Patents by Inventor George Howard Messick, Jr.

George Howard Messick, Jr. 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).

  • Patent number: 9475642
    Abstract: A flat wire conveyor belt and system includes a plurality of spaced tractive rods and a plurality of rows of pickets transversely disposed with respect to a direction of travel and interconnecting the plurality of spaced tractive rods, each of the rows of pickets including a plurality of first links and a plurality of second links, the plurality of first links have a first spacing and the plurality of second links have a second spacing, the first spacing being less than the second spacing. The system further includes a sprocket, wherein the plurality of spaced tractive rods terminate with clinched ends within the plurality of first links disposed on the outer edges of the flat wire conveyor belt, and the first links are dimensioned for receiving the clinched ends and the sprocket teeth therewithin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: George Howard Messick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9241591
    Abstract: An architectural mesh hanging system having a hanger assembly including a hanger tube having a plurality of openings and an architectural mesh panel of predetermined size having an uppermost edge defined by a plurality of loops. The plurality of loops are positioned within the plurality of openings in the hanger tube and a retaining rod is disposed through the plurality of loops within an interior of the hanger tube, thereby preventing the plurality of loops from displacement out of the plurality of opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: George Howard Messick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9169074
    Abstract: A variable spaced flat wire conveyor belt system includes a plurality of spaced tractive rods; a plurality of rows of flat wire wickets defining a plurality of drive links and a plurality of support links, the drive links including at least a plurality of first drive links, a plurality of second drive links, and a plurality of third drive links; and at least one drive sprocket configured to engage the plurality of drive links; wherein the first drive links have a first height and a first transverse spacing defining a first drive opening, the second drive links have a second height and a second transverse spacing defining a second drive opening, and the third drive links have a third height and a third transverse spacing defining a third drive opening; wherein the second drive opening and the third drive opening are progressively greater, respectively, than the first drive opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: George Howard Messick, Jr., Michael Robert Franzoni, Thomas O. Perdue
  • Publication number: 20150265087
    Abstract: An architectural mesh hanging system having a hanger assembly including a hanger tube having a plurality of openings and an architectural mesh panel of predetermined size having an uppermost edge defined by a plurality of loops. The plurality of loops are positioned within the plurality of openings in the hanger tube and a retaining rod is disposed through the plurality of loops within an interior of the hanger tube, thereby preventing the plurality of loops from displacement out of the plurality of opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: George Howard MESSICK, JR.
  • Patent number: 9049954
    Abstract: An architectural mesh hanging system having a hanger assembly including a hanger tube having a plurality of openings and an architectural mesh panel of predetermined size having an uppermost edge defined by a plurality of loops. The plurality of loops are positioned within the plurality of openings in the hanger tube and a retaining rod is disposed through the plurality of loops within an interior of the hanger tube, thereby preventing the plurality of loops from displacement out of the plurality of opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: George Howard Messick, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150151919
    Abstract: A variable spaced flat wire conveyor belt system includes a plurality of spaced tractive rods; a plurality of rows of flat wire wickets defining a plurality of drive links and a plurality of support links, the drive links including at least a plurality of first drive links, a plurality of second drive links, and a plurality of third drive links; and at least one drive sprocket configured to engage the plurality of drive links; wherein the first drive links have a first height and a first transverse spacing defining a first drive opening, the second drive links have a second height and a second transverse spacing defining a second drive opening, and the third drive links have a third height and a third transverse spacing defining a third drive opening; wherein the second drive opening and the third drive opening are progressively greater, respectively, than the first drive opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: George Howard MESSICK, JR., Michael Robert FRANZONI, Thomas O. Perdue
  • Publication number: 20150129395
    Abstract: A flat wire conveyor belt and system includes a plurality of spaced tractive rods and a plurality of rows of pickets transversely disposed with respect to a direction of travel and interconnecting the plurality of spaced tractive rods, each of the rows of pickets including a plurality of first links and a plurality of second links, the plurality of first links have a first spacing and the plurality of second links have a second spacing, the first spacing being less than the second spacing. The system further includes a sprocket, wherein the plurality of spaced tractive rods terminate with clinched ends within the plurality of first links disposed on the outer edges of the flat wire conveyor belt, and the first links are dimensioned for receiving the clinched ends and the sprocket teeth therewithin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: George Howard MESSICK, JR.
  • Patent number: 8579009
    Abstract: An architectural mesh hanging system including a hanger assembly for an architectural mesh panel of predetermined size and a mechanism for mounting the hanger assembly on a support surface, the mounting mechanism including a plurality of support brackets connected to the hanger assembly and at least one of the support brackets including a pivotable support bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.
    Inventor: George Howard Messick, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8424676
    Abstract: A compound sprocket having at least one rotatable member including an outer sprocket element and an inner sprocket element symmetrically disposed relative to a central axis of rotation of the at least one rotatable member. The outer sprocket element includes a plurality of spaced, uniformly radially-oriented protrusions on an outer cylindrical surface thereof for engaging a conveyor belt, the outer sprocket element further includes a plurality of pockets formed on an inner cylindrical surface thereof. The inner sprocket element has a plurality of protrusions corresponding in number and position to the pockets formed on the inner cylindrical surface of the outer sprocket element and received therein. A resilient connecting element is disposed in each pocket biased between a wall of the pocket of the outer sprocket element and one of the protrusions of the inner sprocket element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.
    Inventors: Chetwyn Jones, George Howard Messick, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100263992
    Abstract: A compound sprocket having at least one rotatable member including an outer sprocket element and an inner sprocket element symmetrically disposed relative to a central axis of rotation of the at least one rotatable member. The outer sprocket element includes a plurality of spaced, uniformly radially-oriented protrusions on an outer cylindrical surface thereof for engaging a conveyor belt, the outer sprocket element further includes a plurality of pockets formed on an inner cylindrical surface thereof. The inner sprocket element has a plurality of protrusions corresponding in number and position to the pockets formed on the inner cylindrical surface of the outer sprocket element and received therein. A resilient connecting element is disposed in each pocket biased between a wall of the pocket of the outer sprocket element and one of the protrusions of the inner sprocket element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Chetwyn JONES, George Howard MESSICK, JR.
  • Patent number: 7779888
    Abstract: A architectural mesh hanging system includes an architectural mesh panel having a predetermined width, a first support member having a predetermined length substantially equal to the predetermined width of the architectural mesh panel, and a second support member having a predetermined length substantially equal to the predetermined width of the architectural mesh panel. At least two upper hanger assemblies support the first support member and are attachable to a support surface for hanging the architectural mesh panel. At least two lower hanger assemblies support the second support member and are attachable to the support surface for hanging the architectural mesh panel. The architectural mesh panel is disposed at least partially about the first support member and the second support member such that, when hanging, the first and second support members are substantially obscured from view by the architectural mesh panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.
    Inventors: George Howard Messick, Jr., Charles Edward Hennigar
  • Patent number: 7721877
    Abstract: A conveyor belt system includes a splice rod having a j-shaped hook on each end thereof and a plurality of links for receiving the splice rod therethrough. The links further include a specially modified link end for securing the rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Maine, Jr., George Howard Messick, Jr., Charles Hennigar, Chetwyn Jones
  • Patent number: 7565967
    Abstract: A rotatable member, for use with an elongated woven-wire belt assembled from spiral wires and connector rods which define recesses, of preselected uniform cross-sectional configurational and dimensional characteristics and having a preselected depth dimension for confronting a rotatable member. The rotatable member includes a hollow tubular member defining an outer cylindrical surface symmetrically disposed in relation to a central axis of rotation for the rotatable member, a plurality of rows of uniformly radially-oriented protrusions on the cylindrical surface for use in engaging recesses presented by interwoven spiral wires and connector rods of a woven-wire belt, and a plurality of slotted opening formed between the adjacent rows of protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Maine, Jr., George Howard Messick, Jr., Michael Robert Franzoni
  • Publication number: 20090145732
    Abstract: A conveyor belt system includes a splice rod having a j-shaped hook on each end thereof and a plurality of links for receiving the splice rod therethrough. The links further include a specially modified link end for securing the rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: Cambridge International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. MAINE, JR., George Howard Messick, JR., Charles Hennigar, Chetwyn Jones
  • Publication number: 20090000922
    Abstract: A rotatable member, for use with an elongated woven-wire belt assembled from spiral wires and connector rods which define recesses, of preselected uniform cross-sectional configurational and dimensional characteristics and having a preselected depth dimension for confronting a rotatable member. The rotatable member includes a hollow tubular member defining an outer cylindrical surface symmetrically disposed in relation to a central axis of rotation for the rotatable member, a plurality of rows of uniformly radially-oriented protrusions on the cylindrical surface for use in engaging recesses presented by interwoven spiral wires and connector rods of a woven-wire belt, and a plurality of slotted opening formed between the adjacent rows of protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC
    Inventors: Robert E. Maine, JR., George Howard Messick, JR., Michael Robert Franzoni
  • Patent number: 6530469
    Abstract: A wire belt comprising having a plurality of wire strands, each of the plurality of wire strands being linked with at least one adjacent wire strand in the wire belt. Each of the plurality of wire strands includes a first end, a second end, and a plurality of linking portions between the first and second ends. The plurality of linking portions are linked with respective linking portions in at least one adjacent wire strand so as to form a plurality of joints in the wire belt. Each of the plurality of linking portions includes a compound Z-shape formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Maryland Wire Belts, Inc.
    Inventor: George Howard Messick, Jr.