US4525901A
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Buckle having improved web securement
Assignee: American Cord and Webbing Co Inc
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Filing: 1983-11-23
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Granted: 1985-07-02
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Expires: 2003-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A buckle for securing the free end of a web or band is provided with a cross-member of generally triangular cross-section having rounded corners and slightly curved sides, and being oriented to an upper surface having a sharp angle so that one corner of the cross-member is juxtaposed to the sharp angle. The triangular shape is about an equilateral triangle.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark J. Krauss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:45
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/02; A44B11/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4072; Y10T24/4077; Y10T24/4086; Y10T24/4088; Y10T24/4093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A buckle for improved securing of a web comprising opposing side walls, first and second opposing end walls attached to said side walls, said first end wall comprising an upper surface and having a corner edge forming an angle of less than 90° with said upper surface, and a cross-bar integrally connected to said side walls and fixedly disposed in relation to the corner edge, and wherein said cross-bar has a generally triangular cross section, and wherein one angle of the cross section triangle is facingly disposed to said corner edge, and the other angles of said triangle are remotely disposed from said corner edge, whereby the web overlies two entire sides and the two remotely disposed angles of the tirangle with a portion of the web engaging the corner edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A buckle for improved securing of a web comprising opposing side walls, first and second opposing end walls attached to said side walls, said first end wall comprising an upper surface and having a corner edge forming an angle of less than 90° with said upper surface, and a cross-bar integrally connected to said side walls and fixedly disposed in relation to the corner edge, and wherein said cross-bar has a generally triangular cross section, and wherein one angle of the cross section triangle is facingly disposed to said corner edge, and the other angles of said triangle are remotely disposed from said corner edge, whereby the web overlies two entire sides and the two remotely disposed angles of the tirangle with a portion of the web engaging the corner edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The buckle of claim 1, wherein the corners of the cross-bar forming the triangle are rounded.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The buckle of claim 2, wherein the sides of the crossbar forming the triangle are curved.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The buckle of claim 3, wherein the triangle is an equilateral triangle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The buckle of claim 4, wherein the distance between the side of the crossbar most adjacent the corner edge and the corner edge, as measured in plan view of the buckle, is about 0.5 inch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The buckle of claim 1, said buckle being formed of molded plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The buckle of claim 1, wherein the crossbar is parallel to said corner edge and perpendicular to said side walls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The buckle of claim 1, wherein one angle of the triangle of cross-section is facingly disposed to said corner edge, and the other angles of said triangle are remotely disposed from said corner edge, and wherein the triangle is an equilateral triangle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
140 words
In combination, a web having a free end; and a buckle for improved securing of a web comprising opposing side walls, first and second opposing end walls attached to said side walls, said first end wall comprising an upper surface and having a corner edge forming an angle of less than 90° with said upper surface, and a cross-bar integrally connected to said side walls and fixedly disposed in relation to the corner edge, and wherein said cross-bar has a generally triangular cross section, and wherein one angle of the cross section triangle is facingly disposed to said corner edge, and the other angles of said triangle are remotely disposed from said corner edge whereby the web overlies two entire sides and the two remotely disposed angles of the triangle with a portion of the web engaging the corner edge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
140 words
In combination, a web having a free end; and a buckle for improved securing of a web comprising opposing side walls, first and second opposing end walls attached to said side walls, said first end wall comprising an upper surface and having a corner edge forming an angle of less than 90° with said upper surface, and a cross-bar integrally connected to said side walls and fixedly disposed in relation to the corner edge, and wherein said cross-bar has a generally triangular cross section, and wherein one angle of the cross section triangle is facingly disposed to said corner edge, and the other angles of said triangle are remotely disposed from said corner edge whereby the web overlies two entire sides and the two remotely disposed angles of the triangle with a portion of the web engaging the corner edge.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-07-01 | 1988-12-31 | 1989-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-01 | 1992-12-31 | 1993-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-01 | 1996-12-31 | 1997-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |