Rick A Musick

US Patent:

7975829, Jul 12, 2011

Filed:

Apr 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/755568

Inventors:

Don A. Rogers - Fredericktown OH, US
Rick A. Musick - Fredericktown OH, US

Assignee:

Unique Metal Designs, Inc. - Fredericktown OH

International Classification:

B65G 47/26

US Classification:

19845707, 19837007, 198598

Abstract:

An improved conveyor assembly includes a conveyor belt for conveying a product to one or more product operations is disclosed. Such conveyor assembly includes a pair of spaced apart side frames that support the conveyor belt and between which the conveyor belt rotates. The side frames are formed from an upstanding member and a inwardly extending horizontal member. Both the frame upstanding member and the frame horizontal member carry a series of elongated slots. One or more L-shaped brackets are formed from a generally upstanding member and an inwardly extending member. Both the bracket upstanding member and the bracket horizontal member carry a series of elongated slots. The bracket horizontal member slots are configured to overlay the frame elongate horizontal member slots, and the bracket upstanding member slots are configured to overlay the frame upstanding member slots for attaching components to the frames.

US Patent:

8002109, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

Apr 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/755614

Inventors:

Don A. Rogers - Fredericktown OH, US
Rick A. Musick - Fredericktown OH, US

Assignee:

Unique Metal Designs, Inc. - Fredericktown OH

International Classification:

B65G 23/06

US Classification:

198834

Abstract:

A drive roller assembly for engaging a conveyor belt assembly for movement of a conveyor belt includes a sandwich assembly of components including a pair of outer annular scalloped wheels for engaging a conveyor belt for its movement, a rectilinear drive shaft running through the drive nut, and bolt assemblies to hold the sandwich assembly together.

US Patent:

8104606, Jan 31, 2012

Filed:

Apr 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/755588

Inventors:

Don A. Rogers - Fredericktown OH, US
Rick A. Musick - Fredericktown OH, US

Assignee:

Unique Metal Designs, Inc. - Fredericktown OH

International Classification:

B65G 21/00

US Classification:

1988603

Abstract:

A conveyor assembly for conveying a product to one or more product operations includes a conveyor belt rotating about a drive roller assembly and an end return roller assembly. A pair of spaced apart side frames supports the conveyor belt and between which the conveyor belt rotates. The side frames are formed from an upstanding member and an inwardly extending horizontal member. Both the frame upstanding member and the frame horizontal member carry a series of elongated slots. One or more L-shaped brackets are formed from a generally upstanding member and an inwardly extending member. Both the bracket upstanding member and the bracket horizontal member carry a series of elongated slots. The bracket horizontal member slots are configured to overlay the frame elongate horizontal member slots, and the bracket upstanding member slots are configured to overlay the frame upstanding member slots for attaching components to the side frames.

US Patent:

20090314608, Dec 24, 2009

Filed:

Dec 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/327864

Inventors:

Don A. Rogers - Fredericktown OH, US
Rick A. Musick - Fredericktown OH, US

Assignee:

Unique Metal Designs, Inc. - Fredericktown OH

International Classification:

B65G 23/04
G06K 7/10
B65G 43/08
B65G 47/46
B65G 15/60

US Classification:

198358, 1984851, 23546201, 198367, 198841, 198835

Abstract:

An improved conveyor assembly includes a conveyor belt for conveying a product to one or more product operations is disclosed. Such conveyor assembly includes a pair of spaced apart side frames that support the conveyor belt and between which the conveyor belt rotates. The side frames are formed from an upstanding member and a inwardly extending horizontal member. Both the frame upstanding member and the frame horizontal member carry a series of elongated slots. One or more L-shaped brackets are formed from a generally upstanding member and an inwardly extending member. Both the bracket upstanding member and the bracket horizontal member carry a series of elongated slots. The bracket horizontal member slots are configured to overlay the frame elongate horizontal member slots, and the bracket upstanding member slots are configured to overlay the frame upstanding member slots for attaching components to the frames.

US Patent:

20120181145, Jul 19, 2012

Filed:

Jan 27, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/359738

Inventors:

Don A. Rogers - Fredericktown OH, US
Rick A. Musick - Fredericktown OH, US

International Classification:

B65G 43/00
B65G 47/26
B65G 47/46

US Classification:

198340, 198367, 1983671, 198456

Abstract:

An improved sorting system for use with a conveyor assembly includes a transverse roller conveyor belt for conveying a product to one or more product stations. The sorting system provides a stager system for positioning product on moving conveyor and a diverter system for shuttling product into alternative channels. The system in a preferred embodiment is configured for use with tire handling components, and can be equipped with a bar code reader useable with tires.