Patents by Inventor Joe Brenny

Joe Brenny 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).

  • DIGGING ATTACHMENT SUPPORT FOR SHOVEL
    Publication number: 20210033169
    Abstract: A hoist rope connector for a rope shovel includes a link extending between a first end and a second end. A rope attachment member is positioned adjacent the first end and configured to engage a hoist rope. A spherical coupling is positioned adjacent the second end and configured to be coupled to a dipper. The spherical coupling permits rotational movement between the second end and the dipper in multiple directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Matt Gross, Austin Ross, Joe Brenny
  • Hoist rope guide
    Patent number: 9290909
    Abstract: A rope guide that includes an arm, a rope-contacting element, and a spring damper. The rope guide is pivotably coupled to the boom of a mining shovel. The combination of the arm, spring damper, and rope-contacting element maintains a nominal tension in the rope, thereby reducing the likelihood of wear and fatigue on the rope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Harnischfeger Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Joe Brenny
  • HOIST ROPE GUIDE
    Publication number: 20150034892
    Abstract: A rope guide that includes an arm, a rope-contacting element, and a spring damper. The rope guide is pivotably coupled to the boom of a mining shovel. The combination of the arm, spring damper, and rope-contacting element maintains a nominal tension in the rope, thereby reducing the likelihood of wear and fatigue on the rope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Joe Brenny
  • Hoist rope guide
    Patent number: 8887415
    Abstract: A rope guide that includes an arm, a rope-contacting element, and a spring damper. The rope guide is pivotably coupled to the boom of a mining shovel. The combination of the arm, spring damper, and rope-contacting element maintains a nominal tension in the rope, thereby reducing the likelihood of wear and fatigue on the rope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Harnischfeger Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Joe Brenny