US3196512A
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Prong snap fasteners
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-15
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1983-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Koehl Herman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:31
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B17/00; A44B17/0011; A44B17/0017; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45775; Y10T24/45822; Y10T24/45832; Y10T24/45848; Y10T24/4588; Y10T24/45906; Y10T24/45911; Y10T24/45916; Y10T24/45921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN A PRONG SNAP FASTENER, AT LEAST TWO ELEMENTS COMPRISING A SOCKET MEMBER AND A STUD MEMBER, SAID STUD MEMBER BEING RECEIVED BY SAID SOCKET MEMBER IN THE OPERATIVE POSITION OF SAID PRONG SNAP FASTENER, EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS COMPRISING A BASE HAVING A CONTINUOUS PERIPHERAL WALL AND A CENTRALLY DISPOSED AND AXIALLY EXTENDING TUBULAR PORTION, SAID PERIPHERAL WALL OF SAID BASE TERMINATING INTO A PLURALITY OF PRONGS HAVING POINTED ENDS TO BE BENT OVER AND EXTENDING THROUGH MATERIAL, UPON SECURING SAID PRONG SNAP FASTENER TO SAID MATERIAL, AND A TONGUE DISPOSED BETWEEN AND ADJACENT TO EACH PAIR OF ADJACENT PRONGS AND EXTENDING INWARDLY SPACED APART FROM SAID BASE AND SAID PRONGS BEING DISPOSED IN THEIR INWARDLY BENT-OVER POSITION OPPOSITE A PORTION OF SAID ADJACENT TONGUES, THEREBY CLAMPING SAID MATRIAL BETWEEN SAID TONGUES AND SAID BENT-OVER PRONGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN A PRONG SNAP FASTENER, AT LEAST TWO ELEMENTS COMPRISING A SOCKET MEMBER AND A STUD MEMBER, SAID STUD MEMBER BEING RECEIVED BY SAID SOCKET MEMBER IN THE OPERATIVE POSITION OF SAID PRONG SNAP FASTENER, EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS COMPRISING A BASE HAVING A CONTINUOUS PERIPHERAL WALL AND A CENTRALLY DISPOSED AND AXIALLY EXTENDING TUBULAR PORTION, SAID PERIPHERAL WALL OF SAID BASE TERMINATING INTO A PLURALITY OF PRONGS HAVING POINTED ENDS TO BE BENT OVER AND EXTENDING THROUGH MATERIAL, UPON SECURING SAID PRONG SNAP FASTENER TO SAID MATERIAL, AND A TONGUE DISPOSED BETWEEN AND ADJACENT TO EACH PAIR OF ADJACENT PRONGS AND EXTENDING INWARDLY SPACED APART FROM SAID BASE AND SAID PRONGS BEING DISPOSED IN THEIR INWARDLY BENT-OVER POSITION OPPOSITE A PORTION OF SAID ADJACENT TONGUES, THEREBY CLAMPING SAID MATRIAL BETWEEN SAID TONGUES AND SAID BENT-OVER PRONGS.
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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |