US3780401A
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Fastening device
Assignee: AG Communication Systems Corp
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Filing: 1972-11-13
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1992-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A locking strap fastening device comprising an elongate strap body of a selected dimension and having a plurality of locking fingers extending outwardly from opposed sides thereof, adjacent locking fingers being tapered and spaced apart from one another by a distance no greater than the dimension of the strap body such that in a flexible embodiment the fingers at one portion of the strap may be locked about the strap body at another portion of the strap such as to encircle and retain articles to be bound together. Alternatively the invention may be used in a rigid form as a fastener.
Inventors
- 👤 W Reimer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D63/00; B65D63/10; B65D63/1018; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A fastening strap for engaging and retaining a plurality of articles, said strap comprising a longitudinally elongate strap body having a selected cross section dimension, and a first plurality of spaced apart locking fingers integrally formed with and extending from said strap body in a direction substantially perpendicular to said selected cross section dimension, and having a thickness which is substantially less than said selected cross section dimension of said strap body, adjacent locking fingers being spaced apart from one another by a distance no greater than said selected strap body cross section dimension such that adjacent locking fingers are adapted to engage and retain said strap body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A fastening strap for engaging and retaining a plurality of articles, said strap comprising a longitudinally elongate strap body having a selected cross section dimension, and a first plurality of spaced apart locking fingers integrally formed with and extending from said strap body in a direction substantially perpendicular to said selected cross section dimension, and having a thickness which is substantially less than said selected cross section dimension of said strap body, adjacent locking fingers being spaced apart from one another by a distance no greater than said selected strap body cross section dimension such that adjacent locking fingers are adapted to engage and retain said strap body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
123 words
A strap as recited in claim 1 further including a second plurality of locking fingers integrally formed with and extending from said strap body in a direction opposite from said first plurality of locking fingers, and adjacent locking fingers of said second plurality being spaced apart from one another by a distance no greater than said selected strap body cross section dimension such that adjacent locking fingers of said first plurality of fingers at a first portion of said strap engage and retain said strap body at a second portion of said strap and adjacent locking fingers of said second plurality of fingers engage and retain said strap body at said first portion of said strap to thereby encircle and retain said articles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A strap as recited in claim 1 further including a longitudinal reinforcing means disposed within said strap body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A strap as recited in claim 1 wherein each said locking finger extends from said strap body to a distance greater than the thickness of said strap body and includes at its outer end a strap body retaining shoulder at either side thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A strap as recited in claim 4 wherein each said locking finger is wider proximate the strap body retaining shoulders than it is proximate the strap body such that when engaging said strap body the adjacent locking fingers are biased inwardly toward said strap body.
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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) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |