Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

SPAN TECH LLC

71Patents
36Active
71Granted
42Portfolio score

Filing activity: Jan 23, 1989 → Dec 12, 2022 · 10 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US4953693A Modular link conveyor system Performing Operations; Transporting 75 Expired
US5031757A Modular link conveyor system with narrow chain Performing Operations; Transporting 57 Expired
US6364095B1 Modular conveyor system with side flexing belt having roller support Performing Operations; Transporting 39 Expired
US6223889A Modular link conveyor with interdigitating grid and interleaving side wings Performing Operations; Transporting 37 Expired
US6959803B1 Self-tensioning conveyor Performing Operations; Transporting 35 Expired
US5584373A Conveyor system with passive roller transfer assembly Performing Operations; Transporting 34 Expired
US7314132B2 Rodless conveyor belt or chain Performing Operations; Transporting 34 Expired
US5497874A Article engaging insert for modular link conveyor Performing Operations; Transporting 33 Expired
USD483168S1 Modular guide link for conveyor chain General 29 Expired
US5690210A Modular link conveyor with interdigitating grid Performing Operations; Transporting 26 Expired
US6874617B1 Modular link conveyor chain with rotatable article engaging assemblies Performing Operations; Transporting 24 Expired
US6758776B2 Split sprocket assembly, related apparatus, and related mounting method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 22 Expired
US6585110B2 Modular conveyor system with side flexing belt having roller support Performing Operations; Transporting 22 Expired
US5911305A Endless loop modular conveyor system with drive screw Performing Operations; Transporting 21 Expired
US9604258B2 Sortation systems and related methods Performing Operations; Transporting 19 Active
US5749454A Conveyor system with driven roller transfer assembly Electricity 16 Expired
US6202834A Modular link conveyor with I-beam guide rail Performing Operations; Transporting 16 Expired
US6129202A Reduced drag side flexing conveyor system Performing Operations; Transporting 16 Expired
US5070999A Helical conveyor/accumulator Performing Operations; Transporting 16 Expired
US7559422B2 Modular link or link section for use in forming a rodless conveyor belt Performing Operations; Transporting 15 Active
USD528259S1 Modular link or link section for use in forming a rodless conveyor belt General 14 Expired
US6041917A Modular link conveyor with interdigitating grid and open apex Performing Operations; Transporting 14 Expired
USD804137S1 Conveyor link General 13 Active
US6543609B2 Split sprocket housing for a conveyor system and related method Performing Operations; Transporting 12 Expired
US6298982A External guide assembly for reducing conveyor belt drag Performing Operations; Transporting 12 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.