US3273766A
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Wrist article retaining device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-02
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Granted: 1966-09-20
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Expires: 1984-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank P Cosentino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:59
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C5/00; A44C5/0007; A44C5/0046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
AN ARTICLE RETAINING DEVICE FOR THE WRIST OF A WEARER, INCLUDING: (A) A SEMI-RIGID AND FLEXIBLE BAND ADAPTED TO FIT ABOUT THE WRIST OF A WEARER, (B) AND A PAIR OF SPACED AND PARALLEL GUIDE BARS AFFIXED TO SAID BAND, SAID GUIDE BARS BEING UNDERCUT, (C) AND A PLURALITY OF ARTICLE RETAINING CLAMPS ADJUSTABLY POSITIONED ABOUT SAID BAND, AND FITTING AT LEAST PARTIALLY WITHIN SAID UNDERCUT PORTION OF SAID GUIDE BARS AND EXTENDING ABOVE, (D) AND A THREADED MEMBER AT LEAST PARTIALLY THREADED WITHIN EACH OF SAID CLAMPS AND EXTENDING THEREFROM TO BEAR AGAINST SAID BAND THEREBY LOCKING SAID CLAMPS IN POSITION BETWEEN SAID BAND AND SAID UNDERCUT PORTIONS OF SAID GUIDE BARS, (E) EACH OF SAID CLAMPS HAVING A SPRING-LIKE PORTION TO RETAIN AN ARTICLE, SAID SPRING-LIKE PORTION BEING AFFIXED TO THE SIDE OF SAID THREADED MEMBER AWAY FROM SAID BAND, WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID SPRING-LIKE MEMBER WILL ROTATE SAID THREADED MEMBE THEREBY LOCKING OR RELEASING SAID CLAMP.
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) | 1969-09-19 | 1970-03-21 | 1970-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-19 | 1974-03-21 | 1974-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-19 | 1978-03-21 | 1978-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |