Patents by Inventor Ronald D. Cape

Ronald D. Cape 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).

  • Belted chain
    Patent number: 5176248
    Abstract: An improved belted chain is described in which there are a plurality of pairs of chain rods secured to spaced-apart carriers and a central belt. The inner ends of the chain rods in each pair are aligned end-to-end with each other and then secured to the central belt. The outer ends are secured to the spaced-apart carriers. Preferably the central belt is composed of rubber. The chain rods in each pair are able to be flexed relative to each other without danger of breaking the rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: Lockwood Corporation
    Inventors: Randy L. Allen, Ronald D. Cape