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US3823422A
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Apparel belt and buckle therefor
Assignee: Adventure Products Inc
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Filing: 1972-09-07
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1992-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A belt having a buckle which may be removed readily and used as a knife. The blade of the knife is curved to conform to the shape of the body so that the belt is comfortable to wear. A pocket is formed in the belt to receive the knife blade to thereby prevent injury to the wearer.
Inventors
- 👤 V Forgett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:24
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F9/00; A41F9/002; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3401; Y10T24/3423
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
A belt and buckle for wearing apparel comprising: a band having an inner surface and an outer surface and a first end and a second end adapted to encircle the wearer''s waist so that the inner surface is adjacent the body of the wearer; a strip affixed to the inner surface adjacent the first end of the band such that there is an opening between the strip and the band facing the said first end of the band to form a pouch; the band having an opening therein adjacent the first end between the end of the strip and the end of the band; the band having a plurality of longitudinally spaced openings adjacent the second end of the band; a removable buckle comprising: an extending rigid element curved to conform to the body of the wearer and insertable in the pouch so as to be confined therein; a closed loop of rigid material affixed to the extending rigid element; and engaging means located between the closed loop and the extending element for engaging the opening adjacent the first end of the band such that the buckle is held in position on the said first end; one of the plurality of longitudinally spaced openings engaging the engaging means when the band surrounds the body of the wearer whereby the belt is securely fastened thereabout.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
A belt and buckle for wearing apparel comprising: a band having an inner surface and an outer surface and a first end and a second end adapted to encircle the wearer''s waist so that the inner surface is adjacent the body of the wearer; a strip affixed to the inner surface adjacent the first end of the band such that there is an opening between the strip and the band facing the said first end of the band to form a pouch; the band having an opening therein adjacent the first end between the end of the strip and the end of the band; the band having a plurality of longitudinally spaced openings adjacent the second end of the band; a removable buckle comprising: an extending rigid element curved to conform to the body of the wearer and insertable in the pouch so as to be confined therein; a closed loop of rigid material affixed to the extending rigid element; and engaging means located between the closed loop and the extending element for engaging the opening adjacent the first end of the band such that the buckle is held in position on the said first end; one of the plurality of longitudinally spaced openings engaging the engaging means when the band surrounds the body of the wearer whereby the belt is securely fastened thereabout.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein: the engaging means comprises an upstanding pin between the extending rigid element and the closed loop with its free end canted toward the extending rigid element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 2 including a grommet set in the opening adjacent the said first end of the band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 including a grommet set in the opening adjacent the said first end of the band.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the extending rigid element is a knife.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein the extending rigid element is a knife.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the extending rigid element is a knife.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the extending rigid element is a knife.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
A removable buckle for a belt for wearing apparel comprising: an extending rigid element curved to conform to the body of the wearer; a closed loop of rigid material affixed to the extending rigid element; and an upstanding pin located between the extending rigid element and the closed loop of rigid material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
A removable buckle for a belt for wearing apparel comprising: an extending rigid element curved to conform to the body of the wearer; a closed loop of rigid material affixed to the extending rigid element; and an upstanding pin located between the extending rigid element and the closed loop of rigid material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein the extending rigid element is a knife.
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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) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |