Patents by Inventor Elmar Wiejack-Symann

Elmar Wiejack-Symann 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).

  • Patent number: 8662287
    Abstract: A scraper for a scraper chain conveyor, having a top web, on which a chain attachment region for connecting the scraper to a scraper chain is configured, and having scraper wings for guiding the scraper on side profiles and bottom of a scraper chain conveyor. In order to provide scrapers with which a higher conveying output or a reduction of the drive output to be installed can be achieved, and which also enable a worn or defective scraper to be changed below ground, it is provided according to the invention that the scraper wings consist of a holding portion anchored to the metallic top web and a plastics sliding insert which can be releasably fastened to the holding portion. For the sliding inserts and their retention, various embodiments are proposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining Europe GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Fischer, Willi Klingbeil, Matthias Kohler, Uwe Tillessen, Jorg Wirtz, Elmar Wiejack-Symann
  • Publication number: 20110315519
    Abstract: A scraper for a scraper chain conveyor, having a top web, on which a chain attachment region for connecting the scraper to a scraper chain is configured, and having scraper wings for guiding the scraper on side profiles and bottom of a scraper chain conveyor. In order to provide scrapers with which a higher conveying output or a reduction of the drive output to be installed can be achieved, and which also enable a worn or defective scraper to be changed below ground, it is provided according to the invention that the scraper wings consist of a holding portion anchored to the metallic top web and a plastics sliding insert which can be releasably fastened to the holding portion. For the sliding inserts and their retention, various embodiments are proposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: BUCYRUS EUROPE GMBH
    Inventors: Frank Fischer, Willi Klingbeil, Matthias Kohler, Uwe Tillessen, Jorg Wirtz, Elmar Wiejack-Symann
  • Patent number: 7150351
    Abstract: A drag chain conveyor for use in underground mining, including interconnected, profiled conveyor chutes in which are guided conveyor chains of metallic material. Plastic carriers are attached to the conveyor chains, with attachment being effected via a molding around of annular chain links of the conveyor chains with plastic, wherein the plastic, which is molded for a simultaneous production of the plastic carriers monolithically with connecting regions that hold the chain links, penetrates and surrounds the chain links. At least one drive is provided for the conveyor chains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: RAG Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Elmar Wiejack-Symann
  • Publication number: 20060027442
    Abstract: A drag chain conveyor for use in underground mining, including interconnected, profiled conveyor chutes in which are guided conveyor chains of metallic material. Plastic carriers are attached to the conveyor chains, with attachment being effected via a molding around of annular chain links of the conveyor chains with plastic, wherein the plastic, which is molded for a simultaneous production of the plastic carriers monolithically with connecting regions that hold the chain links, penetrates and surrounds the chain links. At least one drive is provided for the conveyor chains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventor: Elmar Wiejack-Symann
  • Publication number: 20050032966
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a polymeric nanocomposite, comprising a polymer selected from the group comprising nylon, polyester and polyurethane, and comprising graphite. The process results in a nanocomposite, comprising 5-20 wt. % of graphite, said nanocomposite having both ESD- and FR-properties. The invention also deals with equipment, at least partially made of nanocomposite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Jawk Meijer, Elmar Wiejack-Symann
  • Publication number: 20040140178
    Abstract: A drag chain conveyor is provided for use in underground mining, and comprises interconnected, profiled conveyor chutes, conveyor chains guided in the conveyor chutes, carriers attached to the conveyor chains, and at least one drive for the conveyor chains. The conveyor chains and/or the carriers are comprised at least partially of a self-extinguishing and difficult to ignite plastic or polymeric material having anti-static material properties and a high mechanical strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Elmar Wiejack-Symann, Frank-Hasse Schmidt