Patents by Inventor Raymond Middlemiss

Raymond Middlemiss 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: 20100065402
    Abstract: A conveyor is disclosed herein. An embodiment of the conveyor comprises an upper side, an under side, a first end, a second end, and a frame comprising a first side and a second side. At least one roller is located in the underside, the at least one roller extends between the frame first side and the frame second side. A belt extends between the first end and the second end, wherein the belt contacts the at least one roller. A bracket connects the first side of the frame to the at least one roller. The bracket comprises a first portion that is pivotally connected to the first side of the frame and a second portion pivotally connected to the roller, the bracket enables the roller to pivot relative to the first side of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: David Pruett, Raymond Middlemiss, Thomas Harding
  • Publication number: 20100065400
    Abstract: A ball transfer device is disclosed herein. An embodiment of the ball transfer device includes a chamber, a first ball, and a second ball. A first opening and a second opening extend into the chamber. A cavity extends from the chamber and has a cavity opening connected to the second opening. The first ball is movable within the chamber between a first position and a second position, wherein a portion of the first ball is movable into the first opening when the first ball is in the first position, and wherein the first ball is located between the first opening and the second opening. The second ball is located in the cavity, wherein the second ball is movable within the cavity between a first position and a second position, wherein a portion of the second ball is movable into the chamber when the second ball is in the first position, and wherein the first ball is located between the cavity and the cavity opening. The second ball is contactable with the first ball when the second ball is in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: David Pruett, Raymond Middlemiss, Thomas Harding
  • Publication number: 20100012469
    Abstract: A conveyor system is disclosed herein. An embodiment of the conveyor system comprises a first end; a second end; and a belt extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the belt has a belt first side; and wherein a magnetic force acts on the belt first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen Szarkowski, Rodney Mishmash, David Pruett, Raymond Middlemiss, Tom Harding