Patents by Inventor Albert E. Henke

Albert E. Henke has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Flexible hinge pin
    Patent number: 4024605
    Abstract: A flexible hinge pin is disclosed for connecting belt fasteners which are attached to adjacent ends of a conveyor belt. The hinge pin includes a central stranded core with an outer spirally wrapped metallic ribbon overlay. Means in the form of end caps are secured to the opposite ends of the stranded core to prevent unwinding of the core and ribbon overlay. A flexible plastic layer surrounds the ribbon overlay and provides a seal between the end caps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1977
    Assignee: Flexible Steel Lacing Company
    Inventor: Albert E. Henke