Patents by Inventor Manuel Antonio Medel

Manuel Antonio Medel 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).

  • Mining hopper made up of steel and polymers
    Patent number: 7025407
    Abstract: A structure, box or hopper for transportation which is formed from a combination of polymers and steels. In one embodiment, polymers comprise the body of the hopper which is in direct contact with the load being transported. In this way, the polymers bear the impact and wear and tear caused by the material being transported. The present invention further comprises various systems for fastening the steel portion of the hopper to the polymeric portion including the use of adjustable elastomeric ropes for supporting a weight bearing rubber mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventor: Manuel Antonio Medel