Conveyors: power-driven – Conveyor section – Endless conveyor
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-21
2008-10-28
Deuble, Mark A (Department: 3651)
Conveyors: power-driven
Conveyor section
Endless conveyor
C198S850000, C198S844100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07441649
ABSTRACT:
An improved conveyor chain formed from a plurality of modular links arranged in rows and each associated with at least two elongated transverse connectors is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connectors together create a substantially open, planar support surface intermediate of the links in each row. Each link in a first row includes apertures for receiving a first of the connectors extending through a slot in the links of an adjacent row, as well as a receiver having a closed end and an open end for receiving one end of a second one of the connectors. The chain with the connectors associated with each row is thus capable of side-flexing to negotiate curves or bends, as well as longitudinal compression/expansion, while at all times providing full and even article support.
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Layne James L.
McDaniel Michael D.
Deuble Mark A
King & Schickli PLLC
Span Tech LLC
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