US3574898A
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V-belt temporary repair kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-25
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Granted: 1971-04-13
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Expires: 1989-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A pair of belt end connectors are respectively connected in cooperating relation to opposing ends of a selected length of Vbelt forming an endless V-belt replacement. A clamp means is removably engageable with the belt or belt connectors for drawing meeting ends of the belt toward each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A Scott
- 👤 Clarence E Rice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:41
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G3/00; F16G3/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/16; Y10T24/1604
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
An emergency V-belt repair kit, comprising: a length of Vbelting; a pair of cooperating members adapted to be respectively secured to opposing end portions of said V-belt; said pair of members comprising a pair of hinge leaves having cooperating end portions provided with interdigitated hinge-pin-receiving loops; rodlike clamps means releasably engaging and drawing meeting ends of said belt toward each other when entrained around a pair of pulleys; and V-belt-engaging members secured to and projecting laterally of said clamp means in cooperative relation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
An emergency V-belt repair kit, comprising: a length of Vbelting; a pair of cooperating members adapted to be respectively secured to opposing end portions of said V-belt; said pair of members comprising a pair of hinge leaves having cooperating end portions provided with interdigitated hinge-pin-receiving loops; rodlike clamps means releasably engaging and drawing meeting ends of said belt toward each other when entrained around a pair of pulleys; and V-belt-engaging members secured to and projecting laterally of said clamp means in cooperative relation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
Structure as specified in claim 1 in which said hinge leaves are further characterized by offset end portions, opposite the interdigitated loops, projecting laterally on an obtuse angle with respect to the plane of each said hinge leaf.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
Structure as specified in claim 2 in which said clamp means comprises right- and left-threaded nut-engaged rods forming a turnbuckle; and said V-belt engaging members comprising a cooperating laterally projecting substantially J-shaped hook formed on cooperating ends of said rods.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
Structure as specified in claim 2 in which said clamp means includes a rod having right- and left-hand threaded end portions; a nut on the respective end portions of said rod; and cooperating laterally projecting hinge-leaf-engaging hooks secured to said nuts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
Structure as specified in claim 2 in which said clamp means includes an elongated threaded rod having a laterally projecting hinge-leaf-engaging first hook at one end; and sleeve slidable on said rod; a cooperating hinge-leaf-engaging second hook secured to and projecting laterally of said sleeve; and a nut on said rod for moving said sleeve toward said first hook.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
Structure as specified in claim 1 in which said clamp means includes a rod having right- and left-hand threaded end portions; and a nut on the respective end portions of said rod.
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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) | 1974-04-12 | 1974-10-12 | 1975-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-12 | 1978-10-12 | 1979-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-12 | 1982-10-12 | 1983-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |