Miscellaneous Patents (Class 193/1)
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Patent number: 10513868Abstract: A protective guard mounted to a substantially horizontal fence rail of a chain-link fence to protect the chain-link mesh of a roll chain-link gate movable between a first position and a second position to open the portal formed in a chain-link fence when in the first position and to close the portal formed in the chain-link fence when in the second position comprising a substantially flat center base plate having a protective plate formed on the leading or proximal end portion thereof to engage the chain-link mesh as the roll chain-link gate is opened, an alignment plate formed on the trailing or distal end portion thereof to engage the substantially horizontal fence rail to maintain the protective guard in operative alignment relative thereto and an attachment member to secure the protective guard to the substantially horizontal fence rail.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Nationwide Industries Inc.Inventors: Erik Timothy, Orlando Tellez
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Patent number: 10179707Abstract: The present invention relates to a transfer apparatus, and the transfer apparatus includes: a first transfer module holding an object to be transferred on the top thereof and transferring the object to be transferred at a first speed in a longitudinal direction; a second transfer module disposed in parallel with the first transfer module and holding the object to be transferred on the top thereof and transferring the object to be transferred at a second speed in the longitudinal direction; and a blowing module causing air to flow upward/downward below at least one of the first transfer module and the second transfer module.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: ACE MACHINARY CO., LTD.Inventor: Chul Lee
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Patent number: 10065256Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for applying brazing material to substrates. The disclosed systems and methods suitably include applying brazing material to a substrate, collecting one or more images of the brazing material, and manipulating the substrate in response to the one or more images.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Concept Group LLCInventors: Aarne H Reid, David H Reid, Jr.
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Patent number: 9881336Abstract: A foreign currency exchange system and method are provided that allows the user to exchange various foreign currency for a physical or electronic gift card, a donation to a charity, a stored foreign currency value card and/or a multi-currency debit cash card.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2011Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: LEFTOVERCASH, INC.Inventor: Ferdinand Poon
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Patent number: 9687090Abstract: A standalone merchandise display and storage table on which retail merchandise is displayed includes one or more shelf subassemblies, which include a counter and a pull-out shelf that telescopes outwardly to provide additional display and storage space without interfering with merchandise stored on counters from which the pull-out shelves extends. Shelf subassemblies can be used in multiple levels, and the pull-out shelves can be extended to a tilted orientation so as not to interfere with merchandise displayed on a different level. The pull-out shelves can be retained when closed and when deployed in a fully extended, tilted position, as well as in intermediate positions. A cabinet supports a lower counter and a central compartment supports and upper counter thereabove. Extendable panels above the upper counter can be deployed for extra display and storage space or can be retracted for displaying advertising media.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Imageworks Display & Marketing GroupInventors: David Scott Ireland, David Marrell Rogers
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Patent number: 8914932Abstract: A ramp may include a frame having first and second end portions and at least one rung extending substantially between the frame and being positioned between the first and second end portions, the at least one rung forming at least a portion of a ramp surface. The ramp may further include a plate extending substantially between the frame and being positioned adjacent to at least one of the first and second end portions, and a lip pivotally attached to the plate at a pivot axis, wherein the pivot axis is non-load bearing.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Romanak, Dhananjay Gangakhedkar
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Patent number: 8707495Abstract: A ramp may include a frame having first and second end portions and at least one rung extending substantially between the frame and being positioned between the first and second end portions, the at least one rung forming at least a portion of a ramp surface. The ramp may further include a plate extending substantially between the frame and being positioned adjacent to at least one of the first and second end portions, and a lip pivotally attached to the plate at a pivot axis, wherein the pivot axis is non-load bearing.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Cequent Consumer ProductsInventors: Matthew Romanak, Dhananjay B. Gangakhedkar
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Patent number: 7588134Abstract: A deformable/inflatable wear liner is attached to an inner surface of a wall of a granular material delivery passage. Pressurized air may be introduced into a space between the wall and the wear liner to inflate the wear liner, thereby preventing solids from building up in the passage.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Alcan International LimitedInventor: Wayne McKeough
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Publication number: 20090020390Abstract: An indexing conveyor 1 travels at (90) degrees to a wrapping output conveyor (2), which conveys elongate packs (3) of circular biscuits at high speed with their diameter-ends leading. The indexing conveyor 1 receives the packs (3) and conveys them in an orthogonal direction, with their long-dimensions leading. The indexing conveyor (1) has a regular series of V-section lugs (11), which receive and centre the packs (3) and can accommodate a range of diameters of circular packs (3) whilst maintaining a constant pitch. A pair of lifting bars (12) lifts a group (31) of packs (3) at a time during the dwell period of the index of the (10) conveyor (1). The packs (3) of each group (31) are moved together during the lift so that they are touching, to ensure that a robotic pick-and-place system can pick up the group (31) reliably.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: QUIN SYSTEMS LIMITEDInventor: Michael Webb
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Publication number: 20080173759Abstract: In the case of apparatuses which are intended in particular for aircraft construction and have a movement device for objects such as films, cloths, lids or the like, expanding band drives are in each case used for this purpose, whose expanding bands carry out limited linear movements, in which case the apparatuses can be used as waterless toilets, supply containers for hand towels which can be rolled up and/or unrolled, as a sun protection device for aircraft cabin windows, as a conveyor belt for luggage or transport containers with closable lids for on-board luggage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: WITTENSTEIN AGInventor: Alexander Eck
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Publication number: 20030079956Abstract: A discharge chute for the unloading auger of a combine is provided with a discharge opening which provides maximum discharge flow rate and maximum clearance for moving and positioning of the auger. The discharge chute has an upper surface extending downwardly at a first angle relative to a horizontal plane, and a lower surface extending downwardly in a second angle relative to a horizontal plane. The first angle of the upper surface is greater than the second angle of the lower surface. The discharge chute also includes an internally mounted dribble door pivotal between raised and lowered positions. The door prevents grain dribble when in the upper position, and allows unobstructed grain discharge when in the lowered position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Mark J. Reimer, Mark C. DePoorter, Garrick W. Herbst, Edwin M. Gerber, Lawrence P. Begyn
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Publication number: 20020179400Abstract: A spiral conveyor comprising a support frame mounted on a base, a plurality of arcuate conveyor sections interconnected to form a helical conveyor having at least one entrance and one discharge, each of said conveyor sections having a plurality of self-driven conveyor rollers, each of said rollers being activated to rotate in clockwise or counterclockwise direction at a selectable speed, sensor means positioned on selected conveyor sections for detecting the presence of a load in such section, and control logic means for operating said rollers in either an upward or a downward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Robert Edward Dersham, Harold Eugene Noble
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Publication number: 20020005273Abstract: An endless conveyor belt has a thermal fluid (gas or liquid) sprayed against a portion of its underside to define a temperature-controlled region of the belt. To prevent the lateral escape of the thermal fluid, stationary seals are provided which contact the belt underside adjacent respective longitudinal edges of the belt. To keep the seals in continuous contact with the belt, despite warping that might occur, the seals carry magnets, and the belt is formed of a magnetizable material. Hence, the magnets force the belt and seals together.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2001Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventors: Konrad Schermutzki, Matthias Kleinhans
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Patent number: 5360092Abstract: A method for positioning an electrical component for pick-up by a pick-and-place device which includes removing the electrical component directly from a storage tube through a window formed in the storage tube. The electrical components slide in the storage tube to a desired removal position which is adjacent the window, and are removed through the window using a pick-up tool. A modified storage tube formed with the window is also disclosed, along with a connecting hole with which the storage tube is connected to a fixture. The fixture includes a pin which fits into the connecting hole.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1992Date of Patent: November 1, 1994Assignee: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.Inventors: Timothy G. Sachtschale, Steven P. Barry
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Patent number: 5325951Abstract: A peripheral card header (100) is disclosed including an alignment device (160) and a hold-down anchor (230). The peripheral card header (100) is for mounting on a surface (110) and has application in portable electronic devices, such as electronic organizers. The hold-down anchor (230) has a lead-in feature (430) to allow a peripheral card (310) to be inserted without snagging or otherwise jamming before the complete insertion of the card.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1993Date of Patent: July 5, 1994Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventor: Roger W. Ady
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Patent number: 4962839Abstract: An elementary length of the ducting comprises a pair of top and bottom plane panels (2, 3) and a pair of side panels (4, 5) having outwardly projecting longitudinal rims (8, 9, 12, 13) on their outside faces, the margins (10, 11, 14, 15) of the top and bottom panels (2, 3) and the rims (8, 9, 12, 13) of the side panels (4, 5) are predrilled to receive fixing bolts (6). A detection panel (47) is disposed as an inside lining of the bottom panel (3) and is connected via its own rims (48, 49) to the side panels (4, 5), and a tunnel (52) is left between the bottom panel (3) and the detection panel (47), with said tunnel opening out into the ducting, close to a bend.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1989Date of Patent: October 16, 1990Assignee: Guery S.A.R.L. (Societe a Responsabilite Limitee)Inventor: Michel Guerid
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Patent number: 4574933Abstract: A trough and trough support for conveying liquids along open modular chuting is disclosed. The trough support is releasably secured to the sidewall of the open modular chute. The trough, in a preferred embodiment, is pleated to allow the trough to curve.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1984Date of Patent: March 11, 1986Inventor: John T. Leinenger
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Patent number: 4314600Abstract: The continuous casting installation is provided with freely rolling rollers which can be releaseably coupled to drive motors to impart a pushing force on the moving slab. The drive motors are mounted on slides which are reciprocated by a piston-cylinder unit. Also, each drive motor can be reciprocated toward and away from a facing roll by another piston-cylinder unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1980Date of Patent: February 9, 1982Assignee: Alfred Wertli Inc.Inventor: Bertrand Reymont
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Patent number: 4313488Abstract: The freely rolling rolls are provided with distance wheels at the respective ends. Alternating rolls are provided with distance wheels which are fixedly mounted to the roll bodies while the remaining rolls are provided with distance wheels which are rotatably mounted on the roll bodies. The adjacent distance wheels are also provided with interengaging V-shaped grooves and projections for lateral stability of the rolls. The distance wheels provide for a constant uniform spacing of the rolls and maintain the rolls in parallel relation.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1980Date of Patent: February 2, 1982Assignee: Alfred Wertli Inc.Inventor: Bertrand Reymont
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Patent number: 4229133Abstract: In abstract, a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a lumber spacer which automatically separates lumber in parallel alignment, drops spacer sticks on top of the stacked lumber, and then stacks further lumber thereon. The stick layer portion of the present invention is of such design that warped, bent or other normally unsuitable sticks can be used without affecting the laying operation or the subsequent stacking operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1978Date of Patent: October 21, 1980Inventor: Charles L. Johnson
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Patent number: 4151903Abstract: A ladder type framework is removably supported on the open rim of a pipe embedded upright in the ground and extending therefrom. The frame has a plurality of spaced cross-members supported in generally horizontal position. A tube, cable, line, and the like, is supported on a selected cross-member of the frame in spaced relation with the rim of the pipe to permit such tube, cable, line, and the like, to be raised and lowered in the pipe spaced from the rim to prevent abrasion by the rim.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1977Date of Patent: May 1, 1979Inventor: Anthony S. Martino
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Patent number: 4027759Abstract: A gravity conveyor system wherein headed workpieces are transported individually along a downwardly inclined chuting structure by supporting the workpieces on work carriers of the roller type. The workpieces are supported on arms journalled in and extending laterally from the work carrier rollers. A loading and unloading station are disclosed in which the power necessary for loading the workpieces onto the carriers and removing them from the carriers is supplied solely by the gravitational force acting on the carriers.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1976Date of Patent: June 7, 1977Assignee: F. Jos. Lamb CompanyInventor: Walter H. Van Deberg
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Patent number: 3978957Abstract: A hollow tubular guiding mast made up of interconnected axial sections and adapted for reciprocably guiding the gripper or charging body for a core reactor. The mast includes reinforcing spars extending axially therein in the form of interconnected flat plates which diverge in the outward direction of the mast. Guide means, such as rollers, are adjustably mounted on the plates and engage angularly related regions of the body to be guided in the mast.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1974Date of Patent: September 7, 1976Assignee: Fried. Krupp Gesellschaft mit beschrankter HaftungInventor: Bernhard Hoffmeister
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Patent number: 3967712Abstract: A gravity conveyor of the chuting or rollerway type wherein workpieces of regular or irregular shape having easily damaged surfaces are supported within protective work carriers which roll or slide along the conveyor. The work carriers are of cylindrical shape and formed with a through co-axial bore.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1974Date of Patent: July 6, 1976Assignee: F. Jos. Lamb CompanyInventors: Andrew J. Waitkins, Ralph E. Beyer, Lungchuck Wong
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Patent number: RE46627Abstract: Personal cutting devices in the form of hand held punches for producing jewelry display cards include two aligned templates having identical patterns of apertures and being securely mounted in a frame such that a space between the templates accommodates a piece of cardstock. There is a spring biased movable member having elongate cutting elements designed to pass through the apertures in both templates, and an activation lever on which indicia is printed to show the aperture patterns produced by the punches. A housing protects the mechanism. Each punch is specifically designed to produce a display card that can hold and display a single article of jewelry such as a pair of earrings, a necklace or a brooch. The punches vary in size according to the template patterns. The punches enable the jewelry designer to use any card stock, including a business card, to display an article of jewelry.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Inventor: Aleathia G. Hunter