US3748699A
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Variable length v belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-19
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1992-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A V belt is provided with a fastening means so that the belt can be cut to a desired length. The fastening means also enables one to install a belt in relatively inaccessible locations.
Inventors
- 👤 B Cunningham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G7/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/43; Y10S24/44; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/16; Y10T24/1664; Y10T24/1684; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/45079; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45471
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A belt of the V-type having fastening means comprising in combination: a. a belt with a male end having a tongue extending therefrom and generally forming a continuation of the outer surface of the belt, b. a series of blades attached to and extending downwardly from said tongue, c. a filler strip underlying said tongue and spaced therefrom, d. a series of slots in said filler strip corresponding in location and spacing to said blades, e. a female end on said belt, said belt having an opening therein lying generally parallel with said belt and being complimentary to said filler, f. a series of slots though the top surface of said female end of the belt extending through the top surface and into said opening, said slots corresponding in size and spacing to the blades of said tongue, and g. whereby said filler strip can be inserted in said opening and said tongue brought over the female end of said belt and the blades inserted through the opening in said female end and extending into the opening in said filler strip whereby said belt is locked together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A belt of the V-type having fastening means comprising in combination: a. a belt with a male end having a tongue extending therefrom and generally forming a continuation of the outer surface of the belt, b. a series of blades attached to and extending downwardly from said tongue, c. a filler strip underlying said tongue and spaced therefrom, d. a series of slots in said filler strip corresponding in location and spacing to said blades, e. a female end on said belt, said belt having an opening therein lying generally parallel with said belt and being complimentary to said filler, f. a series of slots though the top surface of said female end of the belt extending through the top surface and into said opening, said slots corresponding in size and spacing to the blades of said tongue, and g. whereby said filler strip can be inserted in said opening and said tongue brought over the female end of said belt and the blades inserted through the opening in said female end and extending into the opening in said filler strip whereby said belt is locked together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The belt of claim 1 wherein at least one end of said belt is adapted for cutting off, whereby a belt of shorter length can be made while preserving fastening means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The belt of claim 2 wherein indicia are provided on said belt to indicate the point for cutting the belt to provide a belt of desired length.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The belt of claim 1 wherein said ends are additionally fastened with a cement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The belt of claim 1 wherein the top surface of the female end is recessed to form a complement to said tongue whereby a fastened belt has a smooth outer surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The belt of claim 1 wherein the blades are in the form of an inverted truncated triangle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |