US3882573A
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Flexible, reusable fastener
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-02
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1994-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A substantially planar, omega-shaped flexible fastener having a resilient spring-like, loop-shaped body portion with integrally formed end portions that terminate in oppositely facing hook-like segments. Each hook-like segment has at least one notch formed therein which mechanically cooperates with the notch formed in the other hook-like segment when the segments are intertwined and stress is applied to the loop-shaped body portion by outwardly acting forces.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Stanley E Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D63/00; B65D63/10; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/157; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44744; Y10T24/44752
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A flexible substantially planar, omega-shaped fastener comprising a resilient spring-like, loop-shaped body portion having planar front and back surfaces and integrally formed end portions which each terminate in oppositely facing hook-like segments, said hook-like segments each having a concave portion in which at least one inwardly extending notch is formed with each of said notches having a hook-end surface and a valley surface so that when said hook-like segments are intertwined in an interlocked position, the valley surface of the notch in one hook-like segment contacts the valley surface of the notch in the other hook-like segment and the hook-end surface of the notch in said one hook-like segment contacts the front surface of said other hook-like segment while the hook-end surface of the notch in said other hook-like segment contacts the back surface of said one hook-like segment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A flexible substantially planar, omega-shaped fastener comprising a resilient spring-like, loop-shaped body portion having planar front and back surfaces and integrally formed end portions which each terminate in oppositely facing hook-like segments, said hook-like segments each having a concave portion in which at least one inwardly extending notch is formed with each of said notches having a hook-end surface and a valley surface so that when said hook-like segments are intertwined in an interlocked position, the valley surface of the notch in one hook-like segment contacts the valley surface of the notch in the other hook-like segment and the hook-end surface of the notch in said one hook-like segment contacts the front surface of said other hook-like segment while the hook-end surface of the notch in said other hook-like segment contacts the back surface of said one hook-like segment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fastener of claim 1 further characterized by a plurality of notches formed in the concave portion of each hook-like member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The fastener of claim 2 wherein said pluralities of notches are defined by corresponding pluralities of counter-pitched teeth formed in the concave portions of said hook-like segments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fastener of claim 1 wherein said hook-like segments are in planes which are substantially normal to each other when said segments are intertwined in an interlocked position.
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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) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |