Patents by Inventor Frank B Fatato

Frank B Fatato 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).

  • Non-slip conveyor and method for producing same
    Patent number: 7241354
    Abstract: A belt for conveying elements in provided wherein the belt comprises a compressible layer attached to the top surface of the belt. Preferably the compressible layer is resiliently deformable to cushion the impact of items on the belt or to provide a gripping surface. The belt preferably is a link belt and the top surface of the belt comprises a bonding layer for adhering the compressible element to the belt. The bonding layer may be a thermoplastic urethane that is heat fusible with the compressible layer to adhere the compressible layer to the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Fenner U.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Frank B. Fatato, Brian Roberts
  • Non-slip conveyor and method for producing same
    Patent number: 7004311
    Abstract: A belt for conveying elements in provided wherein the belt comprises a compressible layer attached to the top surface of the belt. Preferably the compressible layer is resiliently deformable to cushion the impact of items on the belt. The belt preferably is a link belt and the top surface of the belt comprises a bonding layer for adhering the compressible element to the belt. The bonding layer may be a thermoplastic urethane that is heat fusible with the compressible layer to adhere the compressible layer to the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Fenner U.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Frank B Fatato, Brian Roberts
  • Non-slip conveyor and method for producing same
    Publication number: 20040163935
    Abstract: A belt for conveying elements in provided wherein the belt comprises a compressible layer attached to the top surface of the belt. Preferably the compressible layer is resiliently deformable to cushion the impact of items on the belt. The belt preferably is a link belt and the top surface of the belt comprises a bonding layer for adhering the compressible element to the belt. The bonding layer may be a thermoplastic urethane that is heat fusible with the compressible layer to adhere the compressible layer to the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Frank B. Fatato, Brian Roberts