US3879835A
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Method of making multi element self-gripping device having cooperating gripping elements
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-26
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A self-gripping device is disclosed and includes a plurality of upright gripping elements stiffly attached to a base. The gripping elements are adapted to cooperate in groups of at least two for self-gripping engagement with a receiving material. Such gripping elements can include a stem and an upper portion having a plurality of arms which are adapted to cooperate with each other for self-gripping engagement.
Inventors
- 👤 George C Brumlik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:30
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B18/00; A44B18/0069; A44B18/0088; A44B18/0046; A44B18/0061; B; B23; B23P; B23P17/00; F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/07; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/27; Y10T24/2725; Y10T24/2742; Y10T24/2792; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49789; Y10T29/49799; Y10T29/49826
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
Method for making a self gripping device which comprises stiffly mounting a plurality of loops to a base in generally upright position, said loops having a curl interiorly oriented with respect to said loop, horizontally severing said curls relative to said base thereby forming pairs of overlapping, cooperating gripping elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
Method for making a self gripping device which comprises stiffly mounting a plurality of loops to a base in generally upright position, said loops having a curl interiorly oriented with respect to said loop, horizontally severing said curls relative to said base thereby forming pairs of overlapping, cooperating gripping elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Process of claim 1 wherein a plurality of said loops have their origin in a common linear member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
Process of claim 2 wherein said linear member is stitched into or through said base.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |