Title: Chain link and method for forming the same

Abstract: An improved chain link comprised of a two piece barrel, a pin and a sprocket engaging aperture. The chain link of the invention is formed from a blank having a body portion with a tongue attached to one end thereof. The tongue is formed into a barrel hook. A flap is taken from the inside of the body portion and formed toward the barrel hook to form the remainder of the barrel and the sprocket engaging aperture of the chain link. The pin is formed from the other end of the body portion.

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Inventors: Onulak, Eugene W. (Huntington, IN, US)

Application Number: 820614
Filing Date: 1977-08-01
Publication_date: 1979-04-24
Assignee: Allied-Locke Industries, Incorporated (Dixon, IL)
Primary Class(es): 474/236
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US Patent Ref:

518307	Apr, 1894	Corscaden	74/248.
1403674	Jan, 1922	Dull	74/248.
1555577	Sep, 1925	Horner	74/248.
1834173	Dec, 1931	Paradise	74/248.
2672059	Mar, 1954	Graetz et al.	74/248.
2679762	Jun, 1954	Paulsen	74/249.

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Primary Examiner: Gerin, Leonard H.
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Attorney: Morsbach & Pillote