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Decorative belt links
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-24
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1992-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A unitary belt link of thin flexible material includes a central display area and integral longitudinal link portions extending from opposite sides of the central area. Cooperating coupling members are disposed at the opposite ends of the link. Open areas around the opposite sides of the central area extend laterally toward the edges of the link and provide narrow strips along the edges which connect the central area to the ends. The end coupling members preferably include lateral slots at one end and a larger laterally extending T-shaped integral tab at the other end engageable with the slots. A raised lateral surface on the tab fits within a slot to secure the tab in position. A plurality of like successive links are coupled together to form an adjustable length belt with decorative designs or indicia being displayed on the central areas. A single link may have the ends coupled together to form a decorative band.
Inventors
- 👤 G Greene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:42
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S63/00; Y10S63/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A belt link comprising a unitary body of thin flexible material, said body having a central display area, two pairs of integral narrow longitudinal strips extending respectively from opposite sides of said central area toward the ends of said body, a pair of laterally extending open areas at respective opposite sides of said central area between said pairs of strips, and integral cooperative coupling members extending laterally across the opposite ends of said body between respective pairs of said strips, the coupling member at one end being engageable with the coupling member at the other end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A belt link comprising a unitary body of thin flexible material, said body having a central display area, two pairs of integral narrow longitudinal strips extending respectively from opposite sides of said central area toward the ends of said body, a pair of laterally extending open areas at respective opposite sides of said central area between said pairs of strips, and integral cooperative coupling members extending laterally across the opposite ends of said body between respective pairs of said strips, the coupling member at one end being engageable with the coupling member at the other end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The belt link of claim 1 wherein said pair of open areas are spaced symmetrically about said sides of said central area enclosed between said strips and end coupling members, each pair of said strips including an upper and lower strip connecting said central area to said ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The belt link of claim 1 wherein said coupling members include a first narrow lateral slot in one end and a laterally extending tab at the other end engageable with said slot and extending beyond the length and width of Said slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
The belt link of claim 3 wherein said coupling members include a second coextensive narrow lateral slot in said one end closely spaced from and substantially parallel to said first slot, said tab being a T-shaped extension having a longitudinal strip connected to said other end and a lateral strip extending from the end of said longitudinal strip, said T-shaped extension being engageable with both said first and second lateral slots in a common coupling.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The belt link of claim 4 wherein said T-shaped extension includes a raised narrow lateral bar on the front surface at one side of said lateral strip spaced from the outer end and edges of said lateral strip and engageable within one of said lateral slots.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
A belt comprising the belt link of claim 5 in combination with a plurality of like belt links, each having said lateral slots in one end and said T-shaped extension at the other end, respective T-shaped extensions of each link engaging said lateral slots of each adjacent link, successive links being coupled to one another to form an adjustable length belt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The belt link of claim 5 wherein a slot on said one end is coupled with said T-shaped extension on the other end to form a band.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The belt link of claim 5 wherein said link material is of plastic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The belt link of claim 8 wherein said central display area includes raised and indented portions in a predetermined pattern on said surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The belt link of claim 8 wherein said central display area includes an adhesive backed insert secured on the surface.
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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) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |