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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087510 | Sorting conveyor system A conveyor system for sorting items that are supplied in a random sequence via a conveyor including a plurality of conveyor sections 4, and including individual sorting means arranged in a row for directing the items to specific receiving positions at least o... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7934592 | Conveying system which conveys an object from a first building to a second building A plurality of conveying apparatuses ace arranged from the inside of the first building to the inside of the second building along a conveying direction. A plurality of connection mechanisms connect each pair of adjacent conveying apparatuses such that the conveying... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7004305 | Easily assemblable grain bin sweep A grain bin sweep is adapted to be assembled within a grain bin. The sweep comprises an auger assembly including a shield and an auger; and a tractor frame assembly comprising a frame first part and a frame second part. The sweep components are sized to fit through ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6907983 | Conveying device for conveying stock on pallets or the like with change of direction A conveying device (1) with change of direction for conveying stock, preferably on pallets (2), along a first conveying line (3) and along a second conveying line (4) oriented in a different direction, and with a transferring system for t... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6227377 | Automated array sorter for conveyors The present invention reveals an automated sorting device capable of receiving articles from an input source, correctly choosing among which of many output destinations to direct the articles, and transferring those articles without slowing the sorting pr... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6220427 | Conveyor A displaceable conveyor is used to convey selected printed products to different destination points. A reversing device is positioned intermediate the different destination points and a rigid guide track. A partial guide path connects the reversing device... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6220670 | Method and apparatus for remote self-propelled conveying in mineral deposits A method and apparatus for mining of aggregate material from a seam includes a mining apparatus and a self-propelled conveyor capable of advancing or retreating in the seam on its own power and advancing and steering arrangement for the mining apparatus. ... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6155400 | Mobile conveyor including adaptive alignment system A conveyor system having a plurality of segments and articulable joints connecting adjacent segments is disclosed. Each segment is provided with an individually controllable drive unit for moving the conveyor segment over a surface on which the conveyor s... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6113339 | Auger system for tender trailer An auger system for a gravitationally dispensing storage receptacle associated with a trailer. The system comprises two discrete sections selectively coupled by a pivot assembly. During coupling, the second section arcuately moves from a stowed position i... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6073745 | Adjustable yoke assembly The present invention is directed to an adjustable yoke assembly adapted to pivotally connect components of a continuous haulage system designed for use in underground excavation environments. The yoke assembly is vertically adjustable relative to the com... | 06/13/2000 |
| 5996766 | Adjustable yoke assembly The present invention is directed to an adjustable yoke assembly adapted to pivotally connect components of a continuous haulage system designed for use in underground excavation environments. The yoke assembly is vertically adjustable relative to the com... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5839564 | Adjustable yoke assembly The present invention is directed to an adjustable yoke assembly adapted to pivotally connect components of a continuous haulage system designed for use in underground excavation environments. The yoke assembly is vertically adjustable relative to the com... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5810654 | Coin supply and collection apparatus for gaming machines A coin supply and collection apparatus that is applied easily to an existing carousel of the type having a plurality of gaming machines, is readily installed without requiring significant alteration of the gaming machine bases or the internal components o... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5749452 | Mobile conveyor including alignment system An articulated apparatus including a first section having first and second ends, and a length between the first and second ends; a second section having first and second ends, and a length between the first and second ends; a joint connecting the second e... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5632370 | Pivoting transfer means at belt conveyor A pivoting transfer means for a jet of bulk material between a first cover belt conveyor and a second cover belt conveyor. The bulk material leaves the cover belt conveyor in the area of the tail pulleys and enters the receiving mouth of a second cover be... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5613590 | Device for distribution of material which is loose or in single pieces A device for feeding and distributing material which is loose or in single pieces to a plurality of collection points peripheral to the device itself comprising a main fixed support framework, a plurality of radial channels for transporting the material t... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5205393 | Apparatus for transferring small goods out of and onto a conveyor belt An apparatus for transferring small goods from a main conveyor belt onto a branch-off conveyor belt, the apparatus including a pivotal lateral guide perpendicular to the conveyor belt. The main conveyor belt as well as the beginning of the branch-off conv... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5190352 | Mining machine with cascading conveyor system and method of conveying A mining machine includes a material dislodging mechanism and a cascading conveyor system extending rearwardly on a mobile frame. The cascading conveyor system includes a fixed, main conveyor and a discharge conveyor underlying the main conveyor and pivot... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5188210 | Modular conveyor A modular conveyor system for the conveyance and distribution of individual items or continuous materials by means of conveyors and in particular conveyor belts. The conveyor system includes two or more conveyor modules mounted one after the other or alig... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5079937 | Controllable conveyor arrangement for cooling rolled wire An arrangement for cooling in a controlled manner a rolled wire from rolling temperatures. The arrangement includes a cooling unit arranged following a finishing stand, a coiling unit for the wire and a cooling and conveying system for the spread-out wire... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5070998 | Conveyor system for a fish cleaning plant A conveyor system suitable for holding food products, such as fish, comprising a feed conveyor, having a discharge end, a receiving conveyor having a receiving end, a double conveyor having a collecting end adjacent said discharge end and an output end ad... | 12/10/1991 |
| 4889463 | Slip sheet removal apparatus A slip sheet removal apparatus for removing a dunnage sheet disposed beneath a paperboard blank stack conveyed by a conveyor assembly, the slip sheet removal apparatus comprising a dunnage sheet removal assembly having a stationary subassembly with roller... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4776445 | Device for transferring the cup heap of debris onto a drift conveying means A device for transferring the debris cut by a cutting machine during mining operations onto a drift conveyer comprises a pair of bridge conveyers connected to each other. The first bridge conveyer has its receiving end pivotally connected to the cutting m... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4619577 | Sweep auger A sweep auger attachment for use in combination with an unloading conveyor. The sweep auger includes a first auger coupled to a second auger. A backboard, for directing grain into engagement with the augers extends along one side of the first and second a... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4459077 | Bulk goods unloading apparatus for ships or similar means of transport A bulk goods unloading apparatus for ships or other similar transport vehicles is disclosed. The bulk goods unloading apparatus basically comprises a gantry, movable alongside the transport vehicle, the gantry being provided with a swiveling cantilever sy... | 07/10/1984 |
| 4387798 | Cascading conveyor system A series of individual conveyor assemblies each having an independent endless belt conveyor extending longitudinally thereon are positioned in overlapping relationship. Each conveyor assembly includes a pivotal section adjacent a material receiving end po... | 06/14/1983 |
| 4374533 | Apparatus for debarking logs and cut timber Apparatus is provided for debarking logs and cut timber, comprising a debarking drum rotatable in either direction and having an inlet at one end and a plurality of lifter means shaped and disposed on an interior wall of the drum in a manner to engage and... | 02/22/1983 |
| 4361219 | Swivelling arrangements A swivelling arrangement for controlling relative angular movement between two components comprises a yoke pivotally mounted on one of the components and pivotally movable under the action of a ram. The yoke has two limbs to the radially outermost ends of... | 11/30/1982 |
| 4330232 | Grain bin and truck loading and unloading system A grain handling transfer and storing system including a plurality of bins in two rows in circular arcs about a center pad, each of the bins or receptacles having ground level discharging conveyors and open tops for filling, a pair of screw conveyors radi... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4264003 | Foldable unloading machine having full circle swivelling action The disclosed unloading machine is especially well adapted for unloading bulk materials from ships. The machine swivels around a full circle, to afford maximum coverage to take the bulk material. The illustrated machine comprises an endless bucket train, ... | 04/28/1981 |
| 4043442 | Transfer mechanism Apparatus for transferring pouches from a conveyor into product buckets of a cartoner. The pouches are deposited in shingled fashion in spaced groups on two slow moving parallel conveyors. Mounted on the same frame are two fast-moving conveyors which over... | 08/23/1977 |
| 3982625 | Sorter induction system A sorter system for articles such as baggage, mail bags, cartons, and the like is provided which combines a high speed main or sorting conveyor and a feed or induction conveyor, or a plurality of such induction conveyors along the length of the main conve... | 09/28/1976 |
