Patents by Inventor Burk R. Kube

Burk R. Kube 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).

  • Replaceable flute inserts for a roller assembly of a debarker apparatus
    Patent number: 7882869
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for transporting logs through a debarker are shown and described. The disclosed embodiments of roller assemblies can be used for quickly and conveniently moving logs along a processing line. Some disclosed embodiments include fluted rollers that carry replaceable inserts. The inserts can protect the logs and the rigid flutes of the roller. The insert can be made of a wear resistant material for a prolonged life. A worn insert can be replaced with another insert to ensure proper functioning of the roller assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Nicholson Manufacturing Ltd.
    Inventors: Burk R. Kube, Douglas B. Jeffrey, Marek S. Cholewczynski
  • Replaceable flute inserts for a roller assembly of a debarker apparatus
    Publication number: 20080178965
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for transporting logs through a debarker are shown and described. The disclosed embodiments of roller assemblies can be used for quickly and conveniently moving logs along a processing line. Some disclosed embodiments include fluted rollers that carry replaceable inserts. The inserts can protect the logs and the rigid flutes of the roller. The insert can be made of a wear resistant material for a prolonged life. A worn insert can be replaced with another insert to ensure proper functioning of the roller assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Burk R. Kube, Douglas B. Jeffrey, Marek S. Cholewczynski
  • Feed rolls with replaceable flute elements
    Patent number: 6422277
    Abstract: A fluted feed roll has inner replaceable flute inserts which abut and are bolted to anchor pieces welded in place on a cylindrical roll body. Part of the inner longitudinal edge of the flute inserts bears directly against the surface of the roll body. Traction elements on the outer longitudinal edge of the flute inserts protrude radially outwardly beyond the anchor pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Nicholson Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Burk R. Kube, Marek S. Cholewczynski
  • Feed rolls with replaceable flute elements
    Publication number: 20020033203
    Abstract: A fluted feed roll has inner replaceable flute inserts which abut and are bolted to anchor pieces welded in place on a cylindrical roll body. Part of the inner longitudinal edge of the flute inserts bears directly against the surface of the roll body. Traction elements on the outer longitudinal edge of the flute inserts protrude radially outwardly beyond the anchor pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Burk R. Kube, Marek S. Cholewczynski
  • Feed rolls with replaceable flute elements
    Patent number: 6253813
    Abstract: A fluted feed roll has inner replaceable flute inserts which abut and are bolted to anchor pieces welded in place on a cylindrical roll body. Part of the inner longitudinal edge of the flute inserts bears directly against the surface of the roll body. Traction elements on the outer longitudinal edge of the flute inserts protrude radially outwardly beyond the anchor pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Nicholson Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Burk R. Kube, Marek S. Cholewczynski