US3777315A
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Belt and buckle assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-18
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A belt adapted to be worn about the torso and equipped with clasp means detachably securable to either end thereof. The channel shaped clasp plate embraces the forward face of the overlapped belt ends and conceals separate means for securing each belt end to the clasp plate. One of the securing means comprises a pair of headed pins mounted on the rear of the clasp plate and seatable in keyholes punched in one belt end. The other securing means comprises a T-shaped lug having a friction fit in a selected opening through the other end of the belt, its T-stem being insertable through the clasp plate from its rear and being held in place by a keeper pin held captive to the plate by a chain or other flexible tie.
Inventors
- 👤 D Norfolk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:29
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F9/00; A41F9/002; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/31; Y10T24/312
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
An article of manufacture comprising a belt adapted to encircle the torso as an accessory of wearing apparel, clasp means for holding the opposite ends of said belt separably secured together in overlapped relation, said clasp means comprising an elongated clasp plate having a width corresponding generally to the width of said belt and provided with means near one rear end thereof for securing one end of said belt thereto, the other end of said belt having a plurality of openings spaced along the free end thereof, lug means selectively insertable in any one of said openings at the user''s option with the free end thereof protruding outwardly from the outer face of said belt, said clasp plate having an opening therethrough sized to receive the free end of said lug means inserted from the rear face thereof, said lug means having an opening therethrough, and captive means secured to said clasp plate and including keeper pin means insertable in the opening in said lug means to hold the latter detachably in place in the opening through said clasp plate thereby to hold the free end of said belt secured against the rear face of said clasp plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
An article of manufacture comprising a belt adapted to encircle the torso as an accessory of wearing apparel, clasp means for holding the opposite ends of said belt separably secured together in overlapped relation, said clasp means comprising an elongated clasp plate having a width corresponding generally to the width of said belt and provided with means near one rear end thereof for securing one end of said belt thereto, the other end of said belt having a plurality of openings spaced along the free end thereof, lug means selectively insertable in any one of said openings at the user''s option with the free end thereof protruding outwardly from the outer face of said belt, said clasp plate having an opening therethrough sized to receive the free end of said lug means inserted from the rear face thereof, said lug means having an opening therethrough, and captive means secured to said clasp plate and including keeper pin means insertable in the opening in said lug means to hold the latter detachably in place in the opening through said clasp plate thereby to hold the free end of said belt secured against the rear face of said clasp plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said lug means is generally T-shaped with the T-stem thereof adapted to extend through one of said belt openings and the openings for said keeper pin means extending transversely of the outer end of said T-stem.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 2 characterized in that the T-stem of said lug means is sized to have a snug fit with any selected one of said belt openings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 2 characterized in that the inner base end of said T-stem is relieved and has an interference fit with the belt opening after being pressed into assembled position therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said means for securing one end of said belt to one end of said clasp plate is located essentially on the rear face of said plate and normally concealed from view when said belt is being worn.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 5 characterized in that said means securing one end of said belt to said clasp plate is free of moving parts and effective to hold said clasp plate detachably secured to said one belt end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said one belt end is formed with at least one keyhole shaped opening, and headed keeper means fixed to the rear of said clasp plate and sized to have a snug interference fit through said keyhole and effective when fully assembled in the smaller end of said keyhole to hold said one belt end secured to said clasp plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
An article of manufacture as defined in cLaim 1 characterized in that said clasp plate is channel shaped in cross section with its side flanges facing rearwardly and spaced to embrace the lateral edges of said belt.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said keeper pin means tapers and in that the larger end thereof is attached to one end of flexible tie means having its other end anchored to the front face of said clasp plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 9 characterized in that said flexible tie means comprises a link chain.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1 characterized in that both ends of said belt overlap one another behind said clasp plate and are substantially concealed from view when said belt is being worn.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
69 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said means for securing said one end of said belt to one end of said clasp plate is constructed and arranged to release said one belt end from said clasp plate readily without need for tools whereby the wearer has the option of disengaging either end of said belt from said clasp plate when removing the same.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said clamp plate is channel shaped in cross section and cast with a thick wall to present a massive appearance.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 13 characterized in that said lug means is cast in the shape of the letter T and includes a tapering T-stem and a relatively thin T-head.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
An article of manufacture as defined in claim 1 characterized in that both ends of said belt are provided with a plurality of similar spaced apart openings.
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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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |