Patents by Inventor Steven D. Niederer

Steven D. Niederer 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).

  • Patent number: 4410079
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for turning a conveyor at a relatively sharp angle within a very narrow longitudinal path. The apparatus includes an egg delivery conveyor positioned above an egg receiving conveyor with apertures in the bottom of the delivery conveyor adapted to allow eggs to pass downward therethrough to be received and maintained in rows on the receiving conveyor. Each aperture may include a ramp member therebelow to guide movement of the egg onto the receiving conveyor. The preferred configuration of the delivery conveyor includes a plurality of primary springs arranged usually in groups of six about a rod which extends laterally across the delivery conveyor. The rod is driven and thereby provides the source of drive for the delivery conveyor. Each primary spring includes a secondary spring secured with respect to the rod for pivotal movement with respect thereto. The bracket connecting the primary and secondary springs includes a cam thereon which follows a track in the delivery conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1983
    Assignee: Otto Niederer Sons, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee H. Niederer, Steven D. Niederer