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2006-10-03

2006-10-03

Mitchell, Katherine (Department: 3677)

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Separable-fastener or required component thereof

Including member having distinct formations and mating...

C024S669000, C024S701000, C024S2650BC

Reexamination Certificate

active

07114225

ABSTRACT:
A preferred embodiment connector includes a catch, a housing, and a locking member. The catch has an end with an engaging member, and the housing has a cavity and a supporting member. The locking member is positioned within the cavity and has a first position and a second position. The cavity and the locking member have a first configuration when the locking member is in the first position, and the cavity and the locking member have a second configuration when the locking member is in the second position. The first configuration is configured and arranged to receive the end of the catch. The second configuration is configured and arranged to engage the end of the catch between the supporting member and the locking member thereby locking the catch, and the supporting member of the housing provides a surface upon which the engaging member exerts force should a fall occur.

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Photo 1, Front assembled view of “RADIUS” buckle; in public use at least as early as Sep. 2001.
Photo 2, Front perspective disassembled view of “RADIUS” buckle; in public use at least as early as Sep. 2004.
Photo 3, Front perspective disassembled view of “RADIUS” buckle; in public use at least as early as Sep. 2004.
Photo 4, Front partially assembled view of “RADIUS” buckle with the male portion inserted into the female portion; in public use at least as early as Sep. 2004.
Photo 5, Front partially assembled view of “RADIUS” buckle with the male portion inserted into the female portion with the male portion compressing the spring of the female portion; in public use at least as early as Sep. 2004.
Photo 6, Side view of the male portion of “RADIUS” buckle; in public use at least as early as Sep. 2004.
Photo 7, Front perspective view of the female portion of “RADIUS” buckle; in public use at least as early as Sep. 2004.
Photo 8, Front perspective view of the female portion of “RADIUS” buckle; in public use at least as early as Sep. 2004.
Photo 9, Top view of the female portion of “RADIUS” buckle; in public use at least as early as Sep. 2004.

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