US3185289A
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Belt conveyor and safety mechanism therefor
Assignee: Big Dutchman Inc
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Filing: 1964-07-02
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Granted: 1965-05-25
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Expires: 1984-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John S Kurtz
- 👤 Graves Jewel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B35/00; B65B35/10; B65B35/24; A; A01; A01K; A01K31/00; A01K31/14; A01K31/16; A01K31/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
AN EGG CONVEYOR BELT AND SAFETY MECHANISM FOR A BELT TENDING TO HAVE SLACK THEREIN COMPRISING: ROLLER MEANS INCLUDING IDLER ROLLERS AND COOPERATIVE BELT DRIVE PULLING ROLLERS; POWER MOTOR MEANS FOR SAID DRIVE ROLLERS; A PIVOTAL MEMBER ADJACENT ONE OF SAID DRIVE ROLLERS AT A PORTION THEREOF UNCOVERED BY BELT, AND BIASED GENERALLY TOWARD THE BELT-EMERGING SPACE BETWEEN SAID DRIVE ROLLERS; ELECTRICAL SWITCH MEANS ADAPTED TO BE THROWN BY PIVOTING OF SAID MEMBER AND BEING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID MOTOR MEANS TO DEACTIVATE SAID MOTOR MEANS UPON PIVOTING OF SAID MEMBER; AND SAID MEMBER BEING CLOSE TO SAID ONE DRIVE ROLLER TO BE PIVOTED BY THE PRESSURE OF EXCESS BELT TENDING TO FOLLOW SAID ONE DRIVE ROLLER AROUND, TO THEREBY THROW SAID SWITCH AND DEACTIVATE SAID MOTOR MEANS TO PREVENT BELT BINDING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
AN EGG CONVEYOR BELT AND SAFETY MECHANISM FOR A BELT TENDING TO HAVE SLACK THEREIN COMPRISING: ROLLER MEANS INCLUDING IDLER ROLLERS AND COOPERATIVE BELT DRIVE PULLING ROLLERS; POWER MOTOR MEANS FOR SAID DRIVE ROLLERS; A PIVOTAL MEMBER ADJACENT ONE OF SAID DRIVE ROLLERS AT A PORTION THEREOF UNCOVERED BY BELT, AND BIASED GENERALLY TOWARD THE BELT-EMERGING SPACE BETWEEN SAID DRIVE ROLLERS; ELECTRICAL SWITCH MEANS ADAPTED TO BE THROWN BY PIVOTING OF SAID MEMBER AND BEING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID MOTOR MEANS TO DEACTIVATE SAID MOTOR MEANS UPON PIVOTING OF SAID MEMBER; AND SAID MEMBER BEING CLOSE TO SAID ONE DRIVE ROLLER TO BE PIVOTED BY THE PRESSURE OF EXCESS BELT TENDING TO FOLLOW SAID ONE DRIVE ROLLER AROUND, TO THEREBY THROW SAID SWITCH AND DEACTIVATE SAID MOTOR MEANS TO PREVENT BELT BINDING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1832204A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-05-24 | 1968-11-23 | 1969-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-24 | 1972-11-23 | 1973-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-24 | 1976-11-23 | 1977-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |