Patents by Inventor William T. Muma, Jr.

William T. Muma, Jr. 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).

  • Three-ply belting material
    Patent number: 4371580
    Abstract: Three-ply belting having improved dimensional stability, flexing characteristics, and elongation characteristics is disclosed. The center ply of the belt comprises a first synthetic fabric, while each outer ply comprises a second synthetic fabric. The modulus and flex fatique life of the second synthetic fabric are respectively greater than the modulus and flex fatique life of the first synthetic fabric. Belting in accordance with the present invention is useful in agricultural applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1983
    Assignee: Morrison Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Morrison, William T. Muma, Jr.
  • Process of making a belting joint
    Patent number: 4279676
    Abstract: An improved method of splicing multi-ply belting material to form an endless belt. The upstream portion of the splice on each side of the belt has at least two plies of the material which have not been split, while each side of the belt on the downstream portion of the splice presents an overlying flap to a roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1981
    Assignee: Morrison Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Morrison, William T. Muma, Jr.