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Aperture reinforcing means for apertures in reinforced flexible materials
Assignee: British Hovercraft Corp Ltd
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Filing: 1976-07-12
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Granted: 1977-11-01
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Expires: 1996-07-12
Abstract
Abstract An aperture in a component manufactured from reinforced flexible sheet material is reinforced with a pegged washer plate. The pegged washer plate has an apertured body portion with pegs extending therefrom, and is embedded in the flexible sheet material so that the pegs mesh with threads of a layer of material reinforcing the flexible sheet material.
Inventors
- 👤 John Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60V; B60V1/00; B60V1/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/21; Y10T428/218; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/24322
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
In a component manufactured from at least one layer of a reinforcing fabric material embedded within an elastomeric material and having at least one aperture extending through the elastomeric and reinforcing materials, aperture reinforcing means embedded within the elastomeric material at the location of the or each aperture, said means comprising a pegged washer plate including an apertured body portion having two opposed substantially parallel surfaces and a plurality of pegs spaced around the aperture in the body portion so as to extend outwardly from at least one of the opposed parallel surfaces to mesh with the reinforcing material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a component manufactured from at least one layer of a reinforcing fabric material embedded within an elastomeric material and having at least one aperture extending through the elastomeric and reinforcing materials, aperture reinforcing means embedded within the elastomeric material at the location of the or each aperture, said means comprising a pegged washer plate including an apertured body portion having two opposed substantially parallel surfaces and a plurality of pegs spaced around the aperture in the body portion so as to extend outwardly from at least one of the opposed parallel surfaces to mesh with the reinforcing material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A component having aperture reinforcing means as claimed in claim 1, wherein the individual pegs of each pegged washer plate taper inwardly from a maximum cross-section at their junction with the body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A component having aperture reinforcing means as claimed in claim 1, wherein the individual pegs of each pegged washer plate are of constant cross-section over a substantial part of their length.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A component having aperture reinforcing means as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pegs of each pegged washer plate are integral with the body portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A component having aperture reinforcing means as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body portion of each pegged washer plate is formed as a flat disc having a central aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A component having aperture reinforcing means as claimed in claim 5, wherein the pegs of each pegged washer plate are equispaced on concentric pitch circle diameters with respect to the central aperture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A component as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reinforcing material is a woven fabric.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A component as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reinforced material is a section of a bag member.
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) | 1980-10-31 | 1981-05-02 | 1981-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-31 | 1985-05-02 | 1985-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-31 | 1989-05-02 | 1989-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |