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US3885250A
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Releasable loop belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-08
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1994-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A belt comprising a strap having at one end a removable buckle carrying a utilitarian appendage and a strap end retaining loop adjacent said one end for retaining the other end of the strap, said loop being adapted to open readily upon an outward pull on said other end of the strap to permit faster release of the appendage-carrying buckle.
Inventors
- 👤 Barry Schiller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:11
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F9/00; A41F9/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
In a belt comprising a removable buckle having a strap receiving portion connected to a longitudinally extended appendage and provided with outwardly facing prong means, and a strap having at one end an inwardly facing sheath and prong receiving opening means, the appendage of said buckle being inserted in said sheath with said prong means projecting outwardly through said opening means, said end being further provided with an outwardly loop for retaining the other end of the strap, said other end being provided with at least one opening for receiving said prong means, the improvement wherein said loop is adapted to open readily upon outward pull on said other end of said strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
In a belt comprising a removable buckle having a strap receiving portion connected to a longitudinally extended appendage and provided with outwardly facing prong means, and a strap having at one end an inwardly facing sheath and prong receiving opening means, the appendage of said buckle being inserted in said sheath with said prong means projecting outwardly through said opening means, said end being further provided with an outwardly loop for retaining the other end of the strap, said other end being provided with at least one opening for receiving said prong means, the improvement wherein said loop is adapted to open readily upon outward pull on said other end of said strap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A belt as defined in claim 1 wherein one end of said loop is fastened to said strap and the other end of said loop is releasably attached to said strap, whereby said loop opens readily upon application of said outward pull.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A belt as defined in claim 2 wherein, said other end of said loop is releasably attached by insertion into a second sheath on said strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A belt as defined in claim 2 wherein said other end of said loop is releasably attached by insertion into an opening in said sheath.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A belt as defined in claim 4 wherein said one end of said loop is fastened to said strap adjacent one longitudinal edge thereof, and said other end of said loop is releasably attached by insetion into an opening in said sheath adjacent the other longitudinal edge of said strap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A belt as defined in claim 5 wherein said opening in said sheath adjacent the other longitudinal edge of said strap is formed by notching said sheath on the edge thereof corresponding to said other longitudinal edge of said strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A belt as defined in claim 6 wherein said sheath is fastened to said strap by fastening means adjacent both longitudinal edges of said strap, and said one end of said loop is fastened to said strap by the same fastening means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A belt as defined in claim 7 wherein said fastening means does not fasten said sheath to said strap in the vicinity of the notch formed in said sheath.
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) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |