Patents by Inventor Cesar F. Francisco

Cesar F. Francisco 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).

  • Publication number: 20220072900
    Abstract: A traction sleeve roller featuring an inner roller and a secured outer traction sleeve that may be rotatably powered when operable to a motor. The outer traction sleeve may be radially offset from the inner roller by a plurality of supporting members positioned between the outer traction sleeve and the inner roller. The plurality of supporting members may secure a plurality of traction members about the inner roller. The plurality of traction members may have a plurality of traction points. A plurality of outer passages pass between the plurality of traction members. A plurality of inner passages pass between an interior surface of the outer traction sleeve and a surface of the inner roller. A foulant may be directed through the plurality of outer passages into the plurality of inner passages when the traction sleeve roller is engaged with a surface having fouling conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: KSi Conveyor, Inc.
    Inventors: Cesar F. Francisco, JR., Paul A. Kaeb
  • Patent number: 10543989
    Abstract: A belt conveyor with automatic in-line tensioning. A tensioner bar is slidably received into a tensioning slot and guided by a plurality of rails. At least one air spring is positioned between the tensioner frame and the tensioner bar. The first air spring pushes the tensioner bar such that movement of the tensioner bar moves the end roller to affect a tensioning force upon the endless belt. An air pressure gauge can display an air pressure value corresponding to a tension force of the endless belt. A tracking assembly allows tracking of the endless roller independent of the tensioning. A controller can controls the tensioning and release of tensioning based on operational or environmental factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: KSi Conveyor, Inc.
    Inventor: Cesar F. Francisco
  • Publication number: 20190009989
    Abstract: A belt conveyor with automatic in-line tensioning. A tensioner bar is slidably received into a tensioning slot and guided by a plurality of rails. At least one air spring is positioned between the tensioner frame and the tensioner bar. The first air spring pushes the tensioner bar such that movement of the tensioner bar moves the end roller to affect a tensioning force upon the endless belt. An air pressure gauge can display an air pressure value corresponding to a tension force of the endless belt. A tracking assembly allows tracking of the endless roller independent of the tensioning. A controller can controls the tensioning and release of tensioning based on operational or environmental factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: KSi Conveyor, Inc.
    Inventor: Cesar F. Francisco
  • Patent number: 8910778
    Abstract: A tracking and tensioning device for a belt conveyor that provides a tracking assembly that is mounted to the conveyor frame. The tracking assembly is capable of sliding along the length of the conveyor frame. An idler roller is mounted to the tracking assembly that is held under constant tension by an adjustable tensioner. The adjustable tensioner provides take-up tensioning at the portion of the belt with the lowest operating tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: KSi Conveyors, Inc.
    Inventors: Cesar F Francisco, Steven R Walder
  • Publication number: 20140353128
    Abstract: A tracking and tensioning device for a belt conveyor that provides a tracking assembly that is mounted to the conveyor frame. The tracking assembly is capable of sliding along the length of the conveyor frame. An idler roller is mounted to the tracking assembly that is held under constant tension by an adjustable tensioner. The adjustable tensioner provides take-up tensioning at the portion of the belt with the lowest operating tension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Cesar F. Francisco, Steven R. Walder