US4175304A
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Strap closure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-12-12
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Granted: 1979-11-27
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Expires: 1998-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A strap closure comprised of two rectangular rings held together by a common loop of strap, or other material, and a release loop attached to one of the rectangular rings. A mating strap is joined to the ring assembly by threading it through the release loop equipped ring, through and around the second ring, and back through the release loop equipped ring. The closure is opened by pulling the release loop.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard P. Bentley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; A63C9/04; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/02; A44B11/18; A63C9/002; A63C9/02; A63C9/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A strap closure comprising an assembly of two rectangular rings and a release loop, said rectangular rings held together by means of a single loop of strap, or other material, passing through both rings, said loop passing through both rings providing the means to attach said strap closure to a strap or other structure, and said release loop comprising a piece of strap, or other material with similar surface friction, attached to one of the rectangular rings by means of a portion of said release loop fastened around that portion of said rectangular ring opposite and parallel to said single loop passing through both rings, said closure assembly openably joined to a mating strap by means of said mating strap end being threaded through the release loop equipped rectangular ring, on through the second rectangular ring, around the outside of said second rectangular ring, and back through the release loop equipped rectangular ring between the mating strap and said release loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A strap closure comprising an assembly of two rectangular rings and a release loop, said rectangular rings held together by means of a single loop of strap, or other material, passing through both rings, said loop passing through both rings providing the means to attach said strap closure to a strap or other structure, and said release loop comprising a piece of strap, or other material with similar surface friction, attached to one of the rectangular rings by means of a portion of said release loop fastened around that portion of said rectangular ring opposite and parallel to said single loop passing through both rings, said closure assembly openably joined to a mating strap by means of said mating strap end being threaded through the release loop equipped rectangular ring, on through the second rectangular ring, around the outside of said second rectangular ring, and back through the release loop equipped rectangular ring between the mating strap and said release loop.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1982-11-26 | 1983-05-28 | 1983-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-26 | 1987-05-28 | 1987-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-26 | 1991-05-28 | 1991-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |