Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Trim molding fastener – Plastic type
Patent
1993-03-19
1995-05-23
Look, Edward K.
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Trim molding fastener
Plastic type
411510, A44B 104, A44B 1125
Patent
active
054169542
ABSTRACT:
A flexible fastener has an apex region, a first cantilevered leg and a second cantilevered leg, joined to one another at an apex region. A distributed spring action area is positioned off of the apex region, and along at least one of the cantilevered legs, and is formed by providing the apex with a relatively thick head compared with the thickness of the leg members, so that flexure is limited to the legs, and kept away from the apex region. The flexible fastener is particularly suited for use in a catch assembly for jewelry, especially a bangle. Preferably the flexible fastener is substantially planar, and flexes within its plane of construction. Although the flexible fastener can be constructed from any material which acts as a spring, preferably the fastener is constructed from heat treatable carat gold alloy spring material.
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Look Edward K.
Nei/Do-All Corporation
Nguyen Hoang
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