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US3760468A
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Connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-09
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1992-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A connector includes a loop and a locking member disposed generally perpendicular to the plane of the loop with a portion of the locking member disposed within and biased against the loop.
Inventors
- 👤 C Linville
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:02
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/03; A01K91/04; A01K83/00; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/02; F16B45/023; F16B45/036; F16B45/035; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
Connector apparatus comprising in combination: a first elongated tension member having a first end and a second end; a second elongated tension member having a first end and a second and connected to first elongated member at the first ends of each of said members; a bend in said first elongated member; a bend in said second elongated member substantially opposite the bend in first elongated member; said first and said second elongated members diverging away from each other from their first ends toward the bend in each of said members and then converging from said bend and passing adjacent each other; said first member terminating in a loop on the second end of said first member; said second member terminating in a hook at the second end of said second member, said hook including a reverse portion which curves away from the hook; and said reverse portion of said hook of said second member being disposed against the loop of said first member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
Connector apparatus comprising in combination: a first elongated tension member having a first end and a second end; a second elongated tension member having a first end and a second and connected to first elongated member at the first ends of each of said members; a bend in said first elongated member; a bend in said second elongated member substantially opposite the bend in first elongated member; said first and said second elongated members diverging away from each other from their first ends toward the bend in each of said members and then converging from said bend and passing adjacent each other; said first member terminating in a loop on the second end of said first member; said second member terminating in a hook at the second end of said second member, said hook including a reverse portion which curves away from the hook; and said reverse portion of said hook of said second member being disposed against the loop of said first member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
152 words
A connector apparatus comprising, in combination: a loop tension member having a first arm member extending from said loop member; a bend in said first arm member; a hook member including a reverse portion disposed within and against said loop member, said reverse portion comprising a reverse curve juxtaposed against the loop member; a second arm tension member connected to said hook member and extending from said hook member adjacent the first arm member; a bend in said second arm member adjacent the bend in said first arm member, said bends being of substantially the same extent and oppositely extending so as to cause said first arm member and said second arm member to converge from said loop member and said hook member and then to diverge towards said bend and then to converge after said bends; and said first member and said second member secured together at said point of convergence.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
152 words
A connector apparatus comprising, in combination: a loop tension member having a first arm member extending from said loop member; a bend in said first arm member; a hook member including a reverse portion disposed within and against said loop member, said reverse portion comprising a reverse curve juxtaposed against the loop member; a second arm tension member connected to said hook member and extending from said hook member adjacent the first arm member; a bend in said second arm member adjacent the bend in said first arm member, said bends being of substantially the same extent and oppositely extending so as to cause said first arm member and said second arm member to converge from said loop member and said hook member and then to diverge towards said bend and then to converge after said bends; and said first member and said second member secured together at said point of convergence.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
119 words
Connector apparatus comprising, in combination: a loop; an elongated member extending from said loop and including a band therein remote from said loop; a hook terminating in a reverse portion disposed within and against said Loop; means for biasing said hook against said loop, said means including an arm extending from said hook and adjacent said elongated member, a bend in said arm adjacent the bend in said elongated member and of substantially the same angular displacement but extending oppositely from the bend in said elongated member, and said elongated member and said arm converging from said bends and secured together to form a joint at the convergence remotely from said hook and said loop and from said bends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
119 words
Connector apparatus comprising, in combination: a loop; an elongated member extending from said loop and including a band therein remote from said loop; a hook terminating in a reverse portion disposed within and against said Loop; means for biasing said hook against said loop, said means including an arm extending from said hook and adjacent said elongated member, a bend in said arm adjacent the bend in said elongated member and of substantially the same angular displacement but extending oppositely from the bend in said elongated member, and said elongated member and said arm converging from said bends and secured together to form a joint at the convergence remotely from said hook and said loop and from said bends.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The apparatus of claim 3 which includes means for biasing the hook away from said loop comprising a sleeve disposed on said arm and said elongated member at the joint and movable on the arm and the elongated member adjacent the bends to bias the arm and the elongated member together and to bias the hook away from the loop.
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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |