Patents by Inventor Jimmie F. Lassiter, Jr.

Jimmie F. Lassiter, 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: 5119939
    Abstract: A bucket conveyor frame. At least one horizontal section and one vertical section are connected by a curved section. Each section has a central support tube. A plurality of plates connected to the support tube lie in approximately vertical planes. Upper and lower chain hold downs extend the length of the sections. A transport track delivers products from an infeed station to a discharge station and a return track returns the buckets to the infeed station in a continuous loop. Chain sprockets are located within enclosed housings at the infeed and discharge stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: Meyer Machine Company
    Inventors: Eugene W. Teeter, Cynthia G. Campbell, Jimmie F. Lassiter, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5038910
    Abstract: A bucket distribution system for receiving products at an infeed station and selectively discharging the products at a plurality of distribution stations. A plurality of buckets travel in a continuous path and each receive a predetermined portion of products at an infeed station. Bucket trip apparatus at each of the discharge stations selectively pivots the buckets in a direction opposite to the direction of bucket travel to cause the buckets to discharge products therein. Feeders at primary distribution stations are adapted to roll in and out of position for servicing. Products may recirculate within the system to thereby reduce the amount of products taken off-line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: Meyer Machine Company
    Inventors: Jimmie F. Lassiter, Jr., David R. Slager
  • Patent number: 4972934
    Abstract: A bucket distribution system for receiving products at an infeed station and selectively discharging the products at a plurality of distribution stations. A plurality of buckets travel in a continuous path and each receive a predetermined portion of products at an infeed station. Bucket trip apparatus at each of the discharge stations selectively pivots the buckets in a direction opposite to the direction of bucket travel to cause the buckets to discharge products therein. Feeders at primary distribution stations are adapted to roll in and out of position for servicing. Products may recirculate within the system to thereby reduce the amount of products taken off-line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: Meyer Machine Company
    Inventors: Jimmie F. Lassiter, Jr., David R. Slager
  • Patent number: 4960199
    Abstract: A bucket distribution system for receiving products at an infeed station and selectively discharging the products at a plurality of distribution stations. A plurality of buckets travel in a continuous path and each receive a predetermined portion of products at an infeed station. Bucket trip apparatus at each of the discharge stations selectively pivots the buckets in a direction opposite to the direction of bucket travel to cause the buckets to discharge products therein. Feeders at primary distribution stations are adapted to roll in and out of position for servicing. Products may recirculate within the system to thereby reduce the amount of products taken off-line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignee: Meyer Machine Company
    Inventors: Jimmie F. Lassiter, Jr., David R. Slager
  • Patent number: 4892179
    Abstract: A bucket distribution system for receiving products at an infeed station and selectively discharging the products at a plurality of distribution stations. A plurality of buckets travel in a continuous path and each receive a predetermined portion of products at an infeed station. Bucket trip apparatus at each of the discharge stations selectively pivots the buckets in a direction opposite to the direction of bucket travel to cause the buckets to discharge products therein. Feeders at primary distribution stations are adapted to roll in and out of position for servicing. Products may recirculate within the system to thereby reduce the amount of products taken off-line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: Meyer Machine Company
    Inventors: Jimmie F. Lassiter, Jr., David R. Slager