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US3795947A
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Clamping device for adjustable length means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-26
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1993-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A clamp, for holding flexible means in adjusted effective length extending between spaced apart attachment elements, having a gripping element with flexible limbs on opposite sides of a clamping bar with apertures in said limbs passed through by one of said flexible means in arrangement such that strain on said flexible means on adjustment of the effective length thereof causes said gripping element to press part of said one flexible means onto said clamping bar and cause said part to assume a tortuous shape whereby the greater the strain on said flexible means the greater will be the clamping action to avoid possible slip of said flexible means even should it be slippery due to wetness or other cause.
Inventors
- 👤 P Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:43
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G3/00; A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/02; A44B11/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3401; Y10T24/3416; Y10T24/342; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4079; Y10T24/4084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A clamp for holding first and second flexible means extending between spaced apart first and second attachment elements in adjusted effective length against strain on said flexible means tending to increase the adjusted length thereof, comprsing a gripping element of substantially U-shape with a base portion and first and second flexible limbs, each of said flexible limbs having first and second slots therein, a clamping bar located between said first and second flexible limbs, said first flexible means having at one of its ends a loop extending through said first slots in said first and second flexible limbs and after passing through said first attachment element extending through said second slots in said first and second flexible limbs between said base portion and said clamping bar, a member carrying said clamping bar, and means for connecting said member to said second flexible means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A clamp for holding first and second flexible means extending between spaced apart first and second attachment elements in adjusted effective length against strain on said flexible means tending to increase the adjusted length thereof, comprsing a gripping element of substantially U-shape with a base portion and first and second flexible limbs, each of said flexible limbs having first and second slots therein, a clamping bar located between said first and second flexible limbs, said first flexible means having at one of its ends a loop extending through said first slots in said first and second flexible limbs and after passing through said first attachment element extending through said second slots in said first and second flexible limbs between said base portion and said clamping bar, a member carrying said clamping bar, and means for connecting said member to said second flexible means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A clamp as claimed in claim 1, wherein said clamping bar is formed by an edge of an aperture in said member connected to said second flexible means, and said member includes a finger grip portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
A clamp as claimed in claim 1, wherein said member connected to said second flexible means comprises a U-shape member with a base portion and first and second limbs, means for journalling the ends of said clamping bar in said first and second limbs adjacent to said base portion, said second flexible means being connected to said base portion, and said first and second limbs having their free ends inturned towards one another in spaced relation.
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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) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |