US3590444A
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Clasps
Assignee: H GOODMAN AND SONS Inc
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Filing: 1970-01-07
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1990-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A clasp adapted to be employed as a ponytail holder having a pair of arcuate pivotally interconnected 18 sheet metal parts 10, 16 provided with locking means 20, 22, spring means 24 and a guard portion 16a, 16b to house the free end A of the spring.
Inventors
- 👤 Abraham Goodman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:21
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D8/00; A45D8/34; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1402; Y10T24/1404; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44291; Y10T24/44376; Y10T24/4453; Y10T24/44538
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A clasp, including a body that is prominently arched between first and second extremities thereof so as to provide a convex outer face and an inner concave side, a tongue at the concave side of said body, sAid tongue being connected to said body by a hinge at said first extremity, said tongue and said body having releasable catch means at said second extremity, at least one elongated spring extending from part of said tongue adjacent said catch means to a free end near but spaced from said hinge, said spring being arched toward the concave side of said body, and a portion of said tongue extending from said hinge along said body between said body and said free end of said tongue for shielding said free end of the spring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A clasp, including a body that is prominently arched between first and second extremities thereof so as to provide a convex outer face and an inner concave side, a tongue at the concave side of said body, sAid tongue being connected to said body by a hinge at said first extremity, said tongue and said body having releasable catch means at said second extremity, at least one elongated spring extending from part of said tongue adjacent said catch means to a free end near but spaced from said hinge, said spring being arched toward the concave side of said body, and a portion of said tongue extending from said hinge along said body between said body and said free end of said tongue for shielding said free end of the spring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A clasp in accordance with claim 1, wherein said tongue has a first bend therein spaced from said hinge and marking the end of said shield portion, a second portion extending from said first bend to a second bend adjacent to said hinge, and a third portion extending from said second bend to said catch means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A clasp in accordance with claim 1, wherein the extremities of said body are turned-in so that said hinge and said catch means are concealed when viewed from the outer side of said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A clasp in accordance with claim 1, wherein said catch means includes a catch part extending integrally from said tongue for cooperation with a companion catch part extending integrally from said body, and said clasp having two springs including said arched spring extending from said tongue at opposite sides of said catch part to respective free ends, said springs being shaped alike.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
117 words
A clasp in accordance with claim 1, wherein said tongue includes a first portion extending from said hinge, a second portion connected to said first portion at a prominent first bend and a third portion connected at a second prominent bend to said second portion, said spring extending through an aperture in said first bend, said free end of the spring projecting into the space between said first and second portions of the tongue to an extent that increases progressively with increased thickness of material gripped between said body and said spring, said tongue being resilient and flexing when the clasp is closed and material is gripped between said body and said first portion of said tongue.
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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |