US3276087A
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Device for opening and closing back zipper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-09-28
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1985-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paula B Hanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:14
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/90; A47G25/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
PLIERS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A SLIDE FASTENER TO MOVE THE FASTENER RELATIVE TO ZIPPER TEETH, INCLUDING: A PAIR OF LEVERS HINGED TOGETHER TO PROVIDE HANDLE PORTIONS, SAID LEVERS HAVING A NOSE PORTION FORMED WITH TWO LENGTHWISE GROOVES IN OPPOSED RELATIONSHIP, AND WHICH GROOVES ARE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE ZIPPER TEETH THEREBETWEEN; EACH LEVER PROVIDED WITH OPPOSED TRANSVERSE GROOVES IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE LENGTHWISE GROOVES IN THE NOSE PORTION, SAID TRANSVERSE GROOVES ADAPTED TO POSITION THE SLIDE FASTENER THEREIN, THE SLIDE FASTENER HAVING A PULL TAB, AND THE LEVERS PROVIDED WITH JAW PORTIONS BETWEEN THE HINGE POINT AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
PLIERS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A SLIDE FASTENER TO MOVE THE FASTENER RELATIVE TO ZIPPER TEETH, INCLUDING: A PAIR OF LEVERS HINGED TOGETHER TO PROVIDE HANDLE PORTIONS, SAID LEVERS HAVING A NOSE PORTION FORMED WITH TWO LENGTHWISE GROOVES IN OPPOSED RELATIONSHIP, AND WHICH GROOVES ARE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE ZIPPER TEETH THEREBETWEEN; EACH LEVER PROVIDED WITH OPPOSED TRANSVERSE GROOVES IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE LENGTHWISE GROOVES IN THE NOSE PORTION, SAID TRANSVERSE GROOVES ADAPTED TO POSITION THE SLIDE FASTENER THEREIN, THE SLIDE FASTENER HAVING A PULL TAB, AND THE LEVERS PROVIDED WITH JAW PORTIONS BETWEEN THE HINGE POINT AND
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) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |