US3855637A
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Belt reversing mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-05
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1993-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A belt reversing mechanism including two clamping sections rotatably connected to each other by a rivet or an eyelet. In one embodiment, one clamping section is connected to a belt buckle and the other clamping section is connected to a belt so that the belt may be rotated with respect to the belt buckle. In a second embodiment, the two clamping sections are identical and serve to connect two belt sections so that they may be rotated with respect to each other so that either side of a belt section may be visible when the belt is worn.
Inventors
- 👤 B Luger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:07
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A reversible and adjustable belt comprising: a buckle; a belt section; a clamping member, said clamping member adjustably connecting said belt section to said buckle, said clamping member including a belt housing, a gripping member pivotally mounted on said belt housing, said gripping member being adapted to pivot between an open position defining a belt receiving slot through which said belt section is adapted to be inserted into said belt housing and a closed position wherein said clamping member is adapted to engage said belt section to secure it within said housing; and means for rotating said belt section at least 180* about its longitudinal axis relative to said buckle so that the inner surface of said belt section will become the outer surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A reversible and adjustable belt comprising: a buckle; a belt section; a clamping member, said clamping member adjustably connecting said belt section to said buckle, said clamping member including a belt housing, a gripping member pivotally mounted on said belt housing, said gripping member being adapted to pivot between an open position defining a belt receiving slot through which said belt section is adapted to be inserted into said belt housing and a closed position wherein said clamping member is adapted to engage said belt section to secure it within said housing; and means for rotating said belt section at least 180* about its longitudinal axis relative to said buckle so that the inner surface of said belt section will become the outer surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A reversible and adjustable belt as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for rotating is comprised of a central pivot means coaxial to the longitudinal axis of said belt section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A reversible and adjustable belt as recited in claim 2 further comprising a plurality of belt sections and a plurality of clamping members, each of said clamping members being adapted to engage two belt sections such that each section is rotatable about its longitudinal axis relative to its adjacent section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The reversible and adjustable belt as recited in claim 3 wherein said buckle is connected to one belt section.
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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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |