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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8056703 | Container, such as a food or beverage container, lubrication method A process for lubricating a container, such as a beverage container, or a conveyor for containers, by applying to the container or conveyor, a thin continuous, substantially non-dripping layer of a liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages compared to t... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7600631 | Container, such as a food or beverage container, lubrication method A process for lubricating a container, such as a beverage container, or a conveyor for containers, by applying to the container or conveyor, a thin continuous, substantially non-dripping layer of a liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages compared to t... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7455170 | Conveyor chain lubrication system A lubrication system for delivering high temperature lubricant to a conveyor moving a foodstuff in a heated environment. The lubrication system determines the position of multiple wear points of the conveyor and the speed of the conveyor in order to lubricate the mu... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7370751 | Skewed slat control system for article conveyor A skew detection and correction system, and method of correcting skew, in a conveyor system having an endless web that is propelled in a longitudinal direction, includes providing a skew detector and determining if at least some of the cross members of the web are n... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364033 | Container, such as a food or beverage container, lubrication method A process for lubricating a container, such as a beverage container, or a conveyor for containers, by applying to the container or conveyor, a thin continuous, substantially non-dripping layer of a liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages compared to t... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7329215 | Cooling structure for motorized roller A cooling structure for a motorized roller is provided, which has a simple construction, and is capable of effectively reducing temperature increases inside the apparatus. Such a motorized roller includes a motor and a reducer which are disposed inside a roller body... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325673 | Belt conveyor and associated equipment Disclosed is a belt conveyor capable of greatly reducing friction resistance between side portions of a belt and troughs, comprising troughs (5), a belt moving above the troughs (5) along a longitudinal direction thereof, belt bending members (12 | 02/05/2008 |
| 7297666 | Use of o/w emulsions for chain lubrication The invention relates to the use of an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, for lubricating conveyor belt systems in food industries as well as a lubricant concentrate based on an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, of wax esters. ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7273131 | Top of rail applicator An applicator (10) for applying a friction modifying material to the top of rails (12). The wayside applicator includes an applicator bar (26) that has a dam for holding friction modifying material. ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7234586 | Self-cleaning foodstuff conveyors A conveyor suitable for use, e.g., in food processing apparatus, includes particular procedures and arrangements for decontaminating the surface of the conveyor. The conveyor surface is subject first to a mechanical cleaning, e.g., by spraying of liquid followed by ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7148188 | Bottlewash additive comprising an alkyl diphenylene oxide disulfonate An alkaline bottlewashing concentrate effective for removal of mold and for protecting polyethylene terephthalate containers including at least one cleaning/protecting surfactant which is a C4 to C20 alkyl diphenylene oxide disulfonate, an etho... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140485 | Lubrication device for endless belt of treadmills A lubrication device for a treadmill includes a plurality of dispensing tubes connected between two rails of the frame and a plurality of apertures are defined through a wall of each dispensing tube. The dispensing apertures face an inside of the endless belt locate... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7109152 | Lubricant composition Use of a liquid composition for lubricating conveyor belts is provided, said liquid composition being suitable for producing a “dry” lubricant film on a surface by discontinuous application thereof, wherein the liquid composition can also be used for continuous ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097031 | Lubricious liners and methods for their use Conveyor systems and methods for transporting articles, such as containers, using the conveyor systems are provided. The conveyor systems include a lubricious liner adhesively attached to a surface of a conveyor or an article for transport on the conveyor, such that... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090071 | Conveyor system A conveyor system including a suppressing device which moves to a position below a driving sprocket to suppress hanging down of a chain moving in a direction opposite a conveying direction. The suppressing device includes: a pair of supporting plates respectively fo... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7091162 | Cured lubricant for container coveyors Lubricants for containers and for conveyors for transporting containers are provided. The lubricants provide container and conveyor surfaces having low coefficients of friction. In one embodiment, the lubricants comprise a cured coating containing hydrophobic polyme... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7067182 | Lubricant coated beverage container or conveyor therefor The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a lubricating coating that is thermally cured at less than 200° C. or radiation-cured. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts and with relatively low or... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7014733 | Belt for shoe press and shoe calender and method for forming same A method of producing an endless belt includes the steps of: securing axial fibers relative to a mandrel, the axial fibers being spaced apart from one another at desired intervals and extending substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the mandrel; applying a... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7007773 | Lubrication device A lubrication device lubricates traveling lubrication sites, such as on a belt (1), in particular, on a roller or chain belt (1). The lubrication device includes a lubricating apparatus (2) having a catch (C) that is capable of assuming a restin... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6993978 | Pin detection system A pin detection system and/or method for detecting a pin or bolt in a section of chain comprises a chain or section of chain having a plurality of chain links connected together by a plurality of pins or bolts or the like. At least one end of at least one of the pin... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6967189 | Buffered lubricant for conveyor system A method of lubricating a moving surface is herein described wherein the lubricant composition contains a fatty acid, a neutralization agent, a pH buffer, and a carrier. Also described are compositions in both concentrate and dilute form. The compositions may also c... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6938732 | Chain with pins equipped with lubricating cartridges and cartridge for said chain A chain with links made of plates connected with hollow pins containing a reserve of lubricant connected with the chain parts to be lubricated. The lubricant reserve is contained in replaceable cartridges inserted removably in the pins through an appropriate end pas... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935486 | Bushing system for live roller conveyor The invention provides an improved live roller conveyor system for preventing damage to conveyed cases of goods when stopped upon live rollers. In an embodiment of the invention, a live roller comprises a drive shaft with a plurality of roller members rotatably affi... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932196 | Lubrication device A lubrication device lubricates traveling lubrication sites, such as on a belt (1), in particular, on a roller or chain belt (1). The lubrication device includes a lubricating apparatus (2) having a catch (C) that is capable of assuming a restin... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6915745 | Self-lubricating overhead conveyor system Described are a self-lubricating, overhead conveyor system and the component parts thereof. The self-lubricating overhead conveyor system obviates the need for added lubricants, and comprises three main components: a trolley assembly, a conveyor chain and a turn whe... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6908088 | Wheelbarrow bumper A wheelbarrow bumper for a wheelbarrow having a frame, a bin, and a wheel, the wheelbarrow bumper includes: a curved plate having a convexly curved outer surface and an inner surface; and, a first and a second side support members having a width and extending transv... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6809068 | Use of lubricants based on polysiloxanes The invention relates to the use of at least one polysiloxane in lubricant formulations for reducing friction between conveyor belts and the articles transported thereon. The invention also relates to lubricants containing other additives besides polysiloxane. ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6806240 | Conveyor lubricant, passivation of a thermoplastic container to stress cracking, and thermoplastics stress crack inhibitor Thermally formed thermoplastic articles can be protected from stress cracking in the presence of stress cracking promoting compounds by forming a shaped article comprising a thermoplastic and a liquid hydrocarbon oil composition. We have found that the liquid hydroc... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6742625 | Lubrication device A lubrication device lubricates traveling lubrication sites, such as on a belt (1), in particular, on a roller or chain belt (1). The lubrication device includes a lubricating apparatus (2) having a catch (C) that is capable of assuming a restin... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6659228 | Apparatus for greasing rollers of conveyor belt systems A greasing system for conveyor belt rollers uses a depression formed in a shaft about which the roller rotates to permit grease to flow from a front side to a backside of a roller bearing. In this way grease can be applied to the bearing while the conveyo... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6591970 | Water-activatable conveyor lubricant and method for transporting articles on a conveyor system The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to at least a portion of the container-contacting surface of the conveyor or to at least a portion of the conveyor-contacting surface of the container a coating comprising a hydrophilic... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6591968 | Method and apparatus for conditioning feeder chains in commercial baking ovens An apparatus and method for conditioning conveyor chains in commercial ovens of the type having a continuous conveyor chain supported in a track for transporting bakery products through the oven. A portion of the conveyor chain and supporting track transi... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6585099 | Lubricating device for an escalator or a moving walkway with moving lubrication points A lubricating device incorporated in an escalator step of an escalator or in a moving walkway plate of a moving walkway, has lubrication points formed by lubricating siding pads or brushes which are arranged at the escalator step or the moving walkway pla... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6575291 | Apparatus and method for the controlled lubrication and cleaning of conveyors A method for automatically cleaning and lubricating conveyor belt systems is disclosed. A microprocessor controlled control unit senses the movement of the conveyor belt and the presence of items, for example bottles, on the conveyor. The control unit ini... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6510941 | Device for sealing lateral edge areas of an endless conveyor belt 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 ... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6509302 | Stable dispersion of liquid hydrophilic and oleophilic phases in a conveyor lubricant We have found that a clear, stable microemulsion can be used during container transport operations during which the container is contacted with a transparent dispersion of hydrophilic and oleophilic materials. A process for lubricating a container, such a... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6471033 | Lubricating device for an escalator or a moving walkway A lubricating device for an escalator or moving walkway provides a lubricant container connected by way of lines with lubrication points which are arranged at a base plate which forms lateral borders for the escalator/moving walkway step belt or plate bel... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6427826 | Container, such as a food or beverage container, lubrication method A process for lubricating a container, such as a beverage container, or a conveyor for containers, by applying to the container or conveyor, a thin continuous, substantially non-dripping layer of a liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages co... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6419078 | Lubricating device for conveyor systems A conveyor lubricating device for providing lubrication to a drive chain of a trolley which travels along a track of a conveyor system. The lubricating device is positionable adjacent an arcuate section of track between horizontal section at different hei... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6302263 | Apparatus and method for the controlled lubrication and cleaning of conveyors A method for automatically cleaning and lubricating conveyor belt systems is disclosed. A microprocessor controlled control unit senses the movement of the conveyor belt and the presence of items, for example bottles, on the conveyor. The control unit ini... | 10/16/2001 |
