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Patent No.:

US 7544038 B1

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Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 2009

Filed:

Apr. 27, 2006
Applicants:

David Gerding, Barboursville, VA (US);

Daniel Andrews, Charlottesville, VA (US);

Inventors:

David Gerding, Barboursville, VA (US);

Daniel Andrews, Charlottesville, VA (US);

Assignee:

National Optronics, Inc., Charlottesville, VA (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 57/30 (2006.01); B65G 1/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

The present invention is directed to a tray handler for stacking and de-stacking ophthalmic prescription trays. The tray handler includes a plurality of spaced clamp assemblies defining a stack area along a conveyor, a lift plate, and first and second actuators. The lift plate is operably disposed within the stack area. The first actuator is operably associated with the clamp assemblies, which are inwardly and outwardly moveable relative the lift plate upon actuation of the first actuator. The second actuator is operably associated with the lift plate, which is vertically moveable within the stack area upon actuation of the second actuator. A controller is in communication with the first and second actuators and controls actuation thereof. A method of handling ophthalmic prescription trays is also disclosed.


Find Patent Forward Citations

Gerding, David. (2009). Tray stacking and unstacking corner grippers and handler (U.S. Patent No. 7544038). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/7544038

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