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US3748700A
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Buckles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-19
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A buckle, e.g., for fastening shoes or the like, the buckle comprising a buckle member and a securing member, one of the members comprising a projection which can be passed through an aperture in an article to which the buckle is to be attached and the other member being adapted to cooperate with said projection to secure the buckle to the article.
Inventors
- 👤 S Willey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:09
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/20; A44B11/22; A43; A43C; A43C11/00; A43C11/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/36; Y10T24/3683; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4002; Y10T24/4021; Y10T24/4026; Y10T24/4058; Y10T24/406; Y10T24/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A buckle comprising a frame member having an intermediate laterally extending bar portion and a slot on either side of the intermediate bar portion for the reception of a strap, a securing member, said securing member including a projection which can be passed through an aperture in an article to which the buckle is to be attached and said frame member including means for cooperating with said projection to secure the buckle to the article, and a retaining stud which is formed integrally with said securing member and which projects upwardly from the intermediate bar portion when the buckle is in use, said stud being engageable in an aperture of a strap threaded through said slots for retaining the strap in fastened position, said frame member including an aperture formed in the intermediate bar portion thereof and said projection engaging in said aperture with a snap fit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A buckle comprising a frame member having an intermediate laterally extending bar portion and a slot on either side of the intermediate bar portion for the reception of a strap, a securing member, said securing member including a projection which can be passed through an aperture in an article to which the buckle is to be attached and said frame member including means for cooperating with said projection to secure the buckle to the article, and a retaining stud which is formed integrally with said securing member and which projects upwardly from the intermediate bar portion when the buckle is in use, said stud being engageable in an aperture of a strap threaded through said slots for retaining the strap in fastened position, said frame member including an aperture formed in the intermediate bar portion thereof and said projection engaging in said aperture with a snap fit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A buckle according to claim 1, wherein said projection has a shoulder formed thereon for engaging the frame member around said aperture when the projection is engaged in the aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A buckle according to claim 2 wherein said shoulder is provided by an enlargement on said projection, said enlargement being tapered to facilitate insertion thereof through said aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A buckle according to claim 1, wherein the peripheral wall of said aperture tapers inwardly from the underside of the frame member to the upperside thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A buckle according to claim 1 wherein said securing member comprises a base portion on which said projection is provided, the base portion being in the form of a disc.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A buckle according to claim 1 wherein said projection is adapted to pass through said aperture and to extend upwardly from the intermediate bar portion of the frame member to provide said retaining stud.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A buckle according to claim 6 wherein that part of said projection forming said retaining stud has an enlarged head portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A buckle according to claim 1, wherein said frame member is formed from a synthetic plastics material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A buckle according to claim 8 wherein said frame member is moulded from nylon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A buckle according to claim 1, wherein said retaining stud is formed from a synthetic plastics material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A buckle according to cLaim 10 wherein said retaining stud is moulded from nylon.
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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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |