US3267490A
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Adjustable single-tape strap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-25
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1983-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bert H Wallace
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:10
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F15/00; A41F15/002; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/02; A44B11/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
AN ADJUSTABLE SINGLE-TAPE STRAP COMPRISING A PAIR OF IDENTICAL BUCKLES EACH HAVING THREE TRANSVERSE SLOTS TO DEFINE IN SUCCESSIVE ORDER A FIRST END BAR, FIRST AND SECOND INTERMEDIATE BARS AND A LAST END BAR, AND A CONTINUOUS TAPE THREADED THROUGH SAID BUCKLES TO CAUSE THE TAPE TO PASS UNDER THE FIRST END BAR, OVER AND UNDER THE SECOND INTERMEDIATE BAR, AND OVER AND UNDER THE FIRST INTERMEDIATE BAR OF THE ONE BUCKLE TO FORM A LOCKING LOOP ANCHORING SAID ONE BUCKLE, THE TAPE THEN BEING EXTENDED TO THE OTHER BUCKLE TO PASS UNDER AND OVER THE FIRST END BAR THEREOF FROM WHICH POINT IT IS EXTENDED BACK TO THE ONE BUCKLE TO DEFINE A FIRST TAKE-UP LOOP, THE TAPE THEN PASSING UNDER AND OVER THE LAST END BAR OF THE ONE BUCKLE AND EXTENDING BACK TO THE OTHER BUCKLE TO DEFINE A SECOND AND OVERLAPPING TAKE-UP LOOP, THE TAPE THEN TRAVELLING SINUOUSLY OVER THE FIRST END BAR, UNDER THE FIRST INTERMEDIATE BAR, OVER THE SECOND INTERMEDIATE BAR AND UNDER THE LAST END BAR OF THE OTHER BUCKLE TO DEFINE AND ADJUSTING SECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
AN ADJUSTABLE SINGLE-TAPE STRAP COMPRISING A PAIR OF IDENTICAL BUCKLES EACH HAVING THREE TRANSVERSE SLOTS TO DEFINE IN SUCCESSIVE ORDER A FIRST END BAR, FIRST AND SECOND INTERMEDIATE BARS AND A LAST END BAR, AND A CONTINUOUS TAPE THREADED THROUGH SAID BUCKLES TO CAUSE THE TAPE TO PASS UNDER THE FIRST END BAR, OVER AND UNDER THE SECOND INTERMEDIATE BAR, AND OVER AND UNDER THE FIRST INTERMEDIATE BAR OF THE ONE BUCKLE TO FORM A LOCKING LOOP ANCHORING SAID ONE BUCKLE, THE TAPE THEN BEING EXTENDED TO THE OTHER BUCKLE TO PASS UNDER AND OVER THE FIRST END BAR THEREOF FROM WHICH POINT IT IS EXTENDED BACK TO THE ONE BUCKLE TO DEFINE A FIRST TAKE-UP LOOP, THE TAPE THEN PASSING UNDER AND OVER THE LAST END BAR OF THE ONE BUCKLE AND EXTENDING BACK TO THE OTHER BUCKLE TO DEFINE A SECOND AND OVERLAPPING TAKE-UP LOOP, THE TAPE THEN TRAVELLING SINUOUSLY OVER THE FIRST END BAR, UNDER THE FIRST INTERMEDIATE BAR, OVER THE SECOND INTERMEDIATE BAR AND UNDER THE LAST END BAR OF THE OTHER BUCKLE TO DEFINE AND ADJUSTING SECTION.
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) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |