US3576278A
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Survival knife, scabbard and sharpener assembly
Assignee: LOCKNIFE Inc
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Filing: 1969-07-17
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1989-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A knife scabbard having a honing stone mounted on the backside thereof and provided with a cover which releasably snaps thereon to protect the stone. One embodiment provides a rigid tray fixed to the scabbard which receives and firmly holds the stone. A second embodiment has a depression in the scabbard backpiece within which the stone is secured by an adhesive.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward A Eastman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:33
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B29/00; B26B29/02; B26B29/025; B24; B24D; B24D15/00; B24D15/06; B24D15/08; B24D15/084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A scabbard for an instrument having a blade, said scabbard comprising: a backpiece; a frontpiece secured to said backpiece and defining a pocket therebetween for receiving said blade; a honing stone; a tray on said one piece having a recess therein snugly receiving said stone; means rigidly fastening said tray to said one piece; a cover movable to and from a disposition overlapping said stone, whereby to protect the latter; and means releasably securing said cover in said disposition whereby, upon release of the securing means, the cover may be removed from the stone to expose the latter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A scabbard for an instrument having a blade, said scabbard comprising: a backpiece; a frontpiece secured to said backpiece and defining a pocket therebetween for receiving said blade; a honing stone; a tray on said one piece having a recess therein snugly receiving said stone; means rigidly fastening said tray to said one piece; a cover movable to and from a disposition overlapping said stone, whereby to protect the latter; and means releasably securing said cover in said disposition whereby, upon release of the securing means, the cover may be removed from the stone to expose the latter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The scabbard as claimed in claim 1, said releasable securing means including cooperable parts on said cover and said fastener means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The scabbard as claimed in claim 2, there being interlocking structure on said tray and said fastener means maintaining the latter in fastening relationship with said tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The scabbard as claimed in claim 3, said tray having a polygoNal indentation therein, said structure including a polygonal plate on said fastener means and said indentation, the latter complementally receiving said plate, said cooperable parts including male and female members on said plate and said cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The scabbard as claimed in claim 2, said cooperable parts being pivotally interlocking.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The scabbard as claimed in claim 5, said cover having a pair of opposed wings, there being a pair of said cooperable parts at each wing whereby, upon release of one pair of said parts, the cover may pivot about the other pair to and from said overlapping disposition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
125 words
A scabbard for an instrument having a blade, said scabbard comprising: a backpiece; a frontpiece secured to said backpiece and defining a pocket therebetween for receiving said blade; a honing stone fixed to one of said pieces; a cover movable to and from a disposition overlapping said stone, whereby to protect the latter; and means releasably securing said cover in said disposition whereby, upon release of the securing means, the cover may be removed from the stone to expose the latter, said stone having a pair of flat, opposed faces, said one piece being provided with an outer surface having a depression therein receiving said stone; and adhesive means bonding one of said faces of the stone directly to said one piece within said depression.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
125 words
A scabbard for an instrument having a blade, said scabbard comprising: a backpiece; a frontpiece secured to said backpiece and defining a pocket therebetween for receiving said blade; a honing stone fixed to one of said pieces; a cover movable to and from a disposition overlapping said stone, whereby to protect the latter; and means releasably securing said cover in said disposition whereby, upon release of the securing means, the cover may be removed from the stone to expose the latter, said stone having a pair of flat, opposed faces, said one piece being provided with an outer surface having a depression therein receiving said stone; and adhesive means bonding one of said faces of the stone directly to said one piece within said depression.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The scabbard as claimed in claim 7, said releasable securing means including cooperable parts on said cover and said one piece, said cooperable parts being pivotally interlocking.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
The scabbard as claimed in claim 8, said cover being an elongated strap presenting a pair of opposed ends, there being a pair of said cooperable parts at each end whereby, upon release of one pair of said parts, the strap may pivot about the other pair to and from said overlapping disposition.
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) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |