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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2003
Applicants:
Christopher J. Verdigets, Ponchatoula, LA (US);
Kevin W. Guernsey, Kenner, LA (US);
David C. Weiser, River Ridge, LA (US);
Inventors:
Christopher J. Verdigets, Ponchatoula, LA (US);
Kevin W. Guernsey, Kenner, LA (US);
David C. Weiser, River Ridge, LA (US);
Assignee:
Laitram, L.L.C., Harahan, LA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G029/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A plastic conveyor belt module having an embedded high-strength fastener for securely fastening an assortment of attachment elements. A fastener, such as a nut, or threaded insert, is press-fit into a countersunk hole that extends through the thickness of the module and opens onto top and bottom surfaces. Attachment hardware, such as a bolt or screw, extends from the attachment element into the embedded fastener to secure the attachment to the module.