Patents by Inventor David L. Russcher

David L. Russcher 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).

  • SORTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080029445
    Abstract: A sorting system for separating metals from nonmetals in an automobile recycling process. The system includes a belt conveyor, a sensor assembly under the conveyor, a deflector assembly at the end of the conveyor, and a microprocessor for controlling the deflector assembly in response to the sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes a plurality of sensors arranged transversely across the conveyor and each capable of detecting metal. The microprocessor generates selectively actuates fingers in the deflector assembly to deflect the metals from the material stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: LOUIS PADNOS IRON AND METAL COMPANY
    Inventors: David L. Russcher, Robert J. Herweyer