US3808646A
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Multi-element self-gripping channel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-18
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Granted: 1974-05-07
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Expires: 1991-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A multi-element self-gripping device is made in channel form with parallel rows of gripping members extending longitudinally along the edges of an elongated web or strip, and projecting perpendicularly from one face or both faces of the strip. The gripping members are formed with sharp hooks or barbs and provide a pair of parallel lines for penetration of an opposing surface.
Inventors
- 👤 G Brumlik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:01
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B18/00; A44B18/0046; A44B18/0061; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/27; Y10T24/275; Y10T24/2792; Y10T24/46; Y10T24/468
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A multi-element self-gripping channel device for releasably gripping an opposed article, said device comprising an elongated, flexible web in the form of a flexible plastic strip having parallel longitudinal edges and a plurality of closely-spaced gripping members arranged in rows only along both longitudinal edges of said web, said members having stems extending substantially perpendicularly from at least one face of said web to form said channel, each of said stems having sharp gripping portions formed thereon and arranged to penetrate and grip a surface of said opposed article when said channel device is pressed thereagainst, said gripping portions having gripping surface extending angularly to the axis of said stems, whereby said gripping portions are operative to lodge in said article and grip said article in a self-adhering action.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A multi-element self-gripping channel device for releasably gripping an opposed article, said device comprising an elongated, flexible web in the form of a flexible plastic strip having parallel longitudinal edges and a plurality of closely-spaced gripping members arranged in rows only along both longitudinal edges of said web, said members having stems extending substantially perpendicularly from at least one face of said web to form said channel, each of said stems having sharp gripping portions formed thereon and arranged to penetrate and grip a surface of said opposed article when said channel device is pressed thereagainst, said gripping portions having gripping surface extending angularly to the axis of said stems, whereby said gripping portions are operative to lodge in said article and grip said article in a self-adhering action.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A multi-element self-gripping channel device according to claim 1 in which said gripping members are integral with said web.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A multi-element self-gripping channel device according to claim 1 in which said gripping members are formed separately from said web and made of a material different from that of the web.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A multi-element self-gripping channel device according to claim 1 in which the gripping portions of said gripping members are barbs arranged along the shanks of said members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A multi-element self-gripping channel device according to claim 1 in which the gripping portions of said gripping members are terminal hooks.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A multi-element self-gripping channel device according to claim 5 in which said hooks are disposed in a direction parallel to the axis of said web.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A multi-element self-gripping channel device according to claim 6 in which said hooks are disposed in a direction perpendicular to the axis of said web.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A multi-element self-gripping channel device according to claim 1 in which each of the said gripping members in one of said rows is connected to an aligned member in the opposite row by an elongated shank extending transversely across said web and embedded therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A multi-element self-gripping channel device according to claim 8 in which said web is formed of two flexible strips laminated together with the elongated shanks of said gripping members sandwiched therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
62 words
A multi-element self-gripping channel device according to claim 1 in which a first pair of rows of gripping members extend perpendicularly from one face of said web to form a first channel, and a second pair of gripping members extend perpendicularly from the opposite face of said web to form a second channel facing in the opposite direction from said first channel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-06 | 1977-11-05 | 1978-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-06 | 1981-11-05 | 1982-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-06 | 1985-11-05 | 1986-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |