Patents by Inventor Brian Cartledge

Brian Cartledge 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).

  • Equipment for laying a layer of elongate material
    Patent number: 4230371
    Abstract: Equipment for laying a layer of elongate material adjacent to a newly exposed rock or mineral surface formed by a mining machine cutter as the machine traverses along the working face, a loading member for cut rock or mineral being positioned adjacent to the rear of the cutter, comprises a support bracket secured to the rear of the members, arm means pivotally mounted on the support bracket and supporting a store of elongate material, and means for urging the arm towards the newly exposed rock or mineral surface such that in use elongate material is dispensed from the store and laid adjacent to the newly exposed surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1980
    Assignee: Coal Industry Limited
    Inventors: Roy L. Bell, Dennis A. Gillard, Peter Watt, Brian Cartledge, Barry Millhouse, Michael E. Cheese, Eric Dring