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Date of Patent:
Feb. 24, 2009

Filed:

Jun. 22, 2007
Applicants:

Mark Stolyar, Richardson, TX (US);

Daniel Kelly, Knoxville, TN (US);

Rajeev Dwivedi, Plano, TX (US);

Inventors:

Mark Stolyar, Richardson, TX (US);

Daniel Kelly, Knoxville, TN (US);

Rajeev Dwivedi, Plano, TX (US);

Assignee:

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc., Alpharetta, GA (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 43/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

A smart belt consists of a standard belt with an embedded sensor capable of wireless communication or visual indicators to notify maintenance for a need for maintenance or replacement. The sensor measures material properties, cycles of operation etc. using a self energizing power source. When the belt requires replacement or maintenance a mode of indication will notify proper personnel.


Find Patent Forward Citations

Stolyar, Mark. (2009). Method and apparatus for monitoring conveyor belts (U.S. Patent No. 7494004). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/7494004

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