Patents by Inventor Heinz Firlay

Heinz Firlay 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).

  • Device for the removal of bulk material from bulk material dumps
    Patent number: 4013180
    Abstract: A device for the removal of bulk materials from bulk material storage sites or dumps. A breakup unit is attached to a pick up arrangement and is adaptable to the inclination of the bulk material storage dump. The breakup unit has a rotatable roller provided with buckets which are inclined with respect to the axis of the roller and function as conveying elements. These conveying elements are arranged in a helical manner about the roller, and are connected to the roller by means of pins. Each conveying element has two legs arranged symmetrical with respect to the axis of rotation of the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1977
    Assignee: Deutsche Babcock & Wilcox Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Gunter Piontek, Heinz Firlay, Heinz Westheider