Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Hopper cover with retractable flexible closure member
- Patent Title (中): 料斗盖可伸缩的柔性封闭件
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Application No.: US11239482Application Date: 2005-09-30
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Publication No.: US08109403B2Publication Date: 2012-02-07
- Inventor: Bud Michel
- Applicant: Bud Michel
- Applicant Address: CA St. Gregor, Saskatchewan
- Assignee: Michel's Industries Ltd.
- Current Assignee: Michel's Industries Ltd.
- Current Assignee Address: CA St. Gregor, Saskatchewan
- Agency: Nixon & Vanderhye, P.C.
- Main IPC: B65D51/18
- IPC: B65D51/18 ; A47G5/02 ; B65D43/20

Abstract:
A cover assembly adapted to be fitted over the open top of a bin includes a pair of spaced apart, domed rigid hoods releasably attachable to upper portions of the hopper whereby an elongated opening is defined between the hoods of sufficient width as to provide access to the hopper. A flexible closure member spans the opening between the hoods while supported on trackways extending along marginal edge portions of the hoods which bound the elongated opening. A pair of rotatable rollers are attachable, one at each of the opposing end portions of the opening. One roller is spring-loaded, upon and from which roller the closure member is wound and unwound during travel of said closure member over the elongated opening. The other roller is connected by pull cables to the closure member, and powered to provide for travel of the closure member.
Public/Granted literature
- US20070075082A1 Hopper cover Public/Granted day:2007-04-05
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