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Class 40/640 - Carried by belt or buckle


Subclass of Class 40 - Card, picture, or sign exhibiting
Definition: Devices attached to either an article of apparel adapted
No. of patents: 39
Last issue date: 04/01/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7350342Decorative articles for animals
A decorative animal article, such as a collar or a leash, having a plurality of decorative components adhesively attached to a flexible band with lengths of thread extending through the decorative components from one end of the flexible band to the opposite end of t...
04/01/2008
7328480Coextruded living hinge, a component incorporating the hinge, and methods of making the component
A living hinge comprising a spring portion having a first end and a second end and a first arm portion and a second arm portion coextruded with the spring portion is disclosed. The first arm portion extends from the first end and the second arm portion extends from ...
02/12/2008
7254872Belt buckle
There is disclosed herein a decorative belt buckle comprising a base frame and a cover frame lockable with the base frame, and a tongue when it is inserted into the base frame thus creating a secondary lock. The cover frame includes a ratchet teeth mechanism for eng...
08/14/2007
7225761Pet product with device for holding information article
A device for holding identification information for pets is disclosed. The device is attachable to a collar, harness or leash. The device permits new identification information to be placed within it. Identification information may be placed within a slot located on...
06/05/2007
7121587Wearable book
A wearable book. A wearable book, comprising a plurality of pages and a loop adapted for encircling a body portion for attaching said pages to the body, is provided. The pages are preferably bound together at one edge and preferably are of substantially the same siz...
10/17/2006
6923353Buckle rite write's caddy belt buckle
The present invention relates to a belt buckle caddy which stores a set of telescopic pens or pencils which include blinking light reminders when in use to remind the user to place the pens or pencils back in the caddy after use. The caddy also includes a front inte...
08/02/2005
6920672Picture belt buckle
A belt buckle having a photograph mounted in a recessed central area which is filled with a cured epoxy resin or ultraviolet radiation curable coating that extends over and adheres to the peripheral edges of the central area and the side surfaces thereof. Methods of...
07/26/2005
6886724Removable cover piece for belt buckle
The invention herein relates to a removable cover piece for belt buckle which is devised in two parts: a buckle head and a cover piece where the buckle head has a recessed trap precisely dimensioned to receive the cover piece. A nail grip is devised at the open end ...
05/03/2005
6381891Portable detachably mountable identification and personal data storage and display device
A lockable portable releasably attachable identification and data carrier device is provided with a magnet for detachably mounting on refrigerator door or the like. The data carrier has at least one steel foil pouch for storing and shielding a magnetic st...
05/07/2002
6226912Placard system for transportable storage tanks
A placarding apparatus for use in connection with a transportable cylindrical storage tank of the type that includes a pair of opposing ends with an upper lifting lug and a lower pair of feet at each end. The placarding apparatus includes a first placard ...
05/08/2001
6186552Changeable memorandum wristband
A changeable memorandum wristband for reminding the user of appointments, phone calls, and other tasks needed to be done. The changeable memorandum wristband includes a wristband member having ends and a plurality of holes spaced apart and extending along...
02/13/2001
6182388Belt buckle with removable display insert
A belt buckle with removable display insert for displaying an image on a belt buckle. The belt buckle with removable display insert includes a frame with a central opening. A decorative insert is disposed in the central opening of the frame. A backing pla...
02/06/2001
5758443Patient Identification Device
A support device of information for the identification of hospital in- or out-patients is provided in the form of a strip of flexible material that can be wound on the end of limbs or round the neck of the patient like a bracelet or collar. The device inc...
06/02/1998
5564209Apparatus for positioning around the screen of a cathode ray tube
An apparatus for positioning around the screen of a cathode ray tube comprising, a strap of a flexible material with a circumference that allows it to be positioned around the upper surface, lower surface and side surfaces of a cathode ray tube. The strap...
10/15/1996
5553411Belt marketing indicator
A method for use in making marketing indicators, each of a predetermined first width, comprises the steps of providing a substrate widthwise of a dimension which is at least a multiple of the predetermined first width and having opposed first and second e...
09/10/1996
5538289Removable tag for displaying printed information
A tag for removable attachment to the strap of a cap, handbag, luggage, carrying case, etc. or to belt loops of wearing apparel to display a message or advertising. The tag is made from commercially available coated heavy paper that is ultra-smooth, nonpo...
07/23/1996
5519952Belt and indicator assembly
A marketing indicator arrangement for application to a belt comprises a strip member having first and second opposed ends, an adhesive layer disposed on a first side of the strip member at the first end thereof, the strip member supporting belt marketing ...
05/28/1996
5516389Method for use in belt manufacture and belt and indicator assembly
A method of making belts through the use of a belt buckle defining a recess at a free end thereof, a detent in the recess and openings extending therethrough into the recess adjacent the detent and a belt blank having an end portion configured to receive ...
05/14/1996
5339552Belt and indicator assembly and method for use in belt manufacture
A marketing indicator arrangement for application to a belt comprises a strip member having first and second opposed ends and an adhesive layer disposed on a first side of the strip member at the first end thereof, the strip member being comprised of a ma...
08/23/1994
5334274Method for use in belt manufacture and belt and indicator assembly
A method looks to the making of belts through the use of a belt buckle having an open frame and a belt blank having first and second ends, the method comprising the steps of inserting the first end of the belt blank through the buckle open frame, folding ...
08/02/1994
5299324Race number belt with race number attachment system
An elastic (1) belt with a buckle (2) and having an adjustment slide (3) for waist size adjustment and "Race Number Attachment System" (4 and 5) which consists of 2 small dangling elastic pieces which are stitched (7B and 7C) at one end to the belt. These...
04/05/1994
5023956Elongated article of apparel
An elongated article of apparel, such as a waist belt, is constituted of strips of self-cohesive, pliable transparent plastic which form a well sealed enveloping structure which may be manually unsealed and opened out for the insertion of flat decorative ...
06/18/1991
4941710Device for permanently indicating an overstretching of a safety seat belt, especially in an aircraft
In a belt strap for a restraint system for restraining a passenger in a vehicle seat in the event of a collision, the belt strap includes regions which mechanically absorb energy. Such a seat belt includes elements for increasing the contact surface of th...
07/17/1990
4691460Decorative plaque with replaceable decorative element
A decorative plaque with replaceable decorative elements is suitable for use with belts. The plaque has a frame having a front opening for the viewing of replaceable decorative elements, such as alphabets and letters, set on a decorative fabric. The frame...
09/08/1987
4581791Buckle
The invention relates to a buckle having a connecting part for connection to the free end of a belt, the connecting part having a face aperture in which is rotatable, about a longitudinal axis, a badge holder, on the opposite faces of which different badg...
04/15/1986
4581271Holder and indicia means for use therewith
A holder having a chamber that is recessed and has compartments in which indicia elements having engaging projections are received. The compartments have access openings in opposed walls of the chamber that are bendable to increase the size of the compart...
04/08/1986
4570308Construction for a belt buckle
A belt buckle employing a front plate with a window and a removable rear covering which allows for the insertion of an item for its display in the window by the wearer....
02/18/1986
4514883Object-simulating belt buckle
A belt buckle comprising a body adapted to be connected to a belt for wearing on a user and having a structure which simulates a known object having a movable component, for example an automobile, bell, or animal such as a bird. An element is movably conn...
05/07/1985
4502188Theme belt buckle
Belt buckle for selective use with any of a plurality of variously decorated insert panels. Each of the inserts has an outer surface which includes decorative indicia, such as sports emblems, insignias, initials, etc. The buckle includes an outer portion ...
03/05/1985
4408406Luggage identification tag
A luggage identification tag includes a rigid tube to which an address label is applied and a transparent outer tube covering the label. A nylon strap extends loosely through the inside tube and can be looped through the handle or other part of a luggage ...
10/11/1983
4340976Filigreed belt and process
A filigreed effect name plate is formed on a belt or other leather product. The belt comprises an outer layer attached to one or more other layers. The name plate area is removed from the outer layer prior to attachment to the other layer or layers leavin...
07/27/1982
4328978Identification device for hospital patients
The identification device takes the form of a plastic holder worn about a patient's wrist in the manner of a wristwatch. The holder itself has a fluorescent coating on the top surface emitting light. A patient identification card is positioned on this flu...
05/11/1982
4252128Visual pulse indicator
A Visual Pulse Indicator, which may be placed directly over any area of the human body where an artery is near the surface of the skin, and includes the use of a transparent plate member, a flexible membrane and a fluid emulsion located between them. A pe...
02/24/1981
4233715Fastening means for flexible material
A composite identification band having multiple identification indicia, the assembly of which comprises a strap with a lower pocket overlying an upper or exposed surface and opening at one end to receive a pressure-adhesive or any other type label adapted...
11/18/1980
4170808Belt buckle assembly having an image formed on a photosensitive face plate thereof
The present invention relates to a belt buckle blank having an aluminum face plate that is anodized and which is photosensitive, and wherein additional properties and structural characteristics of said aluminum face plate is such that a negative photograp...
10/16/1979
4122947Pre-packaged patient identification kit
A pre-packaged patient identification kit and method for assuring correlation between a patient, his specimens and his records is disclosed. The kit is preferably formed as a transparent package inside of which a wristband, at least one specimen container...
10/31/1978
4078660Medical alert bracelet
A medical alert bracelet for carrying an emergency supply of a patient's medicament comprising a bracelet strap and a blister package containing a medicament form. The blister package is held in the bracelet strap, a hole is formed in the bracelet strap b...
03/14/1978
4052773Buckle
A buckle adapted for use with a strap means so as to form a belt, bracelet, or the like is disclosed. The buckle includes a housing having a recess on a major face thereof for removably receiving an ornamental member, whereby any one of a plurality of orn...
10/11/1977
3983604Identification band clip
An I. D. (identification) band clip adapted for use with a tape strip is herein disclosed. The clip has plastic upper and lower arms connected by a deformable hinge. A metal retaining clip of Z-shaped cross-section is positioned between the upper and lowe...
10/05/1976
 
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