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US3794155A
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Wire mesh belt
Assignee: Ashworth Bros Inc
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Filing: 1972-06-02
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-06-02
Abstract
Abstract An improved means for connecting two end strands of two separate parts of a wire mesh belt having a plurality of interlocked zig zag strands which includes a first row of generally U-shaped connecting links each interlocked with one end strand and a second row of connecting links interlocked with the other end strand. The links have loops at their extremities which are axially aligned whereby a connector rod inserted therethrough connects the two rows and consequently the end strands together. In one embodiment the connector rod is straight throughout its main body portion and a hooked end connecting element is connected to each end thereof and interlocked with one of the end strands. In another embodiment the connector rod is comprised of two straight aligned segments having hooked outer ends interlocked with one of the end strands. The two segments may be joined by a connecting sleeve.
Inventors
- 👤 A Bechtel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/06; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
In a wire mesh belt comprised of a plurality of individual zig zag strands wherein adjacent strands are interlocked in an interlinking manner, an improved means for joining two end strands together comprising a first row of individual connecting links, each interlocked in an interlinking manner with one of said end strands, a second row of individual connecting links, each interlocked in an interlinking manner with the other of said end strands, connecting means on each of said links, and a connecting rod inserted through said connecting means on each of said links to join said end strands together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a wire mesh belt comprised of a plurality of individual zig zag strands wherein adjacent strands are interlocked in an interlinking manner, an improved means for joining two end strands together comprising a first row of individual connecting links, each interlocked in an interlinking manner with one of said end strands, a second row of individual connecting links, each interlocked in an interlinking manner with the other of said end strands, connecting means on each of said links, and a connecting rod inserted through said connecting means on each of said links to join said end strands together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A wire mesh belt according to claim 1 wherein each of said links is generally U-shaped having a base portion and upstanding leg portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A wire mesh belt according to claim 2 wherein said connecting means on each of said links comprises loops formed on the extremities of said leg portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A wire mesh belt according to claim 3 wherein said connecting rod is straight throughout its main body portion and said means for connecting said strands further comprises an end connecting element mounted on each end of said rod, each said element having a loop at one end through which said rod passes and a hook at the other end interlocked with one of said end strands.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A wire mesh belt according to claim 3 wherein said connecting rod is comprised of two separate segments, each said segment including a main body portion straight throughout its length extending through said loops of said links from one side of said belt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A wire mesh belt according to claim 5 wherein each of said segments further includes a hooked outer end portion interlocked with one of said end strands.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A wire mesh belt according to claim 6 wherein the inner ends of said straight main body portions of said segments are connected together by a sleeve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A wire mesh belt according to claim 7 wherein both said inner ends of said segments and said sleeve are positioned within one of said links and said sleeve has a length at least more than half the width of said one link.
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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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |