Larry G Martin

US Patent:

6553931, Apr 29, 2003

Filed:

Feb 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/790057

Inventors:

Lawrence Alan Graham - Corinth TX
Larry Douglas Martin - Lake Oswego OR
Todd Charles McNeel - Flower Mound TX

Assignee:

Recot, Inc. - Pleasanton CA

International Classification:

B05C 1904

US Classification:

118 13, 118 24, 118308, 118310, 118324, 99494

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for distributing seasoning on lanes of stackable chip product using a series of vibrating funnel fingers. A narrowed discharge end for each funnel finger is positioned over a lane of chips, thereby directing the seasoning on each chip and limiting the amount of seasoning that must be recycled or discarded. Oscillation of the funnel fingers insures even seasoning distribution on the chips and precludes accumulation of the seasoning on the distribution apparatus.

US Patent:

7216757, May 15, 2007

Filed:

Dec 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/303701

Inventors:

Harold E. Patterson - Indiana PA, US
Paul Sleppy - Penn Run PA, US
Larry D. Martin - Lake Oswego OR, US

Assignee:

FMC Technologies, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

B65G 25/04

US Classification:

1987508, 198764

Abstract:

A differential motion conveyor () for conveying products along an elongated trough structure () supported for reciprocal movement relative to a counterweight base structure () of a weight significantly greater than the weight of the trough structure. A rotational actuator () moving in a singular direction reciprocates the trough structure lengthwise relative and counterweighed base structure at a substantially continually varying velocity of the actuator to achieve a desired differential acceleration rate of the trough structure between the two opposing directions of longitudinal movement of the trough structure.

US Patent:

20070108016, May 17, 2007

Filed:

Nov 3, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/592722

Inventors:

Mark Eaton - West Linn OR, US
Larry Martin - Lake Oswego OR, US
Dennis White - Kalama WA, US

Assignee:

FMC Technologies, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

B65G 47/10

US Classification:

198348000

Abstract:

A conveyor distribution system includes a first conveyor module for receiving work product to be distributed and having an elongated pan The outlet end of the first conveyor pan being in registry with and at an elevation above the proximal end of a conveyor pan of a second conveyor module to define a discharge gap between the two conveyor pans. The second conveyor operable to move the work product both downstream and upstream along the second conveyor pan thereby to discharge work product from either the distal or proximal ends of the second conveyor pan. A third or even additional conveyor modules may be employed for further distribution of the work product.

US Patent:

20070193854, Aug 23, 2007

Filed:

Feb 1, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/670373

Inventors:

Mark Eaton - West Linn OR, US
Larry Martin - Lake Oswego OR, US
Dennis White - Kalama WA, US

Assignee:

FMC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Houston TX

International Classification:

B65G 47/10

US Classification:

198348000

Abstract:

A conveyor distribution system includes a first conveyor module for receiving work product to be distributed and having an elongated pan The outlet end of the first conveyor pan being in registry with and at an elevation above the proximal end of a conveyor pan of a second conveyor module to define a discharge gap between the two conveyor pans. The second conveyor operable to move the work product both downstream and upstream along the second conveyor pan thereby to discharge work product from either the distal or proximal ends of the second conveyor pan. A third or even additional conveyor modules may be employed for further distribution of the work product.

US Patent:

47264772, Feb 23, 1988

Filed:

Dec 9, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/939910

Inventors:

Larry Martin - Forest Grove OR

Assignee:

Old Trapper Smoked Products, Inc. - Forest Grove OR

International Classification:

A47F 314

US Classification:

211128

Abstract:

A display unit of welded wire or similar construction for display of food products packaged either in individual packages or displayed in jars open for removal of individual pieces. A pivoted cover is provided for a container in place on each of the shelves, with a horizontal cover flap pivot axis being vertically adjustable in position. The pivoted cover is permitted to swing only through a limited arc which results in the cover always being free to fall down atop an open jar or similar container and to interfere with placement of a jar on the shelf except beneath the cover flap.