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Snap button
Assignee: Furuya Industrial Co Ltd
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Filing: 1974-07-18
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1994-07-18
Abstract
Abstract Snap button is provided which comprises a male member, female member and tacking member. The male member comprises a base formed with uniformly spaced holes, a projection and a raised portion. The female member comprises a base formed with uniformly spaced holes, a receiving hole and a raised portion. The tacking member comprises spaced legs which engage the holes in the male member or female member.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshitsugu Furuya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:15
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B17/00; A44B17/0029; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/4588; Y10T24/45906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A snap button comprising a male member and a tacking member, said male member comprising a base formed with uniformly space holes positioned at equal distances from the center of said base, a projection, and a raised portion having a polygonal cross section, the polygon having a predetermined positional relationship with respect to said holes, said raised portion including at least one segment formed over a central area of said base, said raised portion serving to restrict the orientation of the male member, said tacking member having uniformly spaced pointed legs at equal distances from the center of the member and adapted to be aligned to said holes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A snap button comprising a male member and a tacking member, said male member comprising a base formed with uniformly space holes positioned at equal distances from the center of said base, a projection, and a raised portion having a polygonal cross section, the polygon having a predetermined positional relationship with respect to said holes, said raised portion including at least one segment formed over a central area of said base, said raised portion serving to restrict the orientation of the male member, said tacking member having uniformly spaced pointed legs at equal distances from the center of the member and adapted to be aligned to said holes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The snap button of claim 1 wherein said male member and tacking member are each a one piece molded synthetic resin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The snap button of claim 1 wherein the raised portion of said male member is on the opposite side of the base as the projection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The snap button of claim 1 wherein the raised portion of said male member is on the same side of the base as the projection
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The snap button of claim 1 wherein said tacking member includes a central depression formed therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
111 words
A snap button comprising a female member and a tacking member, said female member comprising a base formed with uniformly spaced holes located at positions at equal distances from the center of said base, a receiving hole and a raised portion having a polygonal cross section, the polygon having a predetermined positional relationship with respect to said holes, said raised portion including at least one segment formed over a central area of said base, said raised portion serving to restrict the orientation of the female member, said tacking member havinG uniformly spaced pointed legs at equal distances from the center of the member and adapted to be aligned to said holes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
111 words
A snap button comprising a female member and a tacking member, said female member comprising a base formed with uniformly spaced holes located at positions at equal distances from the center of said base, a receiving hole and a raised portion having a polygonal cross section, the polygon having a predetermined positional relationship with respect to said holes, said raised portion including at least one segment formed over a central area of said base, said raised portion serving to restrict the orientation of the female member, said tacking member havinG uniformly spaced pointed legs at equal distances from the center of the member and adapted to be aligned to said holes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The snap button of claim 6 wherein said female member and tacking member are each a one piece molded synthetic resin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The snap button of claim 6 wherein the raised portion of said female member is on the opposite side of the base as the receiving hole.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The snap button of claim 6 wherein the raised portion of said female member is on the same side of the base as the receiving hole.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The snap button of claim 6 wherein said tacking member includes a central depression formed therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
201 words
A snap button comprising a male member, a female member and two tacking members, said male member comprising a base formed with uniformly spaced holes positioned at equal distances from the center of said base, a projection and a raised portion having a polygonal cross section, the polygon having a predetermined positional relationship with respect to said holes, said raised portion including at least one segment formed over a central area of said base, said raised portion serving to restrict the orientation of the male member, said female member comprising a base formed with uniformly spaced holes located at positions at equal distances from the center of said base, a receiving hole and a raised portion having a polygonal cross section, the polygon having a predetermined positional relationship with respect to said holes, said raised portion including at least one segment formed over a central area of said base, said raised portion serving to restrict the orientation of the female member and each said tacking member comprising uniformly spaced pointed legs at an equal distance from the center of the member, said legs adapted to be aligned to said holes of the male member or said holes of the female member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
201 words
A snap button comprising a male member, a female member and two tacking members, said male member comprising a base formed with uniformly spaced holes positioned at equal distances from the center of said base, a projection and a raised portion having a polygonal cross section, the polygon having a predetermined positional relationship with respect to said holes, said raised portion including at least one segment formed over a central area of said base, said raised portion serving to restrict the orientation of the male member, said female member comprising a base formed with uniformly spaced holes located at positions at equal distances from the center of said base, a receiving hole and a raised portion having a polygonal cross section, the polygon having a predetermined positional relationship with respect to said holes, said raised portion including at least one segment formed over a central area of said base, said raised portion serving to restrict the orientation of the female member and each said tacking member comprising uniformly spaced pointed legs at an equal distance from the center of the member, said legs adapted to be aligned to said holes of the male member or said holes of the female member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The snap button of claim 11 wherein said tacking member has a central depression.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The snap button of claim 11 wherein said male member, female member and tacking member are each a one piece molded synthetic resin.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
45 words
The snap button of claim 11 wherein the raised portion of said male member is on the opposite side of the base as the projection and the raised portion of the female member is on the opposite side of the base as the receiving hole.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
45 words
The snap button of claim 11 wherein the raised portion of said male member is on the same side of the base as the projection and the raised portion of the female member is on the same side of the base as the receiving hole.
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) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |