Adjustment mechanism

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2009-01-08

2011-10-11

Sandy, Robert (Department: 3671)

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Strap tighteners

Accordion straps

C024S0680SK, C024S071100, C002S418000, C036S050100, C036S050500

Reexamination Certificate

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08032993

ABSTRACT:
An adjustment mechanism comprises a dial comprising an inner wall defining a hole passing through the dial, the inner wall comprising a ledge having one or more cutouts. The mechanism further comprises a base comprising a first set of teeth and an actuator comprising a second, the second set of teeth configured to engage the first set of teeth and allow the actuator to be rotated in a first direction but not in a second opposite direction. The actuator further comprises one or more drive-dogs configured to engage a cutout on the inner wall of the dial, each drive-dog comprising a ramped edge configured to disengage the drive-dog from the cutout and lift the second set of teeth from the first set of teeth when the dial is rotated in the second direction.

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