US3942224A
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Buttoning means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-18
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Granted: 1976-03-09
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Expires: 1993-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A buttoning means is provided having two parts, one of which holds a barbed member able to pierce the item to be buttoned and then to be restrained by the other part, the parts are tethered by a tethering means that was coiled in one or both of the parts prior to buttoning and is uncoiled when buttoning has been effected.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter David Benmax
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:21
CPC Classifications
B; B68; B68G; B68G7/00; B68G7/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/36; Y10T24/3632; Y10T24/364; Y10T24/3645; Y10T24/3681
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A buttoning means comprising in combination a pair of hollow tufting buttons at least one of which has an interior wall and each of which are provided with base plate members, said base plate members being provided with centrally disposed apertures capable of being aligned on opposite side portions of material to be tufted, a substantially rigid, elongated shank having a major portion extending to one end of uniform diameter slidably arranged in one of said apertures, a cord secured to one end of said shank and having an enlarged terminal portion positioned on one side of said apertured base plate member adjacent said interior wall, said terminal portion being larger than said one aperture to prevent total removal of said cord, said shank means further including at its opposite free end a pointed end, adjacent said pointed end an abutment positioned outwardly from said shank having a greater transverse extent than said one aperture for permanent insertion in said aperture of said other button upon the pointed end end being forced through said material to be tufted, said major portion of said shank being movable completely out of said one aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A buttoning means comprising in combination a pair of hollow tufting buttons at least one of which has an interior wall and each of which are provided with base plate members, said base plate members being provided with centrally disposed apertures capable of being aligned on opposite side portions of material to be tufted, a substantially rigid, elongated shank having a major portion extending to one end of uniform diameter slidably arranged in one of said apertures, a cord secured to one end of said shank and having an enlarged terminal portion positioned on one side of said apertured base plate member adjacent said interior wall, said terminal portion being larger than said one aperture to prevent total removal of said cord, said shank means further including at its opposite free end a pointed end, adjacent said pointed end an abutment positioned outwardly from said shank having a greater transverse extent than said one aperture for permanent insertion in said aperture of said other button upon the pointed end end being forced through said material to be tufted, said major portion of said shank being movable completely out of said one aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A buttoning means as claimed in claim 1 in which the said one aperture which is arranged to slidably support the said shank means includes a guideway means for orienting the said shank means in a predetermined direction toward the opposite side of the material to be tufted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A buttoning means as claimed in claim 1 in which the shank means is of greater length than the distance from the base plate member to the interior wall of said one button.
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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) | 1979-03-09 | 1979-09-08 | 1980-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-09 | 1983-09-08 | 1984-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-09 | 1987-09-08 | 1988-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |