US3207275A
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Clip for luggage case shells
Assignee: Samsonite Corp
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Filing: 1963-03-20
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1983-03-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard G Axtell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:10
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C5/00; A45C5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
THE COMBINATION OF A LUGGAGE CASE SHELL; A PLURALITY OF CLIPS SPACED ALONG THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF SAID SHELL; AND A FRAME PROVIDING A CHANNEL HAVING INNER AND OUTER FLANGES AND RECEIVING THE EDGE OF SAID SHELL AND SAID CLIPS; SAID CLIPS BEING GENERALLY J-SHAPED AND EACH INCLUDING A GENERALLY FLAT BASE RECEIVED BETWEEN SAID FRAME AND SAID SHELL AND HAVING AT ONE END AN ANNULAR FLANGE ENGAGING THE EDGE OF SAID SHELL; FIRST MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID BODY FOR ENGAGING SAID SHELL AND TENDING TO PREVENT SAID SHELL FROM SLIPPING OUT OF SAID CLIP; AND A PAIR OF PRONGS FORMED BY DOWNWARDLY TURNED CORNERS OF SAID BASE FOR ENGAGING THE INNER FLANGE OF SAID CHANNEL AND TENDING TO PREVENT SAID CLIP FROM SLIPPING OUT OF SAID CHANNEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
THE COMBINATION OF A LUGGAGE CASE SHELL; A PLURALITY OF CLIPS SPACED ALONG THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF SAID SHELL; AND A FRAME PROVIDING A CHANNEL HAVING INNER AND OUTER FLANGES AND RECEIVING THE EDGE OF SAID SHELL AND SAID CLIPS; SAID CLIPS BEING GENERALLY J-SHAPED AND EACH INCLUDING A GENERALLY FLAT BASE RECEIVED BETWEEN SAID FRAME AND SAID SHELL AND HAVING AT ONE END AN ANNULAR FLANGE ENGAGING THE EDGE OF SAID SHELL; FIRST MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID BODY FOR ENGAGING SAID SHELL AND TENDING TO PREVENT SAID SHELL FROM SLIPPING OUT OF SAID CLIP; AND A PAIR OF PRONGS FORMED BY DOWNWARDLY TURNED CORNERS OF SAID BASE FOR ENGAGING THE INNER FLANGE OF SAID CHANNEL AND TENDING TO PREVENT SAID CLIP FROM SLIPPING OUT OF SAID CHANNEL.
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) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |