Snap hook with hoop-loaded gate

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2008-03-25

2009-12-29

Brittain, James R (Department: 3677)

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Separable-fastener or required component thereof

Including member having distinct formations and mating...

Reexamination Certificate

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07636990

ABSTRACT:
A snap-hook having a locking element and a gate, where the locking element cooperates with the gate to place stresses on the gate in tension instead of shear is disclosed. The tension loads are achieved by using mating generally cylindrical surfaces on the gate and on the lock.

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