US3739429A
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Bundling strap
Assignee: ABB Installation Products Inc
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Filing: 1972-02-14
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1992-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A bundling strap formed preferably of plastic material having a plurality of body portions individually insertable within a head portion having an aperture comprising, in one embodiment, at least two independently deflectable locking members each engageable with an associated one of said body portions to permit the convenient restraint of a plurality of individual articles such as tubular members, cable breakouts, and the like, with a single sprap. In another embodiment, a twist type arrangement is provided wherein the strap head portion comprises pairs of opposed recessed portions each pair being selectively contoured to accept a planarly displaced segment of an associated strap body portion. The independently deflectable locking members may be disposed in juxtaposed, offset, or opposed relationship within the head portion aperture and may be formed either integrally therewith or supplied as discrete inserts.
Inventors
- 👤 S Kohke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D63/00; B65D63/10; B65D63/1018; B65D63/1027; B65D63/1036; B65D63/1054; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween, said first and said second faces being generally flat and disposed in generally parallel planar relationship to define the front and the rear, respectively, of said head portion; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; and means in said head portion for enabling each of said first and said second body portions to be independently selectively positioned within and restrained from removal from said head portion aperture upon the insertion of said body portions therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween, said first and said second faces being generally flat and disposed in generally parallel planar relationship to define the front and the rear, respectively, of said head portion; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; and means in said head portion for enabling each of said first and said second body portions to be independently selectively positioned within and restrained from removal from said head portion aperture upon the insertion of said body portions therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 1 wherein said bundling strap is formed from plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 1 wherein said body portions extend from said head portion in generally normal axial relationship with the plane of said head portion first face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 1 wherein said body portions are disposed in generally adjacent relationship.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
156 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; means in said head portion for enabling each of saId first and said second body portions to be independently restrained from removal from said head portion aperture upon the insertion of said body portions therethrough; and a divider extending generally longitudinally within said aperture generally medially of the width thereof to divide said aperture into at least two channels, each proportioned to receive one of said first and said second body portions therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
156 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; means in said head portion for enabling each of saId first and said second body portions to be independently restrained from removal from said head portion aperture upon the insertion of said body portions therethrough; and a divider extending generally longitudinally within said aperture generally medially of the width thereof to divide said aperture into at least two channels, each proportioned to receive one of said first and said second body portions therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
138 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; and meanw in said head portion for enabling each of said first and said second body portions to be independently restrained from removal from said head portion aperture upon the insertion of said body portions therethrough; said body portions extending from said head portion generally parallel to the plane of said head portion first face.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
138 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; and meanw in said head portion for enabling each of said first and said second body portions to be independently restrained from removal from said head portion aperture upon the insertion of said body portions therethrough; said body portions extending from said head portion generally parallel to the plane of said head portion first face.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
180 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween, said first and said second faces being generally flat and disposed in generally parallel planar relationship to define the front and the rear, respectively, of said head portion; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; and locking means comprising at least two independently deflectable protrusions extending at least partially into said head portion aperture to at least partially restrict the opening thereof and proportioned for cooperable engagement with an associated one of said first and said second body portions upon the insertion of said body portions into said aperture, to independently restrict the removal of each of said first and second body portions therefrom.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
180 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween, said first and said second faces being generally flat and disposed in generally parallel planar relationship to define the front and the rear, respectively, of said head portion; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; and locking means comprising at least two independently deflectable protrusions extending at least partially into said head portion aperture to at least partially restrict the opening thereof and proportioned for cooperable engagement with an associated one of said first and said second body portions upon the insertion of said body portions into said aperture, to independently restrict the removal of each of said first and second body portions therefrom.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 7 wherein said bundling strap is formed from plastic material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 7 wherein said deflectable protrusions are disposed in generally adjacent relationship.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 7 wherein said deflectable protrusions are disposed in generally opposed offset relationship.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 7 wherein said deflectable protrusions are formed from metallic material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 7 wherein said deflectable protrusions are formed integrally with said head portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 7 wherein said body portions extend from said head portion in generally normal axial relationship with the plane of said head portion first face.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 7 wherein said body portions are disposed in generally adjacent relationship.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 7 wherein said body portions are disposed in generally coplanar relationship.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
189 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; locking means comprising at least two independently deflectable protrusions extending at least partially into sAid head portion aperture to at least partially restrict the opening thereof and proportioned for cooperable engagement with an associated one of said first and said second body portions upon the insertion of said body portions into said aperture, to independently restrict the removal of each of said first and second body portions therefrom; and a divider extending generally longitudinally within said aperture generally medially of the width thereof to divide said aperture into at least two channels, each proportioned to receive one of said first and said second body portions therein.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
189 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; locking means comprising at least two independently deflectable protrusions extending at least partially into sAid head portion aperture to at least partially restrict the opening thereof and proportioned for cooperable engagement with an associated one of said first and said second body portions upon the insertion of said body portions into said aperture, to independently restrict the removal of each of said first and second body portions therefrom; and a divider extending generally longitudinally within said aperture generally medially of the width thereof to divide said aperture into at least two channels, each proportioned to receive one of said first and said second body portions therein.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
171 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; and locking means comprising at least two independently deflectable protrusions extending at least partially into said head portion aperture to at least partially restrict the opening thereof and proportioned for cooperable engagement with an associated one of said first and said second body portions upon the insertion of said body portions into said aperture, to independently restrict the removal of each of said first and second body portions therefrom; said body portions extending from said head portion generally parallel to the plane of said head portion first face.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
171 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; and locking means comprising at least two independently deflectable protrusions extending at least partially into said head portion aperture to at least partially restrict the opening thereof and proportioned for cooperable engagement with an associated one of said first and said second body portions upon the insertion of said body portions into said aperture, to independently restrict the removal of each of said first and second body portions therefrom; said body portions extending from said head portion generally parallel to the plane of said head portion first face.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
151 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and said second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; and selectively contoured recessed portions disposed in said head portion and arranged in opposing pairs communicating with said aperture adjacent at least one of said first and said second faces thereof for engaging a planarly displaced segment of an associated one of said first and second body portions inserted within said aperture to independently restrict the removal of each of said first and second body portions therefrom.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
151 words
A bundling strap comprising: a head portion having a first face, a second face, and at least one aperture extending therebetween; a first body portion; a second body portion; each of said first and said second body portions being coupled to and extending outwardly from said head portion and proportioned to be received within said aperture; a first tail portion extending from the free end of said first body portion; a second tail portion extending from the free end of said second body portion; and selectively contoured recessed portions disposed in said head portion and arranged in opposing pairs communicating with said aperture adjacent at least one of said first and said second faces thereof for engaging a planarly displaced segment of an associated one of said first and second body portions inserted within said aperture to independently restrict the removal of each of said first and second body portions therefrom.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
17 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 18 wherein said bundling strap is formed from plastic material.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
49 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 18 further comprising a divider extending generally longitudinally within said head portion aperture generally medially of the width thereof to divide said aperture into at least two channels each proportioned to receive one of said first and said second body portions therein.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
31 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 18 wherein said body portions extend from said head portion in generally normal axial relationship with the plane of said head portion first face.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
28 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 18 wherein said body portions extend from said head portion generally parallel to the plane of said head portion first face.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
18 words
A bundling strap as defined in claim 18 wherein said body portions are disposed in generally adjacent relationship.
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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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |