Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Separable-fastener or required component thereof – With third detached member completing interlock
Patent
1991-09-11
1993-05-11
Brittain, James R.
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Separable-fastener or required component thereof
With third detached member completing interlock
24575, 24713, A44B 2100
Patent
active
052089525
ABSTRACT:
A closure mechanism for use in securing the ends as well as other portions of a pair of interlocking straps, laces, filaments and the like is disclosed. In one embodiment, the closure mechanism is in the form of a generally cylindrical enclosure having a cross-sectional shape which includes flat upper and lower surfaces with semi-circular ends. The closure mechanism may be used to secure a pair of thin planar, elongated strips, each of which has a plurality of ribs positioned transversely along the length thereof. Each of such ribs has a planar side face positioned at an angle of about 45 to 75 degrees relative to the plane of the upper surface of the planar strip to which it is attached. For optimal ease of engagement of the ribs of one strip with those of a second strip, the rear top surfaces of the ribs should be rounded or slightly relieved. The closure device of the present invention provides a high strength mechanism having a quick release feature for easy disengagement of the interlocking members.
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Cross, III Henry D.
Mintel Thomas E.
Sullivan Robert C.
Ancel Richard J.
Brittain James R.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Sullivan Robert C.
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