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US4316562A
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Button attaching tool
Assignee: Retail Holding NV
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Filing: 1980-05-02
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Granted: 1982-02-23
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Expires: 2000-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A button attaching tool is provided with a base, a pair of needles which have collapsible and expandable thread receiving eyes and which project from the base for use in penetrating a layer of material and the holes of a button to be attached to the material, and a member for stripping the material and button from the needles.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R. Davidson
- 👤 Wesley R. Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:11
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41H; A41H37/00; A41H37/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A button attaching tool including a base; a pair of needles projecting from the base for use in penetrating a layer of material and extending through the holes of a button to be attached to the material, each such needle having a length of resilient wire thereon forming an eye which can collapse to pass through the material and buttonholes, and expand to receive and hold a thread bundle over the material and button; and a member mounted for movement on the base, engageable with the underside of the material, and operable to strip the material and button from the needles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A button attaching tool including a base; a pair of needles projecting from the base for use in penetrating a layer of material and extending through the holes of a button to be attached to the material, each such needle having a length of resilient wire thereon forming an eye which can collapse to pass through the material and buttonholes, and expand to receive and hold a thread bundle over the material and button; and a member mounted for movement on the base, engageable with the underside of the material, and operable to strip the material and button from the needles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the movable member is spring biased into engagement with the base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the wire on each needle includes a free end which extends into and is movable in the base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the wire on each needle extends to both sides of the needle, is secured on one side and is free on the other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein the free end of the wire on each needle is slidable in a groove in the needle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein the free end of the wire on each needle extends into the base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein the end of the wire on each needle opposite from the free end is affixed to the base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
The combination of claim 1 including spring means for exerting a biasing force on the movable member, said member being pivotally mounted on the base and including an angled end portion which is disposable against the base by the action of said spring means and is engageable with the underside of the material to which the button is to be attached, the member being actuable to cause the angled end portion to strip the material and button from the tool.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein the angled end portion of the movable member includes slots through which the needles may project while the angled end portion is against the base and while stripping the material and button from the tool.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 8 including means for latching said movable members in a position wherein the angled end portion extends over the needles to protect an operator from injury.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
92 words
A button attaching tool including a base; a pair of needles projecting from the base for use in penetrating a layer of material and attaching a button thereto, each such needle having a length of resilient wire thereon forming an eye which can collapse to pass through the material and expand to receive thread which is also passed through a buttonhole disposed between the eyes; and a member mounted for movement on the base engageable with the underside of the material and operable to strip the material and button from the needles.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
92 words
A button attaching tool including a base; a pair of needles projecting from the base for use in penetrating a layer of material and attaching a button thereto, each such needle having a length of resilient wire thereon forming an eye which can collapse to pass through the material and expand to receive thread which is also passed through a buttonhole disposed between the eyes; and a member mounted for movement on the base engageable with the underside of the material and operable to strip the material and button from the needles.
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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) | 1985-02-22 | 1985-08-24 | 1986-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-02-22 | 1989-08-24 | 1990-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-02-22 | 1993-08-24 | 1994-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |