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US3344486A
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Buckle having a pressure member connected to slotted pivotally related frame members
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-15
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1985-06-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 La Vere J Eveland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:40
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/02; A44B11/06; A44B11/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4002; Y10T24/4012; Y10T24/4019; Y10T24/4072; Y10T24/4079; Y10T24/4084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A BUCKLE FOR HOLDING A STRAP COMPRISING: A FIRST FRAME MEMBER HAVING A FIRST PAIR OF SPACED SIDES; A SECOND FRAME MEMBER HAVING A SECOND PAIR OF SPACED SIDES, THE SIDES OF SAID SECOND PAIR BEING ADJACENT THE SIDES OF SAID FIRST PAIR; PIVOT MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND FRAME MEMBERS TOGETHER; CAM MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED BY SAID FIRST PAIR OF SIDES AND HAVING A GRIPPING PORTION FOR ENGAGING SAID STRAP; A FIRST PAIR OF CAM SLOTS IN SAID FIRST SIDES AND A SECONE PAIR OF CAM SLOTS IN SAID SECOND SIDES; A PRESSURE ROLLER NORMALLY LOCATED OPPOSITE SAID CAM MEMBER FOR HOLDING SAID STRAP AGAINST SAID GRIPPING PORTION AND HAVING OPPOSITE ENDS, EACH END PASSING THROUGH THE CAM SLOTS IN THE SIDES OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS ADJACENT ONE ANOTHER; AND SAID SLOTS BEING SHAPED TO MOVE SAID PRESSURE ROLLER AWAY FROM SAID STRAP UPON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID FRAME MEMBERS ABOUT SAID PIVOT MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A BUCKLE FOR HOLDING A STRAP COMPRISING: A FIRST FRAME MEMBER HAVING A FIRST PAIR OF SPACED SIDES; A SECOND FRAME MEMBER HAVING A SECOND PAIR OF SPACED SIDES, THE SIDES OF SAID SECOND PAIR BEING ADJACENT THE SIDES OF SAID FIRST PAIR; PIVOT MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND FRAME MEMBERS TOGETHER; CAM MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED BY SAID FIRST PAIR OF SIDES AND HAVING A GRIPPING PORTION FOR ENGAGING SAID STRAP; A FIRST PAIR OF CAM SLOTS IN SAID FIRST SIDES AND A SECONE PAIR OF CAM SLOTS IN SAID SECOND SIDES; A PRESSURE ROLLER NORMALLY LOCATED OPPOSITE SAID CAM MEMBER FOR HOLDING SAID STRAP AGAINST SAID GRIPPING PORTION AND HAVING OPPOSITE ENDS, EACH END PASSING THROUGH THE CAM SLOTS IN THE SIDES OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS ADJACENT ONE ANOTHER; AND SAID SLOTS BEING SHAPED TO MOVE SAID PRESSURE ROLLER AWAY FROM SAID STRAP UPON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID FRAME MEMBERS ABOUT SAID PIVOT MEANS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |