John Floyd Wylie

US Patent:

20140003904, Jan 2, 2014

Filed:

Jun 19, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/922042

Inventors:

John F. Wylie - Belle Isle FL, US

International Classification:

B65G 57/00

US Classification:

414802

Abstract:

A new and useful method of using slip sheets comprising materials that exhibit compressibility properties for the purpose of improving load guidance and alignment. Because of the new and useful features of the present invention, the conveyance of palletized loads will exhibit improved guidance of the load as the slip sheet compresses while in use, provide a cheaper and optionally reusable, disposable or recyclable alternative than pallets in the current art. A method according to the present invention is believed to provide increased guidance of the load as the slip sheet compresses while in use, and an alternative to pallets which are cheaper, disposable and recyclable.

US Patent:

59442026, Aug 31, 1999

Filed:

Nov 18, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/972660

Inventors:

John F. Wylie - Orlando FL

International Classification:

A47F 500

US Classification:

211151

Abstract:

A warehouse storage pushback device is provided having a first and second drive. Each drive has a chain, with a plurality of pads attached thereto, forming a closed loop. A plurality of rotating discs meshes with the chain and are rotatably mounted to an external structure. A plurality of rollers are rotatably attached to the chain and each pad and are in rolling engagement with a track. The first drive is able to operate independently of the second drive, allowing pads on one side of the material to be adjusted for better support while the others remain stationary. The device is used for storing pallets and provides other material handling functions.

US Patent:

53500482, Sep 27, 1994

Filed:

Apr 2, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/041717

Inventors:

John F. Wylie - Orlando FL

International Classification:

B65G 1300

US Classification:

193 35A

Abstract:

A gravity type roller conveyor for conveying articles has a plurality of rollers mounted on an elongated support member which is movingly positioned within a base. The base is made of at least two components from a plurality of interchangeable modular components which can be assembled in a variety of ways to produce a base which fits within given requirements. The cases are releasably secured to a frame to complete the conveyor. The frame has a plurality of mounting holes in order to easily allow the changing in width of the conveyor. The base incorporates one or more skid plates to stop the articles on the conveyor. An elongated hose is positioned between the base and the support member and, when inflated, causes the support members to raise rollers upwardly so that the rollers project above the skid plates. The hose, when at least partially deflated, causes the support member to lower the rollers downwardly so that the rollers are positioned below the skid plate whereby the articles supported by the rollers are lowered into engagement with the braking surfaces. A control device provides pressurized air to the hose in a pulsating manner to cause cyclical raising of the articles.