US3744094A
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Interlocking tie strip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-26
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-10-26
Abstract
Abstract A one piece interlocking tie strip for use in securing plants, packages and the like. The strip is provided in one of several embodiments each of which incorporates spaced perforations located longitudinally along the tie strip with repetitive spacing relationships. In one embodiment perforations are located along each lateral edge and define complementary interlockable Tshaped cutouts and T-shaped tabs. In another embodiment perforations of two different types alternate along the longitudinal axis of the strip and are located intermediate the edges of the strip, such alternate perforations having a complementary configuration to provide an interlock when one portion of the strip is longitudinally or laterally overlaid on another remote portion of the strip. Duplicate arrangements of the spaced, alternating, interlockable perforations of the second embodiment, the perforations being located along each lateral edge of the strip, are also utilized in a third embodiment.
Inventors
- 👤 W Bach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:38
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07K; C07K7/00; C07K7/04; C07K7/06; C07K1/00; C07K1/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1457; Y10T24/148; Y10T24/1498; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/153
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A self-locking tie strip comprising: a length of relatively thin flexible material; a plurality of perforations in the flexible material extending longitudinally of the strip of material, said perforations having a predetermined configuration and location relative to the longitudinal axis of the strip of material, each of said perforations having a predetermined spacing relative to the adjacent perforations, said perforations defining alternating flexible tabs and openings located along the length of the strip of material such that when a tab containing portion of the strip is overlapped upon an opening containing portion of the strip, the flexible tab and opening is mutually engageable to produce an overlapping longitudinal and transverse interlock between said portions of the strip and an enclosure defined by the portion of the strip located intermediate the points of overlap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A self-locking tie strip comprising: a length of relatively thin flexible material; a plurality of perforations in the flexible material extending longitudinally of the strip of material, said perforations having a predetermined configuration and location relative to the longitudinal axis of the strip of material, each of said perforations having a predetermined spacing relative to the adjacent perforations, said perforations defining alternating flexible tabs and openings located along the length of the strip of material such that when a tab containing portion of the strip is overlapped upon an opening containing portion of the strip, the flexible tab and opening is mutually engageable to produce an overlapping longitudinal and transverse interlock between said portions of the strip and an enclosure defined by the portion of the strip located intermediate the points of overlap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A strip according to claim 1 wherein each perforation is identical in outline and is located adjacent a lateral edge of the strip of material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A strip according to claim 2 wherein the perforations are T-shapEd in configuration and extend inwardly from each lateral edge of the strip whereby T-shaped flaps are produced which extend outwardly from the main longitudinally extending body portion of the strip and are disposed transversely of the longitudinal axis of the strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A strip according to claim 1 wherein said tabs and openings comprise two different mutually cooperating outlines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A strip according to claim 4 wherein the openings and cooperating tabs defined by said perforations are located along a lateral edge of the strip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A strip according to claim 4 wherein said perforations are located generally along the longitudinal axis of the strip of material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A strip according to claim 4 wherein said tab outlines have a first predetermined geometric shape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A strip according to claim 4 wherein said opening outlines have a second predetermined geometric shape such that when engaged with a flexible tab of said first predetermined shape, the tab overlaps the opening.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |