Robert J Hynes

US Patent:

53685261, Nov 29, 1994

Filed:

Mar 28, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/219030

Inventors:

Robert Hynes - Fairfield CT

International Classification:

F16G 1302

US Classification:

474207

Abstract:

A readily adjustable belt and a link construction wherein a plurality of links of similar construction are detachably connected in end to end relationship to define an endless torque transmitting belt. Each link is formed of an injection molded plastic part having a female end portion and a male end portion arranged such that the male portion of one link can be readily snap-fitted to the female portion of the next adjacent link. The respective links are identical in structure and are provided in complementary interlocking structure to facilitate attachment and to insure positive interlocking engagement of adjacent links, and yet render the links readily detachably connected so as to facilitate rendering a belt readily adjustable. The respective links are also provided with transversely extending indentations formed in the upper and lower surfaces thereof to impart flexibility thereto. Tapering side surfaces are provided with a non-slip textured surface.

US Patent:

49799290, Dec 25, 1990

Filed:

Aug 31, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/401665

Inventors:

Robert Hynes - Fairfield CT

International Classification:

F16G 704

US Classification:

474206

Abstract:

An adjustable torque transmitting belt comprising a plurlity of links. The links are attached end to end forming a belt of any desired length. The ends of the belt formed by the plurality of links are attached together by combining three different specialized links with a flexible bolt. The flexible bolt fits through a bore in a male link attached to one end of the belt, then through a bore in a rotator link, then treaded into a female link attached to the other end of the belt. A continuous loop belt is then formed that can be easily adjusted by the specialized link and flexible bolt assembly. A single flexible elongated link may be utilized in lieu of a plurality of smaller links. In another embodiment a plurality of identical links are assembled together to form an adjustable continuous belt. Each link can be securely attached without the use of tools due to the flexible nature of the configuration and the material of the similar links.

US Patent:

53205847, Jun 14, 1994

Filed:

Oct 13, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/959668

Inventors:

Robert Hynes - Fairfield CT

International Classification:

F16G 1302
F16G 500

US Classification:

474207

Abstract:

A readily adjustable belt and a link construction wherein a plurality of links of similar construction are detachably connected in end to end relationship to define an endless torque transmitting belt. Each link is formed of an injection molded plastic part having a female end portion and a male end portion arranged such that the male portion of one link can be readily snap-fitted to the female portion of the next adjacent link. The respective links are identical in structure and are provided in complementary interlocking structure to facilitate attachment and to insure positive interlocking engagement of adjacent links, and yet render the links readily detachably connected so as to facilitate rendering a belt readily adjustable. The respective links are also provided with transversely extending indentations formed in the upper and lower surfaces thereof to impart flexibility thereto. Tapering side surfaces are provided with a non-slip textured surface.