US4339056A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-11-03
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Granted: 1982-07-13
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Expires: 2000-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A mechanism for tethering a removable cover to a container so that the cover does not become lost therefrom; the mechanism consisting of a flexible elongated strap which at one end includes a means for connecting to the cover, and which at the other end has means for connection to the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Berkstresser, Jr.
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A tethering device attached between a removable cover and refuse container of similar diameter comprising in combination a flexible elongated strap with means at opposite ends for firm securement to said cover and container, said means having flat surfaces adapted to contact said cover and container along a surface wider than the strap thickness, wherein said means comprises said ends being made into a loop shape and secured in said shape by interconnecting transverse snap fasteners one of which includes a flat tab receivable through a narrow slot into a spherical interior of a dome integral with the other said fastener, wherein said tab is integrally compressible to fit into said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A tethering device attached between a removable cover and refuse container of similar diameter comprising in combination a flexible elongated strap with means at opposite ends for firm securement to said cover and container, said means having flat surfaces adapted to contact said cover and container along a surface wider than the strap thickness, wherein said means comprises said ends being made into a loop shape and secured in said shape by interconnecting transverse snap fasteners one of which includes a flat tab receivable through a narrow slot into a spherical interior of a dome integral with the other said fastener, wherein said tab is integrally compressible to fit into said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein said strap comprises interconnected thongs longitudinally adjustable relative to each other each of which has an outer end having a conical head including a recessed rear flaring end heads being radially compressible to fit transversely through openings through the cover and container thereafter expanding to engage said can and cover retainingly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 2, wherein said rear flaring end includes an inner recess surrounding an axial stem portion and a plurality of spaced slots forming radially compressible tabs.
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) | 1985-07-12 | 1986-01-11 | 1986-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-12 | 1990-01-11 | 1990-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-12 | 1994-01-11 | 1994-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |