Kyle Jon Sedlacek
Engineering at Jefferson Ave, New Orleans, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0030527
Issued Date
Jan 14, 2003
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2017
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
2315 Jefferson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
Professional information
Roller-Top Conveyor Belt And Modules With Closely-Spaced Rollers
US Patent:
6398015, Jun 4, 2002
Filed:
May 3, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/564113
Inventors:
Kyle J. Sedlacek - New Orleans LA
Andrew A. Corley - Harahan LA
Andrew A. Corley - Harahan LA
Assignee:
The Laitram Corporation - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 1724
US Classification:
198779
Abstract:
A low backline pressure conveyor belt and modules therefor characterized by modules having thin upstanding supports supporting a transverse axle on which article-conveying rollers are rotatably mounted in a closely-spaced relationship.
Split Belt Modules In Modular Conveyer Belts
US Patent:
6681922, Jan 27, 2004
Filed:
Nov 6, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/992765
Inventors:
Andrew A. Corley - River Ridge LA
Ryan M. Jones - Slidell LA
Angela L. Marshall - Harahan LA
Kyle J. Sedlacek - New Orleans LA
David C. Weiser - River Ridge LA
Ryan M. Jones - Slidell LA
Angela L. Marshall - Harahan LA
Kyle J. Sedlacek - New Orleans LA
David C. Weiser - River Ridge LA
Assignee:
The Laitram Corporation - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 1706
US Classification:
198853
Abstract:
Split belt modules used to construct modular plastic conveyor belts. Each module includes a first piece and a second piece, each of which has sets of hinge eyes on opposite ends. The module pieces mate to form complete belt modules. Hinge pins extending through the hinge eyes at the ends of each module connect the pieces together. Other components, such as rollers, can be inserted into and removed from the unmated pieces and retained in place by retention structure when the module pieces are mated.
Abrasion-Resistant Two-Material Hinge Pin In A Modular Plastic Conveyor Belt
US Patent:
6648129, Nov 18, 2003
Filed:
Nov 8, 2001
Appl. No.:
10/011024
Inventors:
Kyle J. Sedlacek - New Orleans LA
Assignee:
The Laitram Corporation - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 1706
US Classification:
198850, 198851, 198852, 198853, 198957
Abstract:
A two-material hinge pin for hingedly interconnecting consecutive rows of belt modules together into a modular plastic conveyor belt. The hinge pin includes an interior rod surrounded by an outer tube. The interior rod is made of a rigid material, such as acetal, nylon, polypropylene, PVC, or steel. The outer tube is made of urethane, which provides inherent abrasion resistance in contact with the belt modules and is especially effective in abrasive environments.
Low-Friction Conveyor
US Patent:
7527145, May 5, 2009
Filed:
May 30, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/515786
Inventors:
Omair Zubair - Kenner LA, US
Gerald O'Connor - Mandeville LA, US
Kyle Sedlacek - New Orleans LA, US
Gerald O'Connor - Mandeville LA, US
Kyle Sedlacek - New Orleans LA, US
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C. - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 39/20, B65G 15/60, B65G 21/20, B65G 17/06, B65G 17/38
US Classification:
198845, 198850, 198853, 198851, 198837
Abstract:
A low-friction conveyor () including a conveyor belt () supported on self-contained rollers () riding along a carryway (). The conveyor includes a modular conveyor belt constructed of a series of rows of belt modules () connected into a loop by hinge joints between adjacent rows (). The belt is supported on a carryway. Drive surfaces are accessible from the interior side () of the belt loop. Drive elements, such as sprockets (), drive on the drive surfaces to move the belt along the carryway. The belt rollers are recessod inward of the outer side () of the belt loop and extend past the interior side of the belt loop. In this way, the rollers engage the carryway in low-friction, rolling contact.
Conveyor Belt And Module With A Self-Adjusting Edge
US Patent:
7234589, Jun 26, 2007
Filed:
Jul 6, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/160709
Inventors:
Kyle J. Sedlacek - New Orleans LA, US
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C. - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 15/60
US Classification:
198841, 198840, 198850, 198851, 198852, 198853
Abstract:
A modular conveyor belt with a self-adjusting edge for bearing against a conveyor side rail. An edge pad, which can be made of a durable material for long wear life, pivotably attaches to the side edge of a belt row. The pivotable attachment allows the pad to adjust itself to maximize its contact area with the side rail.
Zero Back Pressure Conveyor
US Patent:
7040480, May 9, 2006
Filed:
Jul 19, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/710528
Inventors:
Kyle J. Sedlacek - New Orleans LA, US
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C. - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 47/26
US Classification:
19845702, 198779
Abstract:
A conveyor comprising an outer roller-top belt loop and an inner drive belt loop inside the outer belt loop for accurate and smooth control of conveyed articles. Rollers on the outer belt loop extend beyond outer and inner sides of the roller-top belt. The inner drive belt has an outer surface that frictionally contacts the rollers beneath the inner side of the outer belt loop along an article-conveying carryway portion of the conveying path. Relative motion between the two belts causes the drive belt to rotate the rollers it contacts. The outer belt loop and the inner belt loop can be driven at different speeds by separate drives. The relative speeds of the two belts determine the direction and speed of rotation of the rollers.
Modular Conveyor Belts With Split Belt Modules
US Patent:
6986420, Jan 17, 2006
Filed:
Jan 16, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/707849
Inventors:
David C. Weiser - River Ridge LA, US
Kyle J. Sedlacek - New Orleans LA, US
Andrew A. Corley - Harahan LA, US
Kyle J. Sedlacek - New Orleans LA, US
Andrew A. Corley - Harahan LA, US
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C. - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 17/24
US Classification:
198853, 198850
Abstract:
Modular plastic conveyor belts constructed of split belt modules. Each module includes a first piece and a second piece. Side-by-side first pieces mate with side-by-side second pieces to form a row of belt modules. Each row has sets of hinge eyes along opposite ends. Hinge pins extending through the hinge eyes at the ends of each row connect the pieces in the row together to adjacent belt rows. Other components, such as rollers, can be inserted into and removed from the unmated pieces and retained in place by retention structure when the module pieces are mated.
Screen Belt And Modules
US Patent:
7575113, Aug 18, 2009
Filed:
Feb 24, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/307819
Inventors:
Kyle J. Sedlacek - New Orleans LA, US
Gilbert J. MacLachlan - River Ridge LA, US
Gilbert J. MacLachlan - River Ridge LA, US
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C. - Harahan LA
International Classification:
B65G 17/40, B65G 17/06, B65G 17/30, B65G 17/08
US Classification:
198850, 198820, 198832, 198851, 1988441, 198845, 198846, 198849, 198853
Abstract:
A modular belt constructed of belt modules having a large open area, making the belt suitable for use as a traveling water screen. The modules include an intermediate portion composed of intersecting sets of link elements and transverse elements that form a gridlike pattern. Openings bounded by the walls of consecutive link elements and transverse elements form channels through the belt for the flow of water. The modules are connected together by hinge rods to form a belt that can be used as a water screen. Detachable flights or scoops for lifting debris or fish out of a stream are attachable to base modules.
Water Screen
US Patent:
7300572, Nov 27, 2007
Filed:
May 23, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/419925
Inventors:
Joseph M. DePaso - Gretna LA, US
Omair Zubair - Kenner LA, US
Kyle J. Sedlacek - New Orleans LA, US
Omair Zubair - Kenner LA, US
Kyle J. Sedlacek - New Orleans LA, US
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C. - Harahan LA
International Classification:
E02B 5/08
US Classification:
210158, 210159, 210160, 405 82
Abstract:
A traveling water screen comprising an endless foraminous belt with flights. The foraminous belt forms a water screen extending from a lower end in a flowing stream to an upper end above the surface of the stream. The stream flows through openings in the foraminous screen. The flights, which may be scoops, are arranged in spaced apart relation on the outer surface of the water screen. The water screen is driven in a direction so that its upstream portion advances upward and its downstream portion downward. The flights form inclined surfaces across the width of the screen from a point of highest elevation to one or more points of lowest elevation at one or both side edges of the screen. As the screen moves, the flights lift fish toward the surface. As a flight breaks the surface, fish slide down the inclined flights toward one or both side edges of the screen to be diverted safely. A second water screen having larger openings than the fish-removal water screen can be positioned upstream to filter out large debris and to protect the fish-removal water screen from heavy impacts in a two-stage filter.
Water Screen
US Patent:
7048850, May 23, 2006
Filed:
Aug 16, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/710988
Inventors:
Joseph M. DePaso - Gretna LA, US
Omair Zubair - Kenner LA, US
Kyle J. Sedlacek - New Orleans LA, US
Omair Zubair - Kenner LA, US
Kyle J. Sedlacek - New Orleans LA, US
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C. - Harahan LA
International Classification:
E02B 5/08, B01D 33/04
US Classification:
210155, 210160, 210400, 405 82
Abstract:
A traveling water screen comprising an endless foraminous belt with flights. The foraminous belt forms a water screen extending from a lower end in a flowing stream to an upper end above the surface of the stream. The stream flows through openings in the foraminous screen. The flights, which may be scoops, are arranged in spaced apart relation on the outer surface of the water screen. The water screen is driven in a direction so that its upstream portion advances upward and its downstream portion downward. The flights form inclined surfaces across the width of the screen from a point of highest elevation to one or more points of lowest elevation at one or both side edges of the screen. As the screen moves, the flights lift fish toward the surface. As a flight breaks the surface, fish slide down the inclined flights toward one or both side edges of the screen to be diverted safely. A second water screen having larger openings than the fish-removal water screen can be positioned upstream to filter out large debris and to protect the fish-removal water screen from heavy impacts in a two-stage filter.