US3753586A
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Flexible synthetic resin seal having manually deformable closure means
Assignee: United Seal Co
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Filing: 1972-04-24
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1992-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A closed-loop security seal for detecting unauthorized opening of a closure of a freight car, meter casing, or the like, consisting of a one-piece body of molded synthetic resin composition which includes a flexible strap portion formed at one end with a barbed head and at its opposite end with a deformable socket member arranged to lockingly receive the head. The seal is locked against unauthorized opening by manually deforming the socket member around the barbed head.
Inventors
- 👤 R Patterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:09
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/03; G09F3/0305; G09F3/0347; G09F3/0352; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/153; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/48; Y10T292/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A security seal for indicating the unauthorized opening of a closure, comprising an elongated, one-piece body of molded synthetic resin composition including an intermediate, flexible strap portion formed at one end thereof with a barbed head and at the opposite end thereof with a socket member arranged to telescope said head, said socket member being formed with an outwardly opening socket of a width to normally permit free and full insertion of said barbed head therein, and having an intermediate, thin walled section arranged to be permanently axially stretched and radially contracted in response to the application of manually applied tensile forces to said socket member whereby to lock said barbed head against undetected withdrawal from said socket member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A security seal for indicating the unauthorized opening of a closure, comprising an elongated, one-piece body of molded synthetic resin composition including an intermediate, flexible strap portion formed at one end thereof with a barbed head and at the opposite end thereof with a socket member arranged to telescope said head, said socket member being formed with an outwardly opening socket of a width to normally permit free and full insertion of said barbed head therein, and having an intermediate, thin walled section arranged to be permanently axially stretched and radially contracted in response to the application of manually applied tensile forces to said socket member whereby to lock said barbed head against undetected withdrawal from said socket member.
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) | 1976-08-20 | 1977-02-19 | 1977-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-20 | 1981-02-19 | 1981-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-20 | 1985-02-19 | 1985-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |