Patents by Inventor Greg Robert Lambier

Greg Robert Lambier 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).

  • Fluid-based article distribution and sorting system
    Patent number: 9359151
    Abstract: A fluid-based radial distribution system includes an internal passageway and a plurality of openings radially spaced around the internal passageway. A plurality of gate members are associated with at least some of the plurality of openings, with the gate members are configured to move between an open position that allows product to move through the opening associated with that gate member and a closed position that restricts product from moving through the opening associated with that gate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, Inc.
    Inventors: William Thomas Hockett, Frederick D. Webb, Michael Christopher Metcalf, Ronald R. Huff, Charles Denio Kirkbride, Greg Robert Lambier, Dave Hufford
  • Article distribution and sorting system
    Patent number: 9102477
    Abstract: A radial distribution system includes a base member for receiving product for distribution to a plurality of conveyors, a plurality of gate members radially-spaced around the base member and configured to move between an open position and a closed position, and a vibration member configured to vibrate the base member. The vibration causes product received on the base member to move on the base member in a substantially circular manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Denio Kirkbride, Greg Robert Lambier, Rudy Sanchez, Steve Crawford, David Hufford, James D. Ruff
  • FLUID-BASED ARTICLE DISTRIBUTION AND SORTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150016898
    Abstract: A fluid-based radial distribution system includes an internal passageway and a plurality of openings radially spaced around the internal passageway. A plurality of gate members are associated with at least some of the plurality of openings, with the gate members are configured to move between an open position that allows product to move through the opening associated with that gate member and a closed position that restricts product from moving through the opening associated with that gate member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: William Thomas Hockett, Frederick D. Webb, Michael Christopher Metcalf, Ronald R. Huff, Charles Denio Kirkbride, Greg Robert Lambier, Dave Hufford
  • Fluid-based article distribution and sorting system
    Patent number: 8821078
    Abstract: A fluid-based radial distribution system includes an internal passageway and a plurality of openings radially spaced around the internal passageway. A plurality of gate members are associated with at least some of the plurality of openings, with the gate members are configured to move between an open position that allows product to move through the opening associated with that gate member and a closed position that restricts product from moving through the opening associated with that gate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, Inc.
    Inventors: William Thomas Hockett, Frederick D. Webb, Michael Christopher Metcalf, Ronald R. Huff, Charles Denio Kirkbride, Greg Robert Lambier, Dave Hufford
  • ARTICLE DISTRIBUTION AND SORTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130306435
    Abstract: A radial distribution system includes a base member for receiving product for distribution to a plurality of conveyors, a plurality of gate members radially-spaced around the base member and configured to move between an open position and a closed position, and a vibration member configured to vibrate the base member. The vibration causes product received on the base member to move on the base member in a substantially circular manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Denio Kirkbride, Greg Robert Lambier, Rudy Sanchez, Steve Crawford, David Hufford, James D. Ruff
  • Article distribution and sorting system
    Patent number: 8517169
    Abstract: A radial distribution system includes a base member for receiving product for distribution to a plurality of conveyors, a plurality of gate members radially-spaced around the base member and configured to move between an open position and a closed position, and a vibration member configured to vibrate the base member. The vibration causes product received on the base member to move on the base member in a substantially circular manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventors: Charles Denio Kirkbride, Greg Robert Lambier, Rudy Sanchez, Steve Crawford, David Hufford, James D. Ruff
  • FLUID-BASED ARTICLE DISTRIBUTION AND SORTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120174983
    Abstract: A fluid-based radial distribution system includes an internal passageway and a plurality of openings radially spaced around the internal passageway. A plurality of gate members are associated with at least some of the plurality of openings, with the gate members are configured to move between an open position that allows product to move through the opening associated with that gate member and a closed position that restricts product from moving through the opening associated with that gate member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: William Thomas Hockett, Frederick D. Webb, Michael Christopher Metcalf, Ronald R. Huff, Charles Denio Kirkbride, Greg Robert Lambier
  • ARTICLE DISTRIBUTION AND SORTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110005896
    Abstract: A radial distribution system includes a base member for receiving product for distribution to a plurality of conveyors, a plurality of gate members radially-spaced around the base member and configured to move between an open position and a closed position, and a vibration member configured to vibrate the base member. The vibration causes product received on the base member to move on the base member in a substantially circular manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Charles Denio Kirkbride, Greg Robert Lambier, Rudy Sanchez, Steve Crawford, David Hufford, James D. Ruff