US5029786A
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Suction cup
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-05-21
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Granted: 1991-07-09
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Expires: 2010-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A suction cup includes a suction pad which is made of elastic material, and has a peripheral edge and shaped like a bell with a convex face, a lug portion constructed on the convex face and a flat flange portion extending from the peripheral edge. A frame made of elastic material, having a fastening portion and a pressing portion, the fastening portion is attached to the lug portion of the suction pad and the pressing portion attached to flat flange portion of the same. The suction cup further has a strong suction strength and a simple construction.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Wu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:35
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B47/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A suction cup comprising: a suction pad which is made of elastic material and substantially shaped as a bell with a convex face and a peripheral edge, a lug portion constructed on said convex face and a flat flange portion extending from said peripheral edge, said lug portion of said suction pad being shaped as a post having a groove formed therearound; and a frame which is also made of elastic material, said frame having a ring-shaped fastening portion, said fastening portion being received within said groove to attach said frame to said lug portion of said suction pad, a pressing portion attached on said flat flange portion of said suction pad, and elastic means comprising an arc plate integrally formed around said fastening portion and a plurality of ribs respectively connected and elastically bent between said arc plate and said pressing portion and at least one slit is formed, extendedly from said fastening portion to said arc plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A suction cup comprising: a suction pad which is made of elastic material and substantially shaped as a bell with a convex face and a peripheral edge, a lug portion constructed on said convex face and a flat flange portion extending from said peripheral edge, said lug portion of said suction pad being shaped as a post having a groove formed therearound; and a frame which is also made of elastic material, said frame having a ring-shaped fastening portion, said fastening portion being received within said groove to attach said frame to said lug portion of said suction pad, a pressing portion attached on said flat flange portion of said suction pad, and elastic means comprising an arc plate integrally formed around said fastening portion and a plurality of ribs respectively connected and elastically bent between said arc plate and said pressing portion and at least one slit is formed, extendedly from said fastening portion to said arc plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A suction cup as claimed in claim 1, wherein said elastic means of said frame have stronger elasticity than that of said suction pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
153 words
A suction cup comprising: a suction pad which is made of elastic material and substantially shaped as a bell with a convex face and a peripheral edge, a lug portion constructed on said convex face and a flat flange portion extending from said peripheral edge; and a frame which is also made of elastic material, said frame having a fastening portion attached to said lug portion and locked by an insertion piece through a through-hole forming radially in said lug portion of said suction pad, a pressing portion attached on said flat flange portion of said suction pad, and elastic means comprising an arc plate integrally formed around said fastening portion and a plurality of ribs respectively connected and elastically bent between said arc plate and said pressing portion between said arc plate and said pressing portion and at least one slit is formed, extendedly from said fastening portion to said arc plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
153 words
A suction cup comprising: a suction pad which is made of elastic material and substantially shaped as a bell with a convex face and a peripheral edge, a lug portion constructed on said convex face and a flat flange portion extending from said peripheral edge; and a frame which is also made of elastic material, said frame having a fastening portion attached to said lug portion and locked by an insertion piece through a through-hole forming radially in said lug portion of said suction pad, a pressing portion attached on said flat flange portion of said suction pad, and elastic means comprising an arc plate integrally formed around said fastening portion and a plurality of ribs respectively connected and elastically bent between said arc plate and said pressing portion between said arc plate and said pressing portion and at least one slit is formed, extendedly from said fastening portion to said arc plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A suction cup as claimed in claim 3, wherein said elastic means of said frame have stronger elasticity than that of said suction pad.
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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) | 1994-07-08 | 1995-01-07 | 1995-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-08 | 1999-01-07 | 1999-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-07-08 | 2003-01-07 | 2003-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |