Patents by Inventor Brian C. Ziegler

Brian C. Ziegler 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).

  • Belt for a conveyor system
    Patent number: 9315325
    Abstract: A belt for a conveyor system generally includes a ribbon of elastomeric material and a plurality of reinforcing cords connected to the ribbon. The ribbon defines a central longitudinal axis and a pair of side edges extending parallel to the longitudinal axis. At least some of the cords have ends positioned between the longitudinal axis and a side edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Joy MM Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry M. Thomas, Brian C. Ziegler
  • BELT FOR A CONVEYOR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130306444
    Abstract: A belt for a conveyor system generally includes a ribbon of elastomeric material and a plurality of reinforcing cords connected to the ribbon. The ribbon defines a central longitudinal axis and a pair of side edges extending parallel to the longitudinal axis. At least some of the cords have ends positioned between the longitudinal axis and a side edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Terry M. Thomas, Brian C. Ziegler
  • CONVEYOR BELT REPAIR TOOL
    Publication number: 20130256100
    Abstract: A repair tool for a conveyor belt includes a pair of clamps and a clamp coupling member extending between the pair of clamps. At least one clamp includes a first leg, a second leg, and a coupling member extending between the first and second legs. Each leg includes a clamping end portion for clamping the conveyor belt, and the clamping end portions define a belt-clamping channel therebetween. The coupling member urges the clamping end portions together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: JOY MM DELAWARE, INC.
    Inventors: James J. Melhuish, Brian C. Ziegler, Eugene F. Sebeck