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US3733631A
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Reinforced strap holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-16
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1990-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A reinforced water ski belt strap holder comprised of heat sealed nylon impregnated material on two sides of the protective covering of the ski belt provides an economical and sturdy means for securing a strap to a ski belt. Other forms of life preservers such as life jackets or bouyant seat cushions having a heat sealable material coating can be adapted to utilize the improved strap holder.
Inventors
- 👤 H Cohn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:03
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/08; B63C9/13; B63C9/135; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A buoyant device comprising interior buoyant material interposed between outer layers of heat sealable material, each of said outer layers of heat sealable material having an inner face and an outer face, outer and inner reinforcement pieces of material comprising heat sealable material, the said outer reinforcement piece having a strap-receiving means thereon and being heat sealed to the outer face of at least one of said outer layers, the said inner reinforcement piece being heat sealed to the inner face of the same outer layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A buoyant device comprising interior buoyant material interposed between outer layers of heat sealable material, each of said outer layers of heat sealable material having an inner face and an outer face, outer and inner reinforcement pieces of material comprising heat sealable material, the said outer reinforcement piece having a strap-receiving means thereon and being heat sealed to the outer face of at least one of said outer layers, the said inner reinforcement piece being heat sealed to the inner face of the same outer layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said outer and inner reinforcement pieces comprise material impregnated with heat sealable material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said heat sealable material is a vinyl plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said outer reinforcement piece comprises at least one strap receiving slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said outer reinforcement piece comprises two strap receiving slots.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as claimed in claim 5 wherein the slot in said reinforcement piece has enlarged openings at its ends.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said two reinforcement pieces are superimposed over each other on opposite sides of the outer layer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein the outer reinforcement piece is smaller than said inner reinforcement piece.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said device is a water belt and a plurality of reinforcement pieces are provided thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein said device is a water jacket comprising front and rear panels and wherein said reinforcement pieces are on both panels.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |