US4183119A
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Harnessing device with gripper rails
Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1978-05-15
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Granted: 1980-01-15
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Expires: 1998-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A harnessing device formed by a locking head and an attached serrated strap with gripper rails. The head contains a guide channel for receiving the strap after encirclement of the items to be harnessed, and an internal locking tang. The serrated strap has side rails which are proportioned to grip the encircled items. The desired gripping action is facilitated by the inclusion of serrations on the rails.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Stewart
- 👤 Leo P. Dekkers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D63/00; B65D63/10; B65D63/1018; B65D63/1027; B65D63/1063; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44248
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A harnessing device comprising a head having a guide channel therein, a locking tang within said head, and a strap connected to said head of and having side rails, said strap having a plurallity of members between said side rails for sequentially engaging said locking tang when said strap is inserted into said channel, each side rail comprises a protuberance which diverges continuoulsy upwardly and downwardly from the central portion of said strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A harnessing device comprising a head having a guide channel therein, a locking tang within said head, and a strap connected to said head of and having side rails, said strap having a plurallity of members between said side rails for sequentially engaging said locking tang when said strap is inserted into said channel, each side rail comprises a protuberance which diverges continuoulsy upwardly and downwardly from the central portion of said strap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said protuberances are asymmetric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein each protuberance includes an apex radius of curvature in accordance with the following formula: R=L/10D.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said strap includes a central serrated portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the locking tang is deflectable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the strap is attached to the head at an angle with respect to the axis of insertion of the strap into the channel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said protuberances form longitudinally extending serrations.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as defined in the claim 7 wherein said serrations are positioned on the face of said protuberance which adjoins the central portion of said strap.
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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) | 1983-01-14 | 1983-07-16 | 1984-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-14 | 1987-07-16 | 1988-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-14 | 1991-07-16 | 1992-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |