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Inspectable modular conveyor

CA 1079216 A · Owner: Laitram Corporation (The) · Inventors: Demarest, Leroy E.; Kewley, Monte L.

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

A conveyor belt comprising a plurality of like modules on each end of which are an array of link ends. The link ends are of a width substantially less than the spacing between confronting link ends along their pivotal axis. The link ends of each module are pivotally connected to the link ends of adjacent modules by a pivot pin. The pivotally connected modules can be laterally flexed or movable along the pivot axis for exposure to visual inspection of the normally concealed portions of the pivot pins.

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  • Granted June 10, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 10, 1997.
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GrantedJune 10, 1980
Term endedJune 10, 1997
Patent numberCA 1079216 A
Classification (IPC)B65G17/06 +2 more

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198119831985198719891991199319951997Patent grantedJune 10, 1980Term endedJune 10, 1997

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