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Two-part snap fastener
Assignee: Togs Inc
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Filing: 1970-09-03
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Granted: 1972-02-22
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Expires: 1990-09-03
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a two-part snap-fastening device which includes a button member having a stud projecting therefrom, and a foundation member securable to a garment. The projecting stud mates with the foundation member in a semipermanent fashion so that disengagement does not result during normal wearing. The button portion is made of relatively hard material having a stud integral therewith, the free end of which is bulbous and adapted to be inserted into the somewhat resilient foundation member and form a semipermanent connection.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Joel Kahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:31
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B1/00; A44B1/18; A44B1/28; A44B1/32; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/36; Y10T24/3651; Y10T24/3655; Y10T24/366; Y10T24/3662
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A fastener comprising, in combination, a relatively thin onepiece female member having an opening of unitary sidewall construction therein, a solid male member comprising a shank having a terminal enlargement adapted for mating insertion into said opening in the female member and being larger than the said opening, one of the members being deformable and the other being rigid, said members being mated by snap fastening, and means for locking in fixed position upon rotation of one member relative to the other member, said locking being against further rotation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A fastener comprising, in combination, a relatively thin onepiece female member having an opening of unitary sidewall construction therein, a solid male member comprising a shank having a terminal enlargement adapted for mating insertion into said opening in the female member and being larger than the said opening, one of the members being deformable and the other being rigid, said members being mated by snap fastening, and means for locking in fixed position upon rotation of one member relative to the other member, said locking being against further rotation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The fastener of claim 1 wherein the male member includes a second enlargement at the end opposite the end for insertion into the said female member, said second enlargement for insertion into an opening in the underside of a button.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The fastener of claim 1 wherein the opening in said female member is formed with sloping partial sides and the mating end of said male member is formed with sides of the same geometric configuration but oppositely sloping whereby register of male and female members is facilitated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
139 words
A garment fastener comprising, in combination, a relatively thin one-piece female member adapted to be attached to one fold of a garment and having an opening of unitary sidewall construction therein, a shank member having an enlargement at one end adapted for insertion into the opening in said female member and being larger than the said opening in the female member, a plurality of longitudinal ribs on said shank member and at least an equal number of grooves on the inner wall of said opening in the female member and adapted to register therewith, one of the members being deformable and the other being rigid, said members being mated by snap fastening, said ribs and grooves providing means for locking in fixed position upon rotation of one member relative to the other member, said locking being against further rotation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
139 words
A garment fastener comprising, in combination, a relatively thin one-piece female member adapted to be attached to one fold of a garment and having an opening of unitary sidewall construction therein, a shank member having an enlargement at one end adapted for insertion into the opening in said female member and being larger than the said opening in the female member, a plurality of longitudinal ribs on said shank member and at least an equal number of grooves on the inner wall of said opening in the female member and adapted to register therewith, one of the members being deformable and the other being rigid, said members being mated by snap fastening, said ribs and grooves providing means for locking in fixed position upon rotation of one member relative to the other member, said locking being against further rotation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The garment fastener of claim 4 wherein the shank member includes a second enlargement at the end opposite the end for insertion into the said female member, said second enlargement for insertion into an opening in the underside of a button.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The garment fastener of claim 5 wherein said second enlargement is deformable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The garment fastener of claim 4 wherein said shank member is formed with partial flange portions at the enlargement adapted for insertion
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
149 words
A garment fastener comprising, in combination, a relatively Thin one-piece female member adapted to be attached to a garment and having an opening of unitary sidewall construction therein, a shank member having an enlargement at one end with slightly tapered walls adapted for insertion into the opening in said female member and being larger than the said opening in the female member, four longitudinal ribs on said shank member terminating with the said enlargement, four grooves on the inner wall of said opening in the female member and adapted to receive the longitudinal ribs upon rotation of one member relative to the other member, one of the members being deformable and the other being rigid, said members being mated by snap fastening, said ribs and grooves providing means for locking in fixed position upon rotation of one member relative to the other member, said locking being against further rotation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
149 words
A garment fastener comprising, in combination, a relatively Thin one-piece female member adapted to be attached to a garment and having an opening of unitary sidewall construction therein, a shank member having an enlargement at one end with slightly tapered walls adapted for insertion into the opening in said female member and being larger than the said opening in the female member, four longitudinal ribs on said shank member terminating with the said enlargement, four grooves on the inner wall of said opening in the female member and adapted to receive the longitudinal ribs upon rotation of one member relative to the other member, one of the members being deformable and the other being rigid, said members being mated by snap fastening, said ribs and grooves providing means for locking in fixed position upon rotation of one member relative to the other member, said locking being against further rotation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The garment fastener of claim 8 wherein the shank member includes a second enlargement on the end opposite that for insertion into the female member, said second enlargement for insertion into an opening in the underside of a button.
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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) | 1975-02-21 | 1975-08-23 | 1976-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-21 | 1979-08-23 | 1980-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-21 | 1983-08-23 | 1984-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |