Patents by Inventor Gerhard D. Nichols

Gerhard D. Nichols has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • V-belt
    Patent number: 4595387
    Abstract: A belt and reinforcement for a V-block of a V-block belt is provided. The reinforcement has a generally U-shaped member with a lower beam member that interconnects diverging diagonal side members that each form a cantilevered portion. A means is provided in the cantilevered portion for retaining an upper beam member. The means is in the form of deformable sides that define a slot for receiving end portions of the upper beam member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1986
    Assignee: The Gates Rubber Company
    Inventors: John P. Frazier, Donald R. McComber, Gerhard D. Nichols