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Device for rapid attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-17
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Granted: 1972-01-25
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Expires: 1989-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A quick-action fastener including a hollow body provided with a longitudinal hole, a lateral window and an elongate slot all communicating with each other, a flexible element thicker, when unstretched, than said slot but thinner than the window, and anchoring means for anchoring one end of the flexible element within the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Faivre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D63/00; B65D63/10; B65D63/14; A; A43; A43C; A43C9/00; A43C9/04; F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/02; F16G11/10; F16G11/103; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/31; Y10T24/36; Y10T24/3617; Y10T24/37; Y10T24/3726; Y10T24/3729; Y10T24/3789; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3913; Y10T24/3916; Y10T24/3924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A quick fastener comprising a body and at least one flexible strand element, said body having opposite endS and an internal bore for receiving one end of said flexible strand element, said bore being open at one of the ends of said body, said body having a window therethrough disposed intermediate the ends of the body and communicating with the internal bore, said body having a slot extending from said window to said open end of said body; the maximum cross section of said strand element being less than that of said window and the minimum cross section of said strand element being slightly more than the width of said slot; and mounting means for connecting one end portion of said strand element to said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A quick fastener comprising a body and at least one flexible strand element, said body having opposite endS and an internal bore for receiving one end of said flexible strand element, said bore being open at one of the ends of said body, said body having a window therethrough disposed intermediate the ends of the body and communicating with the internal bore, said body having a slot extending from said window to said open end of said body; the maximum cross section of said strand element being less than that of said window and the minimum cross section of said strand element being slightly more than the width of said slot; and mounting means for connecting one end portion of said strand element to said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A fastener as claimed in claim 1 wherein the flexible element is also elastically extensible.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A fastener as claimed in claim 1 wherein the body is a substantially rigid body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fastener as claimed in claim 1 in which the body has the general shape of a rectangular parallelopiped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fastener as claimed in claim 1 in which the body is a unitary structure and includes a hook.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A fastener as claimed in claim 1 in which the body is a unitary structure and includes a ring or eyelet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A fastener as claimed in claim 1 in which the mounting means for connecting the said flexible element to said body is constituted by integrally moulding the flexible element and the body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A fastener as claimed in claim 1 in which the mounting means includes a shoulder formed inside said bore, the end of the flexible element to be connected to the body being provided with means for being retained by the said shoulder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
67 words
A fastener as claimed in claim 1 in which the said mounting means include a shoulder formed by a fixed transverse wall within the bore, at least one passage provided in this wall adapted to receive at least one strand of the flexible element, the end of the flexible element to be connected to the body being provided with means for being retained by the said shoulder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
64 words
A fastener as claimed in claim 1 wherein the mounting means includes a tapped thread provided in the bore of the body, there being a threaded plug screwed into said thread, a shoulder on said plug, and at least one passage in said plug through which passes at least one strand of the flexible element the end of which is connected to the body.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A quick fastener as in claim 1 wherein said body is cylindrical and wherein said window is disposed midway between said ends.
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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) | 1975-01-24 | 1975-07-26 | 1976-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-24 | 1979-07-26 | 1980-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-24 | 1983-07-26 | 1984-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |