Patents by Inventor Lafe Grimm

Lafe Grimm 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).

  • AGGREGATE PROCESSING SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20240286144
    Abstract: Aggregate processing systems, methods, and apparatus are described. In some embodiments, a plant is configurable in one of a plurality of configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Doug Lambert, Mark Crooks, Lafe Grimm, Matthew Gordon
  • SHIPLOADING SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20240239619
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for shiploading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Travis Thooft, Lafe Grimm
  • Stockpile modification systems, methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 11981514
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for modifying a stockpile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Weiss, Lafe Grimm, Troy Plattner
  • Aggregate processing systems, methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 11980896
    Abstract: Aggregate processing systems, methods, and apparatus are described. In some embodiments, a plant is configurable in one of a plurality of configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Lambert, Mark Crooks, Lafe Grimm, Matthew Gordon
  • Shiploading systems, methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 11964834
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for shiploading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Thooft, Lafe Grimm
  • Classifying apparatus, systems and methods
    Patent number: 11845088
    Abstract: Hydrocyclones and related apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for classifying aggregate material. Some embodiments include an inlet head with a spiral inlet having a height and width that vary along the direction of travel of material in the inlet head. Plants incorporating hydrocyclones are disclosed for classifying aggregate material. Some plant embodiments include an overflow container having a weir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lafe Grimm, Shane Hanson, Paul Ilott
  • Aggregate processing systems, methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 11786937
    Abstract: Aggregate processing systems, methods, and apparatus are described. In some embodiments, a plant is configurable in one of a plurality of configurations, e.g. by sliding one of a plurality of chutes, hoppers, or flumes into a frame and/or by modifying a height of the frame. In some embodiments, a roller floor assembly is in a maintenance configuration when a chute is in a maintenance position. In some embodiments, a flume includes one or more diverters for moving a subset of material from one side of the flume to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Lambert, Mark Crooks, Lafe Grimm, Matt Gordon
  • Conveyor stockpile desegregation systems, methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 11772901
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for creating an at least partially desegregated stockpile. In some embodiments the stockpile comprises one or more windrows. In some embodiments an operating speed (e.g., belt speed) of the conveyor is varied to create windrows at various distances from the conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lafe Grimm, Troy Plattner
  • AGGREGATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20230271192
    Abstract: Aggregate processing systems, methods and apparatus are described. Some embodiments include a plurality of equipment criteria sensors, product quantity sensors, product characteristic sensors, and/or actuators. Some embodiments include a control system incorporating algorithm logic. Some embodiments include a control system incorporating artificial intelligence logic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Danilo Bibancos, John Rodriguez, Lafe Grimm, Matthew Gordon, Mark Crooks, Troy Plattner
  • SHIPLOADING SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220363495
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for shiploading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Travis Thooft, Lafe Grimm
  • STOCKPILE MODIFICATION SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220324653
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for modifying a stockpile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Bryan Weiss, Lafe Grimm, Troy Plattner
  • AGGREGATE PROCESSING SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220288603
    Abstract: Aggregate processing systems, methods, and apparatus are described. In some embodiments, a plant is configurable in one of a plurality of configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Doug Lambert, Mark Crooks, Lafe Grimm, Matthew Gordon
  • VIBRATORY CLASSIFIER DRIVE APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220274135
    Abstract: Vibratory classifier apparatus are provided, e.g., for classification of materials such as wet or dry aggregate materials. In some embodiments a drive system of the classifier includes a spindle with one or more blind holes in a collar thereof. In some embodiments a drive system of the classifier includes a bearing cover having a self-centering portion. In some embodiments a drive system of the classifier includes a spindle an annular portion for receiving a seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Lafe Grimm, Cody Tufford, Paul Flickinger
  • HORIZONTAL SHAFT IMPACT CRUSHER SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220203374
    Abstract: Various embodiments of horizontal shaft impact (“HSI”) crusher systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed herein. Some HSI crusher embodiments are provided an adjustable feed angle. Some HSI crusher embodiments are provided with an adjustable curtain position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Jared Adcock, Grant Holmes, Mike Schultz, Lafe Grimm
  • CONVEYOR STOCKPILE DESEGREGATION SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220081220
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for creating an at least partially desegregated stockpile. In some embodiments the stockpile comprises one or more windrows. In some embodiments an operating speed (e.g., belt speed) of the conveyor is varied to create windrows at various distances from the conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Lafe Grimm, Troy Plattner
  • Radial conveyor undercarriage apparatus, systems and methods
    Patent number: 11267656
    Abstract: Radial conveyors and undercarriages therefor are disclosed. Some embodiments include a wheel assembly with transport and operational configurations. In some embodiments, a wheel of the wheel assembly is selectively aligned with a tail pivot of the radial conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lafe Grimm, Tyler Hein
  • CLASSIFYING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20210308690
    Abstract: Hydrocyclones and related apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for classifying aggregate material. Some embodiments include an inlet head with a spiral inlet having a height and width that vary along the direction of travel of material in the inlet head. Plants incorporating hydrocyclones are disclosed for classifying aggregate material. Some plant embodiments include an overflow container having a weir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Lafe Grimm, Shane Hanson, Paul Ilott
  • Classifying apparatus, systems and methods
    Patent number: 11059049
    Abstract: Hydrocyclones and related apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for classifying aggregate material. Some embodiments include an inlet head with a spiral inlet having a height and width that vary along the direction of travel of material in the inlet head. Plants incorporating hydrocyclones are disclosed for classifying aggregate material. Some plant embodiments include an overflow container having a weir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lafe Grimm, Shane Hanson, Paul Ilott
  • AGGREGATE PROCESSING SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20210197230
    Abstract: Aggregate processing systems, methods, and apparatus are described. In some embodiments, a plant is configurable in one of a plurality of configurations, e.g. by sliding one of a plurality of chutes, hoppers, or flumes into a frame and/or by modifying a height of the frame. In some embodiments, a roller floor assembly is in a maintenance configuration when a chute is in a maintenance position. In some embodiments, a flume includes one or more diverters for moving a subset of material from one side of the flume to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Doug Lambert, Mark Crooks, Lafe Grimm, Matt Gordon
  • Vibratory classifiers
    Patent number: 11020768
    Abstract: Vibrating classifier embodiments such as vibrating grizzly feeders are provided. Some embodiments include a reconfigurable grizzly bar classifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lafe Grimm, Ryan Larson