Patents by Inventor Gary Heeszel
Gary Heeszel 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: 10794259Abstract: An impulse mechanism for a vibratory device includes an eccentrically weighted shaft that is adapted to be rotated to create vibratory forces. A fan component is mounted on the eccentrically weighted shaft. The fan component has a plurality of fan blades spaced around its periphery.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Astec Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gary Heeszel, Richard Raley, Luke Rubalcava, Matt Lundervold
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Patent number: 10730055Abstract: A method for operating an aggregate material processing plant according to two alternative modes of operation. In a first operating mode, unprocessed aggregate material is deposited onto a crusher feed conveyor and then fed to a crusher. The crusher produces crushed aggregate material, which is conveyed by a collection conveyor to a vibratory screen assembly at a first speed. The vibratory screen assembly sizes aggregate material deposited onto an upper screen deck thereof. Unscreened aggregate material is conveyed by a transfer conveyor to the crusher feed conveyor. In a second operating mode, unprocessed aggregate material is deposited onto the vibratory screen assembly, which sizes the aggregate material. The transfer conveyor conveys unscreened aggregate material to the crusher feed conveyor. The crusher feed conveyor feeds aggregate material to the crusher, which produces crushed aggregate material.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Johnson Crushers International, Inc.Inventors: Tom Furrer, Gary Heeszel
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Publication number: 20190201935Abstract: An impulse mechanism for use with a vibratory screen includes a rotatable shaft having exposed opposing ends terminating outside the vibratory screen, a stationary spindle surrounding the opposing ends of the shaft, and vibration generators located on each of the opposing ends of the shaft that generate vibrations when the shaft is rotated. Each vibration generator includes a bearing housing that rotates with the shaft, an exposed mass component mounted to the bearing housing is accessible from outside the bearing housing and rotates about the shaft to generate vibrations, and a bearing assembly located within the bearing housing transmits vibrations from the rotating mass component to the vibratory screen assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: July 4, 2019Applicant: Johnson Crushers International, Inc.Inventors: Gary Heeszel, Wills Boothe, Richard Raley
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Publication number: 20190083988Abstract: A method for operating an aggregate material processing plant according to two alternative modes of operation. In a first operating mode, unprocessed aggregate material is deposited onto a crusher feed conveyor and then fed to a crusher. The crusher produces crushed aggregate material, which is conveyed by a collection conveyor to a vibratory screen assembly at a first speed. The vibratory screen assembly sizes aggregate material deposited onto an upper screen deck thereof. Unscreened aggregate material is conveyed by a transfer conveyor to the crusher feed conveyor. In a second operating mode, unprocessed aggregate material is deposited onto the vibratory screen assembly, which sizes the aggregate material. The transfer conveyor conveys unscreened aggregate material to the crusher feed conveyor. The crusher feed conveyor feeds aggregate material to the crusher, which produces crushed aggregate material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Applicant: Johnson Crushers International, Inc.Inventors: Tom Furrer, Gary Heeszel
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Publication number: 20180128154Abstract: An impulse mechanism for a vibratory device includes an eccentrically weighted shaft that is adapted to be rotated to create vibratory forces. A fan component is mounted on the eccentrically weighted shaft. The fan component has a plurality of fan blades spaced around its periphery.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Astec Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gary Heeszel, Richard Raley, Luke Rubalcava, Matt Lundervold
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Patent number: 7806948Abstract: A filter system for ambient air to remove airborne particulates in air that is to be used for engine operation. A filter media that is pervious to air and impervious to the particulates may be coupled to a filtered air chamber, which in turn may supply filtered air to the engine's air intake system. In various embodiments, the engine's air intake may be used utilized to draw air through the filter media into the filtered air chamber. An pressurized gas pulsing system may be used to periodically urge reverse airflow through the bag walls to maintain the permeability of the walls to the clean air.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Johnson Crushers InternationalInventors: James Donald Brock, Gary Heeszel, Jon Juhlin, Tom Furrer, Robert Carnes
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Patent number: 7464889Abstract: A method and apparatus for wirelessly monitoring and/or controlling the processing operations of a mobile rock crushing plant.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Johnson Crushers InternationalInventors: Mark Westerman, James Donald Brock, Gary Heeszel, Lawrence Olsen, Robert Carnes
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Publication number: 20080110141Abstract: A filter system for ambient air to remove airborne particulates in air that is to be used for engine operation. A filter media that is pervious to air and impervious to the particulates may be coupled to a filtered air chamber, which in turn may supply filtered air to the engine's air intake system. In various embodiments, the engine's air intake may be used utilized to draw air through the filter media into the filtered air chamber. An pressurized gas pulsing system may be used to periodically urge reverse airflow through the bag walls to maintain the permeability of the walls to the clean air.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: JOHNSON CRUSHERS INTERNATIONALInventors: James Donald Brock, Gary Heeszel, Jon Juhlin, Tom Furrer, Robert Carnes
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Patent number: 7264104Abstract: An aggregate processing unit is provided that includes an in-feed conveyor adapted to have a first lower section that can move laterally to accommodate various processing configurations and to also allow for enhanced mobility.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Johnson Crushers InternationalInventors: Gary Heeszel, Tom Furrer, Robert Carnes
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Publication number: 20070158479Abstract: A method and apparatus for wirelessly monitoring and/or controlling the processing operations of a mobile rock crushing plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Johnson Crushers InternationalInventors: Mark Westerman, James Brock, Gary Heeszel, Lawrence Olsen, Robert Carnes
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Publication number: 20060202073Abstract: An aggregate processing unit is provided that includes an in-feed conveyor adapted to have a first lower section that can move laterally to accommodate various processing configurations and to also allow for enhanced mobility.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2005Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Gary Heeszel, Tom Furrer, Robert Carnes
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Publication number: 20060180436Abstract: A folding conveyor for an aggregate/rock processing unit including a frame adapted to allow an outer section of the conveyor to fold from an operational position to a travel position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2005Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Gary Heeszel, Tom Furrer, Benjamin Boyce
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Publication number: 20050263626Abstract: A rock crushing plant including rock crushers, screens and conveyors. The assembly is modularized whereby major components and associated support structures are organized into movable modules that are independently movable from site to site over public roadways. The modules are equipped with appropriate support wheels for traveling and stabilizing jacks for stabilization of the modules at a rock crushing site. Modifications are made to certain of the components to satisfy road height and width restrictions, e.g., folding conveyors. Each module is preferably equipped with its own power plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: James Brock, Gary Heeszel, Jeremiah West, Lawrence Olsen, Robert Carnes
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Patent number: 6032886Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a rock crusher has an insert installed in the thread form of a bowl support and a locking ring. A bowl is threadably installed in the bowl support and lock ring assembly and is movable toward and away from a cone assembly. The insert is of a material that differs from that of the bowl and bowl support. The lock ring is movable to frictionally lock the thread forms of the bowl and bowl support against each other. The inserts prevent the galling and deformation of the thread forms previously experienced.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1999Date of Patent: March 7, 2000Assignee: Johnson Crushers InternationalInventors: Daniel C. Drinkwater, Roger M. Clark, Gerald E. Parker, David F. Peaks, Gary Heeszel, Randy Orre