US3269145A
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Snap clasp for jewelry bands
Assignee: Unity Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1965-04-02
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1985-04-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Druskin Bernard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:36
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C5/00; A44C5/18; A44C5/20; A44C5/2047; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45471; Y10T24/45524; Y10T24/45529; Y10T24/45534
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A SNAP CLASP IN COMBINATION WITH A JEWELRY BAND, COMPRISING A MALE ELEMENT ATTACHED TO ONE END OF THE BAND AND A FEMALE ELEMENT ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END THEREOF, SAID MALE ELEMENT INCLUDING A WING TO WHICH SAID ONE END IS ATTACHED AND A DEPRESSIBEL SPRING SECTION HAVING A POST EXTENDING UPWARDLY THEREFROM, SAID FEMALE ELEMENT INCLUDING A BOTTOM WALL, A REAR WALL PERPENDICULAR THERETO AND A FRONT WALL IN THE FORM OF A PAIR OF SPACED WINGS HAVING A SLOT THEREIN TO RECEIVE SAID SPRING SECTION ALONG THE BOTTOM WALL, SAID FEMALE ELEMENT BEING FREE OF SIDE WALLS, THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID WINGS ACCOMMODATING SAID POST, THE OTHER END OF SAID AND BEING ATTACHED TO SAID FEMALE ELEMENT AT BOTH SAID PAIR OF WINGS AND SAID REAR WALL ONLEY, TO FORM STRUT REINFORCING SAID FEMALE ELEMENT, THE ABSENCE OF SIDE WALLS IN SAID FEMALE ELEMENT EXPOSING THE ASSOCIATED END OF SAID BAND, THE RESULTANT LOSS IN STRENGTH OF SAID FEMALE ELEMENT BEING COMPENSATED BY THE REINFORCING STRUT, THE WING ON THE MALE ELEMENT AND THE WINGS ON THE FEMALE ELEMENT BEING TRIMMABLE TO ACCOMMODATE THE SNAPD CLASP TO DIFFERENT BAND WIDTHS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A SNAP CLASP IN COMBINATION WITH A JEWELRY BAND, COMPRISING A MALE ELEMENT ATTACHED TO ONE END OF THE BAND AND A FEMALE ELEMENT ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END THEREOF, SAID MALE ELEMENT INCLUDING A WING TO WHICH SAID ONE END IS ATTACHED AND A DEPRESSIBEL SPRING SECTION HAVING A POST EXTENDING UPWARDLY THEREFROM, SAID FEMALE ELEMENT INCLUDING A BOTTOM WALL, A REAR WALL PERPENDICULAR THERETO AND A FRONT WALL IN THE FORM OF A PAIR OF SPACED WINGS HAVING A SLOT THEREIN TO RECEIVE SAID SPRING SECTION ALONG THE BOTTOM WALL, SAID FEMALE ELEMENT BEING FREE OF SIDE WALLS, THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID WINGS ACCOMMODATING SAID POST, THE OTHER END OF SAID AND BEING ATTACHED TO SAID FEMALE ELEMENT AT BOTH SAID PAIR OF WINGS AND SAID REAR WALL ONLEY, TO FORM STRUT REINFORCING SAID FEMALE ELEMENT, THE ABSENCE OF SIDE WALLS IN SAID FEMALE ELEMENT EXPOSING THE ASSOCIATED END OF SAID BAND, THE RESULTANT LOSS IN STRENGTH OF SAID FEMALE ELEMENT BEING COMPENSATED BY THE REINFORCING STRUT, THE WING ON THE MALE ELEMENT AND THE WINGS ON THE FEMALE ELEMENT BEING TRIMMABLE TO ACCOMMODATE THE SNAPD CLASP TO DIFFERENT BAND WIDTHS.
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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |