Wayne G Clore

Title: Wayne G. Clore and His Safety-Belt Lock Invention.

Introduction

Wayne G. Clore is an inventor associated with Anderson, Indiana, and Recreation Equipment Corp. His work includes a patent for a safety-belt locking mechanism designed to restrain belt movement when the belt is pulled at a rate above a predetermined threshold.

Latest Patents

Clore is credited with 1 patent, titled “Lock for a Flexible Element.” The invention uses a frame with fixed and movable jaws that grip a safety belt. A wheel supported by the frame rotates as the belt moves, while a spring-biased weight on a radial shaft responds to the wheel’s rotation. When the wheel turns faster than a set rate, centrifugal force moves the weight outward, triggering the movable jaw to grip the belt and prevent further movement.

The described embodiments also include a self-winding spool with a clock spring. Pulling the belt from the spool winds the spring, helping maintain tension while the belt is extended.

Career Highlights

Clore’s patent addresses a practical safety challenge: allowing a belt to move during ordinary use while locking it when rapid movement occurs. The design combines a belt-driven wheel, a centrifugal trigger, and spring-actuated gripping jaws.

Collaborations

Clore’s listed coworkers include Charles T. Norton and William P. Thompson. The patent information provided identifies Recreation Equipment Corp. in connection with his work.

Conclusion

Wayne G. Clore’s patented flexible-element lock combines mechanical sensing and belt-gripping components to help restrain a safety belt during rapid movement.