Patents by Inventor Robert J. Bitner

Robert J. Bitner 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).

  • Feeder separation technology
    Patent number: 7722028
    Abstract: A bottom friction feeder comprises a material magazine assembly, a gate assembly including a guide subassembly and a singulation gate subassembly, a back wedge assembly, and a bottom friction belt assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Robert J. Bitner
  • Article rotating assembly
    Patent number: 5291720
    Abstract: An article rotating assembly and process for rotating articles to a predetermined orientation on a moving conveyor. The assembly comprises movable article control structures and cooperating vertical motion and rotational motion assemblies which are synchronized with the conveyor. Each article control structure is constructed and arranged for vertical and rotational movement above the moving conveyor and is controlled by cam follower and guide track structures to engage and rotate articles on the moving conveyor to a predetermined orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Assignee: Riverwood International Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lashyro, Robert J. Bitner
  • Article rotating assembly
    Patent number: 5181598
    Abstract: An article rotating assembly and process for rotating articles to a predetermined orientation on a moving conveyor. The assembly comprises movable article control structures and cooperating vertical motion and rotational motion assemblies which are synchronized with the conveyor. Each article control structure is constructed and arranged for vertical and rotational movement above the moving conveyor and is controlled by cam follower and guide track structures to engage and rotate articles on the moving conveyor to a predetermined orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: Riverwood International Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lashyro, Robert J. Bitner