Patents by Inventor Donald K. Wier

Donald K. Wier 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).

  • Belt tensioning system for vertical conveyor belt
    Patent number: 7802674
    Abstract: The present invention is a system for applying tension to vertical conveyor belts. A combination of force stabilizing devices, force adjusting devices, movable plates and pivoting levers allows adjustment of the tension applied to the vertical conveyor belt. The levered tensioning allows the vertical conveyor belt to positioned in closed proximity with another conveyor or object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Transnorm System, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick M. McGuire, Donald K. Wier
  • Mounting system for a vertical conveyor belt
    Patent number: 7506745
    Abstract: The present invention is a mounting system for vertical conveyor belts. The combination of rider positioned on the inward side of the vertical conveyor belt and a guide positioned outward of the outer surface of the conveyor frame secures the vertical conveyor belt about the diverter assemblage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Transnorm System, Inc
    Inventors: Patrick M. McGuire, Donald K. Wier
  • Pivotable support for a conveyor and method of replacing a damaged conveyor belt
    Patent number: 7497326
    Abstract: The present invention is related to the replacement of a damaged conveyor belt. Opening the pivotable support associated with the conveyor's leg allows the damaged conveyor belt to be removed from the conveyor without dismantling numerous sections of the belt holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Transnorm System, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick McGuire, David Upchurch, Donald K. Wier
  • Pivotable support for a conveyor and method of replacing a damaged conveyor belt
    Publication number: 20080041702
    Abstract: The present invention is related to the replacement of a damaged conveyor belt. Opening the pivotable support associated with the conveyor's leg allows the damaged conveyor belt to be removed from the conveyor without dismantling numerous sections of the belt holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Patrick McGuire, David Upchurch, Donald K. Wier
  • Quick release holder for a beading of a conveyor belt and method of using quick release holder
    Patent number: 7232030
    Abstract: The present invention is related to quick release holders that grip the beading of a conveyor belt. Due to a holder's unique structure, without the use of tools, the holder can manually be opened to release the beading and the conveyor belt. Conversely, without the use of tools, the holder can also be manually closed to secure the beading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Transnorm System Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Duncan, Donald K. Wier, John K. Crowley
  • Adjustable shield for a conveyor belt
    Patent number: 7222728
    Abstract: The present invention is related to an adjustable finger guard or shield for a conveyor. The housing's slide can include the combination of a plate, one or more connectors and a rotable bearing's housing. Moving the slide from a first direction to a second directions alters the position of the shaft of the conveying drum driving the conveyor belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Transnorm System Inc.
    Inventors: Donald K. Wier, Stephen D. Duncan