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Reinforcement for slide fasteners

Assignee: YKK Corp
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Filing: 1975-12-01
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1995-12-01
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Abstract

Abstract Two or more warp-knitted members of a tubular or cylindrical shape are interconnected by a connecting thread to provide reinforcement to be inserted longitudinally in a row of helically coiled fastener elements. The tubular warp-knitted members may be wrapped around core members. A choice is available of diameters of the warp-knitted members so as to be compatible with the particular shapes and contours of given fastener elements. A plurality of warp-knitted members are interconnected in such a fashion that the resulting reinforcement can be adapted for securing a relatively large-size fastener element onto the tape.

Inventors

  • 👤 Yoshio Matsuda
  • 👤 Yoshinori Fujisaki

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 22:02
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B19/00; A44B19/10; A44B19/12; A44B19/24; A44B19/34

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 76 words
A reinforcement for a slide fastener comprising a plurality of cylindrical, warp-knitted members having needle loops and sinker loops interconnected therewith, said sinker loops extending in diagonally criss-crossed relation to each other and alternately over and under said needle loops to define a plurality of warp-knitted members each having a generally tubular knitted configuration, and a connecting thread laid in weftwise to interconnect said plurality of warp-knitted members transversely in parallel, spaced-apart relation to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 76 words
A reinforcement for a slide fastener comprising a plurality of cylindrical, warp-knitted members having needle loops and sinker loops interconnected therewith, said sinker loops extending in diagonally criss-crossed relation to each other and alternately over and under said needle loops to define a plurality of warp-knitted members each having a generally tubular knitted configuration, and a connecting thread laid in weftwise to interconnect said plurality of warp-knitted members transversely in parallel, spaced-apart relation to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 27 words
A reinforcement as defined in claim 1, including a core member disposed centrally in each of said warp-knitted members and secured in position by said sinker loops.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 23 words
A reinforcement as defined in claim 1, wherein some of said plurality of cylindrical, warp-knitted members are smaller in diameter than the others.

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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) 1980-09-12 1981-03-14 1981-09-13 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-09-12 1985-03-14 1985-09-13 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-09-12 1989-03-14 1989-09-13 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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