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US4795069A
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Clip-collar for security badges
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-07-01
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Granted: 1989-01-03
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Expires: 2005-07-01
Abstract
Abstract The clip-collar for carrying an identification member comprises a limp band and a clip for joining the opposite ends of the band to form the collar. The clip has a strap portion adapted to receive and support the clasp of an identification member. The band is made of a flexible tubular plastic material, the opposite ends of which form sockets for forcibly receiving therein the hooks on the opposite ends of the clip.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard M. Ferrill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:50
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B99/00; A44C; A44C3/00; A44C3/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A collar for comfortably carrying around the neck an identification member to enhance its visibility, said member having a clasp which includes a pair of spring-biased jaws, said collar comprising: a limp band made of a flexible tubular plastic material having a bore whose opposite ends form sockets; a generally U-shaped clip made of spring-type resilient wire and having a substantially straight strap portion for removably accepting and supporting said jaws, and a pair of legs whose outer ends are bent to form outwardly-extending, L-shaped hooks, said legs being shaped so as to act as bias springs for said hooks which are adapted to become forcibly inserted into said sockets in laterally-opposite directions for hookingly engaging without rupturing the wall of said tube
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A collar for comfortably carrying around the neck an identification member to enhance its visibility, said member having a clasp which includes a pair of spring-biased jaws, said collar comprising: a limp band made of a flexible tubular plastic material having a bore whose opposite ends form sockets; a generally U-shaped clip made of spring-type resilient wire and having a substantially straight strap portion for removably accepting and supporting said jaws, and a pair of legs whose outer ends are bent to form outwardly-extending, L-shaped hooks, said legs being shaped so as to act as bias springs for said hooks which are adapted to become forcibly inserted into said sockets in laterally-opposite directions for hookingly engaging without rupturing the wall of said tube
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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) | 1992-01-03 | 1992-07-04 | 1993-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-03 | 1996-07-04 | 1997-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-03 | 2000-07-04 | 2001-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |