Patents by Inventor Herbert Ray Hudgins

Herbert Ray Hudgins 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 cleaning systems and methods
    Patent number: 6983510
    Abstract: Systems and methods for cleaning belts used to move fiber optics are disclosed. In general, the system includes wheels that can be arranged to receive a fiber optic belt. The belt can be arranged between a contact plate and a brush. Movement is provided to both the belt and brush and a frictional force is created between the surface of the belt to be cleaned and the brush. This contact and friction cleans the residue from the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Inventor: Herbert Ray Hudgins