US3864791A
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Decorative belt buckle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-26
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1993-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A decorative belt buckle with a front window for the viewing of a decorative fabric that may be removably held therein is of three part construction, with the first part defining horizontally extending channel with the center plate having therein the window and opposed parallel perpendicularly extending side walls with return bend securement portions, the second part being a plate having the removable fabric stretched around it and held in place by means of spikes or projections on the face of the plate, and a third part that, with the second part, is slidably inserted into the first part channel solely in the direction parallel with the first part side walls and has return bend edges for engaging the return bend sides of the first part to resiliently clamp the fabric and slide plates within the first part. The parts are preferably constructed each in one piece from a synthetic resin.
Inventors
- 👤 Virginia H Bishop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:50
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/001; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4095
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
A belt buckle, comprising: a. a frame member having a generally U-shaped cross-section with a rectangular front wall portion having four sides which define a central opening therein, two opposed side walls extending generally perpendicular to said rectangular front wall portion in the rearWard direction, and return securement portions extending inwardly from the rearward-most edge of each of said side walls at an acute angle with respect to each said respective side wall, said frame member defining a channel having free access from at least one end thereof in the direction parallel to said opposed side walls, b. means for mounting a decorative fabric including a first slide member similar in shape to, and smaller than the outer dimensions of said rectangular front wall portion and being adapted for slidable insertion into said frame member channel while having a decorative fabric stretched across the front face and folded around the edges thereof so as show through said central opening of said frame member rectangular front wall portion, said first slide member further having a plurality of projections extending rearwardly around the periphery of its rear face for engaging and securely holding said decorative fabric taut across said front face of said first slide member, c. a second slide member of substantially the same size and shape as said first slide member for sliding between said first slide member and said return securement portions of said frame member so as to firmly hold said first slide member in place, said second slide member having at least one integral loop for a belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
261 words
A belt buckle, comprising: a. a frame member having a generally U-shaped cross-section with a rectangular front wall portion having four sides which define a central opening therein, two opposed side walls extending generally perpendicular to said rectangular front wall portion in the rearWard direction, and return securement portions extending inwardly from the rearward-most edge of each of said side walls at an acute angle with respect to each said respective side wall, said frame member defining a channel having free access from at least one end thereof in the direction parallel to said opposed side walls, b. means for mounting a decorative fabric including a first slide member similar in shape to, and smaller than the outer dimensions of said rectangular front wall portion and being adapted for slidable insertion into said frame member channel while having a decorative fabric stretched across the front face and folded around the edges thereof so as show through said central opening of said frame member rectangular front wall portion, said first slide member further having a plurality of projections extending rearwardly around the periphery of its rear face for engaging and securely holding said decorative fabric taut across said front face of said first slide member, c. a second slide member of substantially the same size and shape as said first slide member for sliding between said first slide member and said return securement portions of said frame member so as to firmly hold said first slide member in place, said second slide member having at least one integral loop for a belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The buckle of claim 1, wherein said frame member, said first slide plate and said second slide plate are each constructed in one piece from a synthetic resin material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The buckle of claim 1, wherein said second slide plate has return bend side portions extending rearwardly and inwardly from its two opposed edges which correspond to said two opposed side walls of said frame member so as to resiliently engage said frame member return securement portions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |