Patents by Inventor Robert D. Eagle

Robert D. Eagle 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).

  • Apparatus for replacing rolls for introduction into a quilter
    Patent number: 11105028
    Abstract: An apparatus for replacing a roll of material with a replacement roll of material comprises a loading station and multiple feed stations downstream of the loading station. Each station comprises two legs and a motorized drive assembly extending between the legs. The drive assembly rotates two sprockets and an endless chain surrounding the sprockets inside each of the legs at a station to raise or lower carriages. A roll support extends between the carriages at each station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Terrance L. Myers, Matthew C. Smallwood, Robert D. Eagle
  • Method of replacing rolls for introduction into a quilter and apparatus for practicing method
    Patent number: 11001952
    Abstract: An apparatus for replacing a roll of material with a replacement roll of material comprises a loading station and multiple feed stations downstream of the loading station. Each station comprises two legs and a motorized drive assembly extending between the legs. The drive assembly rotates two sprockets and an endless chain surrounding the sprockets inside each of the legs at a station to raise or lower carriages. A roll support extends between the carriages at each station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Terrance L. Myers, Matthew C. Smallwood, Robert D. Eagle
  • Apparatus For Replacing Rolls For Introduction Into A Quilter
    Publication number: 20200370219
    Abstract: An apparatus for replacing a roll of material with a replacement roll of material comprises a loading station and multiple feed stations downstream of the loading station. Each station comprises two legs and a motorized drive assembly extending between the legs. The drive assembly rotates two sprockets and an endless chain surrounding the sprockets inside each of the legs at a station to raise or lower carriages. A roll support extends between the carriages at each station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Terrance L. Myers, Matthew C. Smallwood, Robert D. Eagle
  • Method of Replacing Rolls for Introduction Into A Quilter and Apparatus For Practicing Method
    Publication number: 20200370218
    Abstract: An apparatus for replacing a roll of material with a replacement roll of material comprises a loading station and multiple feed stations downstream of the loading station. Each station comprises two legs and a motorized drive assembly extending between the legs. The drive assembly rotates two sprockets and an endless chain surrounding the sprockets inside each of the legs at a station to raise or lower carriages. A roll support extends between the carriages at each station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Terrance L. Myers, Matthew C. Smallwood, Robert D. Eagle