Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Comparator
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Fulton, Christopher W (Department: 2841)
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Comparator
C033S501450, C033S836000, C033S203110, C073S146000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07946047
ABSTRACT:
A belt rib wear gauge comprising a body, an elongate member having a length and extending from the body, the elongate member having an arcuate surface, the elongate member further comprising a tactile surface cooperatively disposed with respect to the arcuate surface, and the arcuate surface having a predetermined radial dimension wherein engagement of the elongate member within a belt groove and the position of the tactile surface relative to a datum plane at a tip of belt ribs disposed immediately adjacent to the belt groove indicates a state of wear of the belt ribs.
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Miller David S.
Smith Benjamin Morgan
Van Oort Kent
Dougherty, Esq. T. A.
Dunlap, Esq. P. N.
Fulton Christopher W
The Gates Corporation
Thurnau, Esq. J. A.
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