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Conductive elastic strap closure
Assignee: Desco Industries Inc
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Filing: 1987-01-23
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Granted: 1988-11-01
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Expires: 2007-01-23
Abstract
Abstract Clasps for conductive grounding straps. Clasps according to the present invention allow the strap material to exit the clasp with its conductive side facing the wearer rather than being exposed. The resulting closure decreases the possibility of accidental contact of conductive sections of the strap with high voltage or other dangerous electrical potential that can result in injury or death to the wearer. Because the material exits the clasp with its conductive side not exposed, the free position of the material extending beyond the clasp need not be cut for safety reasons. The strap may thus be adjusted to accomodate various wrist sizes and be used by various wearers.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert C. Breidegam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/14; H; H05; H05F; H05F3/00; H05F3/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4002; Y10T24/4012; Y10T24/4016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A clasp for a conductive grounding strap, comprising: (a) a clasp body; (b) connection means attached to the clasp body for connecting a first end of a length of material having at least one conductive section to the clasp body which connection means is electrically connected to the conductive section of the material; (c) a grounding cord fastener attached to the clasp body; (d) a passageway formed in the body through which portions of the material may extend; (e) a gate means pivotally connected to the body and which is openable and closeable to obstruct the passageway adjustably for adjustably securing a second end of the material in the body so that the second end exits the clasp to overlay the first end; and (f) a conductive fitting electrically connecting the fastener and the connection means so that the fastener is electrically connected at all times to the conductive section of the material, regardless of whether the gate means is opened or closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A clasp for a conductive grounding strap, comprising: (a) a clasp body; (b) connection means attached to the clasp body for connecting a first end of a length of material having at least one conductive section to the clasp body which connection means is electrically connected to the conductive section of the material; (c) a grounding cord fastener attached to the clasp body; (d) a passageway formed in the body through which portions of the material may extend; (e) a gate means pivotally connected to the body and which is openable and closeable to obstruct the passageway adjustably for adjustably securing a second end of the material in the body so that the second end exits the clasp to overlay the first end; and (f) a conductive fitting electrically connecting the fastener and the connection means so that the fastener is electrically connected at all times to the conductive section of the material, regardless of whether the gate means is opened or closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A clasp according to claim 1 in which the gate means includes a jamb for clamping the second end of material when the gate mans is closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A clasp according to claim 1 in which the conductive fitting is exposed on the inner side of the clasp body so that the fitting may contact the wearer's skin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A clasp according to claim 1 in which the fastener comprises a snap rivetted to the clasp body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
170 words
A clasp for a conductive grounding strpa having material which includes an electrically conductive section on one side, comprising: (a) a clasp body; (b) connection means attached to the clasp body for connecting a first end of a length of material to the clasp body, which connection means is electrically connected to the conductive section; (c) a grounding cord fastener attached to the clasp body; (d) a passageway formed in the body through which portions of the material may extend; (e) a gate means pivotally connected to the body and which is openable and closeable to obstruct the passageway adjustably for adjustably securing a second end of the material in the body so that the second end exits the body with its conductive side facing the first end of material; and (f) a conductive fitting electrically connecting the fastener and the connection means so that the fastener is electrically connected at all times to the conductive section of the material, regardless of whether the gate means is opened or closed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
170 words
A clasp for a conductive grounding strpa having material which includes an electrically conductive section on one side, comprising: (a) a clasp body; (b) connection means attached to the clasp body for connecting a first end of a length of material to the clasp body, which connection means is electrically connected to the conductive section; (c) a grounding cord fastener attached to the clasp body; (d) a passageway formed in the body through which portions of the material may extend; (e) a gate means pivotally connected to the body and which is openable and closeable to obstruct the passageway adjustably for adjustably securing a second end of the material in the body so that the second end exits the body with its conductive side facing the first end of material; and (f) a conductive fitting electrically connecting the fastener and the connection means so that the fastener is electrically connected at all times to the conductive section of the material, regardless of whether the gate means is opened or closed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A clasp according to claim 5 in which the gate means includes a jamb for clamping the second end of material into place when the gate means is closed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A clasp according to claim 5 in which the conductive fitting is exposed on the inner side of the clasp body so that the fitting may contact the wearer's skin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
117 words
A clasp for a conductive grounding strap formed of material having at least two conductive sections, comprising: (a) a body; (b) at least two connection means, at least one of which is for connecting a first end of the material to the clasp body; (c) at least two grounding cord fasteners attached to the clasp body, each of which is electrically connected at all times to a conductive section of the material; (d) a passageway formed in the body through which portions of the material may extend; and (e) a gate means for adjustably securing a second end of the material in the body so that the second end exits the clasp to overlay the first end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
117 words
A clasp for a conductive grounding strap formed of material having at least two conductive sections, comprising: (a) a body; (b) at least two connection means, at least one of which is for connecting a first end of the material to the clasp body; (c) at least two grounding cord fasteners attached to the clasp body, each of which is electrically connected at all times to a conductive section of the material; (d) a passageway formed in the body through which portions of the material may extend; and (e) a gate means for adjustably securing a second end of the material in the body so that the second end exits the clasp to overlay the first end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
A clasp according to claim 8 in which each connection means is electrically connected to a corresponding conductive section of the material and which clasp further comprises at least two conductive fittings, each of which electrically connects a corresponding connection means and fastener.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
A clasp according to claim 8 in which the gate means is pivotally connected to the body and includes a jam for clamping the second end of material into place when the gate is closed.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
A clasp according to claim 9 in which each conductive fitting is exposed on the inner side of the clasp so that the fitting may contact the wearer's skin.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
126 words
A clasp for a conductive grounding strap formed of material that has at least two conductive sections on one side, comprising: (a) a body; (b) at least two connection means, at least one of which is for connecting a first end of the material to the clasp body; (c) at least two grounding cord fasteners attached to the clasp body, each of which is electrically connected at all times to a conductive section of the material; (d) a passageway formed in the body through which portions of the material may extend; and (e) a gate means for adjustably securing a second end of the material in the body so that the second end exits the body with its conductive side facing the first end of material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
126 words
A clasp for a conductive grounding strap formed of material that has at least two conductive sections on one side, comprising: (a) a body; (b) at least two connection means, at least one of which is for connecting a first end of the material to the clasp body; (c) at least two grounding cord fasteners attached to the clasp body, each of which is electrically connected at all times to a conductive section of the material; (d) a passageway formed in the body through which portions of the material may extend; and (e) a gate means for adjustably securing a second end of the material in the body so that the second end exits the body with its conductive side facing the first end of material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
A clasp according to claim 12 in which each connection means is electrically connected to a corresponding conductive section of the material and which clasp further comprises at least two fittings each of which electrically connects a corresponding connection means and fastener.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
A clasp according to claim 12 in which the gate means is pivotally connected to the body and includes a jam for clamping the second end of material into place when the gate is closed.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
A clasp according to claim 13 in which each conductive fitting is exposed on the inner side of the clasp body so that the fitting may contact the wearer's
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
179 words
A conductive strap, comprising: I. a clasp, comprising: (a) a clasp body; (b) connection means attached to the clasp body for connecting a first end of a length of material having at least one conductive section to the clasp body, which connection means is electrically connected to the conductive section of the material; (c) a grounding cord fastener attached to the clamp body; (d) a passageway formed in the body through which portions of the material may extend; (e) a gate means pivotally connected to the body and which is openable and closeable to obstruct the passageway adjustably for adjustably securing a second end of the material in the body so that the second end exits the clasp to overlay the first end; and (f) a conductive fitting electrically connecting the fastener and the connection means so that the fastener is electrically connected at all times to the conductive section of the material, regardless of whether the gate means is opened or closed; and II. a length of material whose first end is connected to the clasps connection means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
179 words
A conductive strap, comprising: I. a clasp, comprising: (a) a clasp body; (b) connection means attached to the clasp body for connecting a first end of a length of material having at least one conductive section to the clasp body, which connection means is electrically connected to the conductive section of the material; (c) a grounding cord fastener attached to the clamp body; (d) a passageway formed in the body through which portions of the material may extend; (e) a gate means pivotally connected to the body and which is openable and closeable to obstruct the passageway adjustably for adjustably securing a second end of the material in the body so that the second end exits the clasp to overlay the first end; and (f) a conductive fitting electrically connecting the fastener and the connection means so that the fastener is electrically connected at all times to the conductive section of the material, regardless of whether the gate means is opened or closed; and II. a length of material whose first end is connected to the clasps connection means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
135 words
A conductive grounding strap, comprising: I. a clasp, comprising: (a) a body; (b) at least two connection means, at least one of which is for connecting a first end of the material to the clasp body; (c) at least two grounding cord fasteners attached to the clamp body, each of which is electrically connected at all times to a conductive section of the material; (d) a passageway formed in the body through which portions of the material may extend; and (e) a gate means for adjustably securing a second end of the material in the body so that the second end exits the clasp to overlay the first end; and II. a length of material having at least two conductive sections, whose first end is connected to at least one of the clasp's connection means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
135 words
A conductive grounding strap, comprising: I. a clasp, comprising: (a) a body; (b) at least two connection means, at least one of which is for connecting a first end of the material to the clasp body; (c) at least two grounding cord fasteners attached to the clamp body, each of which is electrically connected at all times to a conductive section of the material; (d) a passageway formed in the body through which portions of the material may extend; and (e) a gate means for adjustably securing a second end of the material in the body so that the second end exits the clasp to overlay the first end; and II. a length of material having at least two conductive sections, whose first end is connected to at least one of the clasp's connection means.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-01 | 1996-05-02 | 1996-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-01 | 2000-05-02 | 2000-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |