Patents by Inventor Mark E. Mekanik

Mark E. Mekanik 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: 6296111
    Abstract: A modular conveyor beam assembly is disclosed using readily removable stock components comprising a conveyor beam having an upper surface; a plurality of brackets mounted on the upper surface; a wearstrip mounted to the plurality of brackets; an endless chain having a conveying portion and a return portion, the conveying portion supported by the wearstrip; a plurality of support segments to receive the return portion of the endless chain; and an apex formed in the upper surface of the conveyor beam to drain the conveyor beam after washing. In a preferred embodiment, the modular conveyor beam assembly further comprises a first member contained in at least one bracket for mounting a guide rail section and a first mount element wherein a position of the guide rail section is adjustable, and wherein the support segments join substantially flat, planar side surfaces of the conveyor beam and are freely removable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Danville Automation Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Mekanik, Richard A. Smith, James F. Murphy, Jr.