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US3945089A
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Securing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-20
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Granted: 1976-03-23
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Expires: 1995-01-20
Abstract
Abstract A securing device is disclosed which is usable for studs of buttons, emblems, earrings or insignia or the like, which comprises two parts, one part having a cylindrical stud extending therefrom, and a second part into which the stud may pass and which includes a resilient clutch that grips a substantial length of the cylindrical stud.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth M. Gagnon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:33
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C7/00; A44C7/003; A44B; A44B9/00; A44B9/02; A44B9/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/41; Y10T24/46; Y10T24/4604; Y10T24/4605; Y10T24/4609; Y10T24/4616
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A two-part securing device comprising a first part having a cylindrical stud extending therefrom, a second part into which the stud may pass, said second part having a hollow cap portion, a resilient clutch gripped in the hollow cap, said clutch having a central opening therethrough of substantial length flared at one end, the cross sectional area of the opening being less than the cross sectional area of the stud, said stud having a chamfered end to permit entry to the flared end of said opening, said clutch having a body section of at least two thickness, that extend radially outward from the opening, the greater thickness being positioned in the cap portion at the flared end of said opening at the outer face and the lesser thickness being inwardly of the cap and wherein the clutch is integrally molded and grippingly secured in a mass of solid plastic of the cap portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A two-part securing device comprising a first part having a cylindrical stud extending therefrom, a second part into which the stud may pass, said second part having a hollow cap portion, a resilient clutch gripped in the hollow cap, said clutch having a central opening therethrough of substantial length flared at one end, the cross sectional area of the opening being less than the cross sectional area of the stud, said stud having a chamfered end to permit entry to the flared end of said opening, said clutch having a body section of at least two thickness, that extend radially outward from the opening, the greater thickness being positioned in the cap portion at the flared end of said opening at the outer face and the lesser thickness being inwardly of the cap and wherein the clutch is integrally molded and grippingly secured in a mass of solid plastic of the cap portion.
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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) | 1979-03-23 | 1979-09-22 | 1980-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-23 | 1983-09-22 | 1984-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-23 | 1987-09-22 | 1988-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |