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Belt clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-03-27
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Granted: 1982-11-09
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Expires: 2001-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A belt clip formed by a flat leaf spring, bent into an open, elongated loop, having an upper bend, with downwardly front and rear legs, and a bent hook at a lower end of the rear leg, a secret pocket on the rear leg, a single rivet, through the front leg, pivotally supporting any object from the clip, and a latch arm, for locking the hook from flexing away from under a belt extending through the loop.
Inventors
- 👤 William F. Maltais
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:24
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45F5/021; A45F2005/025; A45F2005/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A belt clip, comprising, in combination, a flat leaf spring bent into a generally elongated open loop, including an inverted U-shaped bend having front and rear downward legs extending therefrom, and a hook formed on a lower end of said rear leg, and a single rivet through said front leg pivotally holding a carried object on said clip; a forwardly bulge in said rear leg forming a hidden pocket on a rear side thereof, a rearwardly pivotable flat door on said rear leg for closing and opening said pocket; and a latching means for said hook comprising a latch arm affixed on a rear end of said rivet, said latch arm being pivotable, so as selectively to close a gap between a lower end of said front leg and said hook.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A belt clip, comprising, in combination, a flat leaf spring bent into a generally elongated open loop, including an inverted U-shaped bend having front and rear downward legs extending therefrom, and a hook formed on a lower end of said rear leg, and a single rivet through said front leg pivotally holding a carried object on said clip; a forwardly bulge in said rear leg forming a hidden pocket on a rear side thereof, a rearwardly pivotable flat door on said rear leg for closing and opening said pocket; and a latching means for said hook comprising a latch arm affixed on a rear end of said rivet, said latch arm being pivotable, so as selectively to close a gap between a lower end of said front leg and said hook.
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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) | 1985-11-08 | 1986-05-10 | 1986-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-08 | 1990-05-10 | 1990-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-08 | 1994-05-10 | 1994-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |