Patents by Inventor Thomas B. Thompson

Thomas B. Thompson 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).

  • Wood veneer diverter and processing system
    Patent number: 9365365
    Abstract: A wood veneer diverter system comprises a plurality of veneer diverters operable to divert veneer downwardly and away from a belt based on the category or grade of the veneer. These veneer diverters are desirably rotated so that they pass through a veneer flow path in the direction of veneer flow. The veneer diverters may be configured to enhance their effectiveness in diverting veneer away from belts that move the veneer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignees: Ventek, Inc., Ventek Machinery Group, LLC
    Inventors: Jason W. Tracy, Thomas B. Thompson
  • WOOD VENEER DIVERTER AND PROCESSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140339047
    Abstract: A wood veneer diverter system comprises a plurality of veneer diverters operable to divert veneer downwardly and away from a belt based on the category or grade of the veneer. These veneer diverters are desirably rotated so that they pass through a veneer flow path in the direction of veneer flow. The veneer diverters may be configured to enhance their effectiveness in diverting veneer away from belts that move the veneer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Jason W. Tracy, Thomas B. Thompson
  • Wood veneer diverter and processing system
    Patent number: 8813947
    Abstract: A wood veneer diverter system comprises a plurality of veneer diverters operable to divert veneer downwardly and away from a belt based on the category or grade of the veneer. These veneer diverters are desirably rotated so that they pass through a veneer flow path in the direction of veneer flow. The veneer diverters may be configured to enhance their effectiveness in diverting veneer away from belts that move the veneer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Ventek, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. Tracy, Thomas B. Thompson