Patents by Inventor Nathaniel E. Mueller

Nathaniel E. Mueller 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).

  • D-shaped belt with flanges
    Patent number: 12312177
    Abstract: A drive belt for use in a roller assembly includes a main body having a radially inwardly extending arcuate portion, a first flanged portion projecting axially from a first end of the arcuate portion, and a second flanged portion projecting axially from a second end of the arcuate portion. At least one reinforcement is embedded within the main body. The first and second flanged portions of the main body are configured to prevent a rolling of the main body during operation of the drive belt when received within a groove of a rotary component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: FENNER, INC.
    Inventors: Nathaniel E. Mueller, Ryan P. Flattery
  • D-SHAPED BELT WITH FLANGES
    Publication number: 20230211955
    Abstract: A drive belt for use in a roller assembly includes a main body having a radially inwardly extending arcuate portion, a first flanged portion projecting axially from a first end of the arcuate portion, and a second flanged portion projecting axially from a second end of the arcuate portion. At least one reinforcement is embedded within the main body. The first and second flanged portions of the main body are configured to prevent a rolling of the main body during operation of the drive belt when received within a groove of a rotary component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Nathaniel E. Mueller, Ryan P. Flattery