Retainer apparatus

Details Retainer apparatus Retainer apparatus

2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Stodola, Daniel P (Department: 3677)

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Having magnetic fastener

C024S599100, C024S600900, C024S601700

Reexamination Certificate

active

07926152

ABSTRACT:
A retainer apparatus and method for removably engaging a first article to a second article includes a beam having a first end portion sized and configured as an open ended hook and a second end portion that attaches to the first article. Also included in the retainer apparatus is a finger that has magnetic attraction to the second article, the finger is disposed adjacent to the second end portion of the beam, with the finger having an open state position allowing free passage of the hook through an aperture of the second article, the finger also having a closed state position wherein the finger is adjacent to the hook such that the hook and finger form a converging interface thereby engaging the first and second articles. Further included is structure for urging the finger from the open state position to the closed state position.

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