Conveyors: power-driven – Conveyor frame or casing – Modules connectable end-to-end with no relative movement
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-05
2011-04-05
Hess, Douglas A (Department: 3651)
Conveyors: power-driven
Conveyor frame or casing
Modules connectable end-to-end with no relative movement
C198S860100, C198S861100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07918333
ABSTRACT:
A plurality of modules of sufficiently light weight (<80 lbs) are assembled end-to-end to construct an assembly machine for performing desired operations on a series of workpieces. A supporting spine underlies the interconnected modules and supports them and associated equipment in the desired array. The modular construction permits the assembly machine to be reconfigured as needed should operational alterations require it, including, but not limited to, the cannibalization of the machine with the modules being usable in constructing a machine having entirely different characteristics.
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Hess Douglas A
Swanson Systems Inc.
Thomson Richard K
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