US3325869A
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Magnetized zipper pull tab
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-11-09
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Granted: 1967-06-20
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Expires: 1985-11-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin F Younger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:00
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B19/00; A44B19/24; A44B19/26; A44B19/30; A44B19/301; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/25; Y10T24/2511
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A ZIPPER PULL TAB OF THE TYPE USED WITH A CONVENTIONAL ZIPPER ATTACHED TO OPPOSED SIDES OF A GARMENT OPENING AND HAVING A SLIDABLE CLOSURE ELEMENT, COMPRISING: (A) A T-SHAPED METALLIC BODY, INCLUDING: (I) A VERTICALLY ALIGNED BASE PORTION PIVOTED TO SAID SLIDABLE CLOSURE, (II) A PAIR OF LATERALLY EXTENDING TOP ARMS EACH INCLUDING A DIMPLED PORTION; AND (B) MAGNETS ATTACHED TO OPPOSED GARMENT OPENING SIDES SO AS TO ATTRACT SAID METALLIC BODY AND COMPLEMENTALLY CONFIGURED TO ENGAGE SAID DIMPLED PORTION OF SAID LATERALLY EXTENDING ARMS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A ZIPPER PULL TAB OF THE TYPE USED WITH A CONVENTIONAL ZIPPER ATTACHED TO OPPOSED SIDES OF A GARMENT OPENING AND HAVING A SLIDABLE CLOSURE ELEMENT, COMPRISING: (A) A T-SHAPED METALLIC BODY, INCLUDING: (I) A VERTICALLY ALIGNED BASE PORTION PIVOTED TO SAID SLIDABLE CLOSURE, (II) A PAIR OF LATERALLY EXTENDING TOP ARMS EACH INCLUDING A DIMPLED PORTION; AND (B) MAGNETS ATTACHED TO OPPOSED GARMENT OPENING SIDES SO AS TO ATTRACT SAID METALLIC BODY AND COMPLEMENTALLY CONFIGURED TO ENGAGE SAID DIMPLED PORTION OF SAID LATERALLY EXTENDING ARMS.
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) | 1970-06-19 | 1970-12-19 | 1971-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-19 | 1974-12-19 | 1975-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-19 | 1978-12-19 | 1979-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |