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US4079484A
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Binding clip
Assignee: Nifco Inc
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Filing: 1976-07-21
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1996-07-21
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a binding clip which comprises an elastic filamentous portion approximately in the shape of the Greek letter "Ω" (omega) and head portions possessed of mutually engageable means attached one each to the extremities of said filamentous portion. After a linear article has been encircled by the filamentous portion of said binding clip, the head portion thereof is brought into inseparable engagement by winding the head portion for thereby twisting the ends parts of the filamentous portion around each other and coupling the mutually engageable means with each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Daiji Nakama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D63/00; B65D63/10; B65D63/12; B65D67/00; B65D67/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A one-piece resilient plastic binding clip which comprises an approximately omega-shaped filamentous resilient portion and substantially rigid head portions disposed one each at the extremities of said filamentous portions, said head portions extending laterally of said filamentous portion and being provided with mutually engageable fastening means which confront each other when the end parts of said filamentous portion are twisted around each other, said fastening means including a protrusion of a rectangular cross section and a depression complemental to said protrusion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A one-piece resilient plastic binding clip which comprises an approximately omega-shaped filamentous resilient portion and substantially rigid head portions disposed one each at the extremities of said filamentous portions, said head portions extending laterally of said filamentous portion and being provided with mutually engageable fastening means which confront each other when the end parts of said filamentous portion are twisted around each other, said fastening means including a protrusion of a rectangular cross section and a depression complemental to said protrusion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
114 words
A one-piece resilient plastic binding clip which comprises an approximately omega-shaped filamentous resilient portion and substantially rigid head portions disposed one each at the extremities of said filamentous portions, said head portions extending laterally of said filamentous portion and being provided with mutually engageable fastening means which confront each other when the end parts of said filamentous portion are twisted around each other, said fastening means including on one head portion a protrusion of a partially cylindrical shape and a depression complemental to said protrusion on the other head portion, said protrusion and depression each having an axis which is disposed substantially parallel to said filamentous portion at its connection to said head portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
114 words
A one-piece resilient plastic binding clip which comprises an approximately omega-shaped filamentous resilient portion and substantially rigid head portions disposed one each at the extremities of said filamentous portions, said head portions extending laterally of said filamentous portion and being provided with mutually engageable fastening means which confront each other when the end parts of said filamentous portion are twisted around each other, said fastening means including on one head portion a protrusion of a partially cylindrical shape and a depression complemental to said protrusion on the other head portion, said protrusion and depression each having an axis which is disposed substantially parallel to said filamentous portion at its connection to said head portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The binding clip according to claim 1, wherein said head portions are provided with at least three matched fastening means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The binding clip according to claim 2 wherein said head portions are provided with at least three matched fastening means.
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) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |