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Strip of fasteners in a predetermined sequence
Assignee: SPS Technologies LLC
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Filing: 1971-04-22
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1991-04-22
Abstract
Abstract Equipment for setting fasteners in a tape or strip of flexible and resilient material from which the fasteners may be automatically inserted into workpieces. The fasteners are carried in holes in the tape which are formed to accommodate different types or size fasteners. In addition, these holes may be barrelled to enhance the alignment of the fasteners for their insertion into the workpieces.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald Waeltz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:18
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B15/00; B65B15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A fastener strip comprising a strip of flexible and resilient material having a plurality of barrelled holes of at least two different sizes spaced along said strip in a predetermined sequence and formed of said flexible and resilient material as holes are punched in said strip through the thickness thereof and said flexible and resilient material is pushed outward and stretched.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
A fastener strip comprising a strip of flexible and resilient material having a plurality of barrelled holes of at least two different sizes spaced along said strip in a predetermined sequence and formed of said flexible and resilient material as holes are punched in said strip through the thickness thereof and said flexible and resilient material is pushed outward and stretched.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
A fastener strip comprising a strip of flexible and resilient material having a plurality of barrelled holes of at least two different sizes spaced along said strip in a predetermined sequence and adapted to receive a plurality of correspondingly sized fasteners, each of said barrelled holes formed of said flexible and resilient material as holes are punched in said strip through the thickness thereof and said flexible and resilient material is pushed outward and stretched.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
A fastener strip comprising a strip of flexible and resilient material having a plurality of barrelled holes of at least two different sizes spaced along said strip in a predetermined sequence and adapted to receive a plurality of correspondingly sized fasteners, each of said barrelled holes formed of said flexible and resilient material as holes are punched in said strip through the thickness thereof and said flexible and resilient material is pushed outward and stretched.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
A fastener strip comprising: a strip of flexible and resilient material having a plurality of holes of at least two different sizes spaced along said strip in a predetermined sequence and extending through the thickness of said strip; and a plurality of fasteners of at least two different sizes positioned in correspondingly sized holes in said strip, each of said fasteners lying in yielding frictional engagement with the wall of a hole in said strip, whereby said fasteners may be driven from said holes as a drive element is projected against said fasteners and through said holes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
97 words
A fastener strip comprising: a strip of flexible and resilient material having a plurality of holes of at least two different sizes spaced along said strip in a predetermined sequence and extending through the thickness of said strip; and a plurality of fasteners of at least two different sizes positioned in correspondingly sized holes in said strip, each of said fasteners lying in yielding frictional engagement with the wall of a hole in said strip, whereby said fasteners may be driven from said holes as a drive element is projected against said fasteners and through said holes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
120 words
A fastener strip comprising: a strip of flexible and resilient material having a plurality of barrelled holes of at least two different sizes spaced along said strip in a predetermined sequence and formed of said flexible and resilient material as holes are punched in said strip through the thickness thereof and said flexible and resilient material is pushed outward and stretched; and a plurality of fasteners of at least two different sizes positioned in correspondingly sized holes in said strip, each of said fasteners lying in yielding frictional engagement with the wall of a hole in said strip, whereby said fasteners may be driven from said holes as a drive element is projected against said fasteners and through said holes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
120 words
A fastener strip comprising: a strip of flexible and resilient material having a plurality of barrelled holes of at least two different sizes spaced along said strip in a predetermined sequence and formed of said flexible and resilient material as holes are punched in said strip through the thickness thereof and said flexible and resilient material is pushed outward and stretched; and a plurality of fasteners of at least two different sizes positioned in correspondingly sized holes in said strip, each of said fasteners lying in yielding frictional engagement with the wall of a hole in said strip, whereby said fasteners may be driven from said holes as a drive element is projected against said fasteners and through said holes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fastener strip according to claim 1 wherein said barrelled holes are arranged in a repetitive predetermined sequence.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fastener strip according to claim 3 wherein said barrelled holes and fasteners are arranged in a repetitive predetermined sequence.
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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) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |