US4939818A
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Adjustable bundling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-09-02
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Granted: 1990-07-10
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Expires: 2008-09-02
Abstract
Abstract A device for bundling objects such as cable, rope, hose and electrical power supply cords, which includes a flexible strap member with a first end portion, a second end portion, and a center portion with hook and loop fastener material, commonly known under the trademark, VELCRO, which is selectively positioned on sides of the portions. In one embodiment, hook fastener material is placed on one side of the center portion and loop fastener material is placed on one side of the first end portion and on one side of the second end portion, the side of the second end portion having loop fastener material being the opposite to that of the first end portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Blake S. Hahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:17
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B18/00; B; B65; B65D; B65D63/00; B65D63/10; B65D2313/00; B65D2313/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A device for bundling objects, comprising a flexible strap member having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a center portion, the flexible strap member having a top side and a bottom side; hook and loop type fastener sections on portions of the flexible strap member comprising a first loop fastener section on the top side of the first end portion, a second loop fastener section on the bottom side of the second end portion, and a first hook fastener section on the top side of the center portion, wherein the hook and loop type fastener sections further comprise a third loop fastener section on the top of the second end portion and a second hook fastener section on the bottom of the center portion.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
A device for bundling objects, comprising a flexible strap member having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a center portion, the flexible strap member having a top side and a bottom side; hook and loop type fastener sections on portions of the flexible strap member comprising a first loop fastener section on the top side of the first end portion, a second loop fastener section on the bottom side of the second end portion, and a first hook fastener section on the top side of the center portion, wherein the hook and loop type fastener sections further comprise a third loop fastener section on the top of the second end portion and a second hook fastener section on the bottom of the center portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the hook and loop type fasteners sections further comprise a fourth loop type fastener section on the bottom of the first end portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A fastening device comprising a flexible strap member having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a center portion wherein the first end portion has loop type fastener material on both sides thereof along its entire length, the second end portion has loop type fastener material on both sides thereof along its entire length, and the center portion has hook type fastener material on both sides thereof along its entire length.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
A fastening device comprising a flexible strap member having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a center portion wherein the first end portion has loop type fastener material on both sides thereof along its entire length, the second end portion has loop type fastener material on both sides thereof along its entire length, and the center portion has hook type fastener material on both sides thereof along its entire length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the center portion is longer than the first end portion and the second end portion.
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) | 1993-07-09 | 1994-01-08 | 1994-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-09 | 1998-01-08 | 1998-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-09 | 2002-01-08 | 2002-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |