US3091837A
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Method and apparatus for making flexible belts
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1960-03-23
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Granted: 1963-06-04
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Expires: 1980-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale B Mccormick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:52
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D29/00; B62; B62D; B62D55/00; B62D55/08; B62D55/18; B62D55/24; B62D55/253; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49448; Y10T29/49449; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49874
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF AN ENDLESS FLEXIBLE BELT OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SAID SECTIONS CONNECTED IN END-TO-END RELATION, THE METHOD COMPRISING FORMING EACH OF SAID SECTIONS BY RIGIDLY CONNECTING THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL LOAD-BEARING CABLES TO RIGID CONNECTOR BARS, FIXING ONE OF SAID BARS AND MOVING THE OTHER OF SAID BARS RELATIVE THERETO UNTIL SUBSTANTIALLY A PREDETERMINED EQUAL TENSION IS IMPOSED ON EACH OF SAID CABLES, AND FORMING A ROW OF OPENINGS IN EACH OF SAID BARS IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID CABLES UNDER TENSION, AND THEN JOINING SAID SECTIONS IN END-TOEND RELATION BY MEANS OF SAID OPENINGS TO THEREBY INSURE SUBSTANTIAL EQUALIZATION OF LOADS BORNE BY THE CABLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF AN ENDLESS FLEXIBLE BELT OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SAID SECTIONS CONNECTED IN END-TO-END RELATION, THE METHOD COMPRISING FORMING EACH OF SAID SECTIONS BY RIGIDLY CONNECTING THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL LOAD-BEARING CABLES TO RIGID CONNECTOR BARS, FIXING ONE OF SAID BARS AND MOVING THE OTHER OF SAID BARS RELATIVE THERETO UNTIL SUBSTANTIALLY A PREDETERMINED EQUAL TENSION IS IMPOSED ON EACH OF SAID CABLES, AND FORMING A ROW OF OPENINGS IN EACH OF SAID BARS IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID CABLES UNDER TENSION, AND THEN JOINING SAID SECTIONS IN END-TOEND RELATION BY MEANS OF SAID OPENINGS TO THEREBY INSURE SUBSTANTIAL EQUALIZATION OF LOADS BORNE BY THE CABLES.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-03 | 1966-12-03 | 1967-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-03 | 1970-12-03 | 1971-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-03 | 1974-12-03 | 1975-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |