| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 193002000 | CHUTES | 89 |
| 20080230346 | Construction debris chute - A construction debris chute system comprising a construction debris chute formed by a plurality of common panels with the plurality of common panels each comprising a first panel, a second panel and a bottom panel that are linked to each other by a set of hinges a construction debris receiver box comprising a frame box and a chute-receiving portion extending at an angle from the frame box; and a bottom discharge unit comprising a discharge platform frame fitted to extend over a portion of a dumpster and a chute-supporting base extending upwards at an angle from the discharge platform frame for receiving a second end of the construction debris chute therein. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080277242 | Composite Cement Truck Discharge Chute - The Composite Cement Truck Discharge Chute is lightweight and is made of non-porous material having an extremely low coefficient of friction. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100084244 | LINERS CONFIGURED FOR COUPLING TO SUBSTRATES BY A PLURALITY OF TECHNIQUES AND METHODS - A system for lining a substrate, such as a rock chute, includes a liner with an engagement aperture that is configured to receive an adapter and that includes an internal ledge that enables use of the adapter to secure the liner to the substrate. Such a system may also include a base plate that may be secured to the substrate and that may be assembled with the liner to enable use of the adapter to attach the liner to the substrate. Methods for selecting a suitable adapter and using the adapter with the disclosed liner are also within the scope of the present invention. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100276247 | RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEBRIS CHUTE - A method and apparatus for a recycling and environmental debris chute that directs leaf, debris and recycling or other materials into a container for collection, and more particularly a foldable chute formed from a single sheet of material and insertable into a collection bag or flexible container to hold the bag or container open in an upright or laying down sideways position and facilitate directing leaves, debris and other material into the bag or container. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110017568 | GUIDE STRUCTURE FOR STOPPERS - The guide structure for stoppers takes the form of a tunnel with a C-shaped section for trapping and guiding the cylindrical part of the stoppers ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110247912 | BREECH LOADER CHUTES FOR PACKAGING SYSTEMS - Breech-load chutes for packaging systems for enclosing at least one target product in a covering material have elongate chute bodies that angle downwardly in a direction of travel at a non-vertical orientation. The respective breech-load chute body resides above a product chute and drops target products into a location to be pushed through a product chute. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110290616 | Composite Chute Liners - Chutes and other components may include composite liners to improve performance. Composite liners generally comprise a base metal having a ceramic material embedded therein. The composite liners exhibit improved resistance to wear and, therefore, have a longer usable life than liners formed of the base metal alone. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120090953 | WEAR INDICATOR APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVEYOR TRANSFER CHUTES - A wear indicator apparatus, system and method are provided for allowing wear information from an internal flow surface of a chute to be obtained from outside the chute so as not to require access to the interior thereof for wear inspection purposes. In one form, the wear indicator apparatus has a wear indicator portion that is configured to be fit into a through opening in the chute wall assembly. The wear indicator portion has a layer of wear material that is of the same material as an inner liner of the chute wall assembly, and a mounting portion that is configured to be removably fixed to an exterior surface of the wall assembly. Preferably, the wear indicator apparatus includes a removal mechanism connected to the mounting portion that is operated outside of the chute for retracting the wear indicator portion out from the wall assembly through opening. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120103753 | Product distribution chute for a weighing machine (scales) - A weighing machine ( | 05-03-2012 |
| 20130037375 | BUSHING COMPRISING COMPOSITE LAYERS - The invention discloses a composite layer bushing used as supplementary material feeder in mold cast processes, which decreases the heat loss between the walls thereof and the sand of the mold. The bushing of the invention comprises two concentric layers, an inner exothermic layer and an outer insulating layer, wherein said layers form an upper section corresponding to a hollow cylinder, and a lower section corresponding to the bottom of the bushing. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130161152 | Snow chute - An apparatus for removing snow from the surface of a pitched roof. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130168201 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING OF PLASTIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for the processing of plastic material, with a receptacle or cutter-compactor ( | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130206541 | APPARATUS FOR COUNTING DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - An apparatus for counting deposit beverage containers that includes a loading basin for holding a plurality of deposit beverage containers, a feed chute for receiving the containers from the loading basin having an inlet end narrowing into at least one outlet end, and at least one feed channel extending from each outlet end. The feed channel includes a choke opening that orders the containers into a single file row, an upward bend following the choke opening that decreases the downward slope of the feed channel to moderate the flow of the containers, and a downward curve following the upward bend that accelerates each container to create separation between containers. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130256090 | GRAVITY CHUTE - A gravity chute for articles, comprising a chute floor defining a conveying surface, wherein the conveying surface has a conveying angle of inclination pointing in a conveying direction, and comprising at least one side wall which laterally delimits the chute floor, wherein, in addition to the conveying angle of inclination, the conveying surface has a transverse angle of inclination directed transversely to the conveying direction and pointing to a side wall, wherein the side wall, to which the conveying surface runs at a transverse inclination, has first friction properties within a first region extending from the conveying surface to a height h, and has second friction properties within a second region extending above the height h, which differ from the first friction properties, the side wall being recessed within the first region with respect to the second region. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130299304 | DEVICE FOR TAKING BACK EMPTY CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR PLASTIC BOTTLES AND METAL CANS - Device for taking back empty containers, in particular plastic bottles and metal cans, with a housing which has apparatuses for processing inserted empty containers, an intake chute accessible from the outside that receives empty containers as bulk material and a bottom sloping downward in direction of intake chute. Device is provided that prevents or impedes insertion of excessively large objects into device. Device provides almost unimpeded insertion of empty containers as bulk material into intake chute, and simultaneously prevents that excessively large objects can enter into the device. The bottom of intake chute has a plurality of grooves arranged side by side and running in the intake direction, the grooves flowing into a passage opening leading to the device and whose cross-section is dimensioned in such a manner that empty containers aligned longitudinally in the intake direction can pass unimpeded through the grooves. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130327611 | CONVEYING DEVICE FOR CYLINDRICAL MEMBERS, COMPRISING RUNNING RAILS INCLINED IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL - A conveying device for cylindrical members, such as parisons ( | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140097062 | WEAR PROTECTION DEVICE - A wear protection device including a plurality of shaped elements. The shaped elements are substantially plate-shaped in formation. The shaped elements are formed in an integral manner and have at least two planes which are disposed in an offset manner with respect to one another. At least two of the shaped elements are fixed in a shaped element composite in a positional relationship with respect to one another with a first plane of a first shaped element overlaps in sections a second plane of a second shaped element. In the shaped element composite a first shaped element can overlap in sections up to three further shaped elements in a second planes thereof. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140110218 | Inflatable Liner Systems - An inflatable liner with vibratory function related to lining mining hoppers and other such devices. The inflatable liner has an exterior expandable layer and ceramic wear layer beneath that assists maintaining a long-use-life of the inflatable liner. Use of the air-control device to rapidly inflate and deflate exterior expandable layer vibrates in the exterior expandable layer and assist removing unwanted material/debris from the exterior lining of exterior expandable layer to further maintain a long-life use of the inflatable liner and lower maintenance of the machinery/hopper. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140209430 | Construction Panel Slider - Provided is an apparatus to assist manual transport of construction panels, such as drywall panels. The construction panel apparatus is particularly suitable for moving construction panels down inclines, such as stairways, and allows a user to slide the construction panel along the apparatus rather than having to carry the construction panel. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140216886 | Under Counter Utensil Chute With Hanger Bracket - A chute for mounting on an elevated surface having a passageway extending from a first end to a second end, the first end having a flange for supporting the chute on an elevated surface, and engaging an edge of the elevated surface, to support the chute. The passageway has a slope such that soiled eating utensils placed within the chute will pass through the passageway and out the second end of the chute into a waiting receptacle such as a tub or bin to receive soiled utensils to be washed. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140216887 | DROP CHUTE ASSEMBLY FOR PAPER HANDLING SYSTEM - A paper transport system includes a first conveyor, a second conveyor, and a drop chute assembly. The first conveyor has a belt for transporting paper disposed at a first elevation. The second conveyor has a belt for transporting paper disposed at a second elevation that is different from the first elevation. The drop chute assembly is positioned between the first conveyor and the second conveyor. The drop chute assembly is configured to receive paper from the first conveyor and output the paper to the second conveyor. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20150008093 | ADJUSTABLE ANGLE CUSHIONING SPOUT END - An adjustable cushioned angle spout end for directing particulate matter flow from an inlet spout to a discharge spout. The adjustable angle spout end includes a chamber having a first opening in fluid communication with the inlet spout and a second opening in fluid communication with the discharge spout. The inlet spout receiving member is rotated and secured into position relative to the discharge spout receiving member to properly align an inlet spout receiving opening with the inlet spout and a discharge spout receiving opening with the discharge spout. A baffle is positioned within the chamber in the path of the particulate matter flowing through the chamber. As the inlet spout receiving member is rotated relative to the discharge spout receiving member, the baffle remains in alignment with the inlet spout to properly cooperate with the particulate matter flow. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150114793 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - A system including a load assembly configured to hold a plurality of deposit beverage containers, a tray configured to receive the deposit beverage containers from the load assembly, and one or both of a sort bar and a chute be disposed on the tray. The sort bar is configured to stop individual deposit beverage containers from sliding across the tray long enough to allow a user to sort individual deposit beverage containers and the chute is configured to direct the deposit beverage containers in a path across the tray. The system further includes a feed channel that receives the deposit beverage containers from the tray, with the feed channel being coupleable to one or both of the following components: a count module configured to receive and count the containers from the feed channel and a holding module configured to receive and hold the containers from the feed channel. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150291358 | COMPONENT SUPPLYING APPARATUS - A component supplying apparatus includes a chute section including a sliding surface on which an electronic component is slidable. The chute section includes: a pair of bottom support members which oppose each other in a lateral direction perpendicular to a sliding direction such that a distance between the bottom support members is changeable, and each of which includes an upper surface defining the sliding surface; a pair of side support members which oppose each other in the lateral direction such that a distance between the side support members is changeable, and which support lateral side surfaces of the electronic component sliding on the sliding surface; and a top support member which opposes the sliding surface such that a distance between the top support member and the sliding surface is changeable, and which prevents the electronic component sliding on the sliding surface from escaping upward. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150354129 | LAUNDRY TRANSFER APPARATUS - A laundry transfer apparatus comprising a frame within which is disposed a transfer conduit that traverses a distance between the openings of a washing machine and dryer. A plurality of upper extensions are provided to enable the apparatus to rest on the top surfaces of the washing machine and dryer and to vertically suspend the apparatus so that the conduit is appropriately positioned for each use. The conduit preferably comprises a substantially planar surface formed by individual table sections that fold out to form the conduit when the laundry transfer apparatus is in use. The conduit is slidably engaged to the frame via a railing. When use of the laundry transfer apparatus is complete, the individual sections are folded upright and pushed into a retracted position for later use. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160039607 | Liner Unit for Chute Wall - A liner unit ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160039608 | Ceramic Chute Liner - A ceramic chute liner ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160176640 | MOSAIC LINER FOR CHUTE/HOPPER LINING | 06-23-2016 |
| 20080277241 | Chute Connection / Protection Assembly - The chute connection assembly is designed and sized to carry large loads and any number of chutes that may need to be connected to one another. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090308711 | MEMBER FOR REMOVABLY CONNECTING AT LEAST ONE VERTICAL GUIDE AND SLIDE WALL ABOVE A CONVEYOR, THE VERTICAL GUIDE AND SLIDE WALL, AND GUIDE AND SLIDE MEANS FOR SAID WALL - A member for removably connecting at least one vertical guide and slide wall ( | 12-17-2009 |
| 20120267214 | METHOD TUBULAR ELEMENT OF A FALL PIPE, FALL PIPE ASSEMBLED FROM SUCH ELEMENTS, COUPLING BETWEEN TWO SUCH TUBULAR ELEMENTS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE FALL PIPE - The invention relates to a tubular element of a fall pipe used for the purpose of depositing materials underwater from a fall pipe vessel. The fall pipe element comprises a male and a female coupling part for coupling to another element of the same form. The coupling parts are provided on respectively an outer periphery and inner periphery thereof with an annular flange which is divided in peripheral direction into segments which leave recesses clear therebetween. For coupling purposes segments of a male coupling part are placed through recesses of a female coupling part and slid by rotation under segments of the female coupling part. The invention likewise relates to a fall pipe and a method for assembly thereof. The fall pipe is particularly suitable for depositing material at great water depth. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130126294 | CONVEYOR CHUTE AND METHOD OF PALLETIZING SAME FOR SHIPMENT - A conveyor chute for conveying objects by gravity from at least one higher floor to at least one lower floor of a building includes a plurality of discrete sections which are joinable to one another to form an elongated conduit having an internal bore. At least one of the sections is of internal dimensions sufficient to permit at least one other of the sections to fit substantially completely inside while other sections are shaped to stack nestably to provide greater packing density and thereby lower shipping costs. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130175137 | Connection For A Grain Bin Allowing Rotation Of The Supply/Removal Chute - A system and method for a transfer of material in a tube or chute from a first location at a first height to a second location at a second height. The system can increase the lifespan and usefulness of that chute by allowing an easy rotation that tube or chute with respect to its supply and distribution locations such that the requirement for heavy machinery is reduced or eliminated during the repositioning process. This system allows for the correct positioning of a unworn or underutilized location of that chute as the main support path for the material transport in that chute. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130213762 | Concrete Wall Chute - A chute for use in pouring concrete into a wall form includes a floor with front, rear and side edges; sides connected to the floor along each of the side edges and projecting upward from the floor; a first flange connected to the floor along the front edge and projecting downward therefrom; and a second flange connected to the floor and projecting downward therefrom. The flanges are substantially parallel and spaced apart by a distance greater than a thickness of a wall form panel; accordingly, placing the chute on top of the wall form panel with the flanges respectively interior and exterior to the wall form securely aligns the chute with the wall form panel. The flanges project downward at approximately a 45° angle. Concrete deposited into the chute is funneled toward the front, and flows off the front edge into the wall form. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150307280 | DEBRIS CHUTE - Devices, systems and methods for debris removal are provided comprising a flexible chute having a mouth, a body, and an exit. The flexible material can be collapsible. The flexible material is rip-stop nylon. When the chute is used, a user can take the chute in a collapsed form and scale a tree for pruning. Upon reaching a top area of the tree, the user secures the chute to the tree and allows the body and exit portions to deploy by releasing those sections. Gravity allows the body and exit portions to fall to towards the ground. As debris is removed from the tree, it is placed into the mouth and passes through the body and out exit. If desired the exit can be placed in other desired locations such as proximate to a wood chipping device for shredding debris or proximate to a truck bed, dump box or trailer for catching the debris as it exits the chute. Thus, the chute can safely collect, control and direct debris generated from pruning vegetation. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160009495 | DISPOSABLE CHUTE TRAYS | 01-14-2016 |
| 20140116837 | DISCHARGE DEVICE - A discharge device, preferably for a silo, comprising: an outer body ( | 05-01-2014 |
| 193004000 | Unloading | 5 |
| 20090050438 | Multi-Section Discharge Chute - A multi-section chute of a type suitable for directing mixed concrete compositions from a discharge end of a transit concrete mixer truck to a desired receiving location. The chute includes a plurality of elongate chute sections, each having a wall with a low friction concave inter-surface configuration and a convex outer configuration wherein each chute section includes a pair of longitudinal channel shapes along and integral to longitudinal edges of the wall and a central longitudinal rib, the channel shapes and the rib re-enforcing the chute section against longitudinal bending, and a fastening assembly for removably joining the plurality of chute sections together in a consecutive longitudinal arrangement and wherein the plurality of elongate chute sections further comprise cooperating nesting configurations that enable formation of a compact stable interconnecting nesting storage arrangement. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090272619 | Grain saving, directable unloader boot assembly - A pivoting boot is disclosed for attachment to the unloading auger tube of combine harvesters, and serves as both a grain saving dam against unwanted grain spillage, and a directable spout. The boot permits evenly unloading grain onto, or completely filling, transportation vehicles or storage containers, without having to change the combine position, once it is staged for unloading. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20110011698 | Swinging Chute Linkage Assembly - The hinge assembly of the present invention is a novel configuration that utilizes multiple arcuate shaped clevis elements. The configuration produces a compact, stable, and efficient means for transmitting an actuation force to retract or deploy one or more sections of a folding chute assembly utilized on transit concrete mixing vehicles. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20140311853 | CHUTE TURNING RESTRICTION MECHANISM - A chute turning restriction mechanism includes: a rotary shaft on which a chute is disposed and which is provided to be capable of rotating relative to a vehicle body of a mixer truck; a bracket that is provided on the vehicle body and includes an insertion hole into which the rotary shaft is inserted and a cutaway portion formed by cutting away a part of the insertion hole; an inner diameter adjustment shaft provided across the cutaway portion to be capable of adjusting an inner diameter of the insertion hole, and configured to restrict rotation of the rotary shaft by reducing the inner diameter of the insertion hole; a rotary body that is provided to rotate together with the rotary shaft and includes an engagement groove; and a lock lever that is provided to be capable of rotating about the inner diameter adjustment shaft, and that restricts the rotation of the rotary shaft by engaging with the engagement groove. | 10-23-2014 |
| 193005000 | Vehicle wall supported | 1 |
| 20090050439 | Multi-section discharge chute - A multi-section chute of a type suitable for directing mixed concrete compositions from a discharge end of a transit concrete mixer truck to a desired receiving location. The chute includes a plurality of elongate chute sections, each having a wall with a low friction concave inter-surface configuration and a convex outer configuration wherein each chute section includes a pair of longitudinal channel shapes along and integral to longitudinal edges of the wall and a central longitudinal rib, the channel shapes and the rib re-enforcing the chute section against longitudinal bending, and a fastening assembly for removably joining the plurality of chute sections together in a consecutive longitudinal arrangement and wherein the plurality of elongate chute sections further comprise cooperating nesting configurations that enable formation of a compact stable interconnecting nesting storage arrangement. | 02-26-2009 |
| 193008000 | Mail | 1 |
| 20080271971 | System and method for transferring mail between containers - A system and method for transferring mail between containers in an orderly and secure manner. The system and method utilize ejection rods to lift mail from an input tray into a transfer box assembly that deposits the mail into an output tray in an orderly, stable and secure manner, ensuring that mail is not shuffled or lost during the transfer process. | 11-06-2008 |
| 193012000 | Spiral | 4 |
| 20090133984 | GUIDE RAIL FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - Disclosed is a guide rail for electronic components, especially for use in robots for electronic components. Said guide rail comprises a vertical or inclined guide duct ( | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090260946 | DOCUMENT CONVEYING SYSTEM - A chute system for conveying articles, preferably documents, from an upper to a lower elevation in a building. The system includes a vertical post, an outer wall that is concentric therewith, and a helical chute wound around the post. The chute is secured at an inner edge to the post and at an outer edge to the wall. The chute comprises a plurality of chute segments secured together in stepped relationship to each other. Each chute segment has a triangular upper wall disposed at a first angle to the post and sloping downwardly toward the outer wall. The upper wall is simultaneously disposed at a second angle to the horizontal and slopes generally downwardly toward a lower end of the post. Each chute segment further includes a first flange extending upwardly from the upper wall and a second flange extending downwardly from the upper wall. Adjacent chute segments are secured together by welding the second flange of a first chute segment to the first flange of a second chute segment. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20120217125 | CHUTE FOR MATERIALS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A modular chute, down which to slide articles, that is made of: a a frame made of a rib, a bracket, a backbone member connected to either the rib or the bracket or to both the rib and the bracket, and a guide member connected to either the rib or the bracket or to both the rib and the bracket, and a curvilinear panel connected to the frame, and a lining disposed within the frame, where the lining is made from a plurality of sections. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20150298908 | GRAVITY CONVEYOR - The invention relates to industrial means of transportation. | 10-22-2015 |
| 193015000 | Vertically adjustable, bodily | 2 |
| 20120247915 | CONVEYING DEVICE FOR POWDERY AND/OR GRANULATED MATERIAL - A conveying device for free-flowing fine-particle solids (bulk material), in particular for powdery and/or granular (mixed) material, especially plastic granulate, includes a vertically arranged and flexibly mountable pipe for the conveyance of, preferably, polymer granulates, for example in a plant for the filling of polymer granulates. The transport pipe may be included on a mobile work platform. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20160039606 | Apparatus for Facilitating Roofing Debris Removal - An apparatus is disclosed for facilitating removal of debris from the roof of a construction location or other raised work site. The apparatus comprises a chute comprising multiple sections that may telescope to extend in length, where the chute is configured for implementation with a mobile platform. | 02-11-2016 |
| 193016000 | Horizontal and vertical swing | 1 |
| 20120181140 | LOADING DEVICE - A charging device capable of moving a distribution chute with a simple structure and easy control is provided. The charging device includes: a frame; a rotation axis set in the frame; a rotor supported by the frame and being rotatable around the rotation axis; an adjustment axis set in the rotor and intersecting with the rotation axis at a first angle; a holder supported by the rotor and being rotatable around the adjustment axis; a distribution chute fixed to the holder and extending in a direction intersecting with the adjustment axis at a second angle; a rotation drive motor fixed to the frame and rotating the rotor against the frame; a transmission-side bevel gear supported by the frame and being rotatable around the rotation axis; a holder-side bevel gear fixed to the holder and being meshed with the transmission-side bevel gear; and an adjustment drive motor fixed to the frame and rotating the holder against the rotor by rotating the transmission-side bevel gear. | 07-19-2012 |
| 193017000 | Vertical swing | 1 |
| 20150122611 | CHUTE SYSTEM WITH ADJUSTABLE ANGLE OF INCLINATION - The invention provides a chute system (C | 05-07-2015 |
| 193000000 | Horizontal swing | 6 |
| 193022000 | Swiveled sections | 2 |
| 20100193322 | Snowthrower Belt-Driven Chute Rotation System - Embodiments of the invention provide a belt-driven chute rotation system for a snowthrower having a chute and an engine. The chute rotation system includes a chute rotation mechanism rotating the chute around a first axis of rotation. The chute rotation system includes an actuation mechanism having a belt and at least one pulley. The belt moves substantially continuously when the engine is running. The at least one pulley moves from a first position adjacent to the belt to a second position engaging the belt. The at least one pulley is coupled to the chute rotation mechanism. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20140131162 | DISTRIBUTION CHUTE FOR A CHARGING DEVICE - The invention relates to a distribution chute ( | 05-15-2014 |
| 193023000 | Multiple-point discharge | 4 |
| 20090090595 | Rotating Materials Handling Chute - A chute for directing materials from a source conveyor to a plurality of discharge conveyors, the chute comprising an upper chute section having a central vertical axis; a chute body movable between a raised position and a lowered position and rotationally connected below the upper chute section by rotation means for rotating the chute body about the central vertical axis between at least two selected rotational positions; and a plurality of lower chute sections, each lower chute section reversibly connectable at an upper end to a lower end of the chute body at one of the selected rotational positions, and at a lower end to a conveyor. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20120125733 | DEVICE FOR SCATTERING BULK MATERIAL - The invention relates to an apparatus for scattering poured goods, comprising a distributor chute ( | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120298475 | VALVE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS - The various embodiments of the present invention are directed to valve devices, systems, and methods for controlling the distribution of materials to multiple locations. The improved valve devices, materials distribution systems, and materials distribution methods disclosed herein are particularly suitable for use in applications where the materials being distributed are, for example but not limited to, non-gaseous fluid materials (e.g., raw liquids, solutions, slurries, colloids, suspensions, and the like) and solid materials having some level of tackiness, moisture content, or like property. The valves, systems, and methods disclosed herein can be operated without having to stop the flow of materials therethrough in order to change the position of the valve from one outlet to another. Further, the valves and systems disclosed herein have few directional changes, therefore there are few, if any, points within the system where the material can get stuck and/or lodged. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130092503 | GRAIN DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A grain distributor including a timer coupled to a distribution spout that generates a series of particular time values. The control processor is programmed with an algorithm to pivot the distribution spout and to receive and record signals from the sensor as the sensor confronts each of the code clusters and each of the proof windows. The control processor is programmed with the algorithm to associate each signal from each code cluster with a particular time value generated by the timer and to memorize the particular time value associated with each code cluster in a long term memory and the control processor being programmed with the algorithm to associate each signal from each of the proof windows in a long term memory. The grain distributor is also self programming. | 04-18-2013 |
| 193025000 | Flexible wall | 14 |
| 20090166148 | Hanging Chute - A hanging chute with a rib cage is described. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a chute constructed from flexible wear material with a rib cage to reinforce the chute. In particular, several ribs are dispersed throughout the length of the flexible sheet for support. A flexible sheet has a reinforced edge with varying thicknesses to accommodate different weight loads and abrasive conditions. Furthermore, the chute has interlocking edges for ease of constructing long lengths from a series of shorter sections. These shorter sections are easier to transport to a processing plant or other site where the chute is to be installed. Preferably the chute is easily maintainable and can incorporate wear inserts for additional wear resistance. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100288599 | HANGING CHUTE - A hanging chute with a rib cage is described. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a chute constructed from flexible wear material with a rib cage to reinforce the chute. In particular, several ribs are dispersed throughout the length of the flexible sheet for support. A flexible sheet has a reinforced edge with varying thicknesses to accommodate different weight loads and abrasive conditions. Furthermore, the chute has interlocking edges for ease of constructing long lengths from a series of shorter sections. These shorter sections are easier to transport to a processing plant or other site where the chute is to be installed. Preferably the chute is easily maintainable and can incorporate wear inserts for additional wear resistance. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20120228082 | VERTICAL CONVEYING CHANNEL AND USES THEREOF - A vertical conveying channel is made of elastic fabric. The elastic fabric's latitude elastic deformation rate is 100˜450%, latitude resilience is 300˜2500N, and latitude elastic recovery rate is 70˜100%; preferably, the latitude elastic deformation rate is 120˜400%, the latitude resilience is 350˜2300N, and the latitude elastic recovery rate is 75˜98%; more preferably, the latitude elastic deformation rate is 140˜350%, the latitude resilience is 550˜2200N, and the latitude elastic recovery rate is 80˜96%; most preferably, the latitude elastic deformation rate is 170˜300%, the latitude resilience is 750˜2000N, and the latitude elastic recovery rate is 85˜94%. The vertical conveying channel can be used for vertical conveying of cargo or personnel, preferably used in the field of lifesaving, engineering or military. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20150344226 | Auger Pan/Hopper Splash Shield and Safety Guard - A new and unique granular material-saving auger pan/hopper splash shield and safety guard is presented, being made of rigid, flexible, transparent or partially transparent material. The invention fits over the top of an auger pan/hopper, secured by a lower perimeter sleeve containing strap material and a locking or other securing device, and an upper perimeter sleeve containing elastic material and grommets where bungy cords (not part of the invention) can be hooked through and attached to the granular material source outlet. The auger pan/hopper splash shield and safety guard provides a containment shield to eliminate granular material spillage as well as preventing granular material loss due to moisture, outside contaminants, and damage. This invention may also be used as a safety device to prevent possible injury from the turning auger or conveyor belt and from flying granular materials. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160031649 | DEBRIS CHUTE - Devices, systems and methods for debris removal are provided comprising a flexible chute having a mouth, a body, and an exit. The flexible material can be collapsible. The flexible material is rip-stop nylon. When the chute is used, a user can take the chute in a collapsed form and scale a tree for pruning. Upon reaching a top area of the tree, the user secures the chute to the tree and allows the body and exit portions to deploy by releasing those sections. Gravity allows the body and exit portions to fall to towards the ground. As debris is removed from the tree, it is placed into the mouth and passes through the body and out exit. If desired the exit can be placed in other desired locations such as proximate to a wood chipping device for shredding debris or proximate to a truck bed, dump box or trailer for catching the debris as it exits the chute. Thus, the chute can safely collect, control and direct debris generated from pruning vegetation. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160137420 | An Improved Liner - A wedge shaped liner has a back portion ( | 05-19-2016 |
| 20180022552 | Collapsible Debris Chute and Debris Removal Method | 01-25-2018 |
| 20080251348 | HYBRID INFLATOR WITH TEMPORARY GAS GENERATOR THROTTLE - A dual stage hybrid inflation device includes a first stage gas source comprising a liquefied gas stored in a first stage pressure vessel and a second stage gas source comprising a gas generator having a gas output directed into the first stage pressure vessel. The gas generator is isolated from the first stage pressure vessel by a frangible diaphragm that ruptures when the pressure in the gas generator exceeds the pressure in the first stage pressure vessel by a predetermined amount. The gas generator is also isolated from the first stage pressure vessel by an eroding nozzle that temporarily restricts the flow of gas from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel after the frangible diaphragm ruptures. The eroding nozzle initially restricts the flow of gas from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel to prevent a sudden pressure drop in the gas generator that would cause the pyrotechnic gas generating material to self extinguish. The nozzle then erodes away to allow an unrestricted flow of combustion products from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090020391 | DEFORMABLE/INFLATABLE WEAR LINER - 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. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090084655 | VESSEL ESCAPE SLIDES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - Systems for inhibiting installation of emergency escape slides behind bustles (or other covers) when removable safety pins (or similar objects) remain intact are addressed. Versions of the systems mechanically interfere with installation of the bustles as long as the safety pins remain in place. Only when all safety pins are removed can the mechanical impediment be detached (or moved sufficiently) to permit installation of the bustles. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20110180367 | Inflatable Liner Systems - An inflatable liner with vibratory function related to lining mining hoppers and other such devices. The inflatable liner has an exterior expandable layer and ceramic wear layer beneath that assists maintaining a long-use-life of the inflatable liner. Use of the air-control device to rapidly inflate and deflate exterior expandable layer vibrates in the exterior expandable layer and assist removing unwanted material/debris from the exterior lining of exterior expandable layer to further maintain a long-life use of the inflatable liner and lower maintenance of the machinery/hopper. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20090139828 | TELESCOPIC CHUTE | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090173595 | Wear-resistant lining - A wear-resistant lining element ( | 07-09-2009 |
| 20120261229 | ELASTOMERIC SLIDE FOR A SOLIDS CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention is directed to a flexible, elastomeric slide having two major edges and two minor edges and mounting holes on the major edges for suspension underneath a solids control system. The major edges may be reinforced by rigid edge strips. | 10-18-2012 |
| 193025000 | Open-face chutes | 1 |
| 20090166148 | Hanging Chute - A hanging chute with a rib cage is described. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a chute constructed from flexible wear material with a rib cage to reinforce the chute. In particular, several ribs are dispersed throughout the length of the flexible sheet for support. A flexible sheet has a reinforced edge with varying thicknesses to accommodate different weight loads and abrasive conditions. Furthermore, the chute has interlocking edges for ease of constructing long lengths from a series of shorter sections. These shorter sections are easier to transport to a processing plant or other site where the chute is to be installed. Preferably the chute is easily maintainable and can incorporate wear inserts for additional wear resistance. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100288599 | HANGING CHUTE - A hanging chute with a rib cage is described. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a chute constructed from flexible wear material with a rib cage to reinforce the chute. In particular, several ribs are dispersed throughout the length of the flexible sheet for support. A flexible sheet has a reinforced edge with varying thicknesses to accommodate different weight loads and abrasive conditions. Furthermore, the chute has interlocking edges for ease of constructing long lengths from a series of shorter sections. These shorter sections are easier to transport to a processing plant or other site where the chute is to be installed. Preferably the chute is easily maintainable and can incorporate wear inserts for additional wear resistance. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20120228082 | VERTICAL CONVEYING CHANNEL AND USES THEREOF - A vertical conveying channel is made of elastic fabric. The elastic fabric's latitude elastic deformation rate is 100˜450%, latitude resilience is 300˜2500N, and latitude elastic recovery rate is 70˜100%; preferably, the latitude elastic deformation rate is 120˜400%, the latitude resilience is 350˜2300N, and the latitude elastic recovery rate is 75˜98%; more preferably, the latitude elastic deformation rate is 140˜350%, the latitude resilience is 550˜2200N, and the latitude elastic recovery rate is 80˜96%; most preferably, the latitude elastic deformation rate is 170˜300%, the latitude resilience is 750˜2000N, and the latitude elastic recovery rate is 85˜94%. The vertical conveying channel can be used for vertical conveying of cargo or personnel, preferably used in the field of lifesaving, engineering or military. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20150344226 | Auger Pan/Hopper Splash Shield and Safety Guard - A new and unique granular material-saving auger pan/hopper splash shield and safety guard is presented, being made of rigid, flexible, transparent or partially transparent material. The invention fits over the top of an auger pan/hopper, secured by a lower perimeter sleeve containing strap material and a locking or other securing device, and an upper perimeter sleeve containing elastic material and grommets where bungy cords (not part of the invention) can be hooked through and attached to the granular material source outlet. The auger pan/hopper splash shield and safety guard provides a containment shield to eliminate granular material spillage as well as preventing granular material loss due to moisture, outside contaminants, and damage. This invention may also be used as a safety device to prevent possible injury from the turning auger or conveyor belt and from flying granular materials. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160031649 | DEBRIS CHUTE - Devices, systems and methods for debris removal are provided comprising a flexible chute having a mouth, a body, and an exit. The flexible material can be collapsible. The flexible material is rip-stop nylon. When the chute is used, a user can take the chute in a collapsed form and scale a tree for pruning. Upon reaching a top area of the tree, the user secures the chute to the tree and allows the body and exit portions to deploy by releasing those sections. Gravity allows the body and exit portions to fall to towards the ground. As debris is removed from the tree, it is placed into the mouth and passes through the body and out exit. If desired the exit can be placed in other desired locations such as proximate to a wood chipping device for shredding debris or proximate to a truck bed, dump box or trailer for catching the debris as it exits the chute. Thus, the chute can safely collect, control and direct debris generated from pruning vegetation. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160137420 | An Improved Liner - A wedge shaped liner has a back portion ( | 05-19-2016 |
| 20180022552 | Collapsible Debris Chute and Debris Removal Method | 01-25-2018 |
| 20080251348 | HYBRID INFLATOR WITH TEMPORARY GAS GENERATOR THROTTLE - A dual stage hybrid inflation device includes a first stage gas source comprising a liquefied gas stored in a first stage pressure vessel and a second stage gas source comprising a gas generator having a gas output directed into the first stage pressure vessel. The gas generator is isolated from the first stage pressure vessel by a frangible diaphragm that ruptures when the pressure in the gas generator exceeds the pressure in the first stage pressure vessel by a predetermined amount. The gas generator is also isolated from the first stage pressure vessel by an eroding nozzle that temporarily restricts the flow of gas from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel after the frangible diaphragm ruptures. The eroding nozzle initially restricts the flow of gas from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel to prevent a sudden pressure drop in the gas generator that would cause the pyrotechnic gas generating material to self extinguish. The nozzle then erodes away to allow an unrestricted flow of combustion products from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090020391 | DEFORMABLE/INFLATABLE WEAR LINER - 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. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090084655 | VESSEL ESCAPE SLIDES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - Systems for inhibiting installation of emergency escape slides behind bustles (or other covers) when removable safety pins (or similar objects) remain intact are addressed. Versions of the systems mechanically interfere with installation of the bustles as long as the safety pins remain in place. Only when all safety pins are removed can the mechanical impediment be detached (or moved sufficiently) to permit installation of the bustles. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20110180367 | Inflatable Liner Systems - An inflatable liner with vibratory function related to lining mining hoppers and other such devices. The inflatable liner has an exterior expandable layer and ceramic wear layer beneath that assists maintaining a long-use-life of the inflatable liner. Use of the air-control device to rapidly inflate and deflate exterior expandable layer vibrates in the exterior expandable layer and assist removing unwanted material/debris from the exterior lining of exterior expandable layer to further maintain a long-life use of the inflatable liner and lower maintenance of the machinery/hopper. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20090139828 | TELESCOPIC CHUTE | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090173595 | Wear-resistant lining - A wear-resistant lining element ( | 07-09-2009 |
| 20120261229 | ELASTOMERIC SLIDE FOR A SOLIDS CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention is directed to a flexible, elastomeric slide having two major edges and two minor edges and mounting holes on the major edges for suspension underneath a solids control system. The major edges may be reinforced by rigid edge strips. | 10-18-2012 |
| 193025000 | Individual elements | 2 |
| 20090166148 | Hanging Chute - A hanging chute with a rib cage is described. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a chute constructed from flexible wear material with a rib cage to reinforce the chute. In particular, several ribs are dispersed throughout the length of the flexible sheet for support. A flexible sheet has a reinforced edge with varying thicknesses to accommodate different weight loads and abrasive conditions. Furthermore, the chute has interlocking edges for ease of constructing long lengths from a series of shorter sections. These shorter sections are easier to transport to a processing plant or other site where the chute is to be installed. Preferably the chute is easily maintainable and can incorporate wear inserts for additional wear resistance. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100288599 | HANGING CHUTE - A hanging chute with a rib cage is described. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a chute constructed from flexible wear material with a rib cage to reinforce the chute. In particular, several ribs are dispersed throughout the length of the flexible sheet for support. A flexible sheet has a reinforced edge with varying thicknesses to accommodate different weight loads and abrasive conditions. Furthermore, the chute has interlocking edges for ease of constructing long lengths from a series of shorter sections. These shorter sections are easier to transport to a processing plant or other site where the chute is to be installed. Preferably the chute is easily maintainable and can incorporate wear inserts for additional wear resistance. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20120228082 | VERTICAL CONVEYING CHANNEL AND USES THEREOF - A vertical conveying channel is made of elastic fabric. The elastic fabric's latitude elastic deformation rate is 100˜450%, latitude resilience is 300˜2500N, and latitude elastic recovery rate is 70˜100%; preferably, the latitude elastic deformation rate is 120˜400%, the latitude resilience is 350˜2300N, and the latitude elastic recovery rate is 75˜98%; more preferably, the latitude elastic deformation rate is 140˜350%, the latitude resilience is 550˜2200N, and the latitude elastic recovery rate is 80˜96%; most preferably, the latitude elastic deformation rate is 170˜300%, the latitude resilience is 750˜2000N, and the latitude elastic recovery rate is 85˜94%. The vertical conveying channel can be used for vertical conveying of cargo or personnel, preferably used in the field of lifesaving, engineering or military. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20150344226 | Auger Pan/Hopper Splash Shield and Safety Guard - A new and unique granular material-saving auger pan/hopper splash shield and safety guard is presented, being made of rigid, flexible, transparent or partially transparent material. The invention fits over the top of an auger pan/hopper, secured by a lower perimeter sleeve containing strap material and a locking or other securing device, and an upper perimeter sleeve containing elastic material and grommets where bungy cords (not part of the invention) can be hooked through and attached to the granular material source outlet. The auger pan/hopper splash shield and safety guard provides a containment shield to eliminate granular material spillage as well as preventing granular material loss due to moisture, outside contaminants, and damage. This invention may also be used as a safety device to prevent possible injury from the turning auger or conveyor belt and from flying granular materials. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160031649 | DEBRIS CHUTE - Devices, systems and methods for debris removal are provided comprising a flexible chute having a mouth, a body, and an exit. The flexible material can be collapsible. The flexible material is rip-stop nylon. When the chute is used, a user can take the chute in a collapsed form and scale a tree for pruning. Upon reaching a top area of the tree, the user secures the chute to the tree and allows the body and exit portions to deploy by releasing those sections. Gravity allows the body and exit portions to fall to towards the ground. As debris is removed from the tree, it is placed into the mouth and passes through the body and out exit. If desired the exit can be placed in other desired locations such as proximate to a wood chipping device for shredding debris or proximate to a truck bed, dump box or trailer for catching the debris as it exits the chute. Thus, the chute can safely collect, control and direct debris generated from pruning vegetation. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160137420 | An Improved Liner - A wedge shaped liner has a back portion ( | 05-19-2016 |
| 20180022552 | Collapsible Debris Chute and Debris Removal Method | 01-25-2018 |
| 20080251348 | HYBRID INFLATOR WITH TEMPORARY GAS GENERATOR THROTTLE - A dual stage hybrid inflation device includes a first stage gas source comprising a liquefied gas stored in a first stage pressure vessel and a second stage gas source comprising a gas generator having a gas output directed into the first stage pressure vessel. The gas generator is isolated from the first stage pressure vessel by a frangible diaphragm that ruptures when the pressure in the gas generator exceeds the pressure in the first stage pressure vessel by a predetermined amount. The gas generator is also isolated from the first stage pressure vessel by an eroding nozzle that temporarily restricts the flow of gas from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel after the frangible diaphragm ruptures. The eroding nozzle initially restricts the flow of gas from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel to prevent a sudden pressure drop in the gas generator that would cause the pyrotechnic gas generating material to self extinguish. The nozzle then erodes away to allow an unrestricted flow of combustion products from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090020391 | DEFORMABLE/INFLATABLE WEAR LINER - 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. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090084655 | VESSEL ESCAPE SLIDES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - Systems for inhibiting installation of emergency escape slides behind bustles (or other covers) when removable safety pins (or similar objects) remain intact are addressed. Versions of the systems mechanically interfere with installation of the bustles as long as the safety pins remain in place. Only when all safety pins are removed can the mechanical impediment be detached (or moved sufficiently) to permit installation of the bustles. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20110180367 | Inflatable Liner Systems - An inflatable liner with vibratory function related to lining mining hoppers and other such devices. The inflatable liner has an exterior expandable layer and ceramic wear layer beneath that assists maintaining a long-use-life of the inflatable liner. Use of the air-control device to rapidly inflate and deflate exterior expandable layer vibrates in the exterior expandable layer and assist removing unwanted material/debris from the exterior lining of exterior expandable layer to further maintain a long-life use of the inflatable liner and lower maintenance of the machinery/hopper. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20090139828 | TELESCOPIC CHUTE | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090173595 | Wear-resistant lining - A wear-resistant lining element ( | 07-09-2009 |
| 20120261229 | ELASTOMERIC SLIDE FOR A SOLIDS CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention is directed to a flexible, elastomeric slide having two major edges and two minor edges and mounting holes on the major edges for suspension underneath a solids control system. The major edges may be reinforced by rigid edge strips. | 10-18-2012 |
| 193025000 | Balloon or inflatable members | 4 |
| 20090166148 | Hanging Chute - A hanging chute with a rib cage is described. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a chute constructed from flexible wear material with a rib cage to reinforce the chute. In particular, several ribs are dispersed throughout the length of the flexible sheet for support. A flexible sheet has a reinforced edge with varying thicknesses to accommodate different weight loads and abrasive conditions. Furthermore, the chute has interlocking edges for ease of constructing long lengths from a series of shorter sections. These shorter sections are easier to transport to a processing plant or other site where the chute is to be installed. Preferably the chute is easily maintainable and can incorporate wear inserts for additional wear resistance. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100288599 | HANGING CHUTE - A hanging chute with a rib cage is described. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a chute constructed from flexible wear material with a rib cage to reinforce the chute. In particular, several ribs are dispersed throughout the length of the flexible sheet for support. A flexible sheet has a reinforced edge with varying thicknesses to accommodate different weight loads and abrasive conditions. Furthermore, the chute has interlocking edges for ease of constructing long lengths from a series of shorter sections. These shorter sections are easier to transport to a processing plant or other site where the chute is to be installed. Preferably the chute is easily maintainable and can incorporate wear inserts for additional wear resistance. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20120228082 | VERTICAL CONVEYING CHANNEL AND USES THEREOF - A vertical conveying channel is made of elastic fabric. The elastic fabric's latitude elastic deformation rate is 100˜450%, latitude resilience is 300˜2500N, and latitude elastic recovery rate is 70˜100%; preferably, the latitude elastic deformation rate is 120˜400%, the latitude resilience is 350˜2300N, and the latitude elastic recovery rate is 75˜98%; more preferably, the latitude elastic deformation rate is 140˜350%, the latitude resilience is 550˜2200N, and the latitude elastic recovery rate is 80˜96%; most preferably, the latitude elastic deformation rate is 170˜300%, the latitude resilience is 750˜2000N, and the latitude elastic recovery rate is 85˜94%. The vertical conveying channel can be used for vertical conveying of cargo or personnel, preferably used in the field of lifesaving, engineering or military. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20150344226 | Auger Pan/Hopper Splash Shield and Safety Guard - A new and unique granular material-saving auger pan/hopper splash shield and safety guard is presented, being made of rigid, flexible, transparent or partially transparent material. The invention fits over the top of an auger pan/hopper, secured by a lower perimeter sleeve containing strap material and a locking or other securing device, and an upper perimeter sleeve containing elastic material and grommets where bungy cords (not part of the invention) can be hooked through and attached to the granular material source outlet. The auger pan/hopper splash shield and safety guard provides a containment shield to eliminate granular material spillage as well as preventing granular material loss due to moisture, outside contaminants, and damage. This invention may also be used as a safety device to prevent possible injury from the turning auger or conveyor belt and from flying granular materials. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160031649 | DEBRIS CHUTE - Devices, systems and methods for debris removal are provided comprising a flexible chute having a mouth, a body, and an exit. The flexible material can be collapsible. The flexible material is rip-stop nylon. When the chute is used, a user can take the chute in a collapsed form and scale a tree for pruning. Upon reaching a top area of the tree, the user secures the chute to the tree and allows the body and exit portions to deploy by releasing those sections. Gravity allows the body and exit portions to fall to towards the ground. As debris is removed from the tree, it is placed into the mouth and passes through the body and out exit. If desired the exit can be placed in other desired locations such as proximate to a wood chipping device for shredding debris or proximate to a truck bed, dump box or trailer for catching the debris as it exits the chute. Thus, the chute can safely collect, control and direct debris generated from pruning vegetation. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160137420 | An Improved Liner - A wedge shaped liner has a back portion ( | 05-19-2016 |
| 20180022552 | Collapsible Debris Chute and Debris Removal Method | 01-25-2018 |
| 20080251348 | HYBRID INFLATOR WITH TEMPORARY GAS GENERATOR THROTTLE - A dual stage hybrid inflation device includes a first stage gas source comprising a liquefied gas stored in a first stage pressure vessel and a second stage gas source comprising a gas generator having a gas output directed into the first stage pressure vessel. The gas generator is isolated from the first stage pressure vessel by a frangible diaphragm that ruptures when the pressure in the gas generator exceeds the pressure in the first stage pressure vessel by a predetermined amount. The gas generator is also isolated from the first stage pressure vessel by an eroding nozzle that temporarily restricts the flow of gas from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel after the frangible diaphragm ruptures. The eroding nozzle initially restricts the flow of gas from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel to prevent a sudden pressure drop in the gas generator that would cause the pyrotechnic gas generating material to self extinguish. The nozzle then erodes away to allow an unrestricted flow of combustion products from the gas generator to the first stage pressure vessel. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090020391 | DEFORMABLE/INFLATABLE WEAR LINER - 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. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090084655 | VESSEL ESCAPE SLIDES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - Systems for inhibiting installation of emergency escape slides behind bustles (or other covers) when removable safety pins (or similar objects) remain intact are addressed. Versions of the systems mechanically interfere with installation of the bustles as long as the safety pins remain in place. Only when all safety pins are removed can the mechanical impediment be detached (or moved sufficiently) to permit installation of the bustles. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20110180367 | Inflatable Liner Systems - An inflatable liner with vibratory function related to lining mining hoppers and other such devices. The inflatable liner has an exterior expandable layer and ceramic wear layer beneath that assists maintaining a long-use-life of the inflatable liner. Use of the air-control device to rapidly inflate and deflate exterior expandable layer vibrates in the exterior expandable layer and assist removing unwanted material/debris from the exterior lining of exterior expandable layer to further maintain a long-life use of the inflatable liner and lower maintenance of the machinery/hopper. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20090139828 | TELESCOPIC CHUTE | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090173595 | Wear-resistant lining - A wear-resistant lining element ( | 07-09-2009 |
| 20120261229 | ELASTOMERIC SLIDE FOR A SOLIDS CONTROL SYSTEM - The invention is directed to a flexible, elastomeric slide having two major edges and two minor edges and mounting holes on the major edges for suspension underneath a solids control system. The major edges may be reinforced by rigid edge strips. | 10-18-2012 |
| 193027000 | Zigzag | 1 |
| 20150101905 | Flashcard Flip Chute - A learning device comprising of flashcard flip chute that rotates a flashcard horizontally and feeds the answer side out to the user. A receiver platform inside the flashcard flip chute is designed to collect the flashcard and rotate it horizontally based on an opening where the flashcard falls onto its side. The user can enter a flashcard which will feed along the platform, stop at the end or wall, and then rotate horizontally based on the opening being larger than the platform. The flashcard is then ejected from the flip chute, with the help of collection runners and the gradient of the bottom platform, enabling the user to see the answer side of the flashcard in a collection tray or on a table. | 04-16-2015 |
| 193000000 | Vertical pipe | 2 |
| 193030000 | Telescopic | 2 |
| 20100200359 | CHARGING TELESCOPE FOR CHARGING COKE OVENS - The invention relates to a charging telescope for charging coke ovens, having a vertically oriented inlet funnel and a telescope lower part which is suspended with hanging elements on a vertically adjustable lifting device. A tubular intermediate part is arranged between the inlet funnel and the telescope lower part, which intermediate part is suspended in a movable manner on hanging elements and surrounds the outlet cross section of the inlet funnel with enough free space to allow lateral compensating movements. The intermediate part has an annular flange which is sealed on an annular face of the inlet funnel. The telescope lower part also encloses the jacket of the tubular intermediate part. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20120228081 | RAW MATERIAL LOADING APPARATUS AND PIPE UNIT FOR RAW MATERIAL LOADING APPARATUS - A loading apparatus for loading raw material into a processing apparatus includes an accommodation section accommodating the raw material, upstream and downstream paths through which the raw material is fed in an airtight state into the processing apparatus, a feeding mechanism that feeds in an airtight state the raw material from the accommodation section to the upstream path, a joint section that separates and joins the upstream and downstream paths, and a closing section, positioned in the second path, that can be opened and closed to maintain the processing apparatus and a portion of the downstream path located downstream of the closing section in an airtight state when the joint section separates the upstream and downstream paths. The downstream path is extendable and contractible to move its downstream end with respect to the joint section while the upstream and downstream paths remain joined. | 09-13-2012 |
| 193031000 | Switch | 4 |
| 20090166149 | BOTTLE RECEIVING AND DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFORE - A device and method for receiving and detecting a bottle. The device includes a chute, a bottle inlet for receiving the bottle into the chute, and a bottle outlet through which the bottle exits the chute. A stop member is disposed to engage the bottle within the chute, the stop member being biased to allow the bottle to pass in one direction, but to move into and grip the bottle if the bottle is moved in the other direction. Sensors detect the position of the bottle within the chute, and can indicate that the bottle was received within the device. A method for receiving and detecting the bottle is also provided. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100263982 | Article Receiving and Detection Apparatus and Method Therefore - An apparatus for receiving and detecting an article having a chute configured for receiving the article therein, a stop having a stop member disposed within the chute and biased towards the article to allow the stop member to engage the article moving through the chute but which prevents the article from being withdrawn from the chute, a receipt dispenser for issuing a physical receipt indicating that an article has been received by the apparatus, and a lock mechanism operable by movement of the article in the chute so as to physically detect the presence of an article therein to prevent dispensing of a receipt when the article is not detected in the chute. A method for receiving and detecting an article is also provided. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20160060039 | Seed Distributor for Even Dispersion at Varying Flow Rates - Existing seed treatment applicators distribute seed into an uneven annular veil and results in wasted seed treatment fluid and unnecessarily long mixing/drying times. We developed a seed distribution apparatus comprising a partially porous, frustoconical restricting assembly that is mounted above and partially receives a conical distributing assembly. The orientation of the distributor and restricting assemblies provides three different seed flow paths to provide a substantially even annular veil of seed to the seed treatment housing. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20110233027 | Tablet Flow - Tablet flow for the conveying away of tablets pressed in a tablet press, with a main flow channel, which has at least one branching into at least one first flow channel and at least one second flow channel separated from the first flow channel by at least one separating wall, wherein a separator is provided at the branching, which can be actuated such that tablets are directed out of the main flow channel alternatively into the first flow channel or into the second flow channel, characterized in that the separator has a guide channel for the tablets and in that a guide gear drive is provided, with which the guide channel is moveable between a first position connecting the main flow channel with the first flow channel and a second position connecting the main flow channel with the second flow channel. | 09-29-2011 |
| 193031000 | Chute switches | 1 |
| 20090166149 | BOTTLE RECEIVING AND DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFORE - A device and method for receiving and detecting a bottle. The device includes a chute, a bottle inlet for receiving the bottle into the chute, and a bottle outlet through which the bottle exits the chute. A stop member is disposed to engage the bottle within the chute, the stop member being biased to allow the bottle to pass in one direction, but to move into and grip the bottle if the bottle is moved in the other direction. Sensors detect the position of the bottle within the chute, and can indicate that the bottle was received within the device. A method for receiving and detecting the bottle is also provided. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100263982 | Article Receiving and Detection Apparatus and Method Therefore - An apparatus for receiving and detecting an article having a chute configured for receiving the article therein, a stop having a stop member disposed within the chute and biased towards the article to allow the stop member to engage the article moving through the chute but which prevents the article from being withdrawn from the chute, a receipt dispenser for issuing a physical receipt indicating that an article has been received by the apparatus, and a lock mechanism operable by movement of the article in the chute so as to physically detect the presence of an article therein to prevent dispensing of a receipt when the article is not detected in the chute. A method for receiving and detecting an article is also provided. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20160060039 | Seed Distributor for Even Dispersion at Varying Flow Rates - Existing seed treatment applicators distribute seed into an uneven annular veil and results in wasted seed treatment fluid and unnecessarily long mixing/drying times. We developed a seed distribution apparatus comprising a partially porous, frustoconical restricting assembly that is mounted above and partially receives a conical distributing assembly. The orientation of the distributor and restricting assemblies provides three different seed flow paths to provide a substantially even annular veil of seed to the seed treatment housing. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20110233027 | Tablet Flow - Tablet flow for the conveying away of tablets pressed in a tablet press, with a main flow channel, which has at least one branching into at least one first flow channel and at least one second flow channel separated from the first flow channel by at least one separating wall, wherein a separator is provided at the branching, which can be actuated such that tablets are directed out of the main flow channel alternatively into the first flow channel or into the second flow channel, characterized in that the separator has a guide channel for the tablets and in that a guide gear drive is provided, with which the guide channel is moveable between a first position connecting the main flow channel with the first flow channel and a second position connecting the main flow channel with the second flow channel. | 09-29-2011 |
| 193032000 | Retarder | 7 |
| 20100200360 | CAPACITY-LIMITED WASTE RECEIVING DEVICE FOR WASTE COLLECTION SYSTEM - There is provided a capacity-limited waste receiving device for a waste collection system, in which a waste receiving device in a vacuum-conveyance waste collection system (which conveys waste along a line) automatically conveying the waste to a central collecting station is improved to be more efficient. The capacity-limited waste receiving device for a waste collection system in which the waste being put into a waste receiving device is automatically conveyed to a central collecting station through a conveying line, comprises: a cover to be opened/closed to open/close the waste receiving device; and a housing with an upper end and a lower end, the upper end on which the cover is installed and the lower end which is connected to the conveying line connected to the central collect storage, wherein the housing comprises: an inlet passage casing with an upper end to which the cover is attached; an under passage casing installed under the inlet passage casing; a damper installed between the inlet passage casing and the under passage casing; a chute connected to a lower end of the under passage casing, wherein a discharge valve for discharging the waste to the conveying pipe is installed under the chute; and an interlocker operatively connecting the cover and the damper, ensuring that either opening or closing of the cover is opposite to either opening or closing the damper. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100243405 | WASTE COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPENING/CLOSING WASTE RECEIVING DEVICE IN THE WASTE COLLECTION SYSTEM - There are provided a waste collection system and a method for opening/closing a waste receiving device in the waste collecting system. The waste collection system comprises: a cover formed to be opened/closed on a waste receiving device; a damper formed to be opened/closed under the waste receiving device through the cover and an interlocker; and a housing. The waste collection system further comprises: a user recognition system positioned at the front of the housing; and a driving unit for driving the opening/closing of the damper, wherein the driving unit is on/off based on the results of the user recognition system. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20130118860 | PACKAGING APPARATUS - A packaging apparatus includes a chute, a moving member, and a control unit. The chute encloses a passage space, and has a slit formed in a first portion. Items to be packaged are supplied from an upper apparatus to the passage space. The first portion surrounds a first space. The first space is part of the passage space, where the items targeted to be packaged, readily become clogged. The moving member is configured to move into the first space and withdraw from the first space through the slit. The control unit causes the moving member to enter the first space after the items targeted to be packaged have passed through the first space. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130175136 | LOADING DEVICE AND METHOD - A loading device including a hollow body having, an inlet portion for receiving an animal; and an outlet portion connected to the inlet portion, the outlet portion for guiding the animal; wherein an opening of the inlet portion is larger than an opening of the outlet portion; and wherein the opening of the inlet portion slants inwardly towards the outlet portion, from a bottom front edge of the inlet portion to a top front edge of the inlet portion. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130319815 | ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRANSFERRING ARTICLES - An apparatus for the processing of articles ( | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140144748 | CONVEYANCE DEVICE FOR GRANULAR MATERIALS - A plurality of buffer plates shaped in a plate project from an inclined surface of a chute of a transfer portion for transferring hydrogenated petroleum resin pellets in a manner that a planar direction of each of the buffer plates intersects with an inclination direction of the inclined surface. Hydrogenated petroleum resin pellets flowing on the inclined surface contact the buffer plates, so that a flow direction of the hydrogenated petroleum resin pellets is changed to reduce a flow speed of the hydrogenated petroleum resin pellets. By the reduction of the flow speed, impact applied on the flowing hydrogenated petroleum resin pellets is weakened, so that breakage due to the impact during transfer of the hydrogenated petroleum resin pellets can be inhibited. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140305766 | BOTTLE RECEIVING AND DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFORE - An apparatus for receiving and detecting a bottle having a chute configured for receiving the bottle therein, a first sensor disposed to detect the bottle at a first position within the chute, a second sensor disposed to detect the bottle at a second position within the chute, and a third sensor disposed to detect the bottle at a third position within the chute, and an indicator in communication with the sensors to provide indication that a bottle was received. A method carried out by the apparatus is also provided. | 10-16-2014 |
| 193033000 | Wall | 4 |
| 193034000 | Vertical | 4 |
| 20090133985 | Refuse Chute - A refuse chute for a building assembled from a plurality of tubular chute sections, the chute sections being stackable in an end-to-end or end-wise nesting relationship and securable to provide an enclosed refuse disposal shaft, at least some of the chute sections having one or more openings in a side wall of the chute section, characterised in that a baffle each is associated with one or more of the openings, the baffle extending from the side wall into the disposal shaft and being preferably inclined such that there is an obtuse angle between the baffle and the opening with which the baffle is associated. A refuse chute section is also claimed. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20150336742 | WALL FOR RECEIVING WEAR PLATES AND METHOD FOR REPLACING WEAR PLATES | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160097206 | MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM WITH QUEUE CHUTE - A material handling system for the disposal of materials in multi-floor buildings. The material handling system has one or more main chutes each having one or more sets of loading stations, queue chutes, and gates. The queue chutes store material to be disposed, which is held back from entering into the main chute by the gate. The material is loaded into the queue chute via an opening in the loading station. The opening of the gates is controlled using a material handling system controller, which is controlled via a control panel or automatically using a timer or based upon the output of one or more level sensors that can determine the fullness of the queue chutes. The main chutes can have primary gates to allow for safe maintenance of the system. The loading stations can have secondary access to the main chutes. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160159572 | Recycling and Garbage Chute Assembly - A recycling and garbage chute assembly for preventing odors from permeating throughout the interior of a building caused by an accumulation of recyclables and garbage. The recycling and garbage chute assembly includes a plurality of interior cabinets that can be disposed within a kitchen or other area in a building. Each interior cabinet houses a bin having an open upper and lower end, wherein the upper end of the bin receives garbage or recyclables therethrough. A chute is secured to an opening in a rear wall of each interior cabinet, wherein each chute leads to an exterior container that can receive the recyclables or garbage therein. As the bin is temporarily moved into the chute, the recyclables and garbage fall through the lower end of the bin, through the chute, and into the exterior container. Each chute can be installed through an exterior wall of a building. | 06-09-2016 |
| 193002000 | Chute connections | 7 |
| 20080230346 | Construction debris chute - A construction debris chute system comprising a construction debris chute formed by a plurality of common panels with the plurality of common panels each comprising a first panel, a second panel and a bottom panel that are linked to each other by a set of hinges a construction debris receiver box comprising a frame box and a chute-receiving portion extending at an angle from the frame box; and a bottom discharge unit comprising a discharge platform frame fitted to extend over a portion of a dumpster and a chute-supporting base extending upwards at an angle from the discharge platform frame for receiving a second end of the construction debris chute therein. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080277242 | Composite Cement Truck Discharge Chute - The Composite Cement Truck Discharge Chute is lightweight and is made of non-porous material having an extremely low coefficient of friction. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100084244 | LINERS CONFIGURED FOR COUPLING TO SUBSTRATES BY A PLURALITY OF TECHNIQUES AND METHODS - A system for lining a substrate, such as a rock chute, includes a liner with an engagement aperture that is configured to receive an adapter and that includes an internal ledge that enables use of the adapter to secure the liner to the substrate. Such a system may also include a base plate that may be secured to the substrate and that may be assembled with the liner to enable use of the adapter to attach the liner to the substrate. Methods for selecting a suitable adapter and using the adapter with the disclosed liner are also within the scope of the present invention. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100276247 | RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEBRIS CHUTE - A method and apparatus for a recycling and environmental debris chute that directs leaf, debris and recycling or other materials into a container for collection, and more particularly a foldable chute formed from a single sheet of material and insertable into a collection bag or flexible container to hold the bag or container open in an upright or laying down sideways position and facilitate directing leaves, debris and other material into the bag or container. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110017568 | GUIDE STRUCTURE FOR STOPPERS - The guide structure for stoppers takes the form of a tunnel with a C-shaped section for trapping and guiding the cylindrical part of the stoppers ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110247912 | BREECH LOADER CHUTES FOR PACKAGING SYSTEMS - Breech-load chutes for packaging systems for enclosing at least one target product in a covering material have elongate chute bodies that angle downwardly in a direction of travel at a non-vertical orientation. The respective breech-load chute body resides above a product chute and drops target products into a location to be pushed through a product chute. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110290616 | Composite Chute Liners - Chutes and other components may include composite liners to improve performance. Composite liners generally comprise a base metal having a ceramic material embedded therein. The composite liners exhibit improved resistance to wear and, therefore, have a longer usable life than liners formed of the base metal alone. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120090953 | WEAR INDICATOR APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVEYOR TRANSFER CHUTES - A wear indicator apparatus, system and method are provided for allowing wear information from an internal flow surface of a chute to be obtained from outside the chute so as not to require access to the interior thereof for wear inspection purposes. In one form, the wear indicator apparatus has a wear indicator portion that is configured to be fit into a through opening in the chute wall assembly. The wear indicator portion has a layer of wear material that is of the same material as an inner liner of the chute wall assembly, and a mounting portion that is configured to be removably fixed to an exterior surface of the wall assembly. Preferably, the wear indicator apparatus includes a removal mechanism connected to the mounting portion that is operated outside of the chute for retracting the wear indicator portion out from the wall assembly through opening. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120103753 | Product distribution chute for a weighing machine (scales) - A weighing machine ( | 05-03-2012 |
| 20130037375 | BUSHING COMPRISING COMPOSITE LAYERS - The invention discloses a composite layer bushing used as supplementary material feeder in mold cast processes, which decreases the heat loss between the walls thereof and the sand of the mold. The bushing of the invention comprises two concentric layers, an inner exothermic layer and an outer insulating layer, wherein said layers form an upper section corresponding to a hollow cylinder, and a lower section corresponding to the bottom of the bushing. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130161152 | Snow chute - An apparatus for removing snow from the surface of a pitched roof. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130168201 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING OF PLASTIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for the processing of plastic material, with a receptacle or cutter-compactor ( | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130206541 | APPARATUS FOR COUNTING DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - An apparatus for counting deposit beverage containers that includes a loading basin for holding a plurality of deposit beverage containers, a feed chute for receiving the containers from the loading basin having an inlet end narrowing into at least one outlet end, and at least one feed channel extending from each outlet end. The feed channel includes a choke opening that orders the containers into a single file row, an upward bend following the choke opening that decreases the downward slope of the feed channel to moderate the flow of the containers, and a downward curve following the upward bend that accelerates each container to create separation between containers. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130256090 | GRAVITY CHUTE - A gravity chute for articles, comprising a chute floor defining a conveying surface, wherein the conveying surface has a conveying angle of inclination pointing in a conveying direction, and comprising at least one side wall which laterally delimits the chute floor, wherein, in addition to the conveying angle of inclination, the conveying surface has a transverse angle of inclination directed transversely to the conveying direction and pointing to a side wall, wherein the side wall, to which the conveying surface runs at a transverse inclination, has first friction properties within a first region extending from the conveying surface to a height h, and has second friction properties within a second region extending above the height h, which differ from the first friction properties, the side wall being recessed within the first region with respect to the second region. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130299304 | DEVICE FOR TAKING BACK EMPTY CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR PLASTIC BOTTLES AND METAL CANS - Device for taking back empty containers, in particular plastic bottles and metal cans, with a housing which has apparatuses for processing inserted empty containers, an intake chute accessible from the outside that receives empty containers as bulk material and a bottom sloping downward in direction of intake chute. Device is provided that prevents or impedes insertion of excessively large objects into device. Device provides almost unimpeded insertion of empty containers as bulk material into intake chute, and simultaneously prevents that excessively large objects can enter into the device. The bottom of intake chute has a plurality of grooves arranged side by side and running in the intake direction, the grooves flowing into a passage opening leading to the device and whose cross-section is dimensioned in such a manner that empty containers aligned longitudinally in the intake direction can pass unimpeded through the grooves. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130327611 | CONVEYING DEVICE FOR CYLINDRICAL MEMBERS, COMPRISING RUNNING RAILS INCLINED IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL - A conveying device for cylindrical members, such as parisons ( | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140097062 | WEAR PROTECTION DEVICE - A wear protection device including a plurality of shaped elements. The shaped elements are substantially plate-shaped in formation. The shaped elements are formed in an integral manner and have at least two planes which are disposed in an offset manner with respect to one another. At least two of the shaped elements are fixed in a shaped element composite in a positional relationship with respect to one another with a first plane of a first shaped element overlaps in sections a second plane of a second shaped element. In the shaped element composite a first shaped element can overlap in sections up to three further shaped elements in a second planes thereof. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140110218 | Inflatable Liner Systems - An inflatable liner with vibratory function related to lining mining hoppers and other such devices. The inflatable liner has an exterior expandable layer and ceramic wear layer beneath that assists maintaining a long-use-life of the inflatable liner. Use of the air-control device to rapidly inflate and deflate exterior expandable layer vibrates in the exterior expandable layer and assist removing unwanted material/debris from the exterior lining of exterior expandable layer to further maintain a long-life use of the inflatable liner and lower maintenance of the machinery/hopper. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140209430 | Construction Panel Slider - Provided is an apparatus to assist manual transport of construction panels, such as drywall panels. The construction panel apparatus is particularly suitable for moving construction panels down inclines, such as stairways, and allows a user to slide the construction panel along the apparatus rather than having to carry the construction panel. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140216886 | Under Counter Utensil Chute With Hanger Bracket - A chute for mounting on an elevated surface having a passageway extending from a first end to a second end, the first end having a flange for supporting the chute on an elevated surface, and engaging an edge of the elevated surface, to support the chute. The passageway has a slope such that soiled eating utensils placed within the chute will pass through the passageway and out the second end of the chute into a waiting receptacle such as a tub or bin to receive soiled utensils to be washed. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140216887 | DROP CHUTE ASSEMBLY FOR PAPER HANDLING SYSTEM - A paper transport system includes a first conveyor, a second conveyor, and a drop chute assembly. The first conveyor has a belt for transporting paper disposed at a first elevation. The second conveyor has a belt for transporting paper disposed at a second elevation that is different from the first elevation. The drop chute assembly is positioned between the first conveyor and the second conveyor. The drop chute assembly is configured to receive paper from the first conveyor and output the paper to the second conveyor. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20150008093 | ADJUSTABLE ANGLE CUSHIONING SPOUT END - An adjustable cushioned angle spout end for directing particulate matter flow from an inlet spout to a discharge spout. The adjustable angle spout end includes a chamber having a first opening in fluid communication with the inlet spout and a second opening in fluid communication with the discharge spout. The inlet spout receiving member is rotated and secured into position relative to the discharge spout receiving member to properly align an inlet spout receiving opening with the inlet spout and a discharge spout receiving opening with the discharge spout. A baffle is positioned within the chamber in the path of the particulate matter flowing through the chamber. As the inlet spout receiving member is rotated relative to the discharge spout receiving member, the baffle remains in alignment with the inlet spout to properly cooperate with the particulate matter flow. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150114793 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - A system including a load assembly configured to hold a plurality of deposit beverage containers, a tray configured to receive the deposit beverage containers from the load assembly, and one or both of a sort bar and a chute be disposed on the tray. The sort bar is configured to stop individual deposit beverage containers from sliding across the tray long enough to allow a user to sort individual deposit beverage containers and the chute is configured to direct the deposit beverage containers in a path across the tray. The system further includes a feed channel that receives the deposit beverage containers from the tray, with the feed channel being coupleable to one or both of the following components: a count module configured to receive and count the containers from the feed channel and a holding module configured to receive and hold the containers from the feed channel. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150291358 | COMPONENT SUPPLYING APPARATUS - A component supplying apparatus includes a chute section including a sliding surface on which an electronic component is slidable. The chute section includes: a pair of bottom support members which oppose each other in a lateral direction perpendicular to a sliding direction such that a distance between the bottom support members is changeable, and each of which includes an upper surface defining the sliding surface; a pair of side support members which oppose each other in the lateral direction such that a distance between the side support members is changeable, and which support lateral side surfaces of the electronic component sliding on the sliding surface; and a top support member which opposes the sliding surface such that a distance between the top support member and the sliding surface is changeable, and which prevents the electronic component sliding on the sliding surface from escaping upward. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150354129 | LAUNDRY TRANSFER APPARATUS - A laundry transfer apparatus comprising a frame within which is disposed a transfer conduit that traverses a distance between the openings of a washing machine and dryer. A plurality of upper extensions are provided to enable the apparatus to rest on the top surfaces of the washing machine and dryer and to vertically suspend the apparatus so that the conduit is appropriately positioned for each use. The conduit preferably comprises a substantially planar surface formed by individual table sections that fold out to form the conduit when the laundry transfer apparatus is in use. The conduit is slidably engaged to the frame via a railing. When use of the laundry transfer apparatus is complete, the individual sections are folded upright and pushed into a retracted position for later use. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160039607 | Liner Unit for Chute Wall - A liner unit ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160039608 | Ceramic Chute Liner - A ceramic chute liner ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160176640 | MOSAIC LINER FOR CHUTE/HOPPER LINING | 06-23-2016 |
| 20080277241 | Chute Connection / Protection Assembly - The chute connection assembly is designed and sized to carry large loads and any number of chutes that may need to be connected to one another. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090308711 | MEMBER FOR REMOVABLY CONNECTING AT LEAST ONE VERTICAL GUIDE AND SLIDE WALL ABOVE A CONVEYOR, THE VERTICAL GUIDE AND SLIDE WALL, AND GUIDE AND SLIDE MEANS FOR SAID WALL - A member for removably connecting at least one vertical guide and slide wall ( | 12-17-2009 |
| 20120267214 | METHOD TUBULAR ELEMENT OF A FALL PIPE, FALL PIPE ASSEMBLED FROM SUCH ELEMENTS, COUPLING BETWEEN TWO SUCH TUBULAR ELEMENTS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE FALL PIPE - The invention relates to a tubular element of a fall pipe used for the purpose of depositing materials underwater from a fall pipe vessel. The fall pipe element comprises a male and a female coupling part for coupling to another element of the same form. The coupling parts are provided on respectively an outer periphery and inner periphery thereof with an annular flange which is divided in peripheral direction into segments which leave recesses clear therebetween. For coupling purposes segments of a male coupling part are placed through recesses of a female coupling part and slid by rotation under segments of the female coupling part. The invention likewise relates to a fall pipe and a method for assembly thereof. The fall pipe is particularly suitable for depositing material at great water depth. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130126294 | CONVEYOR CHUTE AND METHOD OF PALLETIZING SAME FOR SHIPMENT - A conveyor chute for conveying objects by gravity from at least one higher floor to at least one lower floor of a building includes a plurality of discrete sections which are joinable to one another to form an elongated conduit having an internal bore. At least one of the sections is of internal dimensions sufficient to permit at least one other of the sections to fit substantially completely inside while other sections are shaped to stack nestably to provide greater packing density and thereby lower shipping costs. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130175137 | Connection For A Grain Bin Allowing Rotation Of The Supply/Removal Chute - A system and method for a transfer of material in a tube or chute from a first location at a first height to a second location at a second height. The system can increase the lifespan and usefulness of that chute by allowing an easy rotation that tube or chute with respect to its supply and distribution locations such that the requirement for heavy machinery is reduced or eliminated during the repositioning process. This system allows for the correct positioning of a unworn or underutilized location of that chute as the main support path for the material transport in that chute. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130213762 | Concrete Wall Chute - A chute for use in pouring concrete into a wall form includes a floor with front, rear and side edges; sides connected to the floor along each of the side edges and projecting upward from the floor; a first flange connected to the floor along the front edge and projecting downward therefrom; and a second flange connected to the floor and projecting downward therefrom. The flanges are substantially parallel and spaced apart by a distance greater than a thickness of a wall form panel; accordingly, placing the chute on top of the wall form panel with the flanges respectively interior and exterior to the wall form securely aligns the chute with the wall form panel. The flanges project downward at approximately a 45° angle. Concrete deposited into the chute is funneled toward the front, and flows off the front edge into the wall form. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150307280 | DEBRIS CHUTE - Devices, systems and methods for debris removal are provided comprising a flexible chute having a mouth, a body, and an exit. The flexible material can be collapsible. The flexible material is rip-stop nylon. When the chute is used, a user can take the chute in a collapsed form and scale a tree for pruning. Upon reaching a top area of the tree, the user secures the chute to the tree and allows the body and exit portions to deploy by releasing those sections. Gravity allows the body and exit portions to fall to towards the ground. As debris is removed from the tree, it is placed into the mouth and passes through the body and out exit. If desired the exit can be placed in other desired locations such as proximate to a wood chipping device for shredding debris or proximate to a truck bed, dump box or trailer for catching the debris as it exits the chute. Thus, the chute can safely collect, control and direct debris generated from pruning vegetation. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160009495 | DISPOSABLE CHUTE TRAYS | 01-14-2016 |
| 20140116837 | DISCHARGE DEVICE - A discharge device, preferably for a silo, comprising: an outer body ( | 05-01-2014 |
| 193002000 | Wall vibrators | 1 |
| 20080230346 | Construction debris chute - A construction debris chute system comprising a construction debris chute formed by a plurality of common panels with the plurality of common panels each comprising a first panel, a second panel and a bottom panel that are linked to each other by a set of hinges a construction debris receiver box comprising a frame box and a chute-receiving portion extending at an angle from the frame box; and a bottom discharge unit comprising a discharge platform frame fitted to extend over a portion of a dumpster and a chute-supporting base extending upwards at an angle from the discharge platform frame for receiving a second end of the construction debris chute therein. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080277242 | Composite Cement Truck Discharge Chute - The Composite Cement Truck Discharge Chute is lightweight and is made of non-porous material having an extremely low coefficient of friction. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100084244 | LINERS CONFIGURED FOR COUPLING TO SUBSTRATES BY A PLURALITY OF TECHNIQUES AND METHODS - A system for lining a substrate, such as a rock chute, includes a liner with an engagement aperture that is configured to receive an adapter and that includes an internal ledge that enables use of the adapter to secure the liner to the substrate. Such a system may also include a base plate that may be secured to the substrate and that may be assembled with the liner to enable use of the adapter to attach the liner to the substrate. Methods for selecting a suitable adapter and using the adapter with the disclosed liner are also within the scope of the present invention. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100276247 | RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEBRIS CHUTE - A method and apparatus for a recycling and environmental debris chute that directs leaf, debris and recycling or other materials into a container for collection, and more particularly a foldable chute formed from a single sheet of material and insertable into a collection bag or flexible container to hold the bag or container open in an upright or laying down sideways position and facilitate directing leaves, debris and other material into the bag or container. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110017568 | GUIDE STRUCTURE FOR STOPPERS - The guide structure for stoppers takes the form of a tunnel with a C-shaped section for trapping and guiding the cylindrical part of the stoppers ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110247912 | BREECH LOADER CHUTES FOR PACKAGING SYSTEMS - Breech-load chutes for packaging systems for enclosing at least one target product in a covering material have elongate chute bodies that angle downwardly in a direction of travel at a non-vertical orientation. The respective breech-load chute body resides above a product chute and drops target products into a location to be pushed through a product chute. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110290616 | Composite Chute Liners - Chutes and other components may include composite liners to improve performance. Composite liners generally comprise a base metal having a ceramic material embedded therein. The composite liners exhibit improved resistance to wear and, therefore, have a longer usable life than liners formed of the base metal alone. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120090953 | WEAR INDICATOR APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVEYOR TRANSFER CHUTES - A wear indicator apparatus, system and method are provided for allowing wear information from an internal flow surface of a chute to be obtained from outside the chute so as not to require access to the interior thereof for wear inspection purposes. In one form, the wear indicator apparatus has a wear indicator portion that is configured to be fit into a through opening in the chute wall assembly. The wear indicator portion has a layer of wear material that is of the same material as an inner liner of the chute wall assembly, and a mounting portion that is configured to be removably fixed to an exterior surface of the wall assembly. Preferably, the wear indicator apparatus includes a removal mechanism connected to the mounting portion that is operated outside of the chute for retracting the wear indicator portion out from the wall assembly through opening. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120103753 | Product distribution chute for a weighing machine (scales) - A weighing machine ( | 05-03-2012 |
| 20130037375 | BUSHING COMPRISING COMPOSITE LAYERS - The invention discloses a composite layer bushing used as supplementary material feeder in mold cast processes, which decreases the heat loss between the walls thereof and the sand of the mold. The bushing of the invention comprises two concentric layers, an inner exothermic layer and an outer insulating layer, wherein said layers form an upper section corresponding to a hollow cylinder, and a lower section corresponding to the bottom of the bushing. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130161152 | Snow chute - An apparatus for removing snow from the surface of a pitched roof. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130168201 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING OF PLASTIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for the processing of plastic material, with a receptacle or cutter-compactor ( | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130206541 | APPARATUS FOR COUNTING DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - An apparatus for counting deposit beverage containers that includes a loading basin for holding a plurality of deposit beverage containers, a feed chute for receiving the containers from the loading basin having an inlet end narrowing into at least one outlet end, and at least one feed channel extending from each outlet end. The feed channel includes a choke opening that orders the containers into a single file row, an upward bend following the choke opening that decreases the downward slope of the feed channel to moderate the flow of the containers, and a downward curve following the upward bend that accelerates each container to create separation between containers. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130256090 | GRAVITY CHUTE - A gravity chute for articles, comprising a chute floor defining a conveying surface, wherein the conveying surface has a conveying angle of inclination pointing in a conveying direction, and comprising at least one side wall which laterally delimits the chute floor, wherein, in addition to the conveying angle of inclination, the conveying surface has a transverse angle of inclination directed transversely to the conveying direction and pointing to a side wall, wherein the side wall, to which the conveying surface runs at a transverse inclination, has first friction properties within a first region extending from the conveying surface to a height h, and has second friction properties within a second region extending above the height h, which differ from the first friction properties, the side wall being recessed within the first region with respect to the second region. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130299304 | DEVICE FOR TAKING BACK EMPTY CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR PLASTIC BOTTLES AND METAL CANS - Device for taking back empty containers, in particular plastic bottles and metal cans, with a housing which has apparatuses for processing inserted empty containers, an intake chute accessible from the outside that receives empty containers as bulk material and a bottom sloping downward in direction of intake chute. Device is provided that prevents or impedes insertion of excessively large objects into device. Device provides almost unimpeded insertion of empty containers as bulk material into intake chute, and simultaneously prevents that excessively large objects can enter into the device. The bottom of intake chute has a plurality of grooves arranged side by side and running in the intake direction, the grooves flowing into a passage opening leading to the device and whose cross-section is dimensioned in such a manner that empty containers aligned longitudinally in the intake direction can pass unimpeded through the grooves. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130327611 | CONVEYING DEVICE FOR CYLINDRICAL MEMBERS, COMPRISING RUNNING RAILS INCLINED IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL - A conveying device for cylindrical members, such as parisons ( | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140097062 | WEAR PROTECTION DEVICE - A wear protection device including a plurality of shaped elements. The shaped elements are substantially plate-shaped in formation. The shaped elements are formed in an integral manner and have at least two planes which are disposed in an offset manner with respect to one another. At least two of the shaped elements are fixed in a shaped element composite in a positional relationship with respect to one another with a first plane of a first shaped element overlaps in sections a second plane of a second shaped element. In the shaped element composite a first shaped element can overlap in sections up to three further shaped elements in a second planes thereof. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140110218 | Inflatable Liner Systems - An inflatable liner with vibratory function related to lining mining hoppers and other such devices. The inflatable liner has an exterior expandable layer and ceramic wear layer beneath that assists maintaining a long-use-life of the inflatable liner. Use of the air-control device to rapidly inflate and deflate exterior expandable layer vibrates in the exterior expandable layer and assist removing unwanted material/debris from the exterior lining of exterior expandable layer to further maintain a long-life use of the inflatable liner and lower maintenance of the machinery/hopper. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140209430 | Construction Panel Slider - Provided is an apparatus to assist manual transport of construction panels, such as drywall panels. The construction panel apparatus is particularly suitable for moving construction panels down inclines, such as stairways, and allows a user to slide the construction panel along the apparatus rather than having to carry the construction panel. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140216886 | Under Counter Utensil Chute With Hanger Bracket - A chute for mounting on an elevated surface having a passageway extending from a first end to a second end, the first end having a flange for supporting the chute on an elevated surface, and engaging an edge of the elevated surface, to support the chute. The passageway has a slope such that soiled eating utensils placed within the chute will pass through the passageway and out the second end of the chute into a waiting receptacle such as a tub or bin to receive soiled utensils to be washed. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140216887 | DROP CHUTE ASSEMBLY FOR PAPER HANDLING SYSTEM - A paper transport system includes a first conveyor, a second conveyor, and a drop chute assembly. The first conveyor has a belt for transporting paper disposed at a first elevation. The second conveyor has a belt for transporting paper disposed at a second elevation that is different from the first elevation. The drop chute assembly is positioned between the first conveyor and the second conveyor. The drop chute assembly is configured to receive paper from the first conveyor and output the paper to the second conveyor. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20150008093 | ADJUSTABLE ANGLE CUSHIONING SPOUT END - An adjustable cushioned angle spout end for directing particulate matter flow from an inlet spout to a discharge spout. The adjustable angle spout end includes a chamber having a first opening in fluid communication with the inlet spout and a second opening in fluid communication with the discharge spout. The inlet spout receiving member is rotated and secured into position relative to the discharge spout receiving member to properly align an inlet spout receiving opening with the inlet spout and a discharge spout receiving opening with the discharge spout. A baffle is positioned within the chamber in the path of the particulate matter flowing through the chamber. As the inlet spout receiving member is rotated relative to the discharge spout receiving member, the baffle remains in alignment with the inlet spout to properly cooperate with the particulate matter flow. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150114793 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - A system including a load assembly configured to hold a plurality of deposit beverage containers, a tray configured to receive the deposit beverage containers from the load assembly, and one or both of a sort bar and a chute be disposed on the tray. The sort bar is configured to stop individual deposit beverage containers from sliding across the tray long enough to allow a user to sort individual deposit beverage containers and the chute is configured to direct the deposit beverage containers in a path across the tray. The system further includes a feed channel that receives the deposit beverage containers from the tray, with the feed channel being coupleable to one or both of the following components: a count module configured to receive and count the containers from the feed channel and a holding module configured to receive and hold the containers from the feed channel. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150291358 | COMPONENT SUPPLYING APPARATUS - A component supplying apparatus includes a chute section including a sliding surface on which an electronic component is slidable. The chute section includes: a pair of bottom support members which oppose each other in a lateral direction perpendicular to a sliding direction such that a distance between the bottom support members is changeable, and each of which includes an upper surface defining the sliding surface; a pair of side support members which oppose each other in the lateral direction such that a distance between the side support members is changeable, and which support lateral side surfaces of the electronic component sliding on the sliding surface; and a top support member which opposes the sliding surface such that a distance between the top support member and the sliding surface is changeable, and which prevents the electronic component sliding on the sliding surface from escaping upward. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150354129 | LAUNDRY TRANSFER APPARATUS - A laundry transfer apparatus comprising a frame within which is disposed a transfer conduit that traverses a distance between the openings of a washing machine and dryer. A plurality of upper extensions are provided to enable the apparatus to rest on the top surfaces of the washing machine and dryer and to vertically suspend the apparatus so that the conduit is appropriately positioned for each use. The conduit preferably comprises a substantially planar surface formed by individual table sections that fold out to form the conduit when the laundry transfer apparatus is in use. The conduit is slidably engaged to the frame via a railing. When use of the laundry transfer apparatus is complete, the individual sections are folded upright and pushed into a retracted position for later use. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160039607 | Liner Unit for Chute Wall - A liner unit ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160039608 | Ceramic Chute Liner - A ceramic chute liner ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160176640 | MOSAIC LINER FOR CHUTE/HOPPER LINING | 06-23-2016 |
| 20080277241 | Chute Connection / Protection Assembly - The chute connection assembly is designed and sized to carry large loads and any number of chutes that may need to be connected to one another. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090308711 | MEMBER FOR REMOVABLY CONNECTING AT LEAST ONE VERTICAL GUIDE AND SLIDE WALL ABOVE A CONVEYOR, THE VERTICAL GUIDE AND SLIDE WALL, AND GUIDE AND SLIDE MEANS FOR SAID WALL - A member for removably connecting at least one vertical guide and slide wall ( | 12-17-2009 |
| 20120267214 | METHOD TUBULAR ELEMENT OF A FALL PIPE, FALL PIPE ASSEMBLED FROM SUCH ELEMENTS, COUPLING BETWEEN TWO SUCH TUBULAR ELEMENTS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE FALL PIPE - The invention relates to a tubular element of a fall pipe used for the purpose of depositing materials underwater from a fall pipe vessel. The fall pipe element comprises a male and a female coupling part for coupling to another element of the same form. The coupling parts are provided on respectively an outer periphery and inner periphery thereof with an annular flange which is divided in peripheral direction into segments which leave recesses clear therebetween. For coupling purposes segments of a male coupling part are placed through recesses of a female coupling part and slid by rotation under segments of the female coupling part. The invention likewise relates to a fall pipe and a method for assembly thereof. The fall pipe is particularly suitable for depositing material at great water depth. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130126294 | CONVEYOR CHUTE AND METHOD OF PALLETIZING SAME FOR SHIPMENT - A conveyor chute for conveying objects by gravity from at least one higher floor to at least one lower floor of a building includes a plurality of discrete sections which are joinable to one another to form an elongated conduit having an internal bore. At least one of the sections is of internal dimensions sufficient to permit at least one other of the sections to fit substantially completely inside while other sections are shaped to stack nestably to provide greater packing density and thereby lower shipping costs. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130175137 | Connection For A Grain Bin Allowing Rotation Of The Supply/Removal Chute - A system and method for a transfer of material in a tube or chute from a first location at a first height to a second location at a second height. The system can increase the lifespan and usefulness of that chute by allowing an easy rotation that tube or chute with respect to its supply and distribution locations such that the requirement for heavy machinery is reduced or eliminated during the repositioning process. This system allows for the correct positioning of a unworn or underutilized location of that chute as the main support path for the material transport in that chute. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130213762 | Concrete Wall Chute - A chute for use in pouring concrete into a wall form includes a floor with front, rear and side edges; sides connected to the floor along each of the side edges and projecting upward from the floor; a first flange connected to the floor along the front edge and projecting downward therefrom; and a second flange connected to the floor and projecting downward therefrom. The flanges are substantially parallel and spaced apart by a distance greater than a thickness of a wall form panel; accordingly, placing the chute on top of the wall form panel with the flanges respectively interior and exterior to the wall form securely aligns the chute with the wall form panel. The flanges project downward at approximately a 45° angle. Concrete deposited into the chute is funneled toward the front, and flows off the front edge into the wall form. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150307280 | DEBRIS CHUTE - Devices, systems and methods for debris removal are provided comprising a flexible chute having a mouth, a body, and an exit. The flexible material can be collapsible. The flexible material is rip-stop nylon. When the chute is used, a user can take the chute in a collapsed form and scale a tree for pruning. Upon reaching a top area of the tree, the user secures the chute to the tree and allows the body and exit portions to deploy by releasing those sections. Gravity allows the body and exit portions to fall to towards the ground. As debris is removed from the tree, it is placed into the mouth and passes through the body and out exit. If desired the exit can be placed in other desired locations such as proximate to a wood chipping device for shredding debris or proximate to a truck bed, dump box or trailer for catching the debris as it exits the chute. Thus, the chute can safely collect, control and direct debris generated from pruning vegetation. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160009495 | DISPOSABLE CHUTE TRAYS | 01-14-2016 |
| 20140116837 | DISCHARGE DEVICE - A discharge device, preferably for a silo, comprising: an outer body ( | 05-01-2014 |
| 193002000 | Endless gravity | 1 |
| 20080230346 | Construction debris chute - A construction debris chute system comprising a construction debris chute formed by a plurality of common panels with the plurality of common panels each comprising a first panel, a second panel and a bottom panel that are linked to each other by a set of hinges a construction debris receiver box comprising a frame box and a chute-receiving portion extending at an angle from the frame box; and a bottom discharge unit comprising a discharge platform frame fitted to extend over a portion of a dumpster and a chute-supporting base extending upwards at an angle from the discharge platform frame for receiving a second end of the construction debris chute therein. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080277242 | Composite Cement Truck Discharge Chute - The Composite Cement Truck Discharge Chute is lightweight and is made of non-porous material having an extremely low coefficient of friction. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100084244 | LINERS CONFIGURED FOR COUPLING TO SUBSTRATES BY A PLURALITY OF TECHNIQUES AND METHODS - A system for lining a substrate, such as a rock chute, includes a liner with an engagement aperture that is configured to receive an adapter and that includes an internal ledge that enables use of the adapter to secure the liner to the substrate. Such a system may also include a base plate that may be secured to the substrate and that may be assembled with the liner to enable use of the adapter to attach the liner to the substrate. Methods for selecting a suitable adapter and using the adapter with the disclosed liner are also within the scope of the present invention. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100276247 | RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEBRIS CHUTE - A method and apparatus for a recycling and environmental debris chute that directs leaf, debris and recycling or other materials into a container for collection, and more particularly a foldable chute formed from a single sheet of material and insertable into a collection bag or flexible container to hold the bag or container open in an upright or laying down sideways position and facilitate directing leaves, debris and other material into the bag or container. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110017568 | GUIDE STRUCTURE FOR STOPPERS - The guide structure for stoppers takes the form of a tunnel with a C-shaped section for trapping and guiding the cylindrical part of the stoppers ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110247912 | BREECH LOADER CHUTES FOR PACKAGING SYSTEMS - Breech-load chutes for packaging systems for enclosing at least one target product in a covering material have elongate chute bodies that angle downwardly in a direction of travel at a non-vertical orientation. The respective breech-load chute body resides above a product chute and drops target products into a location to be pushed through a product chute. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110290616 | Composite Chute Liners - Chutes and other components may include composite liners to improve performance. Composite liners generally comprise a base metal having a ceramic material embedded therein. The composite liners exhibit improved resistance to wear and, therefore, have a longer usable life than liners formed of the base metal alone. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120090953 | WEAR INDICATOR APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVEYOR TRANSFER CHUTES - A wear indicator apparatus, system and method are provided for allowing wear information from an internal flow surface of a chute to be obtained from outside the chute so as not to require access to the interior thereof for wear inspection purposes. In one form, the wear indicator apparatus has a wear indicator portion that is configured to be fit into a through opening in the chute wall assembly. The wear indicator portion has a layer of wear material that is of the same material as an inner liner of the chute wall assembly, and a mounting portion that is configured to be removably fixed to an exterior surface of the wall assembly. Preferably, the wear indicator apparatus includes a removal mechanism connected to the mounting portion that is operated outside of the chute for retracting the wear indicator portion out from the wall assembly through opening. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120103753 | Product distribution chute for a weighing machine (scales) - A weighing machine ( | 05-03-2012 |
| 20130037375 | BUSHING COMPRISING COMPOSITE LAYERS - The invention discloses a composite layer bushing used as supplementary material feeder in mold cast processes, which decreases the heat loss between the walls thereof and the sand of the mold. The bushing of the invention comprises two concentric layers, an inner exothermic layer and an outer insulating layer, wherein said layers form an upper section corresponding to a hollow cylinder, and a lower section corresponding to the bottom of the bushing. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130161152 | Snow chute - An apparatus for removing snow from the surface of a pitched roof. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130168201 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING OF PLASTIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for the processing of plastic material, with a receptacle or cutter-compactor ( | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130206541 | APPARATUS FOR COUNTING DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - An apparatus for counting deposit beverage containers that includes a loading basin for holding a plurality of deposit beverage containers, a feed chute for receiving the containers from the loading basin having an inlet end narrowing into at least one outlet end, and at least one feed channel extending from each outlet end. The feed channel includes a choke opening that orders the containers into a single file row, an upward bend following the choke opening that decreases the downward slope of the feed channel to moderate the flow of the containers, and a downward curve following the upward bend that accelerates each container to create separation between containers. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130256090 | GRAVITY CHUTE - A gravity chute for articles, comprising a chute floor defining a conveying surface, wherein the conveying surface has a conveying angle of inclination pointing in a conveying direction, and comprising at least one side wall which laterally delimits the chute floor, wherein, in addition to the conveying angle of inclination, the conveying surface has a transverse angle of inclination directed transversely to the conveying direction and pointing to a side wall, wherein the side wall, to which the conveying surface runs at a transverse inclination, has first friction properties within a first region extending from the conveying surface to a height h, and has second friction properties within a second region extending above the height h, which differ from the first friction properties, the side wall being recessed within the first region with respect to the second region. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130299304 | DEVICE FOR TAKING BACK EMPTY CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR PLASTIC BOTTLES AND METAL CANS - Device for taking back empty containers, in particular plastic bottles and metal cans, with a housing which has apparatuses for processing inserted empty containers, an intake chute accessible from the outside that receives empty containers as bulk material and a bottom sloping downward in direction of intake chute. Device is provided that prevents or impedes insertion of excessively large objects into device. Device provides almost unimpeded insertion of empty containers as bulk material into intake chute, and simultaneously prevents that excessively large objects can enter into the device. The bottom of intake chute has a plurality of grooves arranged side by side and running in the intake direction, the grooves flowing into a passage opening leading to the device and whose cross-section is dimensioned in such a manner that empty containers aligned longitudinally in the intake direction can pass unimpeded through the grooves. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130327611 | CONVEYING DEVICE FOR CYLINDRICAL MEMBERS, COMPRISING RUNNING RAILS INCLINED IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL - A conveying device for cylindrical members, such as parisons ( | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140097062 | WEAR PROTECTION DEVICE - A wear protection device including a plurality of shaped elements. The shaped elements are substantially plate-shaped in formation. The shaped elements are formed in an integral manner and have at least two planes which are disposed in an offset manner with respect to one another. At least two of the shaped elements are fixed in a shaped element composite in a positional relationship with respect to one another with a first plane of a first shaped element overlaps in sections a second plane of a second shaped element. In the shaped element composite a first shaped element can overlap in sections up to three further shaped elements in a second planes thereof. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140110218 | Inflatable Liner Systems - An inflatable liner with vibratory function related to lining mining hoppers and other such devices. The inflatable liner has an exterior expandable layer and ceramic wear layer beneath that assists maintaining a long-use-life of the inflatable liner. Use of the air-control device to rapidly inflate and deflate exterior expandable layer vibrates in the exterior expandable layer and assist removing unwanted material/debris from the exterior lining of exterior expandable layer to further maintain a long-life use of the inflatable liner and lower maintenance of the machinery/hopper. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140209430 | Construction Panel Slider - Provided is an apparatus to assist manual transport of construction panels, such as drywall panels. The construction panel apparatus is particularly suitable for moving construction panels down inclines, such as stairways, and allows a user to slide the construction panel along the apparatus rather than having to carry the construction panel. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140216886 | Under Counter Utensil Chute With Hanger Bracket - A chute for mounting on an elevated surface having a passageway extending from a first end to a second end, the first end having a flange for supporting the chute on an elevated surface, and engaging an edge of the elevated surface, to support the chute. The passageway has a slope such that soiled eating utensils placed within the chute will pass through the passageway and out the second end of the chute into a waiting receptacle such as a tub or bin to receive soiled utensils to be washed. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140216887 | DROP CHUTE ASSEMBLY FOR PAPER HANDLING SYSTEM - A paper transport system includes a first conveyor, a second conveyor, and a drop chute assembly. The first conveyor has a belt for transporting paper disposed at a first elevation. The second conveyor has a belt for transporting paper disposed at a second elevation that is different from the first elevation. The drop chute assembly is positioned between the first conveyor and the second conveyor. The drop chute assembly is configured to receive paper from the first conveyor and output the paper to the second conveyor. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20150008093 | ADJUSTABLE ANGLE CUSHIONING SPOUT END - An adjustable cushioned angle spout end for directing particulate matter flow from an inlet spout to a discharge spout. The adjustable angle spout end includes a chamber having a first opening in fluid communication with the inlet spout and a second opening in fluid communication with the discharge spout. The inlet spout receiving member is rotated and secured into position relative to the discharge spout receiving member to properly align an inlet spout receiving opening with the inlet spout and a discharge spout receiving opening with the discharge spout. A baffle is positioned within the chamber in the path of the particulate matter flowing through the chamber. As the inlet spout receiving member is rotated relative to the discharge spout receiving member, the baffle remains in alignment with the inlet spout to properly cooperate with the particulate matter flow. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150114793 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - A system including a load assembly configured to hold a plurality of deposit beverage containers, a tray configured to receive the deposit beverage containers from the load assembly, and one or both of a sort bar and a chute be disposed on the tray. The sort bar is configured to stop individual deposit beverage containers from sliding across the tray long enough to allow a user to sort individual deposit beverage containers and the chute is configured to direct the deposit beverage containers in a path across the tray. The system further includes a feed channel that receives the deposit beverage containers from the tray, with the feed channel being coupleable to one or both of the following components: a count module configured to receive and count the containers from the feed channel and a holding module configured to receive and hold the containers from the feed channel. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150291358 | COMPONENT SUPPLYING APPARATUS - A component supplying apparatus includes a chute section including a sliding surface on which an electronic component is slidable. The chute section includes: a pair of bottom support members which oppose each other in a lateral direction perpendicular to a sliding direction such that a distance between the bottom support members is changeable, and each of which includes an upper surface defining the sliding surface; a pair of side support members which oppose each other in the lateral direction such that a distance between the side support members is changeable, and which support lateral side surfaces of the electronic component sliding on the sliding surface; and a top support member which opposes the sliding surface such that a distance between the top support member and the sliding surface is changeable, and which prevents the electronic component sliding on the sliding surface from escaping upward. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150354129 | LAUNDRY TRANSFER APPARATUS - A laundry transfer apparatus comprising a frame within which is disposed a transfer conduit that traverses a distance between the openings of a washing machine and dryer. A plurality of upper extensions are provided to enable the apparatus to rest on the top surfaces of the washing machine and dryer and to vertically suspend the apparatus so that the conduit is appropriately positioned for each use. The conduit preferably comprises a substantially planar surface formed by individual table sections that fold out to form the conduit when the laundry transfer apparatus is in use. The conduit is slidably engaged to the frame via a railing. When use of the laundry transfer apparatus is complete, the individual sections are folded upright and pushed into a retracted position for later use. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160039607 | Liner Unit for Chute Wall - A liner unit ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160039608 | Ceramic Chute Liner - A ceramic chute liner ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160176640 | MOSAIC LINER FOR CHUTE/HOPPER LINING | 06-23-2016 |
| 20080277241 | Chute Connection / Protection Assembly - The chute connection assembly is designed and sized to carry large loads and any number of chutes that may need to be connected to one another. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090308711 | MEMBER FOR REMOVABLY CONNECTING AT LEAST ONE VERTICAL GUIDE AND SLIDE WALL ABOVE A CONVEYOR, THE VERTICAL GUIDE AND SLIDE WALL, AND GUIDE AND SLIDE MEANS FOR SAID WALL - A member for removably connecting at least one vertical guide and slide wall ( | 12-17-2009 |
| 20120267214 | METHOD TUBULAR ELEMENT OF A FALL PIPE, FALL PIPE ASSEMBLED FROM SUCH ELEMENTS, COUPLING BETWEEN TWO SUCH TUBULAR ELEMENTS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE FALL PIPE - The invention relates to a tubular element of a fall pipe used for the purpose of depositing materials underwater from a fall pipe vessel. The fall pipe element comprises a male and a female coupling part for coupling to another element of the same form. The coupling parts are provided on respectively an outer periphery and inner periphery thereof with an annular flange which is divided in peripheral direction into segments which leave recesses clear therebetween. For coupling purposes segments of a male coupling part are placed through recesses of a female coupling part and slid by rotation under segments of the female coupling part. The invention likewise relates to a fall pipe and a method for assembly thereof. The fall pipe is particularly suitable for depositing material at great water depth. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130126294 | CONVEYOR CHUTE AND METHOD OF PALLETIZING SAME FOR SHIPMENT - A conveyor chute for conveying objects by gravity from at least one higher floor to at least one lower floor of a building includes a plurality of discrete sections which are joinable to one another to form an elongated conduit having an internal bore. At least one of the sections is of internal dimensions sufficient to permit at least one other of the sections to fit substantially completely inside while other sections are shaped to stack nestably to provide greater packing density and thereby lower shipping costs. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130175137 | Connection For A Grain Bin Allowing Rotation Of The Supply/Removal Chute - A system and method for a transfer of material in a tube or chute from a first location at a first height to a second location at a second height. The system can increase the lifespan and usefulness of that chute by allowing an easy rotation that tube or chute with respect to its supply and distribution locations such that the requirement for heavy machinery is reduced or eliminated during the repositioning process. This system allows for the correct positioning of a unworn or underutilized location of that chute as the main support path for the material transport in that chute. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130213762 | Concrete Wall Chute - A chute for use in pouring concrete into a wall form includes a floor with front, rear and side edges; sides connected to the floor along each of the side edges and projecting upward from the floor; a first flange connected to the floor along the front edge and projecting downward therefrom; and a second flange connected to the floor and projecting downward therefrom. The flanges are substantially parallel and spaced apart by a distance greater than a thickness of a wall form panel; accordingly, placing the chute on top of the wall form panel with the flanges respectively interior and exterior to the wall form securely aligns the chute with the wall form panel. The flanges project downward at approximately a 45° angle. Concrete deposited into the chute is funneled toward the front, and flows off the front edge into the wall form. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20150307280 | DEBRIS CHUTE - Devices, systems and methods for debris removal are provided comprising a flexible chute having a mouth, a body, and an exit. The flexible material can be collapsible. The flexible material is rip-stop nylon. When the chute is used, a user can take the chute in a collapsed form and scale a tree for pruning. Upon reaching a top area of the tree, the user secures the chute to the tree and allows the body and exit portions to deploy by releasing those sections. Gravity allows the body and exit portions to fall to towards the ground. As debris is removed from the tree, it is placed into the mouth and passes through the body and out exit. If desired the exit can be placed in other desired locations such as proximate to a wood chipping device for shredding debris or proximate to a truck bed, dump box or trailer for catching the debris as it exits the chute. Thus, the chute can safely collect, control and direct debris generated from pruning vegetation. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160009495 | DISPOSABLE CHUTE TRAYS | 01-14-2016 |
| 20140116837 | DISCHARGE DEVICE - A discharge device, preferably for a silo, comprising: an outer body ( | 05-01-2014 |
