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US3908234A
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Closure clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-02
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A generally U-shaped closure clip open at one end thereof, said clip having a first arm and a second arm, said arms joined by an arcuate web, said first arm outwardly arced and terminating in an end facing said second arm, said second arm arced inwardly toward said first arm and terminating in an end facing said first arm.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Niedecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B51/00; B65B51/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/149; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/152
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A generally U-shaped closure clip opened at one end thereof and adapted upon closure to form a tight spiral with the ends overlapping slightly in adjacent planes, said clip having a first arm and a second arm joined by an arcuate web, the main parts of said arms adjacent to the arcuate web being arced in the same direction like parts of concentric circles and the free ends of said arms being bent toward one another, the first arm being longer than the second arm and having a greater radiuS of curvature than the radius of curvature of said second arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A generally U-shaped closure clip opened at one end thereof and adapted upon closure to form a tight spiral with the ends overlapping slightly in adjacent planes, said clip having a first arm and a second arm joined by an arcuate web, the main parts of said arms adjacent to the arcuate web being arced in the same direction like parts of concentric circles and the free ends of said arms being bent toward one another, the first arm being longer than the second arm and having a greater radiuS of curvature than the radius of curvature of said second arm.
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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |