Patents by Inventor Keith E Finger

Keith E Finger 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).

  • Tensioner, as for a belt cleaner
    Patent number: 7083040
    Abstract: A tensioner comprises inner and outer collars engaging a blade holder and a housing. A torsion spring between the collars tensions a blade. One of the collars engages the housing, such as by a locking handle, for fixing the spring tension. The housing may serve to shield the tensioner from debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: ASGCO Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith E Finger, George T. Mott
  • Light duty belt cleaning system
    Patent number: 6948609
    Abstract: Belt cleaning apparatus includes a scraper blade mounted to a blade holder and urged against a belt for moving and/or removing material carried thereby. The blade includes a pair of flexible legs or skirts that engage the blade holder in snap-on/snap-off fashion. A tensioner includes inner and outer collars engaging the blade holder and a housing and a torsion spring between the collars tensions the blade. The housing engages one of the collars such as by a locking handle for fixing the spring tension and also serves to shield the tensioner from debris. The apparatus may be easily and quickly disassembled and assembled without tools, may be constructed of food-grade materials, and is “open” for ease of cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Asgco Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith E Finger, George T. Mott
  • Light duty belt cleaning system
    Publication number: 20010054538
    Abstract: Belt cleaning apparatus includes a scraper blade mounted to a blade holder and urged against a belt for moving and/or removing material carried thereby. The blade includes a pair of flexible legs or skirts that engage the blade holder in snap-on/snap-off fashion. A tensioner includes inner and outer collars engaging the blade holder and a housing and a torsion spring between the collars tensions the blade. The housing engages one of the collars such as by a locking handle for fixing the spring tension and also serves to shield the tensioner from debris. The apparatus may be easily and quickly disassembled and assembled without tools, may be constructed of food-grade materials, and is “open” for ease of cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Keith E. Finger, George T. Mott