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Diver{3 s belt and method of manufacture

Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1971-12-09
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-12-09
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Abstract

Abstract A method of manufacturing articles from webbing includes the steps of impregnation of selected areas with urethane under hydrostatic pressure and forming fastening apertures in the impregnated areas. The method is particularly useful in the fabrication of a diving weight belt for use with helmet, or hard hat, diving equipment. The belt made according to the method is a new and useful article having improved salt water deterioration resistant properties and added strength especially around the fastening apertures.

Inventors

  • 👤 E Oeland

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 13:52
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C11/00; B63C11/02; B63C11/30

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 28 words
An improved diving belt according to claim 1 wherein said first and second fastener means comprise strap supported buckles secured to said girdle means by stitching extending therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 55 words
An improved diving belt according to claim 2 in which the stitching comprises an open geometric pattern repeated on each side the open patterns being oriented with respect to each other in such a fashion that the two patterns cooperate to form closed geometric forms which distribute tensioning forces across the area of the figures.

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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) 1976-05-28 1976-11-27 1977-05-29 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-05-28 1980-11-27 1981-05-29 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-05-28 1984-11-27 1985-05-29 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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