Patents Assigned to Safari Belting Systems, Inc.
  • Conveyor Module, Small Fragments of Which are Magnetically and X-Ray Detectable
    Publication number: 20230416002
    Abstract: A conveyer module, small fragments of which are detectable by X-ray and magnetic sensors, is formed from a compounded mixture of a thermoplastic polymer and a ferrous metal powder. The thermoplastic polymer comprises a polyketone constituting less than 85% by weight of the mixture. The ferrous metal powder is a 400 series stainless steel constituting between 16% and 20% by weight of the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Safari Belting Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Smith, Julia H. Smith, Johnson C. Watkins
  • Conveyor Module, Small Fragments of Which are Magnetically and X-Ray Detectable
    Publication number: 20220206183
    Abstract: A conveyor module, small fragments of which are detectable by X-ray and/or magnetic sensors, is formed from a compounded mixture of a polyketone resin, a ferrous metal powder, and, optionally, a barium sulfate powder. The ferrous metal powder is preferably 400 series stainless steel powder, or alternatively, a 300 series stainless steel powder, iron powder, or other iron alloy powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Safari Belting Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Smith, Julia H. Smith, Johnson C. Watkins
  • Conveyor Module Having Magnetically and X-Ray Detectable Fragments
    Publication number: 20220002517
    Abstract: A conveyer module, small fragments of which are detectable by X-ray and magnetic sensors, is formed from a compounded mixture of a polyketone, stainless steel powder, and barium sulfate powder. The thermoplastic polymer comprises a polyketone constituting less than 95.5% by weight of the mixture. The stainless steel constitutes at least 0.5% by weight of the mixture, and the barium sulfate constitutes at least 4% or more by weight of the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: Safari Belting Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Smith, Julia H. Smith, Johnson C. Watkins
  • Conveyor belt cleaning apparatus and system
    Patent number: 7370749
    Abstract: Health considerations mandate continuous and thorough cleaning of modular conveyor belts used in the food processing industry. A modular belt cleaning system is provided having a sleeve bearing slidable over a supply pipe, and having apertures for engaging nozzles in the supply pipe. A sprocket is mountable over the sleeve bearing. Depressible retainers are disclosed to permit installation and removal of a sprocket over the sleeve bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Safari Belting Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Chris Smith