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Adjustable strap assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-09
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Granted: 1977-02-01
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Expires: 1995-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A device for releasably joining two opposed portions of an orthopedic brace, garment, or the like in variably spaced relationship includes a first strap extending from one portion of the garment, and a second strap joined to the other portion. A buckle or loop is joined to the end of the second strap, and a tabular member is secured to the buckle. One surface of the first strap is provided with a loop fastening surface, and both sides of the tabular member are provided with hook fastening surfaces. The first strap is passed through the buckle and pulled to join the portions together. The tabular member is then joined to the portions of the first strap both entering and leaving the buckle, providing a secure lock directly adjacent to the buckle.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R. Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:55
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/02; A44B11/06; A44B11/12; A44B18/00; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/02; A61F5/028; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/2192
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
An adjustable strap assembly comprising a buckle, a first strap comprising a length of flexible material adapted to be passed through said buckle, one surface of said strap being provided with a pile fabric having first interlocking elements secured thereto, and a second strap secured at one end to said buckle and including second interlocking element portions secured to both surfaces thereof, one of said interlocking elements comprising hooking elements and the other of said interlocking elements comprising loop elements, said elements releasably interlocking when brought into confronting contiguous relationship, said second strap releasably securing said first strap directly adjacent to said buckle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
An adjustable strap assembly comprising a buckle, a first strap comprising a length of flexible material adapted to be passed through said buckle, one surface of said strap being provided with a pile fabric having first interlocking elements secured thereto, and a second strap secured at one end to said buckle and including second interlocking element portions secured to both surfaces thereof, one of said interlocking elements comprising hooking elements and the other of said interlocking elements comprising loop elements, said elements releasably interlocking when brought into confronting contiguous relationship, said second strap releasably securing said first strap directly adjacent to said buckle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The adjustable strap assembly of claim 1, wherein the distal end of said second strap includes a tabular portion for manual engagement thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The adjustable strap assembly of claim 1, wherein said first strap includes a portion entering said buckle and another portion extending from said buckle, and said interlocking elements of said second strap releasably retain said interlocking elements of both portions of said first strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The adjustable strap assembly of claim 1, wherein said second interlocking elements comprise said hooking elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The adjustable strap assembly of claim 4, wherein said first strap includes a first portion entering said buckle and a second portion extending from said buckle parallel to said first portion with said first interlocking elements of said first and second portions in confronting relationship, said second strap being interposed therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The adjustable strap assembly of claim 5, wherein said first interlocking elements comprise loop elements adapted to engage said hooking elements of said second strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The adjustable strap assembly of claim 6, wherein said second strap includes a tabular portion at the distal end thereof for manually releasing said hooking elements thereof from said loop elements of said first strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
An adjustable strap assembly comprising a buckle, a first strap comprising a length of flexible material adapted to be passed through said buckle, one surface of said strap having first interlocking elements secured thereto, and a rigid member pivotally secured at one end to said buckle and including second interlocking element portions secured to a pair of opposed surfaces thereof, one of said interlocking elements comprising hooking elements and the other of said interlocking elements comprising loop elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
An adjustable strap assembly comprising a buckle, a first strap comprising a length of flexible material adapted to be passed through said buckle, one surface of said strap having first interlocking elements secured thereto, and a rigid member pivotally secured at one end to said buckle and including second interlocking element portions secured to a pair of opposed surfaces thereof, one of said interlocking elements comprising hooking elements and the other of said interlocking elements comprising loop elements.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The adjustable strap assembly of claim 8, wherein said rigid member is pivotable from a first position in which said second interlocking elements on one surface thereof engage said first interlocking elements on the portion of said first strap entering said buckle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The adjustable strap assembly of claim 8, wherein said rigid member includes at the distal end thereof a tabular portion for manual engagement.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
69 words
The adjustable strap assembly of claim 8, wherein said first strap includes a first portion entering said buckle and a second portion extending from said buckle generally parallel to said first portion with said first interlocking elements thereof in confronting relationship, said rigid member interposed therebetween with said second interlocking elements releasably securing said first and second portion of said strap to said opposed surfaces of said rigid member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
90 words
An adjustable strap assembly comprising a buckle, a first strap comprising a length of flexible material adapted to be passed through said buckle, a rigid member pivotally joined at one end to said buckle and including two opposed surfaces extending in a generally longitudinal direction, and fastening means disposed on one surface of said first strap and on said two opposed surfaces of said rigid member for releasably adhering and securing portions of said strap entering and extending from said buckle to the respective opposed surfaces of said rigid member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
90 words
An adjustable strap assembly comprising a buckle, a first strap comprising a length of flexible material adapted to be passed through said buckle, a rigid member pivotally joined at one end to said buckle and including two opposed surfaces extending in a generally longitudinal direction, and fastening means disposed on one surface of said first strap and on said two opposed surfaces of said rigid member for releasably adhering and securing portions of said strap entering and extending from said buckle to the respective opposed surfaces of said rigid member.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of joining a strap assembly, comprising the steps of providing a buckle having a rigid member pivotally secured thereto, providing a strap received through said buckle, adhering and securing a portion of said strap extending through said buckle to a first surface of said rigid member, pivotting said rigid member about said buckle to draw more of said strap through said buckle and create tension in said strap, and securing and adhering another surface of said rigid member to a portion of said strap entering said buckle thereby to fasten said assembly.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of joining a strap assembly, comprising the steps of providing a buckle having a rigid member pivotally secured thereto, providing a strap received through said buckle, adhering and securing a portion of said strap extending through said buckle to a first surface of said rigid member, pivotting said rigid member about said buckle to draw more of said strap through said buckle and create tension in said strap, and securing and adhering another surface of said rigid member to a portion of said strap entering said buckle thereby to fasten said assembly.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-02-01 | 1980-08-02 | 1981-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-01 | 1984-08-02 | 1985-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-01 | 1988-08-02 | 1989-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |