Patents by Inventor Joel L. EVERHART

Joel L. EVERHART 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).

  • Slide gate assembly and mixer including a slide gate assembly
    Patent number: 11607655
    Abstract: A slide gate assembly includes a mounting plate with a through opening and an upper surface, and a top plate with a through opening and lower surface, wherein the through opening of the top plate aligns with the through opening of the mounting plate. A slide plate is mounted between the lower surface of the top plate and the upper surface of the mounting plate, wherein the slide plate is slidable between a closed position and an open position, wherein, in the closed position the slide plate blocks material passage from the opening of the top plate to the opening of the bottom plate, wherein, in the open position, the slide plate permits material passage from the opening of the top plate to the opening of the bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Randy L. Jacoby, Jason D. Switzer, Joel L. Everhart, John A. Cremeens
  • SLIDE GATE ASSEMBLY AND MIXER INCLUDING A SLIDE GATE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210362107
    Abstract: A slide gate assembly includes a mounting plate with a through opening and an upper surface, and a top plate with a through opening and lower surface, wherein the through opening of the top plate aligns with the through opening of the mounting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Randy L. JACOBY, Jason D. SWITZER, Joel L. EVERHART, John A. CREMEENS