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Buckle
Assignee: INCENTIVES Inc
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Filing: 1975-11-07
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Granted: 1977-10-11
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Expires: 1995-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A buckle adapted for use with a strap means so as to form a belt, bracelet, or the like is disclosed. The buckle includes a housing having a recess on a major face thereof for removably receiving an ornamental member, whereby any one of a plurality of ornamental members may be used with a single housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Leroy E. Nesbitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:37
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/001; A44B11/20; A44B11/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4098
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A buckle comprising a body having front and rear major faces with a recess on one major face thereof, said body having an opening therethrough and communicating with said recess, said body having means defining a support means in said recess adjacent the periphery of said opening, an ornamental member having front and rear major faces disposed in said recess and removably coupled to said body and supported by said support means, said body having at least one groove communicating with said recess and said member having at least one cavity opposite said groove, a spring having at least one portion partially disposed in said cavity and said groove, means defining an access hole in a major face of and said ornamental member, said access hole being accessible from the exterior of said body when said ornamental member is supported by said support means, said access hole communicating with one of said cavity and said groove to facilitate movement of the spring from said groove to said cavity to thereby facilitate uncoupling of said member from said body and attachment means for facilitating attaching the buckle to a support structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A buckle comprising a body having front and rear major faces with a recess on one major face thereof, said body having an opening therethrough and communicating with said recess, said body having means defining a support means in said recess adjacent the periphery of said opening, an ornamental member having front and rear major faces disposed in said recess and removably coupled to said body and supported by said support means, said body having at least one groove communicating with said recess and said member having at least one cavity opposite said groove, a spring having at least one portion partially disposed in said cavity and said groove, means defining an access hole in a major face of and said ornamental member, said access hole being accessible from the exterior of said body when said ornamental member is supported by said support means, said access hole communicating with one of said cavity and said groove to facilitate movement of the spring from said groove to said cavity to thereby facilitate uncoupling of said member from said body and attachment means for facilitating attaching the buckle to a support structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A buckle in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means defining an access hole is in said rear major face of said ornamental member, said hole being aligned with said cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A buckle in accordance with claim 1 wherein said spring has a pair of loops, said loops being on opposite sides of said ornamental member, said body having a groove in said recess on opposite sides thereof, each groove receiving at least a portion of one of said loops.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A buckle in accordance with claim 1 wherein said spring is U-shaped with loops at its free ends, said loops being on opposite sides of said ornamental member, each loop overlying the interface between said member and an adjacent portion of said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A buckle in accordance with claim 1 wherein said spring is supported by said ornamental member, said means defining an access hole being a hole in said ornamental member aligned with said cavity adjacent a side edge of said ornamental member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A buckle in accordance with claim 1 wherein said ornamental member has a portion disposed within said opening, the thickness of said member being approximately the same as the thickness of said body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A buckle in accordance with claim 1 wherein said attachment means is on said rear major face of said body and wherein said supporting structure is a strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A buckle in accordance with claim 7 wherein said attachment means comprises a loop and a prong.
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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) | 1980-10-10 | 1981-04-11 | 1981-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-10 | 1985-04-11 | 1985-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-10 | 1989-04-11 | 1989-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |