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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D658842 | Spiral conveyor frame | 05/01/2012 |
| 8113334 | Matrix sorter system A matrix conveying system for intended use in sorting articles and related methods of conveying and sorting articles are disclosed. In one embodiment, the matrix system comprises a plurality of first endless belt or chain conveyors extending in a first direction and... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8033388 | Powder coating components to reduce friction, increase wear resistance, and improve cleanability A component subjected to wear during use includes a powder coating formed of a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyamide, polyolefin, polyester, urethane, epoxy, acrylic, and mixtures thereof to provide improved wear resistance, enhanced cleanability... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7837029 | Wear-resistant connector for a modular link conveyor belt A connector for connecting modular conveyor links to form a belt includes a rod-like core and a powder coating forming a protective shell. The core may be stainless steel and the powder coating may be nylon. ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7690496 | High speed switch for a diverter conveyor, related article diverter, and related methods A diverter is for intended use in connection with a diverter conveyor for diverting articles moving in a conveying direction from a first path of travel to a second path of travel. The diverter includes a guide mounted for relative movement thereto from a first posi... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7559422 | Modular link or link section for use in forming a rodless conveyor belt A modular link or link section for use in forming a rodless conveyor belt or a section thereof is provided. In one embodiment, the link section is unitary and includes a plurality of laterally-repeating link-shaped portions, each including an apex portion and a pair... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7559421 | Modular link conveyor chain with return run support arrangement A conveyor system includes a chain with modular side and intermediate guide links. The guide links assist in supporting the chain along the return run in a suspended fashion intermediate of the outer sides without causing wear on the conveying surface. Related metho... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7441649 | Side-flexing conveyor chain having twin transverse connectors An improved conveyor chain formed from a plurality of modular links arranged in rows and each associated with at least two elongated transverse connectors is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connectors together create a substantially open, planar support surface in... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7314132 | Rodless conveyor belt or chain A unitary modular link or link section for use in forming a rodless conveyor belt or a section thereof is provided. The link section includes a plurality of laterally-repeating link-shaped portions, each including an apex portion and a pair of leg portions. Each ape... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7308979 | Self-tensioning conveyor with slave drive A conveyor for possible use in transferring articles between two adjacent conveyors is disclosed. In one embodiment, the conveyor includes a pair of idler structures and a drive structure for collectively guiding and moving a conveyor belt or chain relative to a bed... | 12/18/2007 |
| D528259 | Modular link or link section for use in forming a rodless conveyor belt | 09/12/2006 |
| D516767 | Rotatable article engaging assembly | 03/07/2006 |
| D511298 | Link for a conveyor chain | 11/08/2005 |
| 6959803 | Self-tensioning conveyor A conveyor for possible use in transferring articles between two adjacent conveyors is disclosed. In one embodiment, the conveyor includes a pair of idler structures and a drive structure for collectively guiding and moving a conveyor belt or chain relative to a bed... | 11/01/2005 |
| D505764 | Modular guide link for conveyor chain | 05/31/2005 |
| 6874617 | Modular link conveyor chain with rotatable article engaging assemblies Disclosed is a conveyor chain including modular links interconnected by an elongated transverse connector rotatably supporting article engaging assemblies including rotatably mounted caps. In one embodiment, the caps are provided with a generally spherical outer sur... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6758776 | Split sprocket assembly, related apparatus, and related mounting method A split sprocket assembly, related apparatus, and a method of mounting a sprocket to a rotatable structure, such as a drive or idler drum, are disclosed. In one embodiment, the sprocket assembly is comprised of at least three sections or segments, each of which is s... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6585110 | Modular conveyor system with side flexing belt having roller support A modular link conveyor system (10) for transporting articles is provided having a plurality of modular link sections (15) providing a support surface for the articles and wherein one or more rollers (30) are positioned in the underside of selected link s... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6543609 | Split sprocket housing for a conveyor system and related method A split housing for a sprocket in a conveyor system is disclosed. The sprocket includes a first, preferably upper portion that mates with a second, preferably lower portion to define a curved guide track for guiding a conveyor belt from a forward to a ret... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6481567 | Conveyor system with intermediate drive and related method An intermediate drive for a conveyor system is disclosed. The drive includes at least one, and preferably a plurality of spaced parallel drive sprockets gang mounted on a common drive shaft. In the preferred embodiment, each sprocket engages a separate co... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6471046 | Reduced drag side flexing conveyor system A modular conveyor system having an improved side flexing conveyor belt and improved active guide rail is provided. One or more roller assemblies replace the passive inside or outside guide rails in a curved section of the conveyor system for reducing the... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6364095 | Modular conveyor system with side flexing belt having roller support A modular link conveyor system for transporting articles is provided having a plurality of modular link sections providing a support surface for the articles and wherein one or more rollers are positioned in the underside of selected link sections to prov... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6298982 | External guide assembly for reducing conveyor belt drag An external guide assembly for reducing the frictional drag force acting on a side-flexing modular link conveyor belt, particularly along curves or bends in the conveyor system. The guide assembly is formed from one or more roller assemblies, each having ... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6253911 | Reduced drag side flexing conveyor system A modular conveyor system having an improved side flexing conveyor belt and improved active guide rail is provided. One or more roller assemblies replace the passive inside or outside guide rails in a curved section of the conveyor system for reducing the... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6223889 | Modular link conveyor with interdigitating grid and interleaving side wings A modular link conveyor includes a plurality of modular link assemblies made up of links of an improved design assembled to create a closely interdigitating conveying surface. The improved links eliminate undesirable gaps or openings in the conveying surf... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6202834 | Modular link conveyor with I-beam guide rail A conveyor system has an upstanding integral I-beam guide rail of extruded plastic for use with a narrow width chain conveyor belt. The belt is formed from a series of modular links interconnected through an apex and spaced legs. The legs terminate in foo... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6129202 | Reduced drag side flexing conveyor system A modular conveyor system having an improved side flexing conveyor belt and improved active guide rail is provided. One or more roller assemblies replace the passive inside or outside guide rails in a curved section of the conveyor system for reducing the... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6125995 | External guide assembly for reducing conveyor belt drag An external guide assembly for reducing the frictional drag force acting on a side-flexing modular link conveyor belt, particularly along curves or bends in the conveyor system. The guide assembly is formed from one or more roller assemblies, each having ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6041917 | Modular link conveyor with interdigitating grid and open apex A modular link conveyor including a plurality of modular link assemblies made up of links of an improved design assembled to create a closely interdigitating conveying surface is disclosed. The improved links eliminate undesirable gaps or openings in the ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6000529 | Underguard assembly for modular conveyors An underguard assembly is provided for use with a modular conveyor of a conveyor system. The underguard is formed of a flexible web that hangs beneath the conveyor to catch debris falling from the sides of or through the conveying surface. To support the ... | 12/14/1999 |
| 6000527 | Product lane forming conveyor system and related method Multiple receiving conveyors receive randomly spaced product from a feeder conveyor and form discrete lanes for further processing. Upstanding wheels positioned between the receiving conveyors extend partially above the conveying surfaces. The outer perip... | 12/14/1999 |
