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US4044478A
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Quick release for waders
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-09
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1996-03-09
Abstract
Abstract Waders straps are attached to the waders by means of a male ferrule forming a shaftway fitting in a female ferrule forming a pair of shaftways and a pin attached to a strap is removably insertable through the shaftways securing the male and female ferrules together and thereby releasably securing the waders to a fisherman.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald H. Girard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:02
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/31; Y10S24/37; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/4501
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A quick release for waders, comprising: A pair of waders, A strap attached to the waders, Means of movably attaching a pin to the strap, A male ferrule forming a shaftway through the ferrule and attached to an end of the strap, and A female ferrule forming a pair of shaftways through the female ferrule and attached to an upper edge of the waders, whereby the male ferrule may be received in the female ferrule and the pin may be passed through the shaftways of the female and the male ferrules thereby releaseably connecting the waders strap to the waders and thereby securing the waders to a fisherman.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A quick release for waders, comprising: A pair of waders, A strap attached to the waders, Means of movably attaching a pin to the strap, A male ferrule forming a shaftway through the ferrule and attached to an end of the strap, and A female ferrule forming a pair of shaftways through the female ferrule and attached to an upper edge of the waders, whereby the male ferrule may be received in the female ferrule and the pin may be passed through the shaftways of the female and the male ferrules thereby releaseably connecting the waders strap to the waders and thereby securing the waders to a fisherman.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The quick release of claim 1, wherein the means of connecting the pin to the strap is a chain, the male ferrule is of square section, and the female is a U-shaped section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The quick release of claim 2, wherein the pin releaseably passes through the shaftway in the male and female ferrules which are horizontally aligned.
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) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |