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US3696470A
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Plastic fastener and method of securing same to material
Assignee: Universal Fasteners Inc
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Filing: 1969-12-08
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1989-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A plastic, single component, button-type fastener having a button portion with a smaller collar and a slender neck extending from the collar to a tapered stem, the tapered stem having a pointed end and a lower surface defining an undercut around the neck with an upper surface of the collar. A method of securing the above described fastener to a piece of material including forcing the stem through the piece of material to position the material in the undercut, cold-heading the stem and partially shearing the cold-headed stem.
Inventors
- 👤 Rolfe E Reynolds
- 👤 Alfred E Carlile
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:12
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B1/00; A44B1/18; A44B1/28; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/36; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/4588; Y10T24/45953
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A one-piece plastic button for button holes on garment material and the like comprising a button portion having a first width and having rounded edges adapted for easy insertion and removal during a buttoning movement, a collar extending from said button portion and having a second width less than said first width and having an upper surface for contacting one side of a material, a neck portion having a third width less than said second width and extending from said collar through the material, a head portion having a tapered stem portion extending from said neck portion for insertion through the material and being deformed into top and lower surfaces with an outer rim therebetween, the lower surface contacting another side of the material and the outer rim having a width greater than said third width, and said outer rim being displaced toward said collar causing the material to be firmly grasped between the upper surface of said collar and the lower surface of said head portion whereby movement of said neck portion and said upper and lower surfaces is precluded relative to the material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A one-piece plastic button for button holes on garment material and the like comprising a button portion having a first width and having rounded edges adapted for easy insertion and removal during a buttoning movement, a collar extending from said button portion and having a second width less than said first width and having an upper surface for contacting one side of a material, a neck portion having a third width less than said second width and extending from said collar through the material, a head portion having a tapered stem portion extending from said neck portion for insertion through the material and being deformed into top and lower surfaces with an outer rim therebetween, the lower surface contacting another side of the material and the outer rim having a width greater than said third width, and said outer rim being displaced toward said collar causing the material to be firmly grasped between the upper surface of said collar and the lower surface of said head portion whereby movement of said neck portion and said upper and lower surfaces is precluded relative to the material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as recited in claim 1 wherein said head portion includes sheared edge means defining a protrusion centrally extending from the top surface of said head portion.
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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |