Patent US3928889A successfully refreshed from Google Patents.
US3928889A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Combination bracket and elastomeric element therefor
Assignee: WARTIAN GEORGE 34938 ISLAND VIEW DR E MT CLEMENS MACOMB COUNTY MI 48045
•
Filing: 1975-01-06
•
Granted: 1975-12-30
•
Expires: 1995-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A bracket is provided for frictional connection to an elongated elastomeric element, such as a length of rubber having a circular cross section. The bracket has three openings, a first inlet opening, an outlet opening and a second inlet opening which together define a sinuous path through which the elastomeric element is inserted. This arrangement results in the elastomeric element being frictionally retained by the bracket without use of fasteners, knots or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 George Wartian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:20
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C17/00; E05C17/02; E05C17/04; E05C17/36; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
The combination of a bracket and elastomeric element therefor, said bracket comprising a body having at least three walls, a first entrance opening in one of the walls, an exit opening in a second wall adjacent said one wall, a second entrance opening in the third wall, said first entrance opening being in communication interiorally of said body with said exit opening, one end of said elastomeric element being inserted first into said first entrance opening, thence out of said exit opening and thence into said second entrance opening whereby said one end of the elastomeric element is configured in a hook shape which is resistant to extraction from the bracket when the portion of the elastomeric element exteriorally of the bracket is pulled upon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
The combination of a bracket and elastomeric element therefor, said bracket comprising a body having at least three walls, a first entrance opening in one of the walls, an exit opening in a second wall adjacent said one wall, a second entrance opening in the third wall, said first entrance opening being in communication interiorally of said body with said exit opening, one end of said elastomeric element being inserted first into said first entrance opening, thence out of said exit opening and thence into said second entrance opening whereby said one end of the elastomeric element is configured in a hook shape which is resistant to extraction from the bracket when the portion of the elastomeric element exteriorally of the bracket is pulled upon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination as defined in claim 1, further characterized in that said first and second entrance openings lie in substantially parallel spaced apart planes, said exit opening lying in a plane which is normal to the planes of said first and second entrance openings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
The combination as defined in claim 1, further characterized in that the portion of said one end of said elastomeric element which extends from said exit opening and into said second entrance opening defines a hook shape, the portion of said one end of said elastomeric element which extends from said first entrance opening to said exit opening being turned back with respect to the hook-shaped portion whereby the portion of the elastomeric element exterially of the bracket cannot be pulled in a direction to easily extract the hook-shaped portion from the bracket.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US87867A
Cited
US3517408A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-29 | 1979-06-30 | 1979-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-29 | 1983-06-30 | 1983-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-29 | 1987-06-30 | 1987-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |