US3176361A
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Ornamental snap fasteners
Assignee: Scovill Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-07
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1983-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip B Jensen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:29
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B17/00; A44B17/0064; A44B17/0082; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/36; Y10T24/3694; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49833; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
IN A ORNAMENTAL SNAP FASTENER, THE COMBINATION OF (A) A SNAP FASTENER ELEMENT HAVING A BASE AND A HOLLOW PROJECTION EXTENDING INWARDLY OF SAID BASE, THE HOLLOW SPACE OF SAID PROJECTION OPENING THROUGH THE OUTER FACE OF SAID BASE; (B) A TUFT CONSISTING OF A BUNDLE OF FIBROUS STRANDS HAVING A RETAINING RING SURROUNDING SAID STRANDS INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF WHEREIN THE FREE ENDS OF SAID STRANDS FLARE OUT ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID RING; AND, (C) SECURING MEANS COMPRISING A TACK HAVING A HEAD BEARING AGAINST THE SIDE OF TUFT OPPOSITE SAID BASE OF THE FASTENER ELEMENT AND A SHANK EXTENDING THROUGH SAID TUFT AND RING IN THE SAME GENERAL DIRECTION AS SAID STRANDS IN THE REGION OF SAID RING, THE INNER END OF SAID SHANK BEING UPSET INSIDE SAID HOLLOW PROJECTION WHEREBY THE STRANDS OF SAID TUFT ARE COMPRESSED TIGHTLY IN THE REGION OF SAID RING SO THAT THE HEAD OF SAID TACK FORMS AN EYE SURROUNDED BY THE TUFT MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
IN A ORNAMENTAL SNAP FASTENER, THE COMBINATION OF (A) A SNAP FASTENER ELEMENT HAVING A BASE AND A HOLLOW PROJECTION EXTENDING INWARDLY OF SAID BASE, THE HOLLOW SPACE OF SAID PROJECTION OPENING THROUGH THE OUTER FACE OF SAID BASE; (B) A TUFT CONSISTING OF A BUNDLE OF FIBROUS STRANDS HAVING A RETAINING RING SURROUNDING SAID STRANDS INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS THEREOF WHEREIN THE FREE ENDS OF SAID STRANDS FLARE OUT ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID RING; AND, (C) SECURING MEANS COMPRISING A TACK HAVING A HEAD BEARING AGAINST THE SIDE OF TUFT OPPOSITE SAID BASE OF THE FASTENER ELEMENT AND A SHANK EXTENDING THROUGH SAID TUFT AND RING IN THE SAME GENERAL DIRECTION AS SAID STRANDS IN THE REGION OF SAID RING, THE INNER END OF SAID SHANK BEING UPSET INSIDE SAID HOLLOW PROJECTION WHEREBY THE STRANDS OF SAID TUFT ARE COMPRESSED TIGHTLY IN THE REGION OF SAID RING SO THAT THE HEAD OF SAID TACK FORMS AN EYE SURROUNDED BY THE TUFT MATERIAL.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |