Closure fasteners – Adjustable backset
Patent
1996-05-17
1999-11-16
Lindsey, Rodney M.
Closure fasteners
Adjustable backset
292 92, 292259R, 292264, 24135N, 24298, 248328, E05C 2100
Patent
active
059843802
ABSTRACT:
A tether assembly for tethering an object, which tether assembly includes a cable having opposite ends and a connector attached to one of the opposite ends, and a retaining block for securing the cable to a support. The retaining block includes two parallel through-bores which extend through the retaining block and are provided for receiving the cable. The retaining block also includes a stepped bore which has a threaded portion and a non-threaded terminal portion. The non-threaded terminal portion of the stepped bore has a cylindrical portion which terminates at a common intersection with each of the two parallel through-bores, and a tapered end. A spherical element is positionable in the non-threaded portion of the stepped bore. In use, the retaining block is secured to a support structure and the connector is connected to an object to be tethered. Next, the cable is looped through the two parallel through-bores and a threaded member is driven into the threaded portion of the stepped bore to press the spherical element against the cable. The tether assembly can be used to tether door security devices, outboard motors, trailers, and a variety of other objects.
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