Conveyor belt connector and method for forming a belt

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10214359
APP PUB NO 20170247189A1
SERIAL NO

15445341

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A belt and belt connector is provided for forming a continuous belt loop. The belt connector includes a first element insertable into a first end of the belt and a second element insertable into a second end of the belt. The first element may include exterior threads for positively engaging the interior of the belt. Additionally, the belt connector may include a connecting link that connects the first and second elements so that the first and second elements are pivotable relative to one another. Additionally, the connecting link may be configured to that the first element is pivotable relative to the connecting link about a first pivot axis and the connecting link may be pivotable relative to the second element about a second pivot axis that is transverse the first pivot axis.

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FENNER U S INC311 W STEIGEL STREET MANHEIM DIVISION MANHEIM PA 17545

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Heston, Stephen F Longmont, US 5 39
Pursel, Brian M Lancaster, US 1 0
Ramachandra, Sunil Lancaster, US 20 433

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