with a portion of the base to aid in conveying articles between the first conveyor and second conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmy D. WHITTEN, Anthony T. BURNS, Jeffrey T. ALLISON