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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7926644 | Three-dimensional motion using single-pathway based actuators The invention provides novel mechanisms and methods for effecting rotational and translational motion in three dimensions of objects carried by, or coupled to, actuators that move along a pathway. Vehicles or other conveyances (collectively, “vehicles”) that uti... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7458454 | Three-dimensional motion using single-pathway based actuators The invention provides novel mechanisms and methods for effecting rotational and translational motion in three dimensions of objects carried by, or coupled to, actuators that move along a pathway. Vehicles or other conveyances (collectively, “vehicles”) that uti... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7275635 | Free flow conveyance system A free flow conveyance system includes a plurality of linear conveyance apparatuses each having a plurality of unit conveyors linearly arranged, and a pivot conveyance apparatus having a unit conveyor which is arranged between the linear conveyance apparatuses being... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7156607 | Carton stacking apparatus and method An apparatus for stacking incoming items includes a receiving mechanism for receiving incoming items, a stacking mechanism for receiving items from the receiving mechanism and stacking the items in a stacking area, a buffering mechanism for receiving incoming items ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7108122 | Method and machine for transferring packets A method and machine for transferring packets, whereby, as a continuous line of packets is fed in a first direction, the first packet in the line is transferred in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, while the line and the first packet continue ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 6968612 | Line facility for producing structure A production line (1) is constituted of a sliding path (10) as a moving path provided along nine working step positions from a first step position (P1) to a ninth step position (P9), nine skids (20) as support-receipt plates slidab... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6796788 | Carrier transfer molding device A polymer is plasticized in a plasticizing unit and is thereafter fed into a transfer device which is moved into alignment with a clamping press which is remotely located from the plasticizing unit. The polymer from the transfer device is deposited on a carrier whic... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6755298 | Device for outward guidance of articles transported on a conveyer A conveyor for moving items may move synchronously with a number of diversion segments for a section and the diversion segments can be individually extended and retracted across the direction of transport, in order to push an item (10) off the conveyor (12... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6705452 | Article-diverting conveyor belt and modules An article-diverting conveyor belt and modules for constructing such a belt. The conveyor belt includes a series of modules interconnected end to end to other like modules. At least some of the modules include a module body with a positioning belt arranged to move t... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6698579 | Automatic handling device for flexible flat products, in particular catamenial products and intermediate stacker unit to be used therein An automatic handling device for flexible flat products, in particular catamenials, comprises: conveying means (2) on the infeed side for the serial guidance of the supplied products (1) in a main infeed direction (3), conveying means (4) on the outfeed s... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6264462 | Polymer transfer and deposition molding device A polymer is plasticized in a plasticizing unit and is thereafter fed into a transfer device which is moved into alignment with a clamping press which is remotely located from the plasticizing unit. The polymer from the transfer device is deposited direct... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6213284 | Method and unit for transferring articles A method and unit for transferring articles between a first seat in a given position, and a second seat traveling along a first path, whereby at least one pickup member for picking up the articles is fed along a second path extending between the first sea... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6170635 | Device for handling objects, for example hygienic and sanitary articles A device for handling objects or articles capable of receiving at its input a substantially continuous flow of single or multiple articles to be assorted into groups intended to be discharged from the output side in a phased or intermittent manner. The de... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6095317 | Apparatus for transporting workpiece holders in circulation The apparatus for transporting workpiece holders in circulation between a charging station (16), a work station (22) and a discharge station (26) has a carriage (20) with two sockets (36, 38) for workpiece holders (12) to be placed on it from above. The c... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5996992 | Transfer device A transfer apparatus for transferring items from a first conveying device to moving assigned item carriers carried on a second conveying device is disclosed. The item carriers and the second conveying device move in a second transporting direction which i... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5992180 | Method and apparatus for bend-shaping a glass plate A glass plate is heated in a heating furnace and is bend-shaped to be a complexly curved glass plate while the glass plate is passed on curved rollers wherein support pads of a pushing mechanism push the complexly curved glass plate from an upstream side ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5907968 | Apparatus for stepwise transverse conveyance of profiles between the outlet of a metal extrusion press and a stretcher leveller The invention relates to a device for the stepwise transverse transportation of sections, in particular groups of sections, from a longitudinal conveyor at the delivery end of a metal extrusion press to a first (8) and optionally a further (9) cooling sta... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5884750 | Apparatus for transferring substantially round, fragile articles, such as for instance eggs An apparatus for transferring substantially round, fragile articles, such as for instance eggs, from a first conveyor to a second conveyor or vice versa, characterized in that the transfer takes place by means of a swivel lever according to a flowing path... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5427226 | Apparatus for transporting solid masses An apparatus for transporting solid masses includes a continuously drivable first conveyor, intermittently drivable second conveyor and bridge plate interconnecting the transport path of the first conveyor and the second conveyor. The first conveyor has p... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5409097 | Loading and unloading arrangement The object of the invention is to provide a loading and unloading arrangement that makes it possible to have timesaving loading and unloading of a conveyor of a processing equipment unit, whether it is in an autoclave or in a storage unit or in some other... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5398484 | Transfer device for gripping and depositing a filled bag and for moving it into a closing device A transfer device for gripping a filled bag from a suspended position at a filling neck and depositing the bag on a conveyor belt for moving it into a bag closing device, a clamping assembly having two approximately vertical arms which are articulated at ... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5372241 | Automatic carrier system and automatic carrier method An automatic carrier system provided with first carrier units for carrying an object between two adjacent regions, a second carrier unit for carrying the object between two remote regions, and a transfer unit for transferring the object between the first ... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5339942 | Apparatus for introducing articles into a storage device An apparatus for introducing articles into a storage device includes a feeder conveyor for advancing articles toward the storage device in a direction of advance; a support for movably supporting the feeder conveyor such that its discharge end is movable ... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5333721 | Pouch transfer apparatus and method A transfer apparatus for transferring groups of shingled pouches from a pouch conveyor to the product buckets of a bucket conveyor. The shingled pouches are conveyed in groups on a pouch conveyor having an oscillating end. A drop box or accumulation chamb... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5199547 | Method and device for unloading products off a continuously-moving conveyor Products transported on a conveyor at substantially constant speed inside respective seats integral with the conveyor are fed through a passage located in a fixed position facing the path of the seats; the products being fed into the passage by means of a... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5191963 | Machine for grouping in parallel rows products arriving in a single line, particularly for feeding cartoning machines and the like The machine includes an actuation chain which is closed in a loop and is provided with a plurality of seats which perform a corresponding closed path, moving from a side for loading individual products to a side for unloading rows of products. A swinging ... | 03/09/1993 |
| 4993996 | Chain magazine for shop machines A chain magazine for shop machines, especially for apparatus for handling workpieces, including at least one endless rotating chain, preferably a roller chain, that is guided over sprocket wheels. Holders, for accommodating tools, workpieces, or the like,... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4907689 | Apparatus for transporting reels of packaging material in a packaging machine plant For supplying sheet-like material to packaging machines and other processing machines, a rotating circular conveyor (32) is installed within a production or packaging plant. Reel carriers (34) rotate continuously in its conveying rail (33). Reels are auto... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4869637 | Plant transfer mechanism An improved transfer mechanism for extracting and transporting plants from a high density incubating tray to a singulated constant velocity conveyed path in which each plant is gripped by planting fingers is disclosed. The planter is moved across a field ... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4854802 | Plant transfer mechanism An improved transfer mechanism for extracting and transporting plants from a high density incubating tray to a singulated constant velocity conveyed path in which each plant is gripped by planting fingers is set forth. The planter is moved across a field ... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4753335 | Lumber positioner A lumber positioner having one or more parallel straight decks, and one or more parallel angle decks disposed transversely of, and adjacent a straight deck to extend at an angle thereto. One or the other of the straight deck or angle deck, is raised and l... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4681208 | Method and apparatus for presenting an article to a work station A technique for moving and presenting an article to a work station is described. A plurality of articles, loaded onto a conveyor system, are moved so that a leading article is positioned at a pick-up and elevating station (46). A separating mechanism (44)... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4645062 | Transfer apparatus for flat items An apparatus has a first conveyor and a second conveyor to which flat items are transferred, in a substantially lying orientation, from the first conveyor at a location of transfer; an item supporting arrangement forming part of the first conveyor and hav... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4558777 | Device for transferring biscuits and confectionery products in general A device for transferring biscuits and confectionary products in general from a first continuous belt conveyor to a second in-line comparmented belt conveyor allows transfer rates of 400 to 500 biscuits per minute to be achieved, without breakage of the b... | 12/17/1985 |
| 4540084 | Device for automatically transferring printed circuit base plates from the loading to the printing zone An apparatus automatically transfers printed circuit base plates from a loading to a printing zone by using pliers elements for gripping the base plate arranged in the loading zone, removing it from the reference dowels and transferring it automatically t... | 09/10/1985 |
