US3851353A
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Pliable tape structures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-16
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1993-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A flexible longitudinally continuous tape construction is disclosed for use in joining mating edges of juxtaposed members, the tape having an X-like configuration transversely of its length to provide paired legs adapted to receive and be secured to the edges of members to be joined. The tape is capable of serving as a pliable hinge to permit articulation of the joined members about an axis which may or may not be rectilinear; or it may also serve simply as a binding for joining members intended to be fixed relative to each other. The tape construction combines longitudinally continuous strips of sheet plastic, paper or cloth, at least some of which are formed to provide tabs or fingers projecting integrally from continuous marginal portions. The tabs of each strip are intermeshed and secured to an opposite strip to form the X-like configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 A Wakeman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:02
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D1/00; F; F16; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/12; F16G; F16G3/00; F16G3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A flexible tape for joining mating edges of adjacent members, said tape having an X-like configuration in cross-section and proViding a longitudinally continuous structure adapted to extend along and be secured to the edges of members to be joined so that the axis of said X-like configuration coincides generally with the juncture formed by the members to be joined, said tape comprising confronting strips of sheet material having longitudinally continuous, freely separable marginal portions, at least two of said marginal portions having integrally formed bridging tabs spaced longitudinally along and extending transversely of said marginal portions in opposing relation, the tabs of each of said portions being intermeshed and secured to an opposite strip in alternating relation along the longitudinal axis of the resulting structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A flexible tape for joining mating edges of adjacent members, said tape having an X-like configuration in cross-section and proViding a longitudinally continuous structure adapted to extend along and be secured to the edges of members to be joined so that the axis of said X-like configuration coincides generally with the juncture formed by the members to be joined, said tape comprising confronting strips of sheet material having longitudinally continuous, freely separable marginal portions, at least two of said marginal portions having integrally formed bridging tabs spaced longitudinally along and extending transversely of said marginal portions in opposing relation, the tabs of each of said portions being intermeshed and secured to an opposite strip in alternating relation along the longitudinal axis of the resulting structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A flexible tape as defined in claim 1, wherein said bridging tabs are of sinusoidal form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A flexible tape as defined in claim 1, wherein said bridging tabs are of sawtooth form.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A flexible tape as defined in claim 1, wherein said bridging tabs are of square wave form.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A flexible tape as defined in claim 1, wherein one of said confronting strips is imperforate and said bridging tabs are secured in alternating relation along the tape axis to opposite marginal portions of said imperforate strip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
A flexible tape as defined in claim 1, wherein said confronting strips are composed of two sets of longitudinally continuous marginal portions with each portion formed to provide integral bridging tabs which alternate with tabs of the complementary marginal portion in each set, said sets being identical but indexed longitudinally in assembled condition so that the tabs of each set are secured to oppositely extending tabs of the opposite set.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A flexible tape as defined in claim 1, wherein the sheet material of which it is formed is polyester or polypropylene film.
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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) | 1977-12-02 | 1978-06-03 | 1978-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-02 | 1986-06-03 | 1986-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |