Self-closing clasp assembly
Patent 6631538 Issued on October 14, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 10, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
November 10, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.InventorApplicationNo. 09/438559 filed on 11/10/1999US Classes:24/299, Chain connector24/3.13, Article held by flexible connector (e.g., chain)24/300Elastic connectorExaminersPrimary: Sandy, Robert J.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA41F 19/00 (20060101)AbstractThe present invention provides a Self-Closing Clasp Assembly designed to allow a loose object to be easily attached to an object that is already being conveniently handled or carried by a person. The Self-Closing Clasp Assembly is comprised of three elements: a Self-Closing Element linked by an Elongated Element to a Connecting Element. The Self-Closing Element is sized to grasp around an object that is relatively structural in nature, such as a shoulder-bag strap, belt or strap on a golfbag and is designed to be operated with one hand. The Self-Closing Element preferably comprises a self-closing clasp, or ring. The Elongated Element can be rigid or flexible and is preferably formed by items such as one or more chain links, an adjustable or fixed-length strap, or a bar, and is preferably used to link the Self-Closing Element to the Connecting Element. The Connecting Element preferably consists of a self-closing clasp, clip, clasp, bolt, finial, or ring and is designed to be affixed to the loose object.Other References
Field of SearchElastic connectorPLURAL FASTENERS HAVING INTERMEDIATE FLACCID CONNECTOR ARTICLE HOLDER ATTACHABLE TO APPAREL OR BODY Article held by flexible connector (e.g., chain) Article held by clip Resilient type clasp Spring biased jaw Circular work engageable Coil spring biased Spring biased Spring or resiliently biased about pivot Distinct spring Attached solely by spring Coil spring Flat or leaf spring | |
