Patents by Inventor William J. Merz

William J. Merz 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: 4479572
    Abstract: A conveyor system for trays, pallets and the like wherein the trays or other articles to be conveyed are supported at each side thereof by spaced parallel sets of rollers, one set comprising a set of drive rollers while the other set comprises idler rollers. The invention includes an arrangement for driving the drive rollers by an endless belt to provide a uniform drive speed of each of the drive rollers. The roller and drive arrangement permits the conveyor to be built in turning as well as ascending and descending configurations. The conveyor can be manufactured and installed in modular sections, each of which may have its own drive or may be driven from an adjacent section. An arrangement is disclosed for producing relatively sharp conveyor turns of any desired angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1984
    Inventor: William J. Merz
  • Patent number: 4319642
    Abstract: A hand tool for grooming outdoor terraces, comprising a weed hook and associated handle together with gauge structure limiting the depth to which the hook may penetrate. It is used primarily for removing grass, weeds or other debris from cracks or grooves in terraces or paved walks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1982
    Inventor: William J. Merz