Patents by Inventor Ronald R. Swain

Ronald R. Swain 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).

  • Powered transmission assembly for an accumulating conveyor
    Patent number: 4572358
    Abstract: An accumulating conveyor having a control diaphragm for moving a roller driving member from a first position in disengagement with one or more conveyor rollers to a second position in driving engagement therewith. The driving member is supported by a flexible flange which is biased in a direction urging the driving member out of contact with the roller or rollers and additionally flexes in response to the control diaphragm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1986
    Assignee: Rexnord Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald R. Swain