Patents by Inventor Rob O. Brady

Rob O. Brady 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).

  • Hinge-rod removal and insertion tool
    Patent number: 12337448
    Abstract: A hinge-rod removal and insertion tool for opening and closing modular conveyor belts during installation and servicing. The tool is a pliers with jaws forming a split aperture. The jaws open to admit the end of the hinge rod of a modular conveyor belt. The jaws close to grasp the hinge rod so that it can be pulled from the belt. A head at the distal end of the jaws is used to push a hinge rod back into the belt. The tools have lift hooks to lift a section of belt to gain access to the ends of the hinge rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.
    Inventors: David Hess, Stephen M. Melancon, Adam E. Bannerman, Rob O. Brady, Jason L. Viera, Erik A. Holmen, Joel R. Chartier
  • HINGE-ROD REMOVAL AND INSERTION TOOL
    Publication number: 20230009578
    Abstract: A hinge-rod removal and insertion tool for opening and closing modular conveyor belts during installation and servicing. The tool is a pliers with jaws forming a split aperture. The jaws open to admit the end of the hinge rod of a modular conveyor belt. The jaws close to grasp the hinge rod so that it can be pulled from the belt. A head at the distal end of the jaws is used to push a hinge rod back into the belt. The tools have lift hooks to lift a section of belt to gain access to the ends of the hinge rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: David Hess, Stephen M. Melancon, Adam E. Bannerman, Rob O. Brady, Jason L. Viera, Erik A. Holmen, Joel R. Chartier