Patents by Inventor Jose Lopez Almendros

Jose Lopez Almendros 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: 10208460
    Abstract: A removable device for attaching two mechanical parts includes a pin removably locking a first part with respect to a second part, a retainer member on the pin and a resiliently loaded tension member which collaborate to prevent the pin from coming out of its locked position; the removable device further includes at least two inclined surfaces, the general shape of which is that of a projection oriented in the axial direction of the pin, such that when the pin rotates, the retainer member runs along the inclined surfaces and the pin moves between the locked position and unlocked position against a force exerted on the pin along a longitudinal axial direction of the pin exerted by the tension member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: METALOGENIA, S.A.
    Inventors: Jose Lopez Almendros, Francesc Perez Lado, Joan Tuto Faja, Ester Alonso Frijola
  • Publication number: 20150275485
    Abstract: A removable device for attaching two mechanical parts includes a pin removably locking a first part with respect to a second part, a retainer member on the pin and a resiliently loaded tension member which collaborate to prevent the pin from coming out of its locked position; the removable device further includes at least two inclined surfaces, the general shape of which is that of a projection oriented in the axial direction of the pin, such that when the pin rotates, the retainer member runs along the inclined surfaces and the pin moves between the locked position and unlocked position against a force exerted on the pin along a longitudinal axial direction of the pin exerted by the tension member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: METALOGENIA, S.A.
    Inventors: Jose LOPEZ ALMENDROS, Francesc PEREZ LADO, Joan TUTO FAJA, Ester ALONSO FRIJOLA
  • Patent number: 9033610
    Abstract: A removable device for attaching two mechanical parts includes a pin removably locking a first part with respect to a second part, a retainer member on the pin and a resiliently loaded tension member which collaborate to prevent the pin from coming out of its locked position; the removable device further includes at least two inclined surfaces, the general shape of which is that of a projection oriented in the axial direction of the pin, such that when the pin rotates, the retainer member runs along the inclined surfaces and the pin moves between the locked position and unlocked position against a force exerted on the pin along a longitudinal axial direction of the pin exerted by the tension member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: METALOGENIA, S.A.
    Inventors: José Lopez Almendros, Francesc Perez Lado, Joan Tuto y Faja, Ester Alonso Frijola
  • Patent number: 8806785
    Abstract: Wearing element with enhanced wear resistance related to wearing elements, such as cast steel teeth to be specially used in machinery for earth-moving, ground-engaging and/or rock-cutting applications, as well as to inserts to be included within the wearing elements, to enhance their wear resistance thus prolonging their service life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Metalogenia, S.L.
    Inventors: Jordi Brufau Guinovart, Jorge Alcala, Jorge Triginer Boixeda, Jose Sanchez, Jose Lopez Almendros
  • Patent number: 8763282
    Abstract: Wearing element with enhanced wear resistance related to wearing elements, such as cast steel teeth to be specially used in machinery for earth-moving, ground-engaging and/or rock-loading applications, as well as to inserts to be included within the wearing elements, to enhance their wear resistance thus prolonging their service life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Metalogenia, S.A.
    Inventors: Jordi Brufau Guinovart, Jorge Alcala, Jorge Triginer Boixeda, Jose Sanchez, Jose Lopez Almendros
  • Publication number: 20140075793
    Abstract: Detachable fastening system between a male piece (2) and a female piece (1), pin (3) and female piece (1), specifically for use in machines for moving earth and stones. It is formed by a tooth (2) with a transverse aperture, a tooth holder (2) with another transverse aperture, a pin with an intermediate nipple, and an elastic tensor (4) located in a complementary cavity of the tooth holder (2). The penetration and subsequent rotation of the pin (3) immobilizes it axially, as it is held in said angular position by the action of the tensor (4). In addition, the pin (3) has at one end a projection that interacts with a groove ramped helicoidally and fitted in the aperture of the tooth in order to absorb the axial forces, by unloading the tensor (4) thereof, and also in order to limit the angular distance traveled by the pin between the blocking and unblocking positions, and in order to facilitate possible extraction thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: METALOGENIA, S.A.
    Inventors: Jose LOPEZ ALMENDROS, Francisco PEREZ SORIA, Angel MARTINEZ
  • Patent number: 8555532
    Abstract: Detachable fastening system between a male piece (2) and a female piece (1), pin (3) and female piece (1), specifically for use in machines for moving earth and stones. It is formed by a tooth (2) with a transverse aperture, a tooth holder (2) with another transverse aperture, a pin with an intermediate nipple, and an elastic tensor (4) located in a complementary cavity of the tooth holder (2). The penetration and subsequent rotation of the pin (3) immobilizes it axially, as it is held in said angular position by the action of the tensor (4). In addition, the pin (3) has at one end a projection that interacts with a groove ramped helicoidally and fitted in the aperture of the tooth in order to absorb the axial forces, by unloading the tensor (4) thereof, and also in order to limit the angular distance travelled by the pin between the blocking and unblocking positions, and in order to facilitate possible extraction thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Metalogenia, S.A.
    Inventors: Jose Lopez Almendros, Francisco Perez Soria, Angel Martinez
  • Publication number: 20120131821
    Abstract: Wearing element with enhanced wear resistance related to wearing elements, such as cast steel teeth to be specially used in machinery for earth-moving, ground-engaging and/or rock-loading applications, as well as to inserts to be included within the wearing elements, to enhance their wear resistance thus prolonging their service life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: METALOGENIA, S.A.
    Inventors: Jordi Brufau Guinovart, Jorge Alcala, Jorge Triginer Boixeda, Jose Sanchez, Jose Lopez Almendros
  • Publication number: 20120131820
    Abstract: Wearing element with enhanced wear resistance related to wearing elements, such as cast steel teeth to be specially used in machinery for earth-moving, ground-engaging and/or rock-cutting applications, as well as to inserts to be included within the wearing elements, to enhance their wear resistance thus prolonging their service life
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: METALOGENIA, S.A.
    Inventors: Jordi Brufau Guinovart, Jorge Alcala, Jorge Triginer Boixeda, Jose Sanchez, Jose Lopez Almendros
  • Patent number: 7926207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wear assembly, as well as to the different components thereof, which has a wear member or tooth and an adaptor member or tooth bar for wear applications in a machine for moving materials such as earth and stones. The invention contemplates a wear assembly and particularly a coupling system between the different components to one another by a characteristic coupling system and at least one retention system assuring the coupling and anchor between the different components, specifically between the wear member and adaptor, the latter in turn being joined to the blade of a bucket or scoop of a machine for moving materials, such as an excavator or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Metalogenia, S.A.
    Inventors: José Lopez Almendros, Franceso Perez Lado, Roberto Fernandez Munoz
  • Publication number: 20100170119
    Abstract: A removable device for attaching two mechanical parts includes a pin removably locking a first part with respect to a second part, a retainer member on the pin and a resiliently loaded tension member which collaborate to prevent the pin from coming out of its locked position; the removable device further includes at least two inclined surfaces, the general shape of which is that of a projection oriented in the axial direction of the pin, such that when the pin rotates, the retainer member runs along the inclined surfaces and the pin moves between the locked position and unlocked position against a force exerted on the pin along a longitudinal axial direction of the pin exerted by the tension member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: METALOGENIA, S.A.
    Inventors: JOSÉ LOPEZ ALMENDROS, FRANCESC PEREZ LADO, JOAN TUTO Y FAJA, ESTER ALONSO FRIJOLA
  • Publication number: 20100115804
    Abstract: Detachable fastening system between a male piece (2) and a female piece (1), pin (3) and female piece (1), specifically for use in machines for moving earth and stones. It is formed by a tooth (2) with a transverse aperture, a tooth holder (2) with another transverse aperture, a pin with an intermediate nipple, and an elastic tensor (4) located in a complementary cavity of the tooth holder (2). The penetration and subsequent rotation of the pin (3) immobilizes it axially, as it is held in said angular position by the action of the tensor (4). In addition, the pin (3) has at one end a projection that interacts with a groove ramped helicoidally and fitted in the aperture of the tooth in order to absorb the axial forces, by unloading the tensor (4) thereof, and also in order to limit the angular distance travelled by the pin between the blocking and unblocking positions, and in order to facilitate possible extraction thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Metalogenia, S.A.
    Inventors: Jose Lopez Almendros, Francisco Perez Soria, Angel Martinez
  • Patent number: 7707755
    Abstract: A removable device for attaching two mechanical parts includes a pin removably locking a first part with respect to a second part, a retainer member on the pin and a resiliently loaded tension member which collaborate to prevent the pin from coming out of its locked position; the removable device further includes at least two inclined surfaces, the general shape of which is that of a projection oriented in the axial direction of the pin, such that when the pin rotates, the retainer member runs along the inclined surfaces and the pin moves between the locked position and unlocked position against a force exerted on the pin along a longitudinal axial direction of the pin exerted by the tension member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Metalogenia, S.A.
    Inventors: José Lopez Almendros, Francesc Perez Lado, Joan Tuto Y Faja, Ester Alonso Frijola
  • Publication number: 20080028644
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wear assembly, as well as to the different components thereof, which comprises a wear member or tooth and an adaptor member or tooth bar for wear applications in a machine for moving materials such as earth and stones. The invention contemplates a wear assembly and particularly a coupling system between the different components to one another by means of a characteristic coupling system and at least one retention system assuring the coupling and anchor between the different components, specifically between the wear member and adaptor, the latter in turn being joined to the blade of a bucket or scoop of a machine for moving materials, such as an excavator or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: José Lopez Almendros, Franceso Perez Lado, Roberto Fernandez Munoz
  • Publication number: 20070209189
    Abstract: The removable device for attaching two mechanical parts comprises a pin removably locking a first part with respect to a second part, a retainer member associated to the pin and a resiliently loaded tension member which collaborate to prevent the pin from coming out of its lock position; it is characterized in that it further comprises at least two inclined surfaces, the general shape of which is that of a projection oriented in the axial direction of the pin, such that when the pin rotates, the retainer member runs along said inclined surfaces and the pin moves between the lock position and unlock position against the force axial to the axis of the pin exerted by said tension member. The assembly and removal of the parts is carried out in a simple manner, but the attachment during operation of the excavator is at the same time secure and reliable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Jose Lopez Almendros, Francesc Perez Lado, Joan Tuto Y Faja, Ester Alonso Frijola
  • Patent number: 7168193
    Abstract: The device is characterized in that the nose of the tooth-carrier has a general structure in which two end regions thereof, one corresponding to the area of junction of the said nose with the body of the tooth-carrier and the other to the free end of the tooth-carrier, assume in cross-section a dovetail structure, the dovetail at the first end region being inverted compared to the dovetail at the second end region, the cross-section of the end projection of the nose of the tooth-carrier being constant and the upper face of junction of the said projection with the base of the tooth-carrier assuming a curved structure with the convexity directed outwards, the lateral faces of the nose of the tooth-carrier assuming a structure of flat facets, one of them carrying in proximity to the junction with the body of the tooth-carrier a substantially vertical indentation for the coupling of the retaining cotter pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Metalogenia Patentes, S.L.
    Inventors: Jorge Pallas Moreno, Javier Pueyo Molina, Fermin Sanchez Guisado, Jose Lopez Almendros
  • Patent number: 6836983
    Abstract: The device is characterized in that the nose of the tooth-carrier has a general structure in which two end regions thereof, one corresponding to the area of junction of the said nose with the body of the tooth-carrier and the other to the free end of the tooth-carrier, assume in cross-section a dovetail structure, the dovetail at the first end region being inverted compared to the dovetail at the second end region, the cross-section of the end projection of the nose of the tooth-carrier being constant and the upper face of junction of the said projection with the base of the tooth-carrier assuming a curved structure with the convexity directed outwards, the lateral faces of the nose of the tooth-carrier assuming a structure of flat facets, one of them carrying in proximity to the junction with the body of the tooth-carrier a substantially vertical indentation for the coupling of the retaining cotter pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Metalogenia S.A.
    Inventors: Jorge Pallas Moreno, Javier Pueyo Molina, Fermin Sanchez Guisado, Jose Lopez Almendros
  • Publication number: 20040172866
    Abstract: The device is characterized in that the nose of the tooth-carrier has a general structure in which two end regions thereof, one corresponding to the area of junction of the said nose with the body of the tooth-carrier and the other to the free end of the tooth-carrier, assume in cross-section a dovetail structure, the dovetail at the first end region being inverted compared to the dovetail at the second end region, the cross-section of the end projection of the nose of the tooth-carrier being constant and the upper face of junction of the said projection with the base of the tooth-carrier assuming a curved structure with the convexity directed outwards, the lateral faces of the nose of the tooth-carrier assuming a structure of flat facets, one of them carrying in proximity to the junction with the body of the tooth-carrier a substantially vertical indentation for the coupling of the retaining cotter pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: METALOGENIA, S.A.
    Inventors: Jorge Pallas Moreno, Javier Pueyo Molina, Sanchez Guisado Fermin, Jose Lopez Almendros
  • Patent number: 6745503
    Abstract: The device is characterized by the coupling protuberance of the tooth in a zone which is adjacent to the base of the tooth and is comprised of side faces which are both inclined from said base towards the axis of the piece and from the lower edge inwardly, and also presenting an upper face inclined from top to bottom and a lower planar face, continued into a second zone which presents additionally planar faces extending from the lower edges of the protuberance and showing an inward inclination; the coupling protuberance is terminated by a posture section of which the side faces extend from an upper planar face which is parallel to the piece axis, and inclined inwardly and joining a unique lower face which is also planar and parallel to the piece axis and terminated at the planar extremity of the protuberance which is perpendicular to the piece axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Metalogenia S.A.
    Inventors: Jorge Pallas Moreno, Javier Pueyo Molina, Fermin Sanchez Guisado, Jose Lopez Almendros
  • Publication number: 20030110668
    Abstract: The device is characterized in that the nose of the tooth-carrier has a general structure in which two end regions thereof, one corresponding to the area of junction of the said nose with the body of the tooth-carrier and the other to the free end of the tooth-carrier, assume in cross-section a dovetail structure, the dovetail at the first end region being inverted compared to the dovetail at the second end region, the cross-section of the end projection of the nose of the tooth-carrier being constant and the upper face of junction of the said projection with the base of the tooth-carrier assuming a curved structure with the convexity directed outwards, the lateral faces of the nose of the tooth-carrier assuming a structure of flat facets, one of them carrying in proximity to the junction with the body of the tooth-carrier a substantially vertical indentation for the coupling of the retaining cotter pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: Metalogenia, S.A.
    Inventors: Jorge Pallas Moreno, Javier Pueyo Molina, Fermin Guisado, Jose Lopez Almendros