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).

  • Patent number: 10569816
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Consulting Casters François BVBA
    Inventor: Francois Casters
  • Patent number: 10392755
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Consulting Casters BVBA
    Inventor: Francois Casters
  • Publication number: 20190009846
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventor: Francois Casters
  • Publication number: 20170058465
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Consulting Casters BVBA
    Inventor: Francois Casters
  • Publication number: 20070196172
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventor: Francois Casters
  • Publication number: 20070160422
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Francois Casters
  • Publication number: 20060228178
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventor: Francois Casters
  • Publication number: 20060104717
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: Francois Casters
  • Publication number: 20040234336
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Francois Casters
  • Patent number: 6773203
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Drion Constructie, besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid
    Inventor: François Casters
  • Publication number: 20020187004
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Francois Casters
  • Patent number: 6481923
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Drion Constructie B.V.B.A.
    Inventor: François Casters
  • Patent number: 6390728
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Drion Constructie B.V.B.A.
    Inventor: Francois Casters