Patents by Inventor Coty T. Coots

Coty T. Coots 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).

  • TIE PLATE ORIENTATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20240125053
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate orientation device. More specifically, but without limitation present embodiments relate to a tie plate orientation device that orients tie plates in a desired orientation for subsequent feeding, including an optional handheld magnetic device for manual assisted manipulation of the tie plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • TIE PLATE DISPENSER AND METHOD THEREFORE
    Publication number: 20240125054
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate dispenser which selectively changes the orientation of the tie plates being ejected, if needed. An actuator is used to flip the tie plate as it falls from an ejection location of the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • TIE PLATE DISPENSER AND METHOD THEREFORE
    Publication number: 20240076138
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate dispenser which aligns tie plates for dispensing based on rail base rather than outer edges of the tie plate. Thus tie plates are aligned and located in a differing manner than prior art systems. Further, the tie plate dispenser includes an opening over which a magnet is disposed to retain a tie plate over the opening. The tie plate over the opening may be selectively released by disengaging the tie plate from the magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • Railroad tie plate distribution apparatus and method therefore
    Patent number: 11898311
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a railroad tie plate distribution apparatus and method therefore. The tie plate distribution apparatus which may be used in manual or automatic distribution modes in order to place tie plates on a railroad tie in a spaced apart sequence as the apparatus moves over a track being serviced. The tie plate distributor includes an actuator to feed tie plates on to a railroad track system being serviced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: B & B Metals, Inc.
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • Tie plate orientation device
    Patent number: 11885075
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate orientation device. More specifically, but without limitation present embodiments relate to a tie plate orientation device that orients tie plates in a desired orientation for subsequent feeding, including an optional handheld magnetic device for manual assisted manipulation of the tie plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: B & B Metals, Inc.
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • Tie plate dispenser and method therefore
    Patent number: 11885074
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate dispenser which selectively changes the orientation of the tie plates being ejected, if needed. An actuator is used to flip the tie plate as it falls from an ejection location of the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: B & B Metals, Inc.
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • Tie plate dispenser and method therefore
    Patent number: 11772903
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate dispenser which aligns tie plates for dispensing based on rail base rather than outer edges of the tie plate. Thus tie plates are aligned and located in a differing manner than prior art systems. Further, the tie plate dispenser includes an opening over which a magnet is disposed to retain a tie plate over the opening. The tie plate over the opening may be selectively released by disengaging the tie plate from the magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: B & B Metals, Inc.
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • TIE PLATE ORIENTATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20230183925
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate orientation device. More specifically, but without limitation present embodiments relate to a tie plate orientation device that orients tie plates in a desired orientation for subsequent feeding, including an optional handheld magnetic device for manual assisted manipulation of the tie plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • TIE PLATE DISPENSER AND METHOD THEREFORE
    Publication number: 20230121877
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate dispenser which selectively changes the orientation of the tie plates being ejected, if needed. An actuator is used to flip the tie plate as it falls from an ejection location of the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • TIE PLATE COLLECTION AND DEPOSIT MACHINE
    Publication number: 20230112557
    Abstract: A tie plate collection and deposit machine collects tie plates from a railway and sorts the tie plates sequentially. The sorted tie plates are then deposited on the railway for re-installation during the maintenance procedure being performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • Tie plate dispenser and method therefore
    Patent number: 11578464
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate dispenser which selectively changes the orientation of the tie plates being ejected, if needed. An actuator is used to flip the tie plate as it falls from an ejection location of the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: B & B METALS, INC.
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • Tie plate orientation device
    Patent number: 11572660
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate orientation device. More specifically, but without limitation present embodiments relate to a tie plate orientation device that orients tie plates in a desired orientation for subsequent feeding, including an optional handheld magnetic device for manual assisted manipulation of the tie plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: B&B Metals, Inc.
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • TIE PLATE DISPENSER AND METHOD THEREFORE
    Publication number: 20220411199
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate dispenser which aligns tie plates for dispensing based on rail base rather than outer edges of the tie plate. Thus tie plates are aligned and located in a differing manner than prior art systems. Further, the tie plate dispenser includes an opening over which a magnet is disposed to retain a tie plate over the opening. The tie plate over the opening may be selectively released by disengaging the tie plate from the magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • TIE PLATE HANDLING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20220341098
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to one or more apparatus and method of handling tie plates for proper orientation. More specifically, but without limitation, the present embodiments relate to a method of handling tie plates, determining an orientation of the tie plate, and re-orienting the tie plate during the feeding process, if necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • Tie plate dispenser and method therefore
    Patent number: 11427408
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate dispenser which aligns tie plates for dispensing based on rail base rather than outer edges of tie plate. Thus tie plates are aligned and located in a differing manner than prior art systems. Further, the tie plate dispenser includes an opening over which a magnet is disposed to retain a tie plate over the opening. The tie plate over the opening may be selectively released by disengaging the tie plate from the magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: B & B METALS, INC.
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • RAILROAD TIE PLATE DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFORE
    Publication number: 20220213653
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a railroad tie plate distribution apparatus and method therefore. The tie plate distribution apparatus which may be used in manual or automatic distribution modes in order to place tie plates on a railroad tie in a spaced apart sequence as the apparatus moves over a track being serviced. The tie plate distributor includes an actuator to feed tie plates on to a railroad track system being serviced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING OTHER TRACK MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20220176409
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide devices and methods for separating other track material (OTM) which is generated during railroad maintenance or replacement procedures. More specifically, but without limitation, embodiments provide devices and methods for separation of materials to desired groups of specific materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • Railroad tie plate distribution apparatus and method therefore
    Patent number: 11299859
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a railroad tie plate distribution apparatus and method therefore. The tie plate distribution apparatus which may be used in manual or automatic distribution modes in order to place tie plates on a railroad tie in a spaced apart sequence as the apparatus moves over a track being serviced. The tie plate distributor includes an actuator to feed tie plates on to a railroad track system being serviced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: B & B METALS, INC.
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • TIE PLATE ORIENTATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220010499
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate orientation device. More specifically, but without limitation present embodiments relate to a tie plate orientation device that orients tie plates in a desired orientation for subsequent feeding, including an optional handheld magnetic device for manual assisted manipulation of the tie plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots
  • TIE PLATE DISPENSER AND METHOD THEREFORE
    Publication number: 20210404122
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate dispenser which selectively changes the orientation of the tie plates being ejected, if needed. An actuator is used to flip the tie plate as it falls from an ejection location of the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventor: Coty T. Coots