Patents by Inventor Brownie S. McBride

Brownie S. McBride 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).

  • Container destacking and transfer apparatus
    Patent number: 6234745
    Abstract: A conveyor and transfer apparatus for transferring containers seriatim from a substantially vertical stack of containers includes an endless belt conveyor pivotally mounted on a frame for movement between elevated and declined positions by opposed hydraulic actuators. The conveyor includes a frame for supporting a carriage thereon for movement along guide tracks forming part of the carriage support frame between a position wherein opposed container gripping arms may be actuated to grip a container and a position for depositing the container on a conveyor belt. A hydraulic linear actuator moves the carriage between its working positions and opposed gripper arms are actuated by respective cylinder and piston type actuators to move between container gripping and release positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Ergonomic Design Specialties, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronnie C. Pugh, Lyn E. Lewelling, Charles D. Pierce, Brownie S. McBride