Patents by Inventor Veijo Maki-Hoimela

Veijo Maki-Hoimela 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).

  • Method and apparatus for drop-sorting of timber
    Patent number: 4318807
    Abstract: A device for drop-sorting timber comprises a series of hooks for carrying timber pieces and a conveying system for advancing the hooks to drop positions over timber compartments. The hooks can be pivoted at selected positions to drop their timber pieces and are so formed that while being advanced the open end of a hook is effectively closed by the next following hook to prevent premature discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1982
    Assignee: Alpo Rysti
    Inventors: Veijo Maki-Hoimela, Alpo Rysti
  • Method for using timber sorting compartments and a sorting compartment for said method
    Patent number: 4290722
    Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus whereby pieces of timber are sorted into lots on supporting arms which are suspended by flexible and extensible members. As the timber is added, the arms are lowered and finally extend down to a conveyor apparatus. The arms then open to discharge the timber on to the conveyor apparatus and are then drawn up, are closed and reach the start position where a new lot of timber is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1981
    Assignee: Alpo Rysti
    Inventors: Alpo Rysti, Seppo Anttila, Veijo Maki-Hoimela