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Cowl arrangements for mining machines

Assignee: Coal Industry Patents Ltd
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Filing: 1978-10-24
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Granted: 1980-10-21
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Expires: 1998-10-24
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Abstract

Abstract A roll of wire mesh is supported on the rear of a cut mineral loading cowl of a rock or mineral winning machine. As the machine traverses along a path cut by the machine the wire mesh is paid out to retain or contain the roof material.

Inventors

  • 👤 Roy L. Bell
  • 👤 James B. Garner
  • 👤 Douglas Salmon

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 07:53
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21D; E21D23/00; E21D23/04; E21D23/0454; E21D19/00; E21D19/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 93 words
A cut mineral loading arrangement for a mining machine which includes a cutter head and which in use traverses along a path cut by the machine, comprising a cut mineral loading member mountable adjacent to the rear of the cutter head which in association with said loading member urges cut mineral towards conveyor means, and a bracket which is at least partly pivotally supported with respect to said loading member for paying out an elongated element extending along the cut path, the elongated element being arrangeable to retain or contain mine roof material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 93 words
A cut mineral loading arrangement for a mining machine which includes a cutter head and which in use traverses along a path cut by the machine, comprising a cut mineral loading member mountable adjacent to the rear of the cutter head which in association with said loading member urges cut mineral towards conveyor means, and a bracket which is at least partly pivotally supported with respect to said loading member for paying out an elongated element extending along the cut path, the elongated element being arrangeable to retain or contain mine roof material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 24 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, in which the loading member has ribs on its remote face and the bracket engages the ribs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 30 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, in which the bracket comprises a first part securable to the loading member and a second part slidably engagable with the first part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 19 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, in which the means comprises a spindle detachably securable to the bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 24 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 4 in which the elongated element for rataining or containing the roof material is supported on the spindle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 27 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 5, in which the elongated element comprises a wire mesh roll with the spindle positioned along the axis of the roll.

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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) 1983-10-21 1984-04-21 1984-10-21 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1987-10-21 1988-04-21 1988-10-21 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1991-10-21 1992-04-21 1992-10-21 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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