Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Insulated handle – Knob-type handle
Patent
1998-08-17
2000-04-04
Mah, Chuck Y.
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Insulated handle
Knob-type handle
16428, A47B 9502
Patent
active
060445238
ABSTRACT:
An end tassel and a separator for blind cords, each of which releasably secures one of the multitude cords in position. The end tassel receives the cord through an opening in which the cord is secured. One such cord, however, on the end tassel is permanently secured in the event the other cords are loosened. If a child or pet should swallow the end tassel, because the one cord is permanently secured, the end tassel can be pulled from the mouth of the child. The separator similarly has openings for multiple cords which permit them to pass upwardly and downwardly. One such opening, however, is securely anchored to the cord to provide for alignment as well as release and loss or being swallowed. In an alternative embodiment, a single cord is permanently secured through a hole in the underside tassel and knotted or otherwise secured in place. The tassel may be of various sizes and so may be the cords. The method of the present invention relates to the provision of a break-away tassel and separator which will cause the cords to be removably secured in place to the end whereby a life threatening tug will displace the cord from the tassel or the separator. Similarly, a single cord may be attached to the break-away tassel, and the tassel and separator have all break-away cords.
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Dominik Jack E.
Mah Chuck Y.
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