Patents by Inventor Michael D. Hinson

Michael D. Hinson 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: 7614494
    Abstract: An improved trough roller assembly for use in a continuous belt conveyor system comprises a pair of shafts disposed in a generally x-shaped configuration to support the moving belt in the upper flight section of the conveyor system and define the desired trough shape for carrying bulk materials thereon. The ends of the shafts, which are preferably made out of cold-rolled steel, rotatably connect to bearing assemblies that are cooperatively positioned on or in a pair of spaced apart support members that are mounted in a generally upright position on a frame member of the conveyor system. The bearing assemblies have a sealed bearing to reduce the likelihood of clogging or other damage from dust, bulk material or other debris that may be present. In an alternative embodiment, the support members are telescoping to allow the user to selectively change the trough shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Michael D. Hinson
  • Patent number: 7503452
    Abstract: An improved return roller assembly for use in a continuous belt conveyor system comprises a shaft disposed between a pair of sealed bearing assemblies that are mounted to the underside of a frame member to define the return flight section of the conveyor system so as to support and guide the conveyor belt. The ends of the shaft, which is preferably made out of cold-rolled steel, connect to bearings that are rotatably disposed in the bearing housing. Preferably, the bearing assemblies have a sealed bearing to reduce the likelihood of clogging or other damage from dust, bulk material or other debris that may be present and, therefore, reduce the cost and downtime associated with maintenance and repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventor: Michael D. Hinson
  • Publication number: 20070284226
    Abstract: An improved trough roller assembly for use in a continuous belt conveyor system comprises a pair of shafts disposed in a generally x-shaped configuration to support the moving belt in the upper flight section of the conveyor system and define the desired trough shape for carrying bulk materials thereon. The ends of the shafts, which are preferably made out of cold-rolled steel, rotatably connect to bearing assemblies that are cooperatively positioned on or in a pair of spaced apart support members that are mounted in a generally upright position on a frame member of the conveyor system. The bearing assemblies have a sealed bearing to reduce the likelihood of clogging or other damage from dust, bulk material or other debris that may be present. In an alternative embodiment, the support members are telescoping to allow the user to selectively change the trough shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventor: Michael D. Hinson
  • Publication number: 20070284227
    Abstract: An improved return roller assembly for use in a continuous belt conveyor system comprises a shaft disposed between a pair of sealed bearing assemblies that are mounted to the underside of a frame member to define the return flight section of the conveyor system so as to support and guide the conveyor belt. The ends of the shaft, which is preferably made out of cold-rolled steel, connect to bearings that are rotatably disposed in the bearing housing. Preferably, the bearing assemblies have a sealed bearing to reduce the likelihood of clogging or other damage from dust, bulk material or other debris that may be present and, therefore, reduce the cost and downtime associated with maintenance and repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventor: Michael D. Hinson
  • Patent number: 7275634
    Abstract: An improved belt scraper assembly for use in a conveyor belt system to scrape debris off of a conveyor belt comprises a support bar having scraper blade attached thereto that is biased against the conveyor belt by a spring at both ends of the support bar. Ends of the support bar pivotally attach to brackets mounted on spaced apart frame members. A second bracket is mounted on a side of each frame member. One end of each spring attaches to an end of the support bar. The other end of the spring attaches to the second bracket to bias an edge of the scraper blade against the conveyor belt. When this edge wears down, the operator flips the support member over to utilize the opposite edge of the scraper blade without stopping the conveyor system. When both edges are worn down, the operator replaces the blade without stopping the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventor: Michael D. Hinson
  • Patent number: D613378
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: Michael D. Hinson