Patents by Inventor Bob Ecoff

Bob Ecoff 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).

  • Mill liner for a grinding mill
    Patent number: 8235318
    Abstract: A mill liner element is structured with an elongated elastomer member having a non-elastomeric backing plate and a plurality of non-elastomeric inserts formed into the elastomer member to provide a liner element that provides a lifter bar element and a wear element that is less prone to cracking compared to conventional all-metal mill lining elements, and which provides ease of handling and replacement when worn. A multiplicity of mill liner elements are positionable in a grinding mill shell, and are suitable for use in a variety of types of grinding mill structures, including ball mills and AG and SAG mills.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Weir Slurry Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David Timm, Neil Hirschi, Todd Moir, Bob Ecoff
  • Mill Liner For A Grinding Mill
    Publication number: 20110073694
    Abstract: A mill liner element is structured with an elongated elastomer member having a non-elastomeric backing plate and a plurality of non-elastomeric inserts formed into the elastomer member to provide a liner element that provides a lifter bar element and a wear element that is less prone to cracking compared to conventional all-metal mill lining elements, and which provides ease of handling and replacement when worn. A multiplicity of mill liner elements are positionable in a grinding mill shell, and are suitable for use in a variety of types of grinding mill structures, including ball mills and AG and SAG mills.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: David Timm, Neil Hirschi, Todd Moir, Bob Ecoff