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Buckle assembly

US12171308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 2023
Grant dateDec 24, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA44B11/266
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A buckle assembly includes a male component with a body portion from which a first latch extends in a first direction and a female component, including a frame member having a first lateral side spaced apart from a second lateral side with a gap positioned therebetween. A first aperture extends through the frame member with the first lateral side extending about and defining a first opening of the first aperture, and the second lateral side extending about and defining a second opening of the first aperture, and with the gap in communication with the first aperture. Inserting of the first latch through the gap and into and extending across at least a portion of the first aperture, access is provided, through one of the first opening or the second opening, to a side, positioned within the first aperture for receiving a force for first latch in a second direction.

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