US1006013A - Clasp. - Google Patents

Description

W. T. SONDLEY.

CLASP.

APPLICATION FILED DBO. 4, 1009.

1,006,013. Patnted 0ct.17,1911.

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W. T. SONDLEY.

CLASP.

APPLICATION FILED DEC. 4, 1909.

Patented 001. 17, 1911.

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COLUMBIA PLANOaRAPI-I (20-, WASHINGTON. D c.

WILLIAM T. SONDLEY, 0F HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, ASSIGNOR, BY MESNE ASSIGN- MENTS, TO J, W. SKINNER AND A. W. MILLER.

CLASP.

'1'0 (ZZZ whom it may concern.

Be it known that I, WILLIAM T. SONDLEY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Huntsville, Alabama, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Clasps, of which the following is a specification.

The invention relates to garment supporters and more particularly to the class of clasps for use with garters or the like.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of a clasp in which an elastic element may be conveniently and quickly connected thereto, and removed at will, and this clasp will securely engage a garment or other wearing apparel without any liability of injury thereto, either by tearing or otherwise severing the same.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a clasp particularly adapted for use with a hose supporter and which is so constructed as to take a firm and secure hold upon the hose or stocking or other fabric .to which it is connected without liability of tearing or otherwise injuring thev latter.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a clasp in which the loop member thereof is securely locked when engaging a fabric or other material, thereby overcoming any possibility of the clasp becoming loose or detached from the fabric or other material and also obviating injury to the wearer.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a clasp of this character which is simple in construction, thoroughly reliable and efficient in operation, and inexpensive in the manufacture.

In the drawings accompanying and forming part of this specification is illustrated the preferred forms of embodiment of the invention, which, to enable those skilled in the art to carry the invention into practice, will be set forth in the following detail description, while the novelty of the invention will be pointed out in the claim hereunto appended.

In the drawings: Figure 1, is a plan view of a hose supporter with the invention applied thereto. Fig. 2, is a sectional view of the same on an enlarged scale. Fig. 3, is a transverse sectional view on the line 33 of Fig. 2. Fig. 1, is an enlarged plan view of a modification. Fig. 5, is a sectional view thereof. Fig. 6, is a plan View of a further Patented net. 17, 1911.

Serial No. 531,390.

modification. Fig. 7, is a sectional view of the same.

Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views in the drawings.

Referring to the drawings by numerals, l0 designates an elastic string, preferably of rubber in the form of a loop or endless band, the latter being suitably wrapped in a cloth cover or housing of other suitable fabric. Detaehably engaging opposite points of the string 10, are clasps, as will be more fully hereinafter described. Each clasp comprises a metallic plate 11, forming a base having one end bent outwardly, as at 12, and inwardly, as at 13, to provide a flange guard of arcuate shape between which latter and the plate 11, is disposed the string 10, the guard being inwardly pinched sufficiently to hold the said string relatively fixed to the clasp, and also to prevent said string from becoming accidentally detached from the plate, but enabling it to be disengaged from the latter at will. The edge of the guard is curled to form an elongated eye 14, in the opposite ends of which are passed the inwardly bent terminals of a wire loop member 15, forming a key-hole shaped slot 16, the loop member being in this manner hinged to the guard. This flange guard being of arcuate shape permits of sliding movement of the string 10, so that the same will not be subjected to Wear at the edges of the guard and also in this manner said string will have a curved bearing surface to slide upon at its point of engagement with the clasp, thus overcoming possibility of mutilation of the string at such point, thereby increasing the life of the same.

At opposite longitudinal edges of the plate 11, are formed outwardly and inwardly bent guide flanges 17, which latter overhang and engage the base 18, of a slidable button 19, supported and superimposed upon the plate 11, and this button 19, is adapted to be moved into and out of the smaller portion of the key-hole slot 16, of the hinged loop member 15, and in this manner an article of wearing apparel may be securely clamped to or detached from the clasp at will. By having the button adjustable with reference to the hinged loop member 15, the parts will always have a tendency to draw tighter when in use, thus insuring a secure fastening of the clasp and making it impossible for the same to be come accidentally disengaged from a garment or the like.

In Figs. 4, and 5, there is shown a slight modification, of the clasp, wherein the plate 11, with its outwardly and inwardly bent guard is identical with the construction shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, with the exception that the guard is not of arcuate shape and is formed with spaced openings 20, which are disposed in alinement with each other and are loosely engaged by eyes 21, the same being preferably formed integral with the flat piece of metal forming the loop member 22, containing a key-hole shaped slot 23, to be engaged and locked in closed position by the button 19, the loop member serving in its function as a aw for clamping fabric between it and the plate of the clasp.

In Figs. 6 and 7, there is shown a still further modification, wherein the plate 11, is formed at one end with an arcuate shaped curled flange guard 24, the latter detachably receiving the string 10, and slightly in advance of this guard and cut from the plate 11, are spaced alining eyes 25, the same having passed therethrough a pin 26, pivotally connecting to the plate 11, a loop member or jaw 27, having a key-hole shaped slot 28, the said member 27, being formed with spaced eyes 29, which also are engaged by the pin 26, hinging the member 28, in close relation to the plate 11, of the clasp.

The guide flanges 17, at the free end of the plate 11, are pinched to form closed extremities 30, -so as to prevent the button from being freed or detached from the plate 11, when moved toward the end of the latter opposite the guard thereon.

From the foregoing it is thought that the construction and operation of the invention will be clear, without the necessity of a more extended explanation, and therefore the same has been omitted. It is however to be understood that changes, variations and modifications may be made such as come properly within the scope of the appended claim, without departing from the spirit of the invention or sacrificing any of the advantages of the same.

What is claimed is In a device of the kind described, an imperforate plate having its lateral edges inwardly bent to provide guide flanges said edges being bent downward at one end of the plate to constitute stops, a button comprising a shank, a base having portions of its periphery slidably engaged in said guide flanges, and a head of greater diameter than said shank; and a loop member hinged to the end of the first mentioned plate opposite the stop portions of said flanges, said loop member having an opening therethrough of such size as to receive said head, and having a slot leading from said opening of a width greater than said shank and less than said head.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of two subscribing witnesses.

IVILLIAM T. SONDLEY.

Witnesses:

CHARLES T. JMAHONEY, G. L. PARKER.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. G.

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