US3818548A
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Buckle construction for straps, and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-23
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Granted: 1974-06-25
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Expires: 1992-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A buckle construction for straps, such as watchbands and other straps, including a channel for receiving the strap, holding means movable in the channel against and away from the strap for holding and releasing the latter, abutment or reaction means mounted in the channel above or outward of the holding means, and wedging means mounted for movement into and out of wedging engagement interposed between the holding and reaction means.
Inventors
- 👤 S Meyerson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:17
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/02; A44B11/06; A44B11/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4002; Y10T24/4012; Y10T24/4016; Y10T24/4019; Y10T24/4072; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44274
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A buckle construction for a strap, or the like, comprising a bottom, sides upstanding from said bottom and combining therewith to define a channel for receiving a strap, a cover mounted on said channel for swinging movement into and out of covering relation with said channel, holding means comprising a transverse member extending across said channel and mounted in said channel for freely moving downwardly into and upwardly out of holding relation with a received strap, abutment means in said channel above said holding means, and means interposed between said abutment means and said transverse member of said holding means comprising a member pivotably mounted for swinging movement in a plane substantially parallel to said transverse member and into and out of wedging engagement between said abutment means and said holding means for releasably retaining a strap in received position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A buckle construction for a strap, or the like, comprising a bottom, sides upstanding from said bottom and combining therewith to define a channel for receiving a strap, a cover mounted on said channel for swinging movement into and out of covering relation with said channel, holding means comprising a transverse member extending across said channel and mounted in said channel for freely moving downwardly into and upwardly out of holding relation with a received strap, abutment means in said channel above said holding means, and means interposed between said abutment means and said transverse member of said holding means comprising a member pivotably mounted for swinging movement in a plane substantially parallel to said transverse member and into and out of wedging engagement between said abutment means and said holding means for releasably retaining a strap in received position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A buckle construction according to claim 1, wherein said means interposed between said abutment means and said transverse member is a camming element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A buckle construction according to claim 2, wherein said camming element is a wedging member comprising a tapering portion pivotably mounted for swinging movement into and out of wedging engagement between said abutment means and said holding means to displace the latter downwardly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A buckle construction according to claim 1, said transverse member comprising a plate-like member, and pivot means pivotally connecting said means interposed between said abutment means and said transverse member to said plate-like member for said swinging movement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A buckle construction according to claim 4, said abutment means comprising a bar extending across said channel between the sides thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A buckle construction according to claim 5, further including retaining means on said cover for releasably retaining engagement with said bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A buckle construction according to claim 1, said holding means comprising a generally flat plate, and a lip depending from said plate for retaining engagement with said strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A buckle construction according to claim 7, said lip being serrated for positive holding engagment with said strap.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A buckle construction according to claim 7, said lip being smooth for frictional holding engagement with said strap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
72 words
A buckle construction according to claim 7, said camming element including wedging means being disposed on said flat plate and having one end region remote from said lip pivotally connected to said flat plate for swinging movement about an axis transverse of said flat plate toward and away from said lip, the opposite end region of said wedging means tapering outwardly for wedging interposition between said flat plate and said abutment means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
A buckle construction according to claim 10, said abutment means comprising a bar extending across said channel between the sides thereof, and retaining means on said cover for releasably retaining engagement with said bar.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
A buckle construction according to claim 10, said wedging means further including an upstanding actuating lip portion for convenient engagement by a tool or finger, whereby an interposing relationship of said wedging means between said holding plate and said abutment means may be acHieved upon the pivotal swinging of said wedging means beneath said abutment means.
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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) | 1977-06-24 | 1977-12-24 | 1978-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-24 | 1981-12-24 | 1982-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-24 | 1985-12-24 | 1986-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |