Patents by Inventor Francois Casters
Francois Casters 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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Patent number: 10569816Abstract: The present invention relates to crawler vehicles and more particular to track chain suspension mechanisms, which provide for a smooth and levelled operation of the vehicle. The track chain suspension mechanism of the present invention is characterized in having a first and a second track frame, the first frame being suspended to the vehicle by means of a suspension shaft pivotally and slidable mounted to a suspension frame, the second track frame pivotally connected to the vehicle by means of a drive shaft mounted to a drive frame and wherein said first and second track frame pivotally connected to one another by means of a pivot shaft. In its application for concrete path laying machines the track chain suspension mechanism is further characterized in comprising only one idler at the front of the first track frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Consulting Casters François BVBAInventor: Francois Casters
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Patent number: 10392755Abstract: Device for realizing surfacing, in general, realizing surfaces that differ in nature, and more especially for realizing concrete pavements. In particular, it concerns a machine for realizing concrete roads, more especially a type of machine where work can be done without lateral formwork, in such way that after the machine has passed, the road is completely finished and that one only has to wait for the concrete to set and possibly seal the expansion joints before commissioning the road.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Consulting Casters BVBAInventor: Francois Casters
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Publication number: 20190009846Abstract: The present invention relates to crawler vehicles and more particular to track chain suspension mechanisms, which provide for a smooth and levelled operation of the vehicle. The track chain suspension mechanism of the present invention is characterized in having a first and a second track frame, the first frame being suspended to the vehicle by means of a suspension shaft pivotally and slidable mounted to a suspension frame, the second track frame pivotally connected to the vehicle by means of a drive shaft mounted to a drive frame and wherein said first and second track frame pivotally connected to one another by means of a pivot shaft. In its application for concrete path laying machines the track chain suspension mechanism is further characterized in comprising only one idler at the front of the first track frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventor: Francois Casters
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Publication number: 20170058465Abstract: Device for realizing surfacing, in general, realizing surfaces that differ in nature, and more especially for realizing concrete pavements. In particular, it concerns a machine for realizing concrete roads, more especially a type of machine where work can be done without lateral formwork, in such way that after the machine has passed, the road is completely finished and that one only has to wait for the concrete to set and possibly seal the expansion joints before commissioning the road.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: Consulting Casters BVBAInventor: Francois Casters
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Publication number: 20070196172Abstract: An insertion device configured for connecting to a frame of a concrete paving machine. The insertion device including a housing, a guide tube extending from the housing, and an ejection device positioned in the housing and cooperating with the guide tube to individually eject dowels stored by the housing through the guide tube. According to one embodiment, the housing includes an alignment system for aligning the dowels in the housing in a predetermined orientation. In another embodiment, the housing has a parting feature that extends along a forward external side of the housing. In yet another embodiment, the guide tube includes a resilient element provided at an outlet portion that is arranged to seal the outlet portion of the guide tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventor: Francois Casters
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Publication number: 20070160422Abstract: An insertion device configured for connecting to a frame of a concrete paving machine. The insertion device including a housing, a guide tube extending from the housing, and an ejection device positioned in the housing and cooperating with the guide tube to individually eject dowels stored by the housing through the guide tube. According to one embodiment, the housing includes an alignment system for aligning the dowels in the housing in a predetermined orientation. In another embodiment, the housing has a parting feature that extends along a forward external side of the housing. In yet another embodiment, the guide tube includes a resilient element provided at an outlet portion that is arranged to seal the outlet portion of the guide tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Francois Casters
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Publication number: 20060228178Abstract: Improved dowel device for a concrete machine which mainly consists of a series of insertion elements (19) for dowels (3) which is provided with an output pipe (27) for dowels (3) at the bottom, and a push-out mechanism (30) for dowels (3) whereby the push-out mechanism (30) of each insertion element (19) is formed of a chain (31) which is guided over two chain wheels (32-33) placed on top of one another and a flexible blade (34) which is fixed to the chain (31) with one far end and which is provided with a pressure piece (37) on the other far end, whereby the blade (34) is guided over a guide at the bottom of the second compartment which bends off the blade (34) in the direction of the output pipe (27).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventor: Francois Casters
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Publication number: 20060104717Abstract: An insertion device configured for connecting to a frame of a concrete paving machine. The insertion device including a housing, a guide tube extending from the housing, and an ejection device positioned in the housing and cooperating with the guide tube to individually eject dowels stored by the housing through the guide tube. According to one embodiment, the housing includes an alignment system for aligning the dowels in the housing in a predetermined orientation. In another embodiment, the housing has a parting feature that extends along a forward external side of the housing. In yet another embodiment, the guide tube includes a resilient element provided at an outlet portion that is arranged to seal the outlet portion of the guide tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventor: Francois Casters
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Publication number: 20040234336Abstract: A paving machine arranged to spread and level concrete along a path. The paving machine has a frame assembly, and at least one concrete pressing device carried by the frame assembly. The processing device includes at least two mutually screed elements spanning the width of the frame assembly and are mutually adjustable in height relative to the frame assembly. The paving machine further includes a control device that positions the at least two screed elements relative to the frame assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventor: Francois Casters
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Patent number: 6773203Abstract: A paving machine arranged to spread and level concrete along a path. The paving machine has a frame assembly, and at least one concrete processing device carried by the frame assembly. The processing device include at least two mutually screed elements spanning the width of the frame assembly and are mutually adjustable in height relative to the frame assembly. The paving machine futher include a control device that positions the at least two screed elements relative to the frame assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Drion Constructie, besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheidInventor: François Casters
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Publication number: 20020187004Abstract: Paving machine, comprising a movable frame with at least one processing device for processing the concrete, extending according to the working width and which consisting of at least two parts which possibly can be displaceable in respect to each other in order to regulate the span of the processing device, wherein the paving machine comprises means which, on one hand, directly or indirectly control the mutual position of said parts, such in respect to the surface to be formed, as well as, on the other hand, allow for an adjustment of the mutual position in function of the thus performed control.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2002Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventor: Francois Casters
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Patent number: 6481923Abstract: A concrete paving machine (1) for leveling poured concrete (2) is horizontally extendable in both length and width, as well as vertically adjustable for screening concrete masses of varying dimensions. The concrete paving machine is driven on tracks (12) and is further provided with extendable pressure cylinders, which connect a pivotable arm (16) to a fixed support on a side part of the paving machine, in order to position the endless track (12), to stradle the concrete mass being leveled.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1999Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Drion Constructie B.V.B.A.Inventor: François Casters
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Patent number: 6390728Abstract: A concrete paving machine for leveling concrete having a frame and at least one dowel apparatus carried by the frame. The at least one dowel apparatus is movable along a working width of the concrete paving machine in a direction perpendicular to a paving path. The at least one dowel apparatus includes a vibration device and a dowel distribution device. The dowel distribution device comprises a series of longitudinal members having L-shaped profiles. Each longitudinal member forms a predetermined pattern of recesses wherein the series of longitudinal members are slidably arranged so that in an unlocked position, the recesses of each longitudinal member are aligned so as to permit distribution of at least one set of dowel bars. In a locked position, each longitudinal member is arranged to so that the recesses are misaligned so as to prevent distribution of at least one set of dowel bars.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Drion Constructie B.V.B.A.Inventor: Francois Casters