US3249977A
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Slide actuator for slide fasteners
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-07-16
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Granted: 1966-05-10
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Expires: 1985-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sr James R Cloud
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/90; A47G25/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
AN ACTUATOR FOR A SLIDE FASTENER HAVING A SLIDE AND A TAB PULL PIVOTALLY-MOUNTED THEREON, SAID ACTUATOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED SUBSTANTIALLY SOLID MAIN BODY ORTION HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED ENDS, MEANS ON ONE OF SAID ENDS AFFORDING CONNECTION WITH A FLEXIBLE MEMBER, THE OTHER END HAVING A GENERALLY FLAT SURFACE, SAID MAIN BODY PORTION HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY-EXTENDING PLATE PROJECTING FROM A FIRST EDGE OF SAID FLATTENED SURFACE BEYOND SAID OTHER END OF SAID MAIN BODY PORTION, SAID PLATE HAVING A SLOT EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY THERETHROUGH INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS INCLINED TOWARD SAID OTHER END TO RELEASABLY-RECEIVE SAID TAB PULL THEREIN, SAID MAIN BODY PORTION HAVING A SOCKET EXTENDING INWARDLY FROM ITS SAID OTHER END INTO SAID SURFACE ADJACENT AN EDGE OPPOSITE SAID FIRST EDGE, AND A BAR MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATION IN SAID SOCKET AND BEING MOVABLE OUTWARDLY THEREFROM TO EXTEND ACROSS SAID SLOT IN SPACED RELATION RELATIVE THERETO, SAID PLATE AND BAR BEING ADAPTED TO RELEASABLY-EMBRACE SAID SLIDE THEREBETWEEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
AN ACTUATOR FOR A SLIDE FASTENER HAVING A SLIDE AND A TAB PULL PIVOTALLY-MOUNTED THEREON, SAID ACTUATOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED SUBSTANTIALLY SOLID MAIN BODY ORTION HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED ENDS, MEANS ON ONE OF SAID ENDS AFFORDING CONNECTION WITH A FLEXIBLE MEMBER, THE OTHER END HAVING A GENERALLY FLAT SURFACE, SAID MAIN BODY PORTION HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY-EXTENDING PLATE PROJECTING FROM A FIRST EDGE OF SAID FLATTENED SURFACE BEYOND SAID OTHER END OF SAID MAIN BODY PORTION, SAID PLATE HAVING A SLOT EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY THERETHROUGH INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS INCLINED TOWARD SAID OTHER END TO RELEASABLY-RECEIVE SAID TAB PULL THEREIN, SAID MAIN BODY PORTION HAVING A SOCKET EXTENDING INWARDLY FROM ITS SAID OTHER END INTO SAID SURFACE ADJACENT AN EDGE OPPOSITE SAID FIRST EDGE, AND A BAR MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATION IN SAID SOCKET AND BEING MOVABLE OUTWARDLY THEREFROM TO EXTEND ACROSS SAID SLOT IN SPACED RELATION RELATIVE THERETO, SAID PLATE AND BAR BEING ADAPTED TO RELEASABLY-EMBRACE SAID SLIDE THEREBETWEEN.
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) | 1969-05-09 | 1969-11-08 | 1970-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-09 | 1973-11-08 | 1974-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-09 | 1977-11-08 | 1978-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |