US3209422A
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Fastening device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-23
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Granted: 1965-10-05
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Expires: 1983-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dritz Arthur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:44
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B9/00; A44B9/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/10; Y10T24/46; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/4987; Y10T29/49872
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A DEVICE FOR FASTENING AT LEAST TWO SHEETS OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TOGETHER COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A BLUNT-ENDED PIN MEMBER WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A LONGITUDINAL SHAFT PORTION, (B) A BLUNT FORWARD END PORTION LOCATED AT ONE END OF SAID SHAFT PORTION, (C) A BLUNT REAR END PORTION LOCATED AT THE OTHER END OF SAID SHAFT PORTION, (D) SAID BLUNT REAR END PORTION HAVING A MAXIMUM DIAMTER WHICH IS MORE THAN 10% LARGER THAN THE MINIMUM DIAMETER OF SAID SHAFT PORTION, (B) A LEAST ONE OF SAID BLUNT END PORTINS BEING TEMPORARILY HOUSED WITHIN A PIN INSERTION PROTECTOR, (C) SAID PIN INSERTION PROTECTOR COMPRISING) (A) AN ELONGATED MEMBER HAVING A RECESSED PORTION THAT IS LARGE ENOUGHT TO RECEIVE AT LEAST ONE END OF SAID BLUNT-ENDED PIN MEMBER, (B) THE FORWARD END OF SAID ELONGATED MEMBER BEING POINTED SO THAT IT CAN PENETRATE SHEETS OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL WITH RELATIVELY LITTLE RESISTANCE, (D) SAID BLUNT-ENDED PIN MEMBER BEING AXIALLY SLIDEABLE WITHIN SAID RECESSED PORTION OF SAID PIN INSERTION PROTECTOR.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
166 words
A DEVICE FOR FASTENING AT LEAST TWO SHEETS OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TOGETHER COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A BLUNT-ENDED PIN MEMBER WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A LONGITUDINAL SHAFT PORTION, (B) A BLUNT FORWARD END PORTION LOCATED AT ONE END OF SAID SHAFT PORTION, (C) A BLUNT REAR END PORTION LOCATED AT THE OTHER END OF SAID SHAFT PORTION, (D) SAID BLUNT REAR END PORTION HAVING A MAXIMUM DIAMTER WHICH IS MORE THAN 10% LARGER THAN THE MINIMUM DIAMETER OF SAID SHAFT PORTION, (B) A LEAST ONE OF SAID BLUNT END PORTINS BEING TEMPORARILY HOUSED WITHIN A PIN INSERTION PROTECTOR, (C) SAID PIN INSERTION PROTECTOR COMPRISING) (A) AN ELONGATED MEMBER HAVING A RECESSED PORTION THAT IS LARGE ENOUGHT TO RECEIVE AT LEAST ONE END OF SAID BLUNT-ENDED PIN MEMBER, (B) THE FORWARD END OF SAID ELONGATED MEMBER BEING POINTED SO THAT IT CAN PENETRATE SHEETS OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL WITH RELATIVELY LITTLE RESISTANCE, (D) SAID BLUNT-ENDED PIN MEMBER BEING AXIALLY SLIDEABLE WITHIN SAID RECESSED PORTION OF SAID PIN INSERTION PROTECTOR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-10-04 | 1969-04-05 | 1969-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-04 | 1973-04-05 | 1973-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-04 | 1977-04-05 | 1977-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |