US5086543A
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Wrapping device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-09-10
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Granted: 1992-02-11
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Expires: 2010-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A wrapping device in the form of an elastic strip of material varying in length and width, yet sufficient for wrapping around objects. Fastener portions which are pressure sensitive and adapted for releasable engagement are attached at the ends of the opposite sides of the material and sometimes near the center which enables the device to be adjustably secured around objects of varying sizes. The fastener portions are such that forces applied by the objects tending to separate them place interacting parts of the fastener portion in shear or tension, rather than peel. A release loop is attached to the exposed end of the strip of material to aid in disengagement of the fastener portions. A loop tab may be attached near the center of the exposed side of the strip of material to allow the wrapping device to be placed in a hanging position.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacob T. Mitchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:54
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B18/00; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61F5/3715; A61F5/3723; B; B65; B65D; B65D63/00; B65D63/10; B65D2313/00; B65D2313/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498; Y10T24/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
350 words
A wrapping device for encircling a pair of spaced, independent articles and for securely gripping the articles to permit them to be carried together in spaced relationship, said wrapping device comprising: a. a continuous, unitary, elongated elastic band having a length sufficient to encircle a pair of separate and distinct articles when the articles are positioned in closely spaced relationship, the band having an upper face and a lower face and having a first end and a second end; b. a first elongated area of hook and loop fastening material secured to the upper face of the band and extending along the band from the first end to a first termination point substantially intermediate the ends of the band; c. second and third area of hook and loop fastening material each adapted to securely and releasably engage with the first area of hook and loop fastening material, the second and third area of fastening material secured to the lower face of the band, the second area of fastening material positioned adjacent the second end of the band and defining a first connection surface, the third area of fastening material positioned adjacent the second area and spaced therefrom to permit longitudinal extension of the band between the second and third area of fastening material, the elasticity of the band between the second and third area permitting adjustment capability for accommodating articles of different size, the third area of fastening material terminating at a second termination point spaced from the first termination point; d. the band is adapted to pass completely around a first article with the lower face of the band in contact with the first article and with the first and third fastening material areas engaged so that the band securely grips the first article, the space between the second and third fastening material area overlying a part of a second article spaced from the first article by at least the thickness of the band and of the first fastening material, the first and second fastening material area engage so that the band securely and releasably grips the second article.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
350 words
A wrapping device for encircling a pair of spaced, independent articles and for securely gripping the articles to permit them to be carried together in spaced relationship, said wrapping device comprising: a. a continuous, unitary, elongated elastic band having a length sufficient to encircle a pair of separate and distinct articles when the articles are positioned in closely spaced relationship, the band having an upper face and a lower face and having a first end and a second end; b. a first elongated area of hook and loop fastening material secured to the upper face of the band and extending along the band from the first end to a first termination point substantially intermediate the ends of the band; c. second and third area of hook and loop fastening material each adapted to securely and releasably engage with the first area of hook and loop fastening material, the second and third area of fastening material secured to the lower face of the band, the second area of fastening material positioned adjacent the second end of the band and defining a first connection surface, the third area of fastening material positioned adjacent the second area and spaced therefrom to permit longitudinal extension of the band between the second and third area of fastening material, the elasticity of the band between the second and third area permitting adjustment capability for accommodating articles of different size, the third area of fastening material terminating at a second termination point spaced from the first termination point; d. the band is adapted to pass completely around a first article with the lower face of the band in contact with the first article and with the first and third fastening material areas engaged so that the band securely grips the first article, the space between the second and third fastening material area overlying a part of a second article spaced from the first article by at least the thickness of the band and of the first fastening material, the first and second fastening material area engage so that the band securely and releasably grips the second article.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A wrapping device in accordance with claim 1 wherein the first and third fastening material area are in spaced, non-overlapped relationship on the band so that the first and second termination points are spaced from each other to permit free elastic extension of the band therebetween for providing adjustment capability for accommodating articles of different size.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A wrapping device in accordance with claim 2 including a release loop extending from the second end of the band to facilitate removal of the fastened band from about an article.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A wrapping device in accordance with claim 3 including a loop tab positioned at the first termination point to permit hanging the wrapping device from a hook.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-02-10 | 1995-08-12 | 1996-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-02-10 | 1999-08-12 | 2000-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-02-10 | 2003-08-12 | 2004-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |