Apparel belt fastening tabs
US6678898B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41F1/002
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Two elongated, flat, belt end-tabs (20) and (32) made of a material suitable for permanent attachment to opposite ends of a torso-encircling strap (38). The first said belt end-tab (20) having Velcro hook (28) material attached lengthwise to it's underside and, the second said belt end-tab (32) having Velcro loop (34) material attached lengthwise to it's topside. Said belt end tabs (20) and (32) being releasably attachable to each other in an overlapping fashion by the mating of said Velcro hook (28) and said Velcro loop (34). Said Velcro hook (28) being a predetermined length so that approximately one inch of the free end of said belt end tab (20) is left uncovered so that pull-grip (30) is formed. In addition, a belt buckle (22) is mounted to the first said belt end tab (20) by means of a buckle positioning hole (24) which gives the assembly the deceptive appearance of being fastened with a buckle.
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