Patents by Inventor Kaleb Stepanek

Kaleb Stepanek 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: 10960400
    Abstract: An apron return assembly having a pump that is adapted to convey a fluid, an apron actuator having an apron actuator cap side and an apron actuator rod side and being in fluid communication with the pump, an accumulator that is in fluid communication with the apron actuator cap side, a reservoir that is in fluid communication with the apron actuator, and a tension rod having a frame end and an apron end. In the preferred apron return assembly, the apron actuator and the tension rod are adapted to move the apron between a closed position and an open position. A method for moving the apron from the open position to the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Kolberg-Pioneer, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Schnabel, Joe Rust, Kaleb Stepanek
  • Publication number: 20180326427
    Abstract: An apron return assembly having a pump that is adapted to convey a fluid, an apron actuator having an apron actuator cap side and an apron actuator rod side and being in fluid communication with the pump, an accumulator that is in fluid communication with the apron actuator cap side, a reservoir that is in fluid communication with the apron actuator, and a tension rod having a frame end and an apron end. In the preferred apron return assembly, the apron actuator and the tension rod are adapted to move the apron between a closed position and an open position. A method for moving the apron from the open position to the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Kolberg-Pioneer, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Schnabel, Joe Rust, Kaleb Stepanek
  • Patent number: 10059524
    Abstract: A conveyor lift assembly adapted for use on a conveyor assembly having a frame, and at least one main conveyor cylinder for moving the frame between a substantially horizontal position and an elevated position. The conveyor lift assembly includes a lower member disposed on the undercarriage of the conveyor assembly, an upper member adapted to be moved substantially vertically relative to the frame, and an actuator having a first end and a second end and being adapted to move between a retracted position and an extended position. The first end of the actuator is attached to the lower member and the second end is attached to the upper member, the actuator is adapted to move the upper member relative to the lower member, and the upper member is adapted contact the frame. A method for moving the frame between the substantially horizontal position and the elevated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Kolberg-Pioneer, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Rust, Travis Hinnerichs, Andrew In't Veld, Kaleb Stepanek
  • Publication number: 20170297824
    Abstract: A conveyor lift assembly adapted for use on a conveyor assembly having a frame, and at least one main conveyor cylinder for moving the frame between a substantially horizontal position and an elevated position. The conveyor lift assembly includes a lower member disposed on the undercarriage of the conveyor assembly, an upper member adapted to be moved substantially vertically relative to the frame, and an actuator having a first end and a second end and being adapted to move between a retracted position and an extended position. The first end of the actuator is attached to the lower member and the second end is attached to the upper member, the actuator is adapted to move the upper member relative to the lower member, and the upper member is adapted contact the frame. A method for moving the frame between the substantially horizontal position and the elevated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Joe Rust, Travis Hinnerichs, Andrew In't Veld, Kaleb Stepanek