Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Cord and rope holders – One-piece
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-19
2006-12-19
Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Cord and rope holders
One-piece
C024S169000, C024S198000, C024S2650BC
Reexamination Certificate
active
07150079
ABSTRACT:
An adjuster for a cord includes a first end and a second end and the adjuster can be translated between a first and a second position. The first end can be attached to a looped member such as a belt and the looped member can be attached to a support surface. The adjuster includes a tortuous path configured to accept the cord. When the cord is inserted, the tortuous path divides the cord into a first portion and a second portion. When tension is applied to the second portion of the cord, the resultant friction forces exceed the tension force such that the position of the cord in the adjuster is maintained while the adjuster is in the first position. A force exerted on the second end of the adjuster can translate the adjuster to the second position where the friction force exerted by the tortuous path is substantially reduced such that the cord can be repositioned be exerting tension on either the first or the second portion of the cord. When the adjuster is returned to the first position, the application of tension to the second portion of the cord will again cause the adjuster to maintain the position of the cord.
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Croll Mark W.
Donovan Paul F.
Illinois Tool Works Inc
Sandy Robert J.
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