John J. Carbone
Engineering at Taft Park, Metairie, LA
License number
Louisiana EI.0007842
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1900
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2006
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
1408 Taft Park, Metairie, LA 70001
Professional information
Modular Roller-Top Conveyor Belt
US Patent:
6367616, Apr 9, 2002
Filed:
Apr 2, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/824320
Inventors:
Robert S. Lapeyre - New Orleans LA
Christopher G. Greve - Covington LA
Gerald M. OConnor - Mandeville LA
Mark B. Costanzo - River Ridge LA
John J. Carbone - Metairie LA
Christopher G. Greve - Covington LA
Gerald M. OConnor - Mandeville LA
Mark B. Costanzo - River Ridge LA
John J. Carbone - Metairie LA
Assignee:
The Laitram Corporation - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 1724
US Classification:
198779, 198853
Abstract:
A modular roller-top conveyor belt constructed of a series of rows of belt modules having hinge elements at opposite ends of each row. The hinge elements of each row are interleaved with the hinge elements of an adjacent row and interlinked by hinge pins to form an endless conveyor belt. Each of the belt modules includes a body section extending between opposite ends of each row in the direction of belt travel. Cavities formed in at least some of the modules open onto an upper conveying surface of the belt. Rollers residing in the cavities protrude onto the upper conveying surface to engage conveyed articles in rolling, low-friction contact. The rollers may be cylindrical rollers that rotate about axles, spherical balls that rotate in all directions, or caster-like roller assemblies.
Conveyor Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
5377819, Jan 3, 1995
Filed:
May 2, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/236666
Inventors:
Paul L. Horton - Metairie LA
John J. Carbone - Metairie LA
John J. Carbone - Metairie LA
Assignee:
The Laitram Corporation - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 1706
US Classification:
198853
Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus and method associated with conveyors for moving items where the conveyor has an endless loop belt, a wear strip for supporting the belt and a way of moving the belt. The endless loop belt comprises a succession of individual components, each component having a first end, a second end, an inner surface and an outer surface such that the first end and the second end comprise a pivot. The apparatus and method of the present invention provide that the second end of each of the components is attached to the first end of at least one of the next components of the succession of components, a longitudinal band of components is formed having a low surface friction characteristic on the inner surface of the belt, the low surface-friction, longitudinal band is engaged with the wear strip for reducing the energy consumption and drive friction and increasing the pulling strength associated with the conveyor, and an effective arrangement of components is determined for optimizing the friction characteristics of the outer surface of the belt.
High Friction Plastic Conveyor Belts Having Modular Links Formed By Two Integrated Plastic Materials
US Patent:
5361893, Nov 8, 1994
Filed:
Nov 18, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/153979
Inventors:
Robert S. Lapeyre - New Orleans LA
John J. Carbone - Metairie LA
John J. Carbone - Metairie LA
Assignee:
The Laitram Corporation - New Orleans LA
International Classification:
B65G 1706
US Classification:
198853
Abstract:
A plastic conveyor belt system provides high frictional surface contact between the conveyor work surface and the load carried by the conveyor. This is achieved by modular belt links integrally formed of two diverse plastic materials such as a low friction polypropylene and a high friction elastomer thermoplastic rubber. Typically a belt modular link having a planar load support area disposed in its lower forming mold piece with an upper mold piece removed to expose the planar area. Then a further mold piece is mated with the lower mold piece to integrally join by thermal bonding the two diverse materials producing on the planar link load bearing surface area an elastomer strip with an outer frictionally textured surface for encountering the belt load.
High Friction Plastic Conveyor Belts Having Modular Links Formed By Two Integrated Plastic Materials
US Patent:
5507383, Apr 16, 1996
Filed:
Oct 24, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/327999
Inventors:
John J. Carbone - Metairie LA
Assignee:
The Laitram Corporation - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 1706
US Classification:
198853
Abstract:
A plastic conveyor belt system provides high frictional surface contact between the conveyor work surface and the load carried by the conveyor. This is achieved by modular belt links integrally formed of two diverse plastic materials such as a low friction polypropylene and a high friction elastomer thermoplastic rubber. Typically a belt modular link having a planar load support area disposed in its lower forming mold piece with an upper mold piece removed to expose the planar area. Then a further mold piece is mated with the lower mold piece to integrally join by thermal bonding the two diverse materials producing on the planar link load bearing surface area an elastomer strip with an outer frictional load surface for encountering the belt load and resiliently conforming with the load for conveyance in incline and decline conveyor patterns, for example. Special belt patterns such as extending tooth-like appendages on the outer resilient surface layers provide specific advantages of belt operation.
Axially-Engaged, Abrasion-Resistant Split Sprocket Assembly
US Patent:
5316522, May 31, 1994
Filed:
Mar 3, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/026555
Inventors:
John J. Carbone - Metairie LA
James O. Gundlach - New Orleans LA
James O. Gundlach - New Orleans LA
Assignee:
The Laitram Corporation - Harahan LA
International Classification:
F16H 5512
US Classification:
474 95
Abstract:
Split sprocket wheels having interlocking tabs for forming a sprocket wheel assembly that is easy to install on and remove from a drive or idler shaft of a belt or chain conveyor. The invention provides thin, durable sprocket wheels split into at least two sectorial sections along seams extending from a central bore to an outer engagement surface. Mating tabs and receptacles at the edges of adjacent sectorial sections interlock the adjacent sections radially and circumferentially. Holes in the vicinity of the mating tabs and receptacles of adjacent interlocked sections admit locking means for holding the sectorial sections together in axial compression. The sprocket wheels can be ganged together at selected positions along a shaft with their bores in coaxial alignment by means of spacers interconnecting consecutive sprocket wheels along the shaft. Sprocket wheels can be disengaged for removal from the shaft by loosening the locking means and sliding one section axially with respect to the other section by a distance as little as the thickness of the thin sprocket wheel.
Modular Roller-Top Conveyor Belt
US Patent:
6148990, Nov 21, 2000
Filed:
Nov 2, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/184926
Inventors:
Robert S. Lapeyre - New Orleans LA
Christopher G. Greve - Covington LA
Gerald M. O'Connor - Mandeville LA
Mark B. Costanzo - River Ridge LA
John J. Carbone - Metairie LA
Christopher G. Greve - Covington LA
Gerald M. O'Connor - Mandeville LA
Mark B. Costanzo - River Ridge LA
John J. Carbone - Metairie LA
Assignee:
The Laitram Corporation - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 1724
US Classification:
198779
Abstract:
A modular roller-top conveyor belt constructed of a series of rows of belt modules having hinge elements at opposite ends of each row. The hinge elements of each row are interleaved with the hinge elements of an adjacent row and interlinked by hinge pins to form an endless conveyor belt. Each of the belt modules includes a body section extending between opposite ends of each row in the direction of belt travel. Cavities formed in at least some of the modules open onto an upper conveying surface of the belt. Rollers residing in the cavities protrude onto the upper conveying surface to engage conveyed articles in rolling, low-friction contact. The rollers may be cylindrical rollers that rotate about axles, spherical balls that rotate in all directions, or caster-like roller assemblies.
Modular Roller-Top Conveyor Belt
US Patent:
6209714, Apr 3, 2001
Filed:
Jul 31, 2000
Appl. No.:
9/629776
Inventors:
Robert S. Lapeyre - New Orleans LA
Christopher G. Greve - Covington LA
Gerald M. O'Connor - Mandeville LA
Mark B. Costanzo - River Ridge LA
John J. Carbone - Metairie LA
Christopher G. Greve - Covington LA
Gerald M. O'Connor - Mandeville LA
Mark B. Costanzo - River Ridge LA
John J. Carbone - Metairie LA
Assignee:
The Laitram Corporation - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 1724
US Classification:
198779
Abstract:
A modular roller-top conveyor belt constructed of a series of rows of belt modules having hinge elements at opposite ends of each row. The hinge elements of each row are interleaved with the hinge elements of an adjacent row and interlinked by hinge pins to form an endless conveyor belt. Each of the belt modules includes a body section extending between opposite ends of each row in the direction of belt travel. Cavities formed in at least some of the modules open onto an upper conveying surface of the belt. Rollers residing in the cavities protrude onto the upper conveying surface to engage conveyed articles in rolling, low-friction contact. The rollers may be cylindrical rollers that rotate about axles, spherical balls that rotate in all directions, or caster-like roller assemblies.