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US3653097A
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Means for connecting together the ends of bands of fabric
Assignee: J J MARZ GmbH
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Filing: 1970-02-04
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Granted: 1972-04-04
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Expires: 1990-02-04
Abstract
Abstract Means for connecting together the ends of fabric bands, which comprise connecting members. Each of the connecting members has a thickness smaller than that of the fabric ends of each fabric band to be connected together.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Kerber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:26
CPC Classifications
D; D21; D21F; D21F7/00; D21F7/08; D21F7/10; B; B65; B65H; B65H21/00; D03; D03D; D03D3/00; D03D3/04; F; F25; F25B; F25B15/00; F25B15/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/16; Y10T24/1608; Y10T24/1636
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
Means for connecting together the ends of fabric bands, comprising connecting members, each of said connecting members having a thickness smaller than that of said fabric ends of each fabric band to be connected together, and said connecting members comprise a series of longitudinal thread eye loops coordinated to each fabric end, at least one oval spiral and two hinge pins operatively connected with said oval spiral.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
Means for connecting together the ends of fabric bands, comprising connecting members, each of said connecting members having a thickness smaller than that of said fabric ends of each fabric band to be connected together, and said connecting members comprise a series of longitudinal thread eye loops coordinated to each fabric end, at least one oval spiral and two hinge pins operatively connected with said oval spiral.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The means, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the outer diameter of said spiral is smaller than the thickness of the fabric ends to be connected together, and no more than about 6.5 mm and not less than about 3.5 mm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The means, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the thickness of the wire of said spiral is no more than about 25 percent and no than about 15 percent of the outer diameter of said spiral, and with an average of about 0.8 mm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The means, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the thickness of said spiral across its major axis is at least about 7.5 mm and no more than about 10.5 mm and with an average of about 8 mm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The means, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said hinge pins have a thickness corresponding to the smallest inner diameter of a round of said spiral.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The means, as set forth in claim 5, wherein said hinge pins are provided with a lubricant.
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) | 1975-04-04 | 1975-10-04 | 1976-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-04 | 1979-10-04 | 1980-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-04 | 1983-10-04 | 1984-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |