Patents by Inventor Patrick M. McGuire

Patrick M. McGuire 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).

  • Belt tensioning system for vertical conveyor belt
    Patent number: 7802674
    Abstract: The present invention is a system for applying tension to vertical conveyor belts. A combination of force stabilizing devices, force adjusting devices, movable plates and pivoting levers allows adjustment of the tension applied to the vertical conveyor belt. The levered tensioning allows the vertical conveyor belt to positioned in closed proximity with another conveyor or object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Transnorm System, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick M. McGuire, Donald K. Wier
  • Mounting system for a vertical conveyor belt
    Patent number: 7506745
    Abstract: The present invention is a mounting system for vertical conveyor belts. The combination of rider positioned on the inward side of the vertical conveyor belt and a guide positioned outward of the outer surface of the conveyor frame secures the vertical conveyor belt about the diverter assemblage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Transnorm System, Inc
    Inventors: Patrick M. McGuire, Donald K. Wier