Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a borehole in an earthen formation includes a side cutting device comprised of a laterally extendable side cutting element that can be actuated from a retracted position to an extended position in which the side cutting element is selectively employed to create a larger borehole diameter in a down hole location than the remaining portion of the borehole that is closer to the borehole opening.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a borehole in an earthen formation includes a side cutting device comprised of a laterally extendable side cutting element that can be actuated from a retracted position to an extended position in which the side cutting element is selectively employed to create a larger borehole diameter in a down hole location than the remaining portion of the borehole that is closer to the borehole opening.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a borehole in an earthen formation includes a side cutting device comprised of a laterally extendable side cutting element that can be actuated from a retracted position to an extended position in which the side cutting element is selectively employed to create a larger borehole diameter in a down hole location than the remaining portion of the borehole that is closer to the borehole opening.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a borehole in an earthen formation includes a side cutting device comprised of a laterally extendable side cutting element that can be actuated from a retracted position to an extended position in which the side cutting element is selectively employed to create a larger borehole diameter in a down hole location than the remaining portion of the borehole that is closer to the borehole opening.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a borehole in an earthen formation includes a side cutting device comprised of a laterally extendable side cutting element that can be actuated from a retracted position to an extended position in which the side cutting element is selectively employed to create a larger borehole diameter in a down hole location than the remaining portion of the borehole that is closer to the borehole opening.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a borehole in an earthen formation includes a side cutting device comprised of a laterally extendable side cutting element that can be actuated from a retracted position to an extended position in which the side cutting element is selectively employed to create a larger borehole diameter in a down hole location than the remaining portion of the borehole that is closer to the borehole opening.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a borehole in an earthen formation includes a side cutting device comprised of a laterally extendable side cutting element that can be actuated from a retracted position to an extended position in which the side cutting element is selectively employed to create a larger borehole diameter in a down hole location than the remaining portion of the borehole that is closer to the borehole opening.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a borehole in an earthen formation includes a side cutting device comprised of a cam assembly that includes at least one groove therein for selective extension and retraction of a laterally extending cutting element. Rotation of the side cutting device in a first direction causes the cutting element to be in a first retracted position so that a borehole having a first diameter can be formed. Rotation of the side cutting device in a second direction causes the cutting element to be in a second extended position. Rotation and retraction of the side cutting device when the cutting element is in the second extended position allows the side cutting device to create a larger borehole diameter in a down hole location.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and assembly for the anchoring and tensioning of cable bolts used in earthen formations to stabilize the earthen structures to prevent or minimize the caving in or sluffing-off of the earthen structure. The new invention presents an integral wedge barrel and threaded sleeve which can be turned to facilitate both the mixture of cementing resins and the physical tensioning of an anchored cable and which can reduce or prevent undesirable twisting of the cable during tensioning.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and assembly for the anchoring and tensioning of cable bolts used in earthen formations to stabilize the earthen structures to prevent or minimize the caving in or sluffing-off of the earthen structure. The new invention presents an integral wedge barrel and threaded sleeve which can be turned to facilitate both the mixture of cementing resins and the physical tensioning of an anchored cable.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a yieldable prop to resist a sagging roof or thrusting floor. The invention is directed to a support apparatus disposed between the floor and the roof. The apparatus comprises a load-bearing member having a length with an axis along the length and having repeating surface undulations along at least a portion of its length. The load-bearing member is capable of moving in the direction of its axis. The apparatus also comprises a resistance member positioned adjacent a portion of length of the load-bearing member. The resistance member resists movement of the load-bearing member by incrementally deforming the undulations on the surface of the load-bearing member adjacent the resistance member as the load-bearing member moves axially.

Abstract: A cable thread insert, the insert integrated into a multiwire cable to provide a threaded portion of the cable. The threaded cable is capable of being used as part of a tensionable cable bolt apparatus and system.

Abstract: Mine strata roof support components and truss comprising a mine roof support bracket with a roof bolt sleeve, a tie rod channel and a tool mount, the tool mount being coaxial with the roof bolt sleeve. These components permit the construction of a truss which can be installed quickly and safely to secure the mine strata. The present invention permits simultaneous installation of the roof bolt and bracket.

Abstract: Cable bolt wedge barrel, installation apparatus and method, for cable bolt installation in a mine borehole provided an interior resin system, wherein the wedge barrel of the cable bolt employed, and the tool used to revolve and supply thrust to the same, are mutually designed for (1) mutual, operative, wall-friction and/or end-detent drive engagement within a given torque range for the resin system employed, as applied by said tool, and (2) operative slippage when said range is exceeded, thereby precluding the emergence of the undesirable condition of over-mixing the resin system present in said borehole and consequent diminution of the resin system's holding power relative to the cable bolt within the borehole.

Abstract: Cable bolt wedge barrel, installation apparatus and method, for cable bolt installation in a mine borehole provided an interior resin system, wherein the wedge barrel of the cable bolt employed, and the tool used to revolve and supply thrust to the same, are mutually designed for (1) mutual, operative, wall-friction and/or end-detent drive engagement within a given torque range for the resin system employed, as applied by said tool, and (2) operative slippage when said range is exceeded, thereby precluding the emergence of the undesirable condition of over-mixing the resin system present in said borehole and consequent diminution of the resin system's holding power relative to the cable bolt within the borehole.

Abstract: A tool for facilitating the spinning of a wire-strand cable bolt, the tool having a cable bolt end engagement socket which is configured to engage positively such cable bolt end an appreciable distance.

Abstract: Mine strata support structure and components in a mine truss and including a mine bracket and a connector, the latter preferably being in the form of an elongated stirrup; the mine bracket, stirrup and associated structure are constructed and dimensioned such that the stirrup may be brought into retentive engagement with the bracket and not slip inadvertently out of engagement; this can be produced through the employment of a depending projection which vertically depends from the bearing plate of the bracket, such projection serving with the body of the bracket to supply an access path for stirrup installation, the projection deterring excess rearward travel of the stirrup whereby to maintain bracket-stirrup inter-engagement, and thus truss-integrity, even during conditions of mine strata shock.

Abstract: Anchor structure suitable for retentive placement in a borehole, whereby to anchor an elongated anchor bolt in a fixed position within such borehole; the anchor structure is designed for mechanical and also setting-medium system securement within the borehole, the mechanical structure utilized being radially expansive and, by such means, offering an immediate anchor by which the setting-medium used is given time to set up.

Abstract: Cable bolt structure, related components and method for achieving desired ground control of mine roof strata in a dynamic manner; a sustained transverse enlargement, of particular design, of a portion of the cable bolt employed coacts with a tubular member to elastically expand the latter, whereby to generate a heightened frictional resistance as between the cable bolt and such tubular member, for achieving desired strata control.

Abstract: Cable bolt structure, related components and method related to the support, in active and passive modes, of mine roof strata for achieving desired ground control.