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US3344488A
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Separable head and socket fastener elements
Assignee: PYRAPLASTIC (SOCIETE A RESPONSABILITE LIMITEE) PARIS
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Filing: 1965-06-28
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1985-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Texier Jean Pierre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:33
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B99/00; A44B99/005; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/10; A45C13/12; A45C13/126; F; F16; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/06; F16B5/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/51; Y10S24/53; Y10S24/54; Y10S24/56; Y10S24/58; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/45089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A FASTENER ELEMENT INCLUDING COOPERATIVE COMPONENT MEMBERS ADAPTED TO SECURED AN EYELET MEMBER THEREBETWEEN COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A PLASTIC SOCKET MEMBER INCLUDING A BASE PORTION HAVING MEANS DEFINING AN OPENING THEREIN, PARALLEL COEXTENSIVE DISTORTABLE MEANS WITHIN SAID SOCKET MEMBER, A ROTATABLE HEAD MEMBER FOR ASSEMBLY WITH SAID SOCKET MEMBER AND HAVING AN OPERATOR MEANS THEREFOR, A DEPENDING SHANK PORTION CARRIED BY SAID OPERATOR INCLUDING LOCK MEANS CARRIED AT THE FREE END THEREOF, SAID LOCK MEANS INCLUDING A GENERALLY CONICAL WALL EXTENDING THEREBEYOND FOR DISTENDING THE PARALLEL COEXTENSIVE MEANS TO FACILITATE INTRODUCTION OF THE LOCKING MEANS BETWEEN SAID DISTORTABLE MEANS THEREBY ENABLING SUBSEQUENT RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN THE HEAD AND SOCKET MEMBERS TO PERMIT ENGAGEMENT OF OR REMOVAL THEREFROM OF AN EYELET MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A FASTENER ELEMENT INCLUDING COOPERATIVE COMPONENT MEMBERS ADAPTED TO SECURED AN EYELET MEMBER THEREBETWEEN COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A PLASTIC SOCKET MEMBER INCLUDING A BASE PORTION HAVING MEANS DEFINING AN OPENING THEREIN, PARALLEL COEXTENSIVE DISTORTABLE MEANS WITHIN SAID SOCKET MEMBER, A ROTATABLE HEAD MEMBER FOR ASSEMBLY WITH SAID SOCKET MEMBER AND HAVING AN OPERATOR MEANS THEREFOR, A DEPENDING SHANK PORTION CARRIED BY SAID OPERATOR INCLUDING LOCK MEANS CARRIED AT THE FREE END THEREOF, SAID LOCK MEANS INCLUDING A GENERALLY CONICAL WALL EXTENDING THEREBEYOND FOR DISTENDING THE PARALLEL COEXTENSIVE MEANS TO FACILITATE INTRODUCTION OF THE LOCKING MEANS BETWEEN SAID DISTORTABLE MEANS THEREBY ENABLING SUBSEQUENT RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN THE HEAD AND SOCKET MEMBERS TO PERMIT ENGAGEMENT OF OR REMOVAL THEREFROM OF AN EYELET MEMBER.
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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 |