US3732597A
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Easily installed fan belt
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-29
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Granted: 1973-05-15
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Expires: 1991-06-29
Abstract
Abstract An automotive fan belt having in cross section the general shape of a T and having opposite ends provided with snap fasteners or screw clamps for joining said ends.
Inventors
- 👤 M Epstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:07
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G7/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/38; Y10S24/42; Y10S24/51; Y10S24/52; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/16; Y10T24/1672; Y10T24/1696; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45152; Y10T24/45199; Y10T24/45204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
In combination: an elongated flexible, relatively nonstretchable belt having opposite ends: AND MEANS FOR DETACHABLY SECURING TOGETHER SAID OPPOSITE ENDS TO FORM AN ENDLESS BELT; WHEREIN THE BELT IS T-shaped in cross section and said securing means detachably engages only the flat top portions of said Tshape, leaving the stem of the T-shape free; ONE END OF SAID BELT HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING RECESS IN ITS TOP PORTION SURMOUNTED BY A TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING CATCH PLATE; THE OTHER END HAVING A FLAT FORWARDLY EXTENDING FINGER ATTACHED TO ITS TOP PORTION TO ENTER SAID RECESS, AND A PIVOTAL CATCH SURMOUNTING THE FINGER TO ENGAGE THE CATCH PLATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
In combination: an elongated flexible, relatively nonstretchable belt having opposite ends: AND MEANS FOR DETACHABLY SECURING TOGETHER SAID OPPOSITE ENDS TO FORM AN ENDLESS BELT; WHEREIN THE BELT IS T-shaped in cross section and said securing means detachably engages only the flat top portions of said Tshape, leaving the stem of the T-shape free; ONE END OF SAID BELT HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING RECESS IN ITS TOP PORTION SURMOUNTED BY A TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING CATCH PLATE; THE OTHER END HAVING A FLAT FORWARDLY EXTENDING FINGER ATTACHED TO ITS TOP PORTION TO ENTER SAID RECESS, AND A PIVOTAL CATCH SURMOUNTING THE FINGER TO ENGAGE THE CATCH PLATE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-14 | 1976-11-13 | 1977-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-14 | 1980-11-13 | 1981-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-14 | 1984-11-13 | 1985-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |