Patents by Inventor Mark A. Stackley

Mark A. Stackley 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: 10046472
    Abstract: A rotating log saw clamp for clamping a product roll to be sawn. The rotating log saw clamp includes a first portion disposed for rotation about an axis and a second portion disposed for rotation with the first portion and movable relative to the first portion between an open position and a clamping position. The second portion is rotatable from the clamping position to the open position by relative rotation of the first and second rotating portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: C.G. Bretting Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne G. Rundell, Eric J. Lumberg, Mark A. Stackley
  • Publication number: 20110023677
    Abstract: A rotating saw clamp for clamping a product roll to be sawn. The rotating log saw clamp includes a first portion disposed for rotation about an axis and a second portion disposed for rotation with the first portion and movable relative to the first portion between an open position and a clamping position. The second portion is rotatable from the clamping position to the open position in rotation of the first and second rotating portions in a common direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: C.G. BRETTING MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
    Inventors: Wayne G. Rundell, Eric J. Lumberg, Mark A. Stackley
  • Patent number: 7810419
    Abstract: A rotating log saw clamp for clamping a product roll to be sawn. The rotating log saw clamp includes a first portion disposed for rotation about an axis and a second portion disposed for rotation with the first portion and movable relative to the first portion between an open position and a clamping position. The second portion is rotatable from the clamping position to the open position by relative rotation of the first and second rotating portions in a common direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: C.G. Bretting Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne G. Rundell, Eric J. Lumberg, Mark A. Stackley
  • Patent number: 7540043
    Abstract: This patent document discusses assemblies and methods for transferring a subject from a first surface to a second surface. In varying examples, an assembly includes a first roller and a second roller. An assembly frame rotatably supports the rollers and, in some examples, longitudinally extends from a frame first end to a frame second end. A belt is coupled to the first and second rollers in such a matter that the assembly frame is positioned, at least in part, between the rollers and surrounded by the belt. A motor, powered by a power source, is coupled to the belt via the first or second roller. In one such example, the motor is coupled with a portion of a first roller inner surface. In another example, an outer surface of one or both of the rollers include belt driving projections matable with projection receiving portions disposed on a belt underside surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Mark A. Stackley, Arthur G. Erdman, Ryan Buesseler, Shivakumar Hanubal
  • Publication number: 20070193229
    Abstract: Packaging apparatus and method for inserting food articles into a bag of comparable size. The apparatus has a conveyor that orients the product along a longitudinal axis and delivers the food article to a tray disposed below the conveyor so the product drops from the conveyor and onto the tray. The tray and conveyor move at speeds selected so the product maintains its longitudinal orientation as it drops from the conveyor into the product tray. A bag scoop holds the bag mouth open while the tray carrying the product advances into the bag. A product stripper moves into a position behind the bagged product after passage of the tray so that when the tray returns to its start position, the stripper butts against the end of the product and holds the product while the tray slides out of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Curwood, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Stackley, Steve Schult, David Zuleger, Kenneth Nowak
  • Publication number: 20060225202
    Abstract: This patent document discusses assemblies and methods for transferring a subject from a first surface to a second surface. In varying examples, an assembly includes a first roller and a second roller. An assembly frame rotatably supports the rollers and, in some examples, longitudinally extends from a frame first end to a frame second end. A belt is coupled to the first and second rollers in such a matter that the assembly frame is positioned, at least in part, between the rollers and surrounded by the belt. A motor, powered by a power source, is coupled to the belt via the first or second roller. In one such example, the motor is coupled with a portion of a first roller inner surface. In another example, an outer surface of one or both of the rollers include belt driving projections matable with projection receiving portions disposed on a belt underside surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Mark A. Stackley, Arthur Erdman, Ryan Buesseler, Shivakumar Hanubal
  • Publication number: 20040149103
    Abstract: A rotating saw clamp for clamping a product roll to be sawn. The rotating log saw clamp includes a first portion disposed for rotation about an axis and a second portion disposed for rotation with the first portion and movable relative to the first portion between an open position and a clamping position. The second portion is rotatable from the clamping position to the open position in rotation of the first and second rotating portions in a common direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: C.G. Bretting Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne G. Rundell, Eric J. Lumberg, Mark A. Stackley