US3326431A
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Fastener for binoculars, cameras or like articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-02-01
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Granted: 1967-06-20
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Expires: 1986-02-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond B Belleni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:20
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F2005/006; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/908; Y10S224/909; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1397; Y10T24/19; Y10T24/1959; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3484
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
IN A FASTENER FOR A PAIR OF BINOCULARS OR LIKE ARTICLE HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED CONNECTOR ELEMENTS AND A NECK STRAP HAVING A LENGTH TO EXTEND ABOUT THE NECK OF THE USER WITH ITS ENDS SECURED TO SAID CONNECTOR ELEMENTS; A SHORT LANYARD MEMBER HAVING CONNECTOR ELEMENTS AT EACH END COOPERABLE WITH THE CONNECTOR ELEMENTS OF SAID ARTICLE; SAID LANYARD MEMBER HAVING A FREE LENGTH BETWEEN ITS CONNECTOR ELEMENTS SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THE LENGTH OF SAID NECK STRAP; AND A RETAINER MEMBER HAVING PROVISIONS FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE CLOTHING OF THE WEARER, AND HAVING AN OPEN HOOK DESIGNED TO BE POSITIONED SO THAT THE OPEN END OF THE HOOK EXTENDS UPWARDLY FOR DETACHABLY RECEIVING THE INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF SAID LANYARD MAMBER WHEREBY THE ARTICLE IS RESTRAINED FROM SWINGING ABOUT THE NECK STRAP AND WHEREBY THE LANYARD MEMBER IS AUTOMATICALLY RELEASED FROM THE HOOK WHEN THE ARTICLE IS RAISED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
IN A FASTENER FOR A PAIR OF BINOCULARS OR LIKE ARTICLE HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED CONNECTOR ELEMENTS AND A NECK STRAP HAVING A LENGTH TO EXTEND ABOUT THE NECK OF THE USER WITH ITS ENDS SECURED TO SAID CONNECTOR ELEMENTS; A SHORT LANYARD MEMBER HAVING CONNECTOR ELEMENTS AT EACH END COOPERABLE WITH THE CONNECTOR ELEMENTS OF SAID ARTICLE; SAID LANYARD MEMBER HAVING A FREE LENGTH BETWEEN ITS CONNECTOR ELEMENTS SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THE LENGTH OF SAID NECK STRAP; AND A RETAINER MEMBER HAVING PROVISIONS FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE CLOTHING OF THE WEARER, AND HAVING AN OPEN HOOK DESIGNED TO BE POSITIONED SO THAT THE OPEN END OF THE HOOK EXTENDS UPWARDLY FOR DETACHABLY RECEIVING THE INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF SAID LANYARD MAMBER WHEREBY THE ARTICLE IS RESTRAINED FROM SWINGING ABOUT THE NECK STRAP AND WHEREBY THE LANYARD MEMBER IS AUTOMATICALLY RELEASED FROM THE HOOK WHEN THE ARTICLE IS RAISED.
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 |