Patents by Inventor Tadahiko Ban

Tadahiko Ban has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Ornamental snap fasteners
    Patent number: 5014400
    Abstract: A snap fastener includes a neck on a male component thereof having a non-circular cross section. A female component includes slots in a receptacle that engage the neck of the male component. This engagement prevents relative rotation of the male and female components. A removable ornament may be affixed to either the male or female component to permit attachment to a garment or bag without allowing the ornament to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Baarei
    Inventor: Tadahiko Ban