US3739433A
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Snap clasp for bracelets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-16
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1991-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A snap clasp for a bracelet or other article of jewelry, the clasp being constituted by a compressible male element insertable in a female element. The male element is formed by a strip of resilient metal folded to define a tongue having upper and lower sections, the rear end of the upper section being bent upwardly to form a limit wall which overlies the rear end of the lower section. One end of the bracelet is attached to the back of the limit wall. The female element is formed of sheet metal cut and bent to define a base wall, a pair of parallel side walls and a front wall extending between the upper front corners of the side walls, the space between the base and front walls serving as an inlet for the tongue. The upper section of the male element includes a raised dimple which falls behind the front wall of the female element when the tongue is fully inserted and prevents withdrawal of the male element unless the tongue is first squeezed to reduce the angle between the upper and lower sections.
Inventors
- 👤 B Druskin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:48
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C5/00; A44C5/18; A44C5/20; A44C5/2047; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45471; Y10T24/45524; Y10T24/45529; Y10T24/45534
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A snap clasp for a bracelet or other article of jewelry, said clasp comprising: a. a female element formed of metallic sheet material cut and bent to form a base wall, a pair of parallel side walls, and a baffle wall extending between the upper front corners of the side walls, the space between the base wall and the baffle wall defining an inlet for receiving a male element, one end of said bracelet being secured to the back of the baffle wall; b. a male element constituted by a compressible tongue formed by a metallic strip folded to define angled upper and lower sections, the rear end of the upper section having a limiting wall which when the tongue is fully inserted in the inlet of the female element, strikes the baffle wall of the female element, the other end of the bracelet being secured to the rear end of the upper section whereby finger pressure may be applied to the other end of the bracelet relative to the rear end of the lower section to release the male element from the female element, and c. means releasably interlocking said elements when the tongue is fully inserted to prevent withdrawal of the male element unless the male element is first compressed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A snap clasp for a bracelet or other article of jewelry, said clasp comprising: a. a female element formed of metallic sheet material cut and bent to form a base wall, a pair of parallel side walls, and a baffle wall extending between the upper front corners of the side walls, the space between the base wall and the baffle wall defining an inlet for receiving a male element, one end of said bracelet being secured to the back of the baffle wall; b. a male element constituted by a compressible tongue formed by a metallic strip folded to define angled upper and lower sections, the rear end of the upper section having a limiting wall which when the tongue is fully inserted in the inlet of the female element, strikes the baffle wall of the female element, the other end of the bracelet being secured to the rear end of the upper section whereby finger pressure may be applied to the other end of the bracelet relative to the rear end of the lower section to release the male element from the female element, and c. means releasably interlocking said elements when the tongue is fully inserted to prevent withdrawal of the male element unless the male element is first compressed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
226 words
A snap clasp for a bracelet or other article of jewelry, said clasp comprising: a. a female element formed of metallic sheet material cut and bent to form a base wall, a pair of parallel side walls, and a baffle wall extending between the upper front corners of the side walls, the space between the base wall and the baffle wall defining an inlet for receiving a male element, one end of said bracelet being secured to the back of the baffle wall; and b. a male element constituted by a compressible tongue formed by a metallic strip folded to define angled upper and lower sections, the rear end of the upper section being bent upwardly to form a limit wall which when the tongue is fully inserted in the inlet of the female element, abuts the baffle wall of the female element, the other end of the bracelet being secured to the rear of the limit wall whereby finger pressure may be applied thereto relative to the rear end of the lower section to release the male element from the female element, said male element having at least one dimple on the upper section which, when the tongue is fulLy inserted, is positioned behind the baffle wall of the female element to prevent withdrawal of the male element unless the male element is first compressed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
226 words
A snap clasp for a bracelet or other article of jewelry, said clasp comprising: a. a female element formed of metallic sheet material cut and bent to form a base wall, a pair of parallel side walls, and a baffle wall extending between the upper front corners of the side walls, the space between the base wall and the baffle wall defining an inlet for receiving a male element, one end of said bracelet being secured to the back of the baffle wall; and b. a male element constituted by a compressible tongue formed by a metallic strip folded to define angled upper and lower sections, the rear end of the upper section being bent upwardly to form a limit wall which when the tongue is fully inserted in the inlet of the female element, abuts the baffle wall of the female element, the other end of the bracelet being secured to the rear of the limit wall whereby finger pressure may be applied thereto relative to the rear end of the lower section to release the male element from the female element, said male element having at least one dimple on the upper section which, when the tongue is fulLy inserted, is positioned behind the baffle wall of the female element to prevent withdrawal of the male element unless the male element is first compressed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clasp as set forth in claim 2, wherein said upper section is provided with a pair of dimples.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A clasp as set forth in claim 2, wherein said lower section is provided with a dimple positioned to fall into a hole in the base wall of the female section, when the male section is fully inserted.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clasp as set forth in claim 2, wherein said elements are both made of the same precious metal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A clasp as set forth in claim 2, wherein the rear end of the lower section is provided with a boss which may be sensed by a finger to determine its position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A clasp as set forth in claim 2, wherein said baffle wall is defined by a pair of touching wings cut from said sheet material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A clasp as set forth in claim 2, wherein said baffle wall and said limit wall are broader than the base wall and the upper sections, respectively, to accommodate broad bracelets.
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) | 1976-06-18 | 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 |