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US4372011A
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Flexible band clamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-01-27
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Granted: 1983-02-08
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Expires: 2001-01-27
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a clip for securing together articles, and the clip includes a band which is formed of a suitable material such as plastic and metal. Rib formations are provided at both ends of the band and the rib formations each consist of a plurality of teeth or ribs, a first end of the band being formed with a lower rib formation and a lip formation or portion spaced apart from and above the rib formation, the ribs or teeth of the lower rib formation at the first end of the band extending upwardly and a recess being formed between the upwardly extending ribs or teeth and the upper spaced apart lip portion and upper surface of the upper lip portion at the first end of the clip is provided or formed with a plurality of ribs or teeth. The rib formation at a second end of the band is provided in the form of at least a base end portion, which is formed on its lower face with a plurality of downwardly extending teeth or ribs, at least one spaced apart and overhanging portion being provided above the face end portion and being provided with downwardly extending teeth or ribs on its lower surface. A recess is formed between an upper surface of the base end portion and the teeth or ribs on the lower portion of the upper spaced apart overhanging portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Nereo Aranyos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:25
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/22; F16L3/23; F16L3/233; F16L33/00; F16L33/02; F16L33/035; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1457; Y10T24/1482; Y10T24/1498
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
342 words
A clip including a band formed of a suitable material, rib formations being provided at both ends of the band and the rib formations each comprising a plurality of teeth; a first end of the band being formed with a lower rib and an upper rib being spaced apart from and above said lower rib, the teeth of the lower rib at the first end of the band extending upwardly and a recess being formed between the upwardly extending teeth and the upper spaced apart rib at the first end of said band; an upper surface of said upper rib being formed or provided with a plurality of teeth; the rib formation at a second end of the band being in the form of at least a base end rib, being formed on its lower face with a plurality of downwardly extending teeth; a spaced apart and overhanging rib being provided above the base end rib and being provided with downwardly extending teeth on its lower surface; a recess being formed between the upper surface of the base end rib and the teeth on the lower surface of the upper spaced apart overhanging rib; the arrangement being such that the ends of the band are brought together and the base end rib and downwardly extending teeth thereof of the second end are received and located within the recess formed between the upwardly extending teeth of the lower rib of the first end of the band and the upper rib at the first end of the band; the said upper rib in the first end of the band passing into the recess formed between the base end rib of the second end of the band and the upper overhanging rib of the second end of the band; the teeth in the upper rib at the first end of the band and the teeth in the upper overhanging rib at the second end of the band engaging one with the other so that the ends of the band are engaged one with the other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
342 words
A clip including a band formed of a suitable material, rib formations being provided at both ends of the band and the rib formations each comprising a plurality of teeth; a first end of the band being formed with a lower rib and an upper rib being spaced apart from and above said lower rib, the teeth of the lower rib at the first end of the band extending upwardly and a recess being formed between the upwardly extending teeth and the upper spaced apart rib at the first end of said band; an upper surface of said upper rib being formed or provided with a plurality of teeth; the rib formation at a second end of the band being in the form of at least a base end rib, being formed on its lower face with a plurality of downwardly extending teeth; a spaced apart and overhanging rib being provided above the base end rib and being provided with downwardly extending teeth on its lower surface; a recess being formed between the upper surface of the base end rib and the teeth on the lower surface of the upper spaced apart overhanging rib; the arrangement being such that the ends of the band are brought together and the base end rib and downwardly extending teeth thereof of the second end are received and located within the recess formed between the upwardly extending teeth of the lower rib of the first end of the band and the upper rib at the first end of the band; the said upper rib in the first end of the band passing into the recess formed between the base end rib of the second end of the band and the upper overhanging rib of the second end of the band; the teeth in the upper rib at the first end of the band and the teeth in the upper overhanging rib at the second end of the band engaging one with the other so that the ends of the band are engaged one with the other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1 and wherein the teeth are substantially saw-toothed in formation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A clip as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 and wherein the lower rib of the first end of the band extends into an elongate tongue which when the ends of the band are secured together, extends around the inner surface of the band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A clip as claimed in claim 3 and wherein the inner surface of the band is provided with a step or abutment to provide for rest and abutment of the end of the elongate tongue of the lower rib at the first end of said band.
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) | 1986-02-07 | 1986-08-09 | 1987-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-07 | 1990-08-09 | 1991-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-07 | 1994-08-09 | 1995-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |