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Strap incorporating a fluid-filled bladder
US9204708B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9204708-B2 |
| Application number | US-43455306-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | May 12, 2006 |
| Publication date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
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A strap may include a sheath and a fluid-filled bladder at least partially located within the sheath. The bladder has an elongate configuration that defines a first end, an opposite second end, and a central portion located between the first end and the second end. At least the central portion and the second end being unsecured to the sheath. In addition, the strap may include a pair of securing elements configured to join the strap to an article, and at least one of the securing elements may be joined to the second end of the bladder.
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That which is claimed is: 1. A strap comprising: a sheath; a fluid-filled bladder at least partially located within the sheath, the bladder having an elongate configuration that defines a pair of ends, the bladder being unsecured to the sheath, wherein the bladder is an elongated polymer tube that is sealed by a pair of sealing bonds, one sealing bond at each of the ends, wherein a fluid within the elongated polymer tube is communicable throughout a sealed portion of the polym…
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- What does patent US9204708B2 cover?
- A strap may include a sheath and a fluid-filled bladder at least partially located within the sheath. The bladder has an elongate configuration that defines a first end, an opposite second end, and a central portion located between the first end and the second end. At least the central portion and the second end being unsecured to the sheath. In addition, the strap may include a pair of securin…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Fidrych Paul J, Helmsworth Chris, Cross Tory Michael, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A45F3/12. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Dec 08 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).