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Fastening device
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1969-07-02
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A fastening device including an elongated, flexible body having a tail end portion and a grip end portion providing a straplike construction for assembly around a bundle or the like. The grip end portion has an aperture therein and the body includes a plurality of spaced enlargements disposed between the end portions for resilient interlocking engagement with the margins of the aperture upon insertion of the tail end portion through the aperture for locking assembly with the bundle in the installed position thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence R Van Neil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D63/00; B65D63/10; B65D63/1018; B65D63/1027; B65D2563/00; B65D2563/10; B65D2563/101; B65D2563/103; B65D2563/105; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
A fastening device made from a flexible polymeric material for looplike assemblage around one or more articles comprising, a grip end member having a first recess portion formed from the material of and disposed on at least one side of said member, said recess portion having a generally circular aperture of predetermined diameter extending therethrough and disposed generally centrally thereof, said recess portion defining with said aperture a relatively thin marginal flange surrounding said aperture which flange has a reduced thickness as compared to the corresponding thickness of said grip member to provide relatively increased flexibility in the area immediately adjacent said aperture, an elongated, flexible shanklike strap made integral with and extending generally centrally outwardly from said grip end member, said shanklike strap terminating in an integral tail end portion, said shanklike strap including a plurality of axially spaced projections made integral therewith and disposed between said grip and tail end portions, said projections each being tapered generally convergently in a direction away from said grip end member, and the maximum transverse dimension of said projections being greater than the diameter of said aperture to provide a resilient interlocking coacting engagement with the marginal edge defined by said flange upon insertion of said tail end portion and said shanklike strap through said aperture for holding said device in locked assemblage in the installed position thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
A fastening device made from a flexible polymeric material for looplike assemblage around one or more articles comprising, a grip end member having a first recess portion formed from the material of and disposed on at least one side of said member, said recess portion having a generally circular aperture of predetermined diameter extending therethrough and disposed generally centrally thereof, said recess portion defining with said aperture a relatively thin marginal flange surrounding said aperture which flange has a reduced thickness as compared to the corresponding thickness of said grip member to provide relatively increased flexibility in the area immediately adjacent said aperture, an elongated, flexible shanklike strap made integral with and extending generally centrally outwardly from said grip end member, said shanklike strap terminating in an integral tail end portion, said shanklike strap including a plurality of axially spaced projections made integral therewith and disposed between said grip and tail end portions, said projections each being tapered generally convergently in a direction away from said grip end member, and the maximum transverse dimension of said projections being greater than the diameter of said aperture to provide a resilient interlocking coacting engagement with the marginal edge defined by said flange upon insertion of said tail end portion and said shanklike strap through said aperture for holding said device in locked assemblage in the installed position thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A fastening device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said projections are each of a frustoconical configuration tapering in a direction toward said tail end portion to define a ratchetlike construction, and the maximum diameter of each of said projections being greater than the diameter of said aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A fastening device in accordance with claim 2, wherein each of said projections is of a generally solid construction, and each of said projections having an endless annular abutment surface adapted for coacting abutting engagement with the confronting surface provided by said flange in the installed position thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
A fastening device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said grip end member is of a generally flat construction, said grip end member having a second recess portion formed from the material of said member and disposed outwardly of and opposite said first recess portion, and said second recess portion having a reduced thickness as compared to the corresponding thickness of said member to provide a gripping area to facilitate manual grasping of said member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
78 words
A fastening device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said shanklike strap is of a cylindrical configuration having a diameter greater than the thickness of said flange, said strap member including a relatively smooth, uninterrupted section extending outwardly from said grip end member, an intermediate ratchetlike section defined by said projections, and said tail end portion which includes a plurality of axially spaced integral ringlike elements having a diameter which is less than the diameter of said aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
116 words
A fastening device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said shanklike strap is of a generally cylindrical configuration having a diameter greater than said recess portion, said strap including a relatively smooth, uninterrupted end section made integral with and extending outwardly from said grip end member, an intermediate ratchetlike section extending outwardly from said first-mentioned section, a grip end section defining said tail end portion, and said projections made integral with said intermediate section and having a generally frustoconical configuration with a maximum diameter greater than the diameter of said aperture and a minimum diameter corresponding to that of said strap so as to merge with said strap in a direction toward said tail end portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A fastening device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said tail end portion includes a plurality of axially spaced ringlike elements, said ringlike elements made integral with said shanklike strap and being axially spaced apart a distance greater than the thickness of said flange.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A fastening device in accordance with claim 7, wherein said ringlike elements have a maximum diameter less than the diameter of said aperture and the maximum diameter of said projections.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
A fastening device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said grip end member is of a generally polygonal configuration, in top plan view, said grip end member being of a generally planar construction including a second recess portion disposed centrally thereof and having a thickness generally corresponding to the thickness of said first recess portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
A fastening device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said first recess portion is of a circular configuration, said aperture being generally concentrically disposed with relation to said first recess portion, and the thickness of the flange defined by said recess portion and aperture being less than the axial spacement between said projections.
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) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |