Patents by Inventor Dean A. Wieting
Dean A. Wieting 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).
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Patent number: 9840370Abstract: A gripper (12) is disclosed having a base (24) that extends from a first end a second end and includes resilient (32) fingers that extend from the base between the first end and the second end. The resilient fingers (32) may be configured to generally conform to and engage with articles (34) being transferred when the base is mounted to a conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: REXNORD INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Rick Corlett, Mike Chin, Dean A. Wieting
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Publication number: 20130277176Abstract: A gripper (12) is disclosed having a base (24) that extends from a first end a second end and includes resilient (32) fingers that extend from the base between the first end and the second end. The resilient fingers (32) may be configured to generally conform to and engage with articles (34) being transferred when the base is mounted to a conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Rick Corlett, Mike Chin, Dean A. Wieting
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Patent number: 8151978Abstract: A modular conveying assembly for reducing backline pressure when accumulating products includes a first roller belt module having a top surface and at least one first roller axle support extending above the top surface. The first axle support includes an opening. A second roller belt module adjacent to the first roller belt module has a top surface and at least one second roller axle support extending above the top surface. The second axle support includes an opening coaxial with the opening formed in the first roller axle support. A roller axle extends through the openings of the first and second axle supports. At least one roller is rotatably supported by the roller axle to reduce friction between the roller belt modules and an object carried along the conveyer belt assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Rexnord Industries, LLCInventors: Dean A. Wieting, Kevin S. Hansen, James C. Stebnicki
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Patent number: 7331448Abstract: A roller cradle for use in a modular conveying assembly having a direction of travel in which an object is conveyed includes a first half and a second half. Each of the halves include integral hinge members defining a space therebetween. A roller having an axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel is retained in the space.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2007Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Rexnord Industries, LLCInventors: James C. Stebnicki, Dean A. Wieting, Kevin S. Hansen
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Publication number: 20070221481Abstract: A roller cradle for use in a modular conveying assembly having a direction of travel in which an object is conveyed includes a first half and a second half. Each of the halves include integral hinge members defining a space therebetween. A roller having an axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel is retained in the space.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: James Stebnicki, Dean Wieting, Kevin Hansen
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Patent number: 7246700Abstract: A modular conveying assembly for conveying an object. The assembly includes a plurality of chain modules assembled in an edge to edge relation to form a continuous belt. At least one hinge pin joins adjacent chain modules, and pivotally connects the adjacent modules in the direction of belt travel. At least one cradle adjacent at least one of the modules is retained by the at least one pin. A roller is supported by the cradle and, in one embodiment, is engageable with the object to reduce friction between the belt and the object. In one embodiment, the cradle includes a first half including a first hinge element. A second half including a second hinge element is spaced from the first hinge element and defines a space therebetween. A shaft extends between the first and second halves through the space defined by the first and second hinge elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Rexnord Industries, LLCInventors: James C. Stebnicki, Dean A. Wieting, Kevin S. Hansen
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Patent number: 7137505Abstract: A split roller including at least two parts joined together forms the roller having a length defined between roller ends. At least two of the at least two parts are joined along a joint extending between the roller ends. A roller cradle assembly and a modular conveying assembly can be assembled including the roller.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Rexnord Industries, Inc.Inventors: James C. Stebnicki, Dean A. Wieting, Kevin S. Hansen
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Publication number: 20060096841Abstract: A modular conveying assembly for reducing backline pressure when accumulating products includes a first roller belt module having a top surface and at least one first roller axle support extending above the top surface. The first axle support includes an opening. A second roller belt module adjacent to the first roller belt module has a top surface and at least one second roller axle support extending above the top surface. The second axle support includes an opening coaxial with the opening formed in the first roller axle support. A roller axle extends through the openings of the first and second axle supports. At least one roller is rotatably supported by the roller axle to reduce friction between the roller belt modules and an object carried along the conveyer belt assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Dean Wieting, Kevin Hansen, James Stebnicki
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Publication number: 20060070856Abstract: A modular conveying assembly for conveying an object. The assembly includes a plurality of chain modules assembled in an edge to edge relation to form a continuous belt. At least one hinge pin joins adjacent chain modules, and pivotally connects the adjacent modules in the direction of belt travel. At least one cradle adjacent at least one of the modules is retained by the at least one pin. A roller is supported by the cradle and, in one embodiment, is engageable with the object to reduce friction between the belt and the object. In one embodiment, the cradle includes a first half including a first hinge element. A second half including a second hinge element is spaced from the first hinge element and defines a space therebetween. A shaft extends between the first and second halves through the space defined by the first and second hinge elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2004Publication date: April 6, 2006Inventors: James Stebnicki, Dean Wieting, Kevin Hansen
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Patent number: 6997309Abstract: A modular conveyor belt having rollers for minimizing damage to the belt when transferring high friction products. The rollers are supported by easily assembled cradles that are supported between adjacent belt modules. In one embodiment, the cradles include a first part and a second part. The first part has a first hinge member and a first shaft extending from the first hinge member. The first shaft has a hollow portion opening at a first shaft distal end. The second part has a second hinge member and a second shaft extending from the second hinge member. The second shaft has a second shaft distal end received in the hollow portion of the first shaft through the first shaft distal end. In another embodiment, the roller supported by one of the cradles extends into a concave portion of an adjacent module.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Rexnord Industries, Inc.Inventors: James C. Stebnicki, Dean A. Wieting, Kevin S. Hansen
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Publication number: 20060011454Abstract: A split roller including at least two parts joined together forms the roller having a length defined between roller ends. At least two of the at least two parts are joined along a joint extending between the roller ends. A roller cradle assembly and a modular conveying assembly can be assembled including the roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2004Publication date: January 19, 2006Inventors: James Stebnicki, Dean Wieting, Kevin Hansen
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Patent number: 6932211Abstract: A modular conveying assembly includes a conveyor belt module for use with in-line rollers. The module includes first and second hinge member. The first hinge member extends forwardly in the direction of conveyor travel, and includes a first opening defining a first space extending along an axis transverse to the direction of conveyor travel for receiving a first hinge pin. The second hinge member extends in a direction opposite to the first hinge member, and includes a second opening defining a second space extending along an axis transverse to the direction of conveyor travel for receiving a second hinge pin. A stub extends from the first hinge member transverse to the direction of conveyor travel, and surrounds at least a portion of the first space for rotatably mounting a roller thereon for rotation around the first space.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Rexnord Industries, Inc.Inventors: Dean A. Wieting, Kevin S. Hansen
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Publication number: 20050126896Abstract: A modular conveying assembly includes a conveyor belt module for use with in-line rollers. The module includes first and second hinge member. The first hinge member extends forwardly in the direction of conveyor travel, and includes a first opening defining a first space extending along an axis transverse to the direction of conveyor travel for receiving a first hinge pin. The second hinge member extends in a direction opposite to the first hinge member, and includes a second opening defining a second space extending along an axis transverse to the direction of conveyor travel for receiving a second hinge pin. A stub extends from the first hinge member transverse to the direction of conveyor travel, and surrounds at least a portion of the first space for rotatably mounting a roller thereon for rotation around the first space.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2004Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Dean Wieting, Kevin Hansen
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Publication number: 20050109583Abstract: A modular conveyor belt having rollers for minimizing damage to the belt when transferring high friction products. The rollers are supported by easily assembled cradles that are supported between adjacent belt modules. In one embodiment, the cradles include a first part and a second part. The first part has a first hinge member and a first shaft extending from the first hinge member. The first shaft has a hollow portion opening at a first shaft distal end. The second part has a second hinge member and a second shaft extending from the second hinge member. The second shaft has a second shaft distal end received in the hollow portion of the first shaft through the first shaft distal end. In another embodiment, the roller supported by one of the cradles extends into a concave portion of an adjacent module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2004Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: James Stebnicki, Dean Wieting, Kevin Hansen
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Publication number: 20040173441Abstract: A roller top conveyor chain assembly includes a first strand of conveyor chain formed from a plurality of first link assemblies. A second strand of conveyor chain is formed from a plurality of second link assemblies. The second strand of conveyor chain is substantially parallel to the first strand of conveyor chain for cooperatively conveying an object with the first strand of conveyor chain. A first roller support frame extends between one of the first link assemblies of the plurality of first link assemblies and one of the second link assemblies of the plurality of second link assemblies. The roller support frame includes a top wall having at least one upwardly opening cavity formed therein. A roller is rotatably mounted in the cavity for supporting the object being conveyed by the first and second strands of conveyor chain.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Dean A. Wieting, Paul M. Koeferl