Patents by Inventor Christopher E. KAIN

Christopher E. KAIN 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).

  • Publication number: 20240150133
    Abstract: Singulating conveyors having transporting rollers are divided into multiple longitudinal zones in a forward or herringbone portion of the conveyor, preferably six or eight zones. Each longitudinal zone is divided into a pair of side-by-side outside and inside lateral zones. The rollers of each lateral zone are driven by a separate motor so that the speed of the rollers in the multiple longitudinal zones can vary along the herringbone portion, and the speed of the rollers in the outside lateral zones can operate at a higher speed than the rollers of the adjacent inside lateral zones. The discharge or skew portion of the conveyors is also divided into multiple longitudinal zones, preferably seven, each of which is driven by a separate motor so that the speed of the discharge rollers can be varied. The singulating conveyors can be expanded by utilizing a modular manufacturing method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: ROACH MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael R. PARKS, Eddie Joe MOODY, Christopher E. Kain
  • Patent number: 10457492
    Abstract: An interlocking system of tubular members is provided for support of conveyors and mezzanines, each tubular member having cutouts and slots for assembly with other of the tubular members to form elbow joints, tee joints and cross joints, and stiffener brackets to reinforce the interlocking joints to form a strong support structure without the need for welding. A mezzanine conveyor assembly is also provided that includes a support structure constructed of non-welded interlocking tubular members reinforced with stiffener brackets, with a mezzanine/platform and at least one conveyor supported on the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: ROACH MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael W. Roach, Sr., Christopher E. Kain
  • Publication number: 20190210812
    Abstract: An interlocking system of tubular members is provided for support of conveyors and mezzanines, each tubular member having cutouts and slots for assembly with other of the tubular members to form elbow joints, tee joints and cross joints, and stiffener brackets to reinforce the interlocking joints to form a strong support structure without the need for welding. A mezzanine conveyor assembly is also provided that includes a support structure constructed of non-welded interlocking tubular members reinforced with stiffener brackets, with a mezzanine/platform and at least one conveyor supported on the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: ROACH MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael W. ROACH, SR., Christopher E. KAIN
  • Patent number: 10239702
    Abstract: An interlocking system of tubular members is provided for support of conveyors and mezzanines, each tubular member having cutouts and slots for assembly with other of the tubular members to form elbow joints, tee joints and cross joints, and stiffener brackets to reinforce the interlocking joints to form a strong support structure without the need for welding. A mezzanine conveyor assembly is also provided that includes a support structure constructed of non-welded interlocking tubular members reinforced with stiffener brackets, with a mezzanine/platform and at least one conveyor supported on the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: ROACH MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael W. Roach, Sr., Christopher E. Kain
  • Publication number: 20180194568
    Abstract: An interlocking system of tubular members is provided for support of conveyors and mezzanines, each tubular member having cutouts and slots for assembly with other of the tubular members to form elbow joints, tee joints and cross joints, and stiffener brackets to reinforce the interlocking joints to form a strong support structure without the need for welding. A mezzanine conveyor assembly is also provided that includes a support structure constructed of non-welded interlocking tubular members reinforced with stiffener brackets, with a mezzanine/platform and at least one conveyor supported on the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: ROACH MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael W. ROACH, SR., Christopher E. KAIN