Patents by Inventor Robert E. Maine, Jr.
Robert E. Maine, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 11787637Abstract: An active drive spiral conveyor belt system includes a drum configured to rotate about a drum axis, a plurality of modules, a plurality of cross-rods joining together the plurality of modules, and an infeed system. The drum can include a plurality of drive bars, each with a drive member extending therefrom, and spaced an arc length. At least some of the plurality of cross-rods or modules can include a drive end configured to engage with the drive members. The plurality of modules can be configured to be collapsible relative to each other and the plurality of cross-rods. The infeed system can be configured to collapse the spacing between adjacent drive ends prior to transiting into engagement with a cooperating drive member.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventors: Frank Salsone, Thomas O. Perdue, Robert E. Maine, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220212873Abstract: An active drive spiral conveyor belt system includes a drum configured to rotate about a drum axis, a plurality of modules, a plurality of cross-rods joining together the plurality of modules, and an infeed system. The drum can include a plurality of drive bars, each with a drive member extending therefrom, and spaced an arc length. At least some of the plurality of cross-rods or modules can include a drive end configured to engage with the drive members. The plurality of modules can be configured to be collapsible relative to each other and the plurality of cross-rods. The infeed system can be configured to collapse the spacing between adjacent drive ends prior to transiting into engagement with a cooperating drive member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Frank Salsone, Thomas O. Perdue, Robert E. Maine, JR.
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Patent number: 11305938Abstract: An active drive spiral conveyor belt system includes a drum configured to rotate about a drum axis, a plurality of modules, a plurality of cross-rods joining together the plurality of modules, and an infeed system. The drum can include a plurality of drive bars, each with a drive member extending therefrom, and spaced an arc length. At least some of the plurality of cross-rods or modules can include a drive end configured to engage with the drive members. The plurality of modules can be configured to be collapsible relative to each other and the plurality of cross-rods. The infeed system can be configured to collapse the spacing between adjacent drive ends prior to transiting into engagement with a cooperating drive member.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventors: Frank Salsone, Thomas O. Perdue, Robert E. Maine, Jr.
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Patent number: 11279563Abstract: A plate element is disclosed that is capable of use in a wire conveyor belt assembly having multiple spaced rods. The plate element may include a plate body having a planar base surface, one or more engagement elements to engage one or more of the spaced rods, and an interface element that extends away from the planar base surface to form a raised interface surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignees: Cambridge International, Inc., Prince Castle LLCInventors: Sajid A. Safvi, Robert E. Maine, Jr., Thomas O. Perdue
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Publication number: 20210179359Abstract: A plate element is disclosed that is capable of use in a wire conveyor belt assembly having multiple spaced rods. The plate element may include a plate body having a planar base surface, one or more engagement elements to engage one or more of the spaced rods, and an interface element that extends away from the planar base surface to form a raised interface surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Sajid A. Safvi, Robert E. Maine, JR., Thomas O. Perdue
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Publication number: 20210061572Abstract: An active drive spiral conveyor belt system includes a drum configured to rotate about a drum axis, a plurality of modules, a plurality of cross-rods joining together the plurality of modules, and an infeed system. The drum can include a plurality of drive bars, each with a drive member extending therefrom, and spaced an arc length. At least some of the plurality of cross-rods or modules can include a drive end configured to engage with the drive members. The plurality of modules can be configured to be collapsible relative to each other and the plurality of cross-rods. The infeed system can be configured to collapse the spacing between adjacent drive ends prior to transiting into engagement with a cooperating drive member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Frank Salsone, Thomas O. Perdue, Robert E. Maine, JR.
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Patent number: 10654651Abstract: A modular eye link conveyor belt and method of assembling a modular eye link conveyor belt includes (a) welding a plurality of eyelets and bar links to a cross wire having a predetermined module width to form at least one first module row; (b) welding a plurality of eyelets and bar links to a cross wire having a predetermined module width to form at least one second module row; connecting the first module row and the second module row with a cross rod extending through the plurality of eyelets and thereby forming a first module; repeating steps (a) and (b) and forming a second module; and connecting the first module and the second module with a cross rod extending through the plurality of eyelets.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Maine, Jr., George H. Messick, Jr., Thomas O. Perdue, Jeffrey D. Ulchak
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Publication number: 20190263593Abstract: A modular eye link conveyor belt and method of assembling a modular eye link conveyor belt includes (a) welding a plurality of eyelets and bar links to a cross wire having a predetermined module width to form at least one first module row; (b) welding a plurality of eyelets and bar links to a cross wire having a predetermined module width to form at least one second module row; connecting the first module row and the second module row with a cross rod extending through the plurality of eyelets and thereby forming a first module; repeating steps (a) and (b) and forming a second module; and connecting the first module and the second module with a cross rod extending through the plurality of eyelets.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Robert E. Maine, JR., George H. Messick, JR., Thomas O. Perdue, Jeffrey D. Ulchak
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Patent number: 10287098Abstract: A modular eye link conveyor belt and method of assembling a modular eye link conveyor belt includes (a) welding a plurality of eyelets and bar links to a cross wire having a predetermined module width to form at least one first module row; (b) welding a plurality of eyelets and bar links to a cross wire having a predetermined module width to form at least one second module row; connecting the first module row and the second module row with a cross rod extending through the plurality of eyelets and thereby forming a first module; repeating steps (a) and (b) and forming a second module; and connecting the first module and the second module with a cross rod extending through the plurality of eyelets.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Robert E. Maine, Jr., George H. Messick, Jr., Thomas O. Perdue, Jeffrey D. Ulchak
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Patent number: 10118766Abstract: A splice link for a conveyor belt includes an outer locking bar including at least one lower tab and an offset portion, an inner connector bar including at least one opening configured to receive the at least one lower tab on the outer locking bar and a front face having an upper tab, the offset portion on the outer locking bar configured to engage the upper tab of the inner connector bar. A further aspect of the disclosure includes a conveyor belt including a plurality of spaced tractive rods, a plurality of parallel pairs of edge bar links interconnecting the plurality of spaced tractive rods, and a splice link disposed between adjacent pairs of edge bar links.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Thomas O. Perdue, Robert E. Maine, Jr., George H. Messick, Jr., Jeffrey D. Ulchak, Melody Elizabeth Fernaays
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Publication number: 20180252026Abstract: An architectural panel includes a mesh defining a plurality of openings and a plurality of flaps configured for attachment to the mesh within the plurality of openings, the flaps being movable to allow air flow through the openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Frank R. BARCUS, III, Robert E. MAINE, JR., George H. MESSICK, JR., Matthew Charles O'CONNELL, Thomas O. PERDUE, Hendrik Arie PHILLIPS, Thomas Claude ROSS, Jeffery D. ULCHAK
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Publication number: 20180162648Abstract: An eye link conveyor belt including a plurality of eyelets and a plurality of cross rods, the plurality of eyelets including openings on each end and the plurality of cross rods extending through the openings to thereby connect the plurality of eyelets together; and a plurality of wire forms connected to the conveyor belt, the wire forms including at least one protrusion extending above a planar product support surface of the conveyor belt. A plurality of side plates can be secured to the conveyor belt by the wire forms and also extend above the planar product support surface of the conveyor belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Robert E. Maine, Jr., George H. MESSICK, JR., Thomas O. PERDUE, Jeffery D. ULCHAK, Charles E. HENNIGAR
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Patent number: 9994396Abstract: An eye link conveyor belt including a plurality of eyelets and a plurality of cross rods, the plurality of eyelets including openings on each end and the plurality of cross rods extending through the openings to thereby connect the plurality of eyelets together; and a plurality of wire forms connected to the conveyor belt, the wire forms including at least one protrusion extending above a planar product support surface of the conveyor belt. A plurality of side plates can be secured to the conveyor belt by the wire forms and also extend above the planar product support surface of the conveyor belt.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Robert E. Maine, Jr., George H. Messick, Jr., Thomas O. Perdue, Jeffery D. Ulchak, Charles E. Hennigar
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Patent number: 9863154Abstract: An architectural mesh panel includes a plurality of spaced rods and a plurality of adjacent rows of pickets, each of the rows of pickets including at least a plurality of first links, a plurality of second links and a plurality of third links, the plurality of first links have a first spacing, the plurality of second links have a second spacing, and the plurality of third links have a third spacing, wherein each of the rows of pickets includes at least two adjacent first links defining a closely spaced link area, wherein each of the rows of pickets includes at least one second link disposed adjacent the closely spaced link area on each side thereof, wherein the closely spaced link area creates a simulated moiré appearance of a moving stripe to an observer whose viewpoint is continuously changing from one side of the architectural mesh panel towards the other.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: George H. Messick, Jr., Thomas O. Perdue, Matthew C. O'Connell, Jeffrey D. Ulchak, Robert E. Maine, Jr.
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Patent number: 9776799Abstract: A conveyor belt system includes a conveyor belt and a sensor assembly integrated in the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt includes a plurality of wickets, and a plurality of interconnecting rods about which the wickets hinge. The sensor assembly includes a load-bearing member and a sensor fitted in the load-bearing member. The load-bearing member is coupled to two adjacent rods such that a belt tension is sustained between the adjacent rods. A method of using a conveyor belt system include pinging the sensor assembly using a reader with an antenna positioned on a conveyor frame, collecting a signal from the sensor assembly using the reader, and processing the collected data to determine a history of belt tension and to estimate overall belt elongation.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Ulchak, Robert E. Maine, Jr., Thomas O. Perdue
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Publication number: 20170267455Abstract: A conveyor belt configured for a direction of travel, the conveyor belt including a plurality of connecting rods; and a spiral overlay; wherein each of the connecting rods has a flattened oblong cross section. In addition, a method a manufacturing a connector rod for a conveyor, belt includes providing a connector rod having a circular cross section; rolling the connector rod along a longitudinal axis thereof, and thereby producing a flattened oblong cross section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Larry Vaughn WINDSOR, JR., William CANNON, Alan Scott HENRY, Brian Jon ROBINSON, Jason Vance TODD, Ralph Buck TRAVIS, JR., Robert E. MAINE, JR., Thomas Claude ROSS
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Publication number: 20170260004Abstract: A splice link for a conveyor belt includes an outer locking bar including at least one lower tab and an offset portion, an inner connector bar including at least one opening configured to receive the at least one lower tab on the outer locking bar and a front face having an upper tab, the offset portion on the outer locking bar configured to engage the upper tab of the inner connector bar. A further aspect of the disclosure includes a conveyor belt including a plurality of spaced tractive rods, a plurality of parallel pairs of edge bar links interconnecting the plurality of spaced tractive rods, and a splice link disposed between adjacent pairs of edge bar links.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Thomas O. PERDUE, Robert E. MAINE, JR., George H. MESSICK, JR., Jeffrey D. ULCHAK, Melody Elizabeth Fernaays
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Publication number: 20170129708Abstract: A modular eye link conveyor belt and method of assembling a modular eye link conveyor belt includes (a) welding a plurality of eyelets and bar links to a cross wire having a predetermined module width to form at least one first module row; (b) welding a plurality of eyelets and bar links to a cross wire having a predetermined module width to form at least one second module row; connecting the first module row and the second module row with a cross rod extending through the plurality of eyelets and thereby forming a first module; repeating steps (a) and (b) and forming a second module; and connecting the first module and the second module with a cross rod extending through the plurality of eyelets.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Robert E. Maine, JR., George H. Messick, JR., Thomas O. Perdue, Jeffrey D. Ulchak
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Patent number: D919922Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignees: Cambridge International, Inc., Prince Castle LLCInventors: Sajid A. Safvi, Robert E. Maine, Jr., Thomas O. Perdue
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Patent number: D978473Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Cambridge International, Inc.Inventors: Sajid A. Safvi, Robert E. Maine, Jr., Thomas O. Perdue