Patents by Inventor Paul Schmidgall

Paul Schmidgall 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).

  • Publication number: 20250011101
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for scraping material from a conveyor belt. Some embodiments include primary and secondary scraper assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Kent Olson, Paul Schmidgall
  • Patent number: 12129129
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for scraping material from a conveyor belt. Some embodiments include primary and secondary scraper assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Olson, Paul Schmidgall
  • Patent number: 11975924
    Abstract: Conveyor pulley systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed. One or more embodiments include reinforcing structure which may comprise a cartridge. One or more embodiments include a backing bar and reinforcing disc with corresponding mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Schmidgall, Kent Olson
  • Publication number: 20230183021
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for scraping material from a conveyor belt. Some embodiments include primary and secondary scraper assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Kent Olson, Paul Schmidgall
  • Patent number: 10865048
    Abstract: Seal assemblies for conveyor idler rolls are provided. In some embodiments, a plurality of subsets of seal components are selectively installable in the seal assembly. In some embodiments, one or more fins are included on a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lafe Grimm, Paul Schmidgall, Owen Greg Rude
  • Patent number: 10569962
    Abstract: Seal assemblies for conveyor idler rolls are provided. In some embodiments, a plurality of subsets of seal components are selectively installable in the seal assembly. In some embodiments, one or more fins are included on a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lafe Grimm, Paul Schmidgall, Owen Greg Rude
  • Patent number: 6360876
    Abstract: A portable telescoping radial stacking conveyor for stacking bulk material such as aggregate, sand, coal, wood chips, grain, and similar materials has a fully extended length of 150 feet and a towing length of 80 feet or less. The unit may be converted from a highway transportable configuration to an operating configuration by one individual in approximately twenty minutes. Hydraulically operated radial drive wheels, elevating struts and stinger positioner can be manually controlled or controlled with a programmable logic controller (PLC) to position the discharge point at the desired location at the desired time. Segregation of stacked material according to particle size can be controlled by appropriately relocating the conveyor discharge point at frequent intervals so that the material is deposited in small piles that form layers of stockpiled material instead of the usual single large stockpile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry D. Nohl, Bob L. Domnick, Rick D. Kellenberger, Paul Schmidgall
  • Patent number: 5833043
    Abstract: A portable radial stacker having improved stability during radial travel and operation and improved highway transport characteristics is disclosed. Existing material handling conveyor components may be retrofitted to embody the invention. The invention enables operators to transport portable radial stackers over public highways in most states without the requirement of using an escort because the maximum overall width in the transport configuration is 11 feet--6 inches. In addition, the width extends to more than 22 feet when configured for stacking operation and radial travel which provides greater stability than previous conveyors. Hydraulic fold-down outriggers convert the system between the transport configuration and the stacking configuration in only a few minutes which affords a great savings in time and labor. Transport wheels are equipped with air brakes and the radial travel wheels can be fitted with hydraulically actuated direct drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Superior Equipment Division Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Schmidgall, Richard B. Murphy
  • Patent number: 5515961
    Abstract: A portable radial stacker having improved stability during radial travel and operation and improved highway transport characteristics is disclosed. Existing material handling conveyor components may be retrofitted to embody the invention. The invention enables operators to transport portable radial stackers over public highways in most states without the requirement of using an escort because the maximum overall width in the transport configuration is 11 feet-6 inches. In addition, the width extends to more than 22 feet when configured for stacking operation and radial travel which provides greater stability than previous conveyors. Hydraulic fold-down outriggers convert the system between the transport configuration and the stacking configuration in only a few minutes which affords a great savings in time and labor. Transport wheels are equipped with air brakes and the radial travel wheels can be fitted with hydraulically actuated direct drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Murphy, Paul Schmidgall
  • Patent number: D853071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Lafe Grimm, Paul Schmidgall