US3903547A
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Removable buckle belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-08
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Granted: 1975-09-09
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Expires: 1994-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A belt comprising a strap provided at one end with perpendicularly projecting prong means and at the other end with at least one prong receiving opening, said strap preferably being provided at said one end with an inwardly facing sheath and employed in combination with a removable buckle having a strap receiving portion connected to a longitudinally extended appendage and also having prong receiving opening means, whereby the appendage portion of said buckle may be inserted into said sheath with inwardly projecting prong means at said one end of the strap projecting through said prong receiving opening means in said buckle and outwardly projecting prong means at said one end of the strap is available to pass through said at least one opening in said other end of said strap. A strap end retaining loop is generally provided adjacent said one end of said strap, said loop being preferably adapted to open readily upon an outward pull on said other end of said strap.
Inventors
- 👤 Barry Schiller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:20
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F9/00; A41F9/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
In a belt comprising a removable buckle having a strap receiving portion connected to a longitudinally extended appendage, and a strap having at one end an inwardly facing sheath, the appendage of said buckle being inserted in said sheath, the outer end of said strap being provided with at least one opening for receiving prong means, the Improvement wherein said strap is provided, at said one end, with prong means projecting substantially perpendicularly from both inward and outward surfaces thereof, and said buckle is provided with prong receiving opening means whereby said buckle is attached to said strap by insertion of said appendage into said sheath with the inward facing prong means projecting through the prong receiving opening means in said buckle, and the outward facing prong means is available to pass through said at least one opening in said other end of said strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
In a belt comprising a removable buckle having a strap receiving portion connected to a longitudinally extended appendage, and a strap having at one end an inwardly facing sheath, the appendage of said buckle being inserted in said sheath, the outer end of said strap being provided with at least one opening for receiving prong means, the Improvement wherein said strap is provided, at said one end, with prong means projecting substantially perpendicularly from both inward and outward surfaces thereof, and said buckle is provided with prong receiving opening means whereby said buckle is attached to said strap by insertion of said appendage into said sheath with the inward facing prong means projecting through the prong receiving opening means in said buckle, and the outward facing prong means is available to pass through said at least one opening in said other end of said strap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A belt as defined in claim 1 wherein a strap end retaining loop is provided adjacent said one end of said strap for retaining said other end of strap when said belt is closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A belt as defined in claim 2 wherein said loop is adapted to open readily upon an outward pull on said other end of said strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A belt as defined in claim 3 wherein rigid plate means is provided at said one end of said strap with said prong means projecting substantially perpendicularly from both surfaces of said plate means, whereby said plate means helps to firmly anchor said prong means and stiffen said one end of said strap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A belt as defined in claim 3 wherein one end of said loop is fastened to said strap and the other end of said loop is releasably attached to said strap, whereby said loop opens readily upon application of said outward pull.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A belt as defined in claim 5 wherein said other end of said loop is releasably attached by insertion into an opening in said sheath.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A belt as defined in claim 6 wherein said one end of said loop is fastened to said strap adjacent one longitudinal edge thereof, and said other end of said loop is releasably attached by insertion into an opening in said sheath adjacent the other longitudinal edge of said strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A belt as defined in claim 7 wherein said opening in said sheath adjacent the other longitudinal edge of said strap is formed by notching said sheath on the edge thereof corresponding to said other longitudinal edge of said strap.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
A belt as defined in claim 1 wherein rigid plate means is provided at said one end of said strap with said prong means projecting substantially perpendicularly from both surfaces of said plate means whereby said plate means helps to firmly anchor said prong means and stiffen said one end of said strap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
108 words
A belt comprising a strap provided at one end thereof with an inwardly facing sheath, and with prong means projecting substantially perpendicularly from both surfaces of said strap, the other end of said strap being provided with at least one prong receiving opening, whereby a removable buckle having a strap receiving portion connected to a longitudinally extended appendage and having prong receiving opening means may be inserted into said sheath with the inward facing prong means projecting through the prong receiving opening in said buckle and the outward facing prong means is available to pass through said at least one opening in said other end of said strap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
108 words
A belt comprising a strap provided at one end thereof with an inwardly facing sheath, and with prong means projecting substantially perpendicularly from both surfaces of said strap, the other end of said strap being provided with at least one prong receiving opening, whereby a removable buckle having a strap receiving portion connected to a longitudinally extended appendage and having prong receiving opening means may be inserted into said sheath with the inward facing prong means projecting through the prong receiving opening in said buckle and the outward facing prong means is available to pass through said at least one opening in said other end of said strap.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
A belt as defined in claim 10 wherein a strap end retaining loop is provided adjacent said one end of said strap for retaining said other end of said strap when the belt is closed.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
A belt as defined in claim 11 wherein said loop is adapted to open readily upon an outward pull on said other end of said strap.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
53 words
A belt as defined in claim 12 wherein rigid plate means is provided at said one end of said strap with said prong means projecting substantially perpendicularly from both surfaces of said plate means, whereby said plate means helps to firmly anchor said prong means and stiffen said one end of said strap.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
53 words
A belt as defined in claim 10 wherein rigid plate means is provided at said one end of said strap with said prong means projecting substantially perpendicularly from both surfaces of said plate means, whereby said plate means helps to firmly anchor said prong means and stiffen said one end of said strap.
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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) | 1978-09-08 | 1979-03-10 | 1979-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-08 | 1983-03-10 | 1983-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-08 | 1987-03-10 | 1987-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |