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Strap restraining means for the base of a strap tensioning device
Assignee: Stanley Works
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Filing: 1964-01-13
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1984-01-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Franz A Kneidl
- 👤 George E Whipps
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B13/00; B65B13/18; B65B13/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
IN A STRAP TENSIONING DEVICE OPERABLE FOR TENSIONING A LOOP OF STRAP WITH OVERLAPPING INNER AND OUTER STRAP PORTIONS, HAVING A BASE AND STRAP TENSIONING MEANS MOUNTED OUTWARD OF THE BASE FOR RECEIVING THE OVERLAPPING STRAP PORTIONS THEREBETWEEN, AND MEANS ON THE BASE FOR RESTRAINING THE INNER STRAP PORTION, THE IMPROVEMENT WHEREIN THE RESTRAINING MEANS COMPRISES AN INNER PLUG THREADEDLY MOUNTED ON THE BASE FOR ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT, THE INNER PLUG HAVING AN OUTWARDLY OPENING CHAMBER WITH A CYLINDRICAL SIDE WALL AND AN OUTWARDLY FACING ANNULAR BEARING SURFACE THEREAROUND; AN OUTER PLUG HAVING AN OUTWARDLY FACING TOOTH SURFACE ADAPTED FOR RECEIVING THE INNER STRAP PORTION, AN INWARDLY EXTENDING PROJECTION RECEIVED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, AND AN INWARDLY FACING ANNULAR BEARING SURFACE ENGAGEABLE WITH THE ANNULAR BEARING SURFACE OF THE INNER PLUG; AND MEANS FOR PREVENTING ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT OF THE OUTER PLUG RELATIVE TO THE BASE.
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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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |