US4117573A
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Packing band tightening device
Assignee: IDEMITSU LION CO Ltd
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Filing: 1977-08-04
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Granted: 1978-10-03
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Expires: 1997-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A unitary packing band tightening device having a square frame and two parallel legs connected through a flexible hinge to one end of said frame, wherein ridges extend in the longitudinal direction on the top and bottom of the legs and on the top and bottom of both sides of the framework, and parallel to the legs, to prevent loosening of a tightened band.
Inventors
- 👤 Minoru Nakamura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:03
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1457; Y10T24/1459; Y10T24/1461; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4088; Y10T24/4093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A band tightening device wholly of synthetic resin material and comprising a frame having sides and ends defining a generally rectangular opening; two parallel legs connected to an end of the frame by integral hinge means for hinging the legs for movement to a position seated on the ends of said frame; a longitudinal rib integral with and projecting upwardly from a top portion of each leg; a longitudinal rib integral with and projecting downwardly from a bottom portion of each leg; and ridges on the top and bottom of said sides and extending in the direction of said legs; said ribs engaging a synthetic material packing band extending around said legs and under said sides of the frame to grip said bands without danger of cutting the material of the band, and reinforcing said legs to resist deformation under the action of the band; and wherein said ribs of each leg have a length less than the length of said rectangular opening, and said legs, in said seated position on the frame, each have a rib extending into the frame opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A band tightening device wholly of synthetic resin material and comprising a frame having sides and ends defining a generally rectangular opening; two parallel legs connected to an end of the frame by integral hinge means for hinging the legs for movement to a position seated on the ends of said frame; a longitudinal rib integral with and projecting upwardly from a top portion of each leg; a longitudinal rib integral with and projecting downwardly from a bottom portion of each leg; and ridges on the top and bottom of said sides and extending in the direction of said legs; said ribs engaging a synthetic material packing band extending around said legs and under said sides of the frame to grip said bands without danger of cutting the material of the band, and reinforcing said legs to resist deformation under the action of the band; and wherein said ribs of each leg have a length less than the length of said rectangular opening, and said legs, in said seated position on the frame, each have a rib extending into the frame opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A band tightening device according to claim 1 wherein each rib of each leg comprises a single broad rib, and said ridges on the frame comprise three relatively narrow shallow ribs on the top and bottom of each of said sides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A band tightening device according to claim 1 wherein said ribs of each leg are each offset towards an outside edge of a leg.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A band tightening device according to claim 1 wherein said ridges on said sides of the frame extend along the entire length of each side of said frame opening, each of said ridges being generally parallel to said legs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A packing band tightening device according to claim 1 wherein said tightening device is a unitary polypropylene material device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A packing band tightening device according to claim 5 wherein said polypropylene material contains an inorganic filler.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A packing band tightening device according to claim 3 wherein the ratio of the combined rib heights to the thickness of a leg is 3:4.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A band tightening device according to claim 1 wherein each leg includes only a single longitudinal rib at its top and bottom portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A band tightening device according to claim 1 further comprising, a flat seat on each leg at each end of a rib for seating on the ends of said frame.
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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) | 1981-10-02 | 1982-04-03 | 1982-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-02 | 1986-04-03 | 1986-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-02 | 1990-04-03 | 1990-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |