US3348869A
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Slide fastener actuating devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-07-08
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Granted: 1967-10-24
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Expires: 1985-07-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren B Zern
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/90; A47G25/902; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/04; F16B45/051
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A DEVICE FOR ACTUATING A SLIDE FASTENER INCLUDING A TAB OF THE TYPE HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN COMPRISING A HANDLE OF ROD-LIKE CONSTRUCTION, PIN STRUCTURE MOVABLY CARRIED AT ONE END OF SAID HANDLE AND EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF, SAID PIN STRUCTURE HAVING A DIAMETER SUFFICIENTLY SMALL TO EXTEND THROUGH THE OPENING IN THE SLIDE FASTENER, STRUCTURE CARRIED BY THE DEVICE AND COOPERATING WITH SAID ONE END OF SAID HANDLE TO FORM AT LEAST ONE SLOT EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID PIN STRUCTURE AND BEYOND SAID ONE END OF SAID HANDLE, SAID SLOT HAVING OPPOSITE WALLS EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSVERSELY OF SAID PIN STRUCTURE, SAID WALLS HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR SUPPORT MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE TAB OF SAID SLIDE FASTENER, ONE OF SAID WALLS EING FORMED BY A MEMBER FROM WHICH SAID PIN STRUCTURE EXTENDS AND FACING THE OTHER WALL FORMED BY SAID ONE END OF SAID HANDLE, SAID SLOT BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
A DEVICE FOR ACTUATING A SLIDE FASTENER INCLUDING A TAB OF THE TYPE HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN COMPRISING A HANDLE OF ROD-LIKE CONSTRUCTION, PIN STRUCTURE MOVABLY CARRIED AT ONE END OF SAID HANDLE AND EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF, SAID PIN STRUCTURE HAVING A DIAMETER SUFFICIENTLY SMALL TO EXTEND THROUGH THE OPENING IN THE SLIDE FASTENER, STRUCTURE CARRIED BY THE DEVICE AND COOPERATING WITH SAID ONE END OF SAID HANDLE TO FORM AT LEAST ONE SLOT EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID PIN STRUCTURE AND BEYOND SAID ONE END OF SAID HANDLE, SAID SLOT HAVING OPPOSITE WALLS EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSVERSELY OF SAID PIN STRUCTURE, SAID WALLS HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR SUPPORT MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE TAB OF SAID SLIDE FASTENER, ONE OF SAID WALLS EING FORMED BY A MEMBER FROM WHICH SAID PIN STRUCTURE EXTENDS AND FACING THE OTHER WALL FORMED BY SAID ONE END OF SAID HANDLE, SAID SLOT BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED
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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) | 1970-10-23 | 1971-04-24 | 1971-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-23 | 1975-04-24 | 1975-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-23 | 1979-04-24 | 1979-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |