US3713191A
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Belt clasp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-23
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A belt clasp for attachment to an anchor bar consisting of a plurality of flat metal pieces laterally engaging the anchor bar in an inverted position and attached to the end loop of a belt. The metal pieces are displaceable in a longitudinal direction by means of a spring, and are provided with shoulders which engage support surfaces on the anchoring bar to secure the belt therein.
Inventors
- 👤 L Hofmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08; B60P7/0823; B65; B65D; B65D63/00; B65D63/10; B65D63/14; B65D63/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45471; Y10T24/45513; Y10T24/45518; Y10T24/47; Y10T24/4773
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
A clasp for a belt, comprising: at least two superimposed planar members, each having at least one opening for receiving a belt loop, and at least one outwardly projection shoulder integrally formed therewith for engaging an anchor and securing the belt therein; a spring, coupled at each end to one of said planar members, for biasing said planar members towards each other; first abutment members, affixed to a selected lateral edge of each of said planar members, disposed perpendicular thereto and extending outwardly in opposite directions from each of said planar members, for limiting the lateral displacement of said planar members with respect to each other; second abutment members, each affixed to one of the bottom edges of said planar members, disposed perpendicular thereto and extending below the lower edges of said planar members in opposite directions so as to guide the lateral displacement of said planar members and prevent pivotal movement of said planar members with respect to each other when said planar members are disposed in an anchor; and third abutment members, each affixed to one of the top edges of said planar members, disposed at the end of said planar members opposite the end to which said shoulders are affixed, perpendicular to said planar members, and extending outwardly in opposite directions adjacent the top edge thereof so as to engage said shoulders on said planar members and thereby limit the lateral displacement of said planar members with respect to each other and prevent pivotal movement of said planar members when said planar members are disposed in an anchor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
261 words
A clasp for a belt, comprising: at least two superimposed planar members, each having at least one opening for receiving a belt loop, and at least one outwardly projection shoulder integrally formed therewith for engaging an anchor and securing the belt therein; a spring, coupled at each end to one of said planar members, for biasing said planar members towards each other; first abutment members, affixed to a selected lateral edge of each of said planar members, disposed perpendicular thereto and extending outwardly in opposite directions from each of said planar members, for limiting the lateral displacement of said planar members with respect to each other; second abutment members, each affixed to one of the bottom edges of said planar members, disposed perpendicular thereto and extending below the lower edges of said planar members in opposite directions so as to guide the lateral displacement of said planar members and prevent pivotal movement of said planar members with respect to each other when said planar members are disposed in an anchor; and third abutment members, each affixed to one of the top edges of said planar members, disposed at the end of said planar members opposite the end to which said shoulders are affixed, perpendicular to said planar members, and extending outwardly in opposite directions adjacent the top edge thereof so as to engage said shoulders on said planar members and thereby limit the lateral displacement of said planar members with respect to each other and prevent pivotal movement of said planar members when said planar members are disposed in an anchor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
261 words
A clasp for a belt, comprising: at least two superimposed planar members, each having at least one opening for receiving a belt loop, and at least one outwardly projection shoulder integrally formed therewith for engaging an anchor and securing the belt therein; a spring, coupled at each end to one of said planar members, for biasing said planar members towards each other; first abutment members, affixed to a selected lateral edge of each of said planar members, disposed perpendicular thereto and extending outwardly in opposite directions from each of said planar members, for limiting the lateral displacement of said planar members with respect to each other; second abutment members, each affixed to one of the bottom edges of said planar members, disposed perpendicular thereto and extending below the lower edges of said planar members in opposite directions so as to guide the lateral displacement of said planar members and prevent pivotal movement of said planar members with respect to each other when said planar members are disposed in an anchor; and third abutment members, each affixed to one of the top edges of said planar members, disposed at the end of said planar members opposite the end to which said shoulders are affixed, perpendicular to said planar members, and extending outwardly in opposite directions adjacent the top edge thereof so as to engage said shoulders on said planar members and thereby limit the lateral displacement of said planar members with respect to each other and prevent pivotal movement of said planar members when said planar members are disposed in an anchor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
261 words
A clasp for a belt, comprising: at least two superimposed planar members, each having at least one opening for receiving a belt loop, and at least one outwardly projection shoulder integrally formed therewith for engaging an anchor and securing the belt therein; a spring, coupled at each end to one of said planar members, for biasing said planar members towards each other; first abutment members, affixed to a selected lateral edge of each of said planar members, disposed perpendicular thereto and extending outwardly in opposite directions from each of said planar members, for limiting the lateral displacement of said planar members with respect to each other; second abutment members, each affixed to one of the bottom edges of said planar members, disposed perpendicular thereto and extending below the lower edges of said planar members in opposite directions so as to guide the lateral displacement of said planar members and prevent pivotal movement of said planar members with respect to each other when said planar members are disposed in an anchor; and third abutment members, each affixed to one of the top edges of said planar members, disposed at the end of said planar members opposite the end to which said shoulders are affixed, perpendicular to said planar members, and extending outwardly in opposite directions adjacent the top edge thereof so as to engage said shoulders on said planar members and thereby limit the lateral displacement of said planar members with respect to each other and prevent pivotal movement of said planar members when said planar members are disposed in an anchor.
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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |