Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Trim molding fastener – Plastic type
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Brittain, James R. (Department: 3677)
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Trim molding fastener
Plastic type
C024S453000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07073231
ABSTRACT:
Reliable and durable tether clips that continue to tether two panels together while allowing for a controlled displacement between the two panels in response to a predetermined force are disclosed. The tether clips according to the present invention include a first retaining means near a first end that is adapted to be securable to a first panel, a second retaining means that is engageable with the second panel and limits the relative separation between the panels, and a releasable fastener means intermediate the first and second retaining means that normally maintains the two panels in a closed configuration relative to one another but that releases at least one of the panels relative to the other panel in response to a predetermined force tending to separate the panels.
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Draggoo Kraig D.
Hyp Eric D.
Minnich David A.
Sokurenko William E.
Tieu Loc B.
Brittain James R.
Paul & Paul
Southco Inc.
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