Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Carpenter
Christopher M. Carpenter 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).
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Publication number: 20150107075Abstract: A process and tool for installing and removing various kinds of wear parts used with earth working equipment. The process and tool allows the operator to remove and install the wear parts at a safe distance so that the operator is physically remote from the potential risks of the removal and installation process. The tool may be manually operated via an operator or the tool may be a semi-automated or fully automated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: ROD CLARKE, RYAN J. CARPENTER, NOAH COWGILL, TAYLOR M. FINLEY, JOSEPH E. BLOMBERG, CHRISTOPHER M. CARPENTER, ERIC L. BEWLEY
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Publication number: 20150013134Abstract: A lifting connector to facilitate the lifting of wear parts used on earthmoving equipment is mechanically secured to a hole in the wear part. The wear part has a latching formation to maintain the head of the connector in a preferred orientation so that it is in the proper service position for connecting the lifting connector to a lifting device. The wear part can be safely maneuvered onto and off of the earthmoving equipment while secured to the lifting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Scott Zenier, Christopher M. Carpenter, Kevin S. Stangeland
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Patent number: 8839535Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: ESCO CorporationInventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, Ray J. Morris, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
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Publication number: 20140196324Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: ESCO CorporationInventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
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Patent number: 8756907Abstract: A coupling link for connecting two parts together includes link components (which each form a partial link) that are joined together with a removable support. The support and link components are coupled together to withstand high loads and/or adverse wear conditions. The inventive construction is strong, durable, efficient, cost effective and easy to use. Wear caps are provided to facilitate extended usable chain life.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: ESCO CorporationInventors: Terry L. Briscoe, Christopher M. Carpenter, Michael Rose, Sean T. Hirtle, Charles G. Ollinger, IV
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Publication number: 20140151475Abstract: Shredder hammers having first and second major surfaces on opposing sides, and a circumferential edge. A mounting portion includes a mounting hole that extends from the first major surface to the second major surface, and is configured to receive a hammer mounting pin for mounting in a reducing system. The circumferential edge includes a primary impact face to initially impact materials to be reduced and a wear edge to subsequently crush and shear the material against a wall of the equipment. The hammer is biased forward on the pin to admit more material to be crushed between the wear edge and the grates.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventors: David M. Graf, Michael R. Weeks, John P. Hoice, Daniel R. Morrow, Terry L. Briscoe, Christopher M. Carpenter
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Patent number: 8689472Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: ESCO CorporationInventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
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Publication number: 20140034765Abstract: A wear assembly for use on a driven roll for earth-working machines and the like operations that eases replacement of the wear parts, lengthens the life of the bases, reduces the amount of throw-away material to be discarded, and has a lower manufacturing cost. The wear part overlies and protects the base to prolong the useable life of the base, lessen machine downtime, and reduce throw-away material. The use of an overlying adapter eases and speeds replacement of the wear parts to further limit downtime of the machine. The wear part is preferably a two-piece component with no machined parts for a lower manufacturing cost and easy replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: ESCO CorporationInventors: Stephen M. Lafond, Cameron R. Leedham, Christopher M. Carpenter, Dallas Chapple
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Publication number: 20130233955Abstract: Shredder hammers having first and second major surfaces on opposing sides, and a circumferential edge. The hammer includes a mounting portion and a working portion. The mounting portion defines a mounting aperture that extends from the first major surface to the second major surface, and is configured to receive a hammer mounting pin. The working portion includes at least one recess in at least one of the first and second major surfaces with opposed walls that extend away from a distal portion of the circumferential edge. The hammers are used in shredding systems for shredding material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: ESCO CorporationInventors: Daniel R. Morrow, Michael R. Weeks, David M. Graf, Christopher M. Carpenter
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Publication number: 20130227927Abstract: A coupling link for connecting two parts together includes link components (which each form a partial link) that are joined together with a removable support. The support and link components are coupled together to withstand high loads and/or adverse wear conditions. The inventive construction is strong, durable, efficient, cost effective and easy to use. Wear caps are provided to facilitate extended usable chain life.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: ESCO CorporationInventors: Terry L. Briscoe, Christopher M. Carpenter, Michael Rose, Sean T. Hirtle, Charles G. Ollinger, IV
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Publication number: 20130091684Abstract: A method of shipping a wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes securing a lock to a wear member, and shipping the product as a single integral component. The lock is secured to the wear member for movement between a hold position and a release position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: ESCO CorporationInventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
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Publication number: 20130091746Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: ESCO CorporationInventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, Ray J. Morris, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
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Patent number: 8356432Abstract: A wear assembly for securing a wear member to excavating equipment that includes a base having a nose and a wear member having a socket. The nose and socket are each provided with one or more complementary stabilizing surfaces in central portions thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: ESCO CorporationInventor: Christopher M. Carpenter
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Publication number: 20120137493Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: ESCO CorporationInventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, Ray J. Morris, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand
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Patent number: 8122621Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: ESCO CorporationInventors: Christopher M Carpenter, Donald M Conklin, Ray J Morris, James E Bearden, Severn D Durand
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Publication number: 20110131843Abstract: A wear assembly for securing a wear member to excavating equipment that includes a base having a nose and a wear member having a socket. The nose and socket are each provided with one or more complementary stabilizing surfaces in central portions thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: ESCO CorporationInventor: Christopher M. Carpenter
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Publication number: 20110107624Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2011Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: ESCO CorporationInventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, Ray J. Morris, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand
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Patent number: 7882649Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Esco CorporationInventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, Ray J. Morris, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand
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Patent number: 7874086Abstract: A locking assembly for retaining a wear member to excavating equipment has a locking element that is received into an opening in the assembly and is movable about a pivot axis in the opening between a hold position and a release position. The locking element has an outer edge that is generally opposite the pivot axis that opposes a base surface of the opening when the locking element is in the hold position. The outer edge is configured to pull away from the base surface when the locking element is rotated from the hold position toward the release position.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Esco CorporationInventors: Terry L. Briscoe, Christopher M. Carpenter, Aaron B. Lian
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Patent number: D731565Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: ESCO CorporationInventors: Michael R. Weeks, David M. Graf, Christopher M. Carpenter