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US5121896A
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Self securing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-01-25
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Granted: 1992-06-16
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Expires: 2011-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A reusable self securing plastic holding device for mounting onto a clean smooth surface and having a particular structure which contributes substantial load bearing capacity in being particularly adapted to resist shear force or peel back.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce J. Frye
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/17; F; F16; F16B; F16B47/00; F16B47/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A self securing article holding device, having in combination a base portion, a thin firm plastic layer underlying and being secured to said base portion, a layer of fairly soft self securing plastic material formed as an endless strip underlying the edge portion of said firm plastic layer, a thin weld at the inner edge of said self securing plastic material securing the same to said firm plastic layer, said self securing layer forming a pocket centrally thereof defined by its inner edge, said self securing layer forming an outer marginal portion outwardly of said weld, whereby pressure upon said marginal portion to place it in tight engagement against a supporting surface secures said device to said supporting surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A self securing article holding device, having in combination a base portion, a thin firm plastic layer underlying and being secured to said base portion, a layer of fairly soft self securing plastic material formed as an endless strip underlying the edge portion of said firm plastic layer, a thin weld at the inner edge of said self securing plastic material securing the same to said firm plastic layer, said self securing layer forming a pocket centrally thereof defined by its inner edge, said self securing layer forming an outer marginal portion outwardly of said weld, whereby pressure upon said marginal portion to place it in tight engagement against a supporting surface secures said device to said supporting surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein a compressible layer disposed between said base portion and said firm plastic layer, and means securing said compressible layer to said base portion and firm plastic layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said base portion includes an article holding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said fairly soft self securing layer has on the order of a 65 durometer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein a pull up said device in secured position enlarges said pocket formed therein reducing the air pressure in said pocket to be less than atmospheric pressure resulting in a vacuum.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
121 words
A self securing article holding device, having in combination a base portion, a compressible layer underlying said base portion, means securing said compressible layer to said base portion, a thin firm layer underlying said compressible layer, means securing said firm layer to said compressible layer, an endless strip layer of self securing plastic material underlying the edge portion of said thin firm layer, said endless strip layer forming a pocket in its central portion defined by the inner edges thereof, a thin weld securing said strip layer along said inner edges thereof to said firm layer, whereby pressure upon said device against a supporting surface causing a firm engagement of said strip layer therewith secures said device to said supporting surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
121 words
A self securing article holding device, having in combination a base portion, a compressible layer underlying said base portion, means securing said compressible layer to said base portion, a thin firm layer underlying said compressible layer, means securing said firm layer to said compressible layer, an endless strip layer of self securing plastic material underlying the edge portion of said thin firm layer, said endless strip layer forming a pocket in its central portion defined by the inner edges thereof, a thin weld securing said strip layer along said inner edges thereof to said firm layer, whereby pressure upon said device against a supporting surface causing a firm engagement of said strip layer therewith secures said device to said supporting surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure of claim 6, wherein said weld secures said strip layer to said firm layer along a line intermediate the width of said strip layer forming marginal portions of said strip layer inwardly and outwardly of said weld.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
130 words
A self securing article holding device, having in combination a base portion, a thin firm layer underlying said base portion and extending outwardly thereof thereabout, means securing said firm layer to said base portion, an endless strip layer of self securing plastic material underlying the portion of said firm layer outwardly of said base portion, a thin weld securing said strip layer to said firm layer, said weld being intermediate the width of said strip layer, said strip layer having a marginal portion outwardly of said weld and a marginal portion inwardly of said weld about said base portion, said inward marginal portion defining a central pocket, whereby pressure upon said marginal portions of said strip layer causing a firm engagement thereof with an underlying supporting surface secures said device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
130 words
A self securing article holding device, having in combination a base portion, a thin firm layer underlying said base portion and extending outwardly thereof thereabout, means securing said firm layer to said base portion, an endless strip layer of self securing plastic material underlying the portion of said firm layer outwardly of said base portion, a thin weld securing said strip layer to said firm layer, said weld being intermediate the width of said strip layer, said strip layer having a marginal portion outwardly of said weld and a marginal portion inwardly of said weld about said base portion, said inward marginal portion defining a central pocket, whereby pressure upon said marginal portions of said strip layer causing a firm engagement thereof with an underlying supporting surface secures said device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure of claim 1, wherein said fairly soft plastic layer having a reusable adhesive applied thereto.
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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) | 1995-06-16 | 1995-12-16 | 1996-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-06-16 | 1999-12-16 | 2000-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-06-16 | 2003-12-16 | 2004-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |