Patents Assigned to Cambridge International, Inc.
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Patent number: 7975840Abstract: A flat wire conveyor belt system includes a plurality of spaced tractive rods and a plurality of rows of pickets transversely disposed with respect to a direction of travel and interconnecting the plurality of spaced tractive rods, each of the rows of pickets including a plurality of first links and a plurality of second links, the plurality of first links have a first spacing and the plurality of second links have a second spacing, the first spacing being less than the second spacing. The system further includes a sprocket, wherein the plurality of first links are configured to engage the sprocket teeth thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventors: George H. Messick, Jr., Robert E. Maine, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100269699Abstract: An electrostatic precipitator for removing a particulate material includes a housing having an internally formed air path communicating between an inlet for drawing polluted air containing particulate material and an air outlet for emitting clean air purified by removing the particulate material, an air stream generating means that generates an air stream, a discharging means that charges the particulate material, and a collection device provided in the air stream to collect the particulate material which has been charged by the discharging means. The collection device includes a collection belt including a flat wire belt defining a three-dimensional collection surface. The precipitator further includes a brush and vacuum assembly for removing the particulate material and reducing the risk of reentrainment in the air stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Chetwyn JONES
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Publication number: 20100263992Abstract: A compound sprocket having at least one rotatable member including an outer sprocket element and an inner sprocket element symmetrically disposed relative to a central axis of rotation of the at least one rotatable member. The outer sprocket element includes a plurality of spaced, uniformly radially-oriented protrusions on an outer cylindrical surface thereof for engaging a conveyor belt, the outer sprocket element further includes a plurality of pockets formed on an inner cylindrical surface thereof. The inner sprocket element has a plurality of protrusions corresponding in number and position to the pockets formed on the inner cylindrical surface of the outer sprocket element and received therein. A resilient connecting element is disposed in each pocket biased between a wall of the pocket of the outer sprocket element and one of the protrusions of the inner sprocket element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Chetwyn JONES, George Howard MESSICK, JR.
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Patent number: 7779888Abstract: A architectural mesh hanging system includes an architectural mesh panel having a predetermined width, a first support member having a predetermined length substantially equal to the predetermined width of the architectural mesh panel, and a second support member having a predetermined length substantially equal to the predetermined width of the architectural mesh panel. At least two upper hanger assemblies support the first support member and are attachable to a support surface for hanging the architectural mesh panel. At least two lower hanger assemblies support the second support member and are attachable to the support surface for hanging the architectural mesh panel. The architectural mesh panel is disposed at least partially about the first support member and the second support member such that, when hanging, the first and second support members are substantially obscured from view by the architectural mesh panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventors: George Howard Messick, Jr., Charles Edward Hennigar
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Patent number: 7721877Abstract: A conveyor belt system includes a splice rod having a j-shaped hook on each end thereof and a plurality of links for receiving the splice rod therethrough. The links further include a specially modified link end for securing the rods.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Maine, Jr., George Howard Messick, Jr., Charles Hennigar, Chetwyn Jones
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Publication number: 20100108475Abstract: A conveyor belt includes a plurality of spaced rods transversely disposed with respect to a direction of travel and a plurality of plate elements overlying at least some of the rods so as to provide a support surface which imparts a predetermined marking or lack of marking to the product being conveyed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventors: Charles HENNIGAR, Chetwyn Jones
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Patent number: 7565967Abstract: A rotatable member, for use with an elongated woven-wire belt assembled from spiral wires and connector rods which define recesses, of preselected uniform cross-sectional configurational and dimensional characteristics and having a preselected depth dimension for confronting a rotatable member. The rotatable member includes a hollow tubular member defining an outer cylindrical surface symmetrically disposed in relation to a central axis of rotation for the rotatable member, a plurality of rows of uniformly radially-oriented protrusions on the cylindrical surface for use in engaging recesses presented by interwoven spiral wires and connector rods of a woven-wire belt, and a plurality of slotted opening formed between the adjacent rows of protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Maine, Jr., George Howard Messick, Jr., Michael Robert Franzoni
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Publication number: 20090145732Abstract: A conveyor belt system includes a splice rod having a j-shaped hook on each end thereof and a plurality of links for receiving the splice rod therethrough. The links further include a specially modified link end for securing the rods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. MAINE, JR., George Howard Messick, JR., Charles Hennigar, Chetwyn Jones
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Publication number: 20090078544Abstract: A flat wire conveyor belt system includes a plurality of spaced tractive rods and a plurality of rows of pickets transversely disposed with respect to a direction of travel and interconnecting the plurality of spaced tractive rods, each of the rows of pickets including a plurality of first links and a plurality of second links, the plurality of first links have a first spacing and the plurality of second links have a second spacing, the first spacing being less than the second spacing. The system further includes a sprocket, wherein the plurality of first links are configured to engage the sprocket teeth thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventors: George H. Messick, JR., Robert E. Maine, JR.
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Publication number: 20090071668Abstract: A drag mat includes a drag bar attachment, a plurality of connector pins, and a connector rod for securing the drag bar attachment to the mesh of the drag mat. The drag bar attachment eliminates the two-part construction of the prior art and provides reversibility to the drag mat. The plurality of pins and connector rod eliminate the need for a riveted construction and thus simplifies assembly of the drag mat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventor: Charles Edward Hennigar
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Patent number: 7494005Abstract: A variable spaced conveyor belt includes a plurality of spaced tractive rods and a plurality of rows of wickets transversely disposed with respect to a direction of travel and interconnecting the plurality of spaced tractive rods, each of the rows of wickets including a plurality of first links and a plurality of second links, the plurality of first links have a first spacing and the plurality of second links have a second spacing, the first spacing being less than the second spacing.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventors: George H. Messick, Jr., Robert E. Maine, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090021939Abstract: A lighted architectural mesh includes a plurality of interconnected wires forming a plurality of transverse openings. At least one light element is slidably received within at least one of said transverse openings. The at least one light element includes light nodes emitting light through the interstices on the front and/or rear side of the architectural mesh. The at least one light element further comprises a plurality of connecting elements, wherein the light emitter nodes of the at least one light element are releasably interconnected in series by the connecting elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicants: Cambridge International Inc., LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Costello, Matthew O'Connell, Bassam Dib Jalbout
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Publication number: 20090000922Abstract: A rotatable member, for use with an elongated woven-wire belt assembled from spiral wires and connector rods which define recesses, of preselected uniform cross-sectional configurational and dimensional characteristics and having a preselected depth dimension for confronting a rotatable member. The rotatable member includes a hollow tubular member defining an outer cylindrical surface symmetrically disposed in relation to a central axis of rotation for the rotatable member, a plurality of rows of uniformly radially-oriented protrusions on the cylindrical surface for use in engaging recesses presented by interwoven spiral wires and connector rods of a woven-wire belt, and a plurality of slotted opening formed between the adjacent rows of protrusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INCInventors: Robert E. Maine, JR., George Howard Messick, JR., Michael Robert Franzoni
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Publication number: 20070227091Abstract: An architectural mesh hanging system including a hanger assembly for an architectural mesh panel of predetermined size and a mechanism for mounting the hanger assembly on a support surface, the mounting mechanism including a plurality of support brackets connected to the hanger assembly and at least one of the support brackets including a pivotable support bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventor: George Messick
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Publication number: 20070080048Abstract: A variable spaced conveyor belt includes a plurality of spaced tractive rods and a plurality of rows of wickets transversely disposed with respect to a direction of travel and interconnecting the plurality of spaced tractive rods, each of the rows of wickets including a plurality of first links and a plurality of second links, the plurality of first links have a first spacing and the plurality of second links have a second spacing, the first spacing being less than the second spacing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: Cambridge International Inc.Inventors: George Messick, Robert Maine
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Publication number: 20060075699Abstract: A architectural mesh hanging system includes an architectural mesh panel having a predetermined width, a first support member having a predetermined length substantially equal to the predetermined width of the architectural mesh panel, and a second support member having a predetermined length substantially equal to the predetermined width of the architectural mesh panel. At least two upper hanger assemblies support the first support member and are attachable to a support surface for hanging the architectural mesh panel. At least two lower hanger assemblies support the second support member and are attachable to the support surface for hanging the architectural mesh panel. The architectural mesh panel is disposed at least partially about the first support member and the second support member such that, when hanging, the first and second support members are substantially obscured from view by the architectural mesh panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2005Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventors: George Messick, Charles Hennigar