Patents by Inventor Brian D. BILS

Brian D. BILS 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).

  • Conveyor roll end cap assembly
    Patent number: 11993531
    Abstract: An end cap assembly for a conveyor roll includes an end cap configured to fit over an end of the conveyor roll, and the end cap has an opening. The end cap assembly further includes a spring member configured to be positioned between the end of the conveyor roll and the end cap, and a fastener that is insertable into the opening of the end cap. The fastener is configured to cooperate with the spring member to apply a retention force to assist in retaining the end cap on the conveyor roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Glasstech, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry A. Bennett, Troy R. Lewandowski, Brian D. Bils
  • CONVEYOR ROLL END CAP ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210347675
    Abstract: An end cap assembly for a conveyor roll includes an end cap configured to fit over an end of the conveyor roll, and the end cap has an opening. The end cap assembly further includes a spring member configured to be positioned between the end of the conveyor roll and the end cap, and a fastener that is insertable into the opening of the end cap. The fastener is configured to cooperate with the spring member to apply a retention force to assist in retaining the end cap on the conveyor roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: GLASSTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Terry A. BENNETT, Troy R. LEWANDOWSKI, Brian D. BILS