US3872554A
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Closure for articles of clothing, valises, pockets or the like with overlapping closure parts
Assignee: Schaeffer Homberg GmbH
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Filing: 1973-01-19
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A closure for clothing, valises, pockets or the like comprising overlapping closure parts and a rail. A slide is provided which has a bottom part and side parts. The bottom part slides on the rail, and the side parts support an angular closing flap, having at least two arms. The rail is rigidly connected with one of the closure parts, and the slide is rigidly connected with another of the closure parts. A cover strip passes through the slide and the slide runs on the rail as well as on the cover strip. A rest nose is disposed between the rail and the cover strip and enters into engaging position with the rest of the rail by the swinging movement of the closure flap.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunther Wolfertz
- 👤 Friedhelm Kramer
- 👤 Paul Hillringhaus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:04
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/02; A44B11/06; A44B11/12; A41; A41F; A41F1/00; A41F1/008; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/10; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A closure for a pair of overlapping members comprising: a longitudinally-extending rail secured to one of said members and provided with a row of indexing formations; a slide longitudinally shiftable along said rail and secured to the other of said members, said slide having a pair of codirectionally projecting lateral supports and a bottom interconnecting said supports, said bottom being provided with an opening affording access to said formations; a closure flap pivotally mounted between said supports and comprising a pair of angularly bent arms including a relatively short arm provided with a projection for locking said slide to said rail at one of said formations, and a manually actuatable relatively long arm for displacement of said flap, said short arm being provided with a window over a major part of the width of said slide between said supports; and a cover strip overlying said rail and said bottom of said slide and concealing same while passing through said window in said short arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A closure for a pair of overlapping members comprising: a longitudinally-extending rail secured to one of said members and provided with a row of indexing formations; a slide longitudinally shiftable along said rail and secured to the other of said members, said slide having a pair of codirectionally projecting lateral supports and a bottom interconnecting said supports, said bottom being provided with an opening affording access to said formations; a closure flap pivotally mounted between said supports and comprising a pair of angularly bent arms including a relatively short arm provided with a projection for locking said slide to said rail at one of said formations, and a manually actuatable relatively long arm for displacement of said flap, said short arm being provided with a window over a major part of the width of said slide between said supports; and a cover strip overlying said rail and said bottom of said slide and concealing same while passing through said window in said short arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The closure defined in claim 1 wherein said projection is resilient and directly engages said formations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The closure defined in claim 2 wherein said window is completely framed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The closure defined in claim 2, further comprising abutment means limiting the angular displacement of said flap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The closure defined in claim 2 wherein said slide is formed with a stepped formation, said flap being engageable with said formation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The closure defined in claim 1, further comprising a cantilevered spring on said slide having an angular projection extending through said opening, said short arm bearing on said spring.
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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |