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US3102570A
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Seal means for slide fasteners
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-17
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Granted: 1963-09-03
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Expires: 1982-01-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bertram S Fairchilds
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:35
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B19/00; A44B19/24; A44B19/32; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/25; Y10T24/2514
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A CLOSURE MEANS FOR FLEXIBLE WATER PROOF CONTAINERS WHEREIN THE CONTAINER IS PROVIDED WITH AN ELONGATED OPENING TO PERMIT INGRESS AND EGRESS TO THE INTERIOR FOR ARTICLES TO BE STORED AND TRANSPORTED THEREIN, THE MARGINAL EDGES OF THE OPENING BEING PROVIDED WITH INNER AND OUTER SLIDE FASTENERS OF THE INTERLOCKING TYPE, EDGES OF THE OPENING, A FLEXIBLE ELONGATED ENVELOPE HAVING A FLAP PORTION THAT IS CONNECTED TO ONE MARGINAL EDGE OF THE OPENING AND A FLEXIBLE ELONGATED TUBE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE OPPOSITE MARGINAL EDGE OF THE OPENING, THE TUBE FITTINGLY ENGAGED INTO THE ENVELOPE WHEN THE SLIDE FASTENERS ARE ENGAGED FOR CLOSING THE OPENING AND MEANS WHEREBY THE TUBE IS PRESSURIZED AND EXPANDED TO FORCE THE ENVELOPE INTO CONTACTING SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SLIDE AFTER THE SLIDE FASTENERS HAVE BEEN FULLY ENGAGED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A CLOSURE MEANS FOR FLEXIBLE WATER PROOF CONTAINERS WHEREIN THE CONTAINER IS PROVIDED WITH AN ELONGATED OPENING TO PERMIT INGRESS AND EGRESS TO THE INTERIOR FOR ARTICLES TO BE STORED AND TRANSPORTED THEREIN, THE MARGINAL EDGES OF THE OPENING BEING PROVIDED WITH INNER AND OUTER SLIDE FASTENERS OF THE INTERLOCKING TYPE, EDGES OF THE OPENING, A FLEXIBLE ELONGATED ENVELOPE HAVING A FLAP PORTION THAT IS CONNECTED TO ONE MARGINAL EDGE OF THE OPENING AND A FLEXIBLE ELONGATED TUBE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE OPPOSITE MARGINAL EDGE OF THE OPENING, THE TUBE FITTINGLY ENGAGED INTO THE ENVELOPE WHEN THE SLIDE FASTENERS ARE ENGAGED FOR CLOSING THE OPENING AND MEANS WHEREBY THE TUBE IS PRESSURIZED AND EXPANDED TO FORCE THE ENVELOPE INTO CONTACTING SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SLIDE AFTER THE SLIDE FASTENERS HAVE BEEN FULLY ENGAGED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-09-02 | 1967-03-04 | 1967-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-02 | 1971-03-04 | 1971-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-02 | 1975-03-04 | 1975-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |