US3858949A
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Endless track and slide therefor
Assignee: Gates Rubber Co
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Filing: 1973-10-26
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-10-26
Abstract
Abstract An integrally molded track having one or more strips of insulating material disposed near at least part of the inner surface of the track. A perforate slide bar containing a heat sensitive lubricant system constantly or intermittently engages supports, and automatically lubricates the track.
Inventors
- 👤 Sr Paul E Russ
- 👤 Donald R Mccomber
- 👤 Philip M Patterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:05
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D55/00; B62D55/08; B62D55/092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
An endless track of the integrally molded polymeric material type for use with the slide bar suspension system of a track laying vehicle, and having a tread portion defined of an outer surface, means for receiving a drive means from an inner surface, a tensile and transverse reinforcement, and wherein the improvement comprises: an insulating material disposed in the track near and shrouding longitudinally at least part of the track inner surface, said insulating material being thermally stable at least generally 300* F. above the disintegration temperature of the polymeric material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
An endless track of the integrally molded polymeric material type for use with the slide bar suspension system of a track laying vehicle, and having a tread portion defined of an outer surface, means for receiving a drive means from an inner surface, a tensile and transverse reinforcement, and wherein the improvement comprises: an insulating material disposed in the track near and shrouding longitudinally at least part of the track inner surface, said insulating material being thermally stable at least generally 300* F. above the disintegration temperature of the polymeric material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A track as set forth in claim 1 wherein said insulating material includes at least two generally parallel strips oriented longitudinally in relating to the track inner surface, said strips having a predetermined parallel spacing to be in alignment with slide bars of the slide bar suspension system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A track as set forth in claim 1 wherein the insulating material includes one fabric layer selected from the group consisting of Nomex, asbestos, and Fiber B.
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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) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |