US3811565A
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Reinforcing band strip
Assignee: SURPRISE PLASTIC Inc
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Filing: 1972-10-25
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1992-10-25
Abstract
Abstract An improved reinforcing band strip including opposed ends. A groove is located at each end and inwardly of each groove is an opening. In one embodiment a slot extends from the base of each groove to the adjacent opening. In a further embodiment a slot extends from the lengthwise edge of the reinforcing band strip to each opening. Still further, transversely disposed inwardly directed fingers can be provided at the end of each groove to prevent a tape passing therethrough from inadvertently slipping therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 A Tancredi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:05
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/10; B65D25/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
An arrangement for securing a doll comprising a selfmaintaining sheet of material having first and second opposed sides, a doll positioned adjacent a first of said sides with the back of said doll facing said first side, a first and second hole extending through said sheet of material, an elongated reinforcing band strip positioned adjacent the second side of said sheet of material and including a first and second end and opposed parallel registered broad surfaces, a first groove means located at said first end, a second groove means located at said second end, a first opening means located adjacent and spaced inwardly from said first groove means, a second opening means located adjacent and spaced inwardly from said second groove means, a tape extending through one of said means at said first end, through said first hole and about the doll and through one of said means of said second end, through said second hole and about the doll with the ends of the tape about the doll secured to each other, first means extending from said first opening means and accessible from the periphery of the strip for enabling a tape to be displaced intermediate its length laterally into the first opening means, and second means extending from said second opening means and accessible to the periphery of the strip for enabling a tape to be displaced intermediate its length laterally into the second opening means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
An arrangement for securing a doll comprising a selfmaintaining sheet of material having first and second opposed sides, a doll positioned adjacent a first of said sides with the back of said doll facing said first side, a first and second hole extending through said sheet of material, an elongated reinforcing band strip positioned adjacent the second side of said sheet of material and including a first and second end and opposed parallel registered broad surfaces, a first groove means located at said first end, a second groove means located at said second end, a first opening means located adjacent and spaced inwardly from said first groove means, a second opening means located adjacent and spaced inwardly from said second groove means, a tape extending through one of said means at said first end, through said first hole and about the doll and through one of said means of said second end, through said second hole and about the doll with the ends of the tape about the doll secured to each other, first means extending from said first opening means and accessible from the periphery of the strip for enabling a tape to be displaced intermediate its length laterally into the first opening means, and second means extending from said second opening means and accessible to the periphery of the strip for enabling a tape to be displaced intermediate its length laterally into the second opening means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
An arrangement according to claim 1 wherein said first means includes a slot extending from said first groove means to said first opening means, and said second means includes a slot extending from said second groove means to said second opening means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
An arrangement according to claim 1 wherein said reinforcing band strip includes opposed elongated edges, said first means including a slot extending from one of said edges to said first opening means and said second means including a slot extending from one of said elongated edges to said second opening means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
An arrangement according to claim 1 wherein said first and second groove means each include a base, means for inhibiting a tape passed through the first groove means from slipping out of said first groove means and means for inhibiting a tape passed through said second groove means from slipping out of said second groove means, said first and second groove means each including opposed groove sides and an open end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
An arrangement according to claim 4 wherein said means for said first groove means includes two fingers with each finger extending from one side of said first groove means towards the other side and narrowing the first groove means open end, and said means for said second groove means including two fingers with each finger extending from one side of said second groove means towards the other side thereof and narrowing the second groove means open end.
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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) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |