Tethered fastener apparatus and method

Details Tethered fastener apparatus and method Tethered fastener apparatus and method

2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Patel, Kiran B. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Structural detail

C024S297000, C024S295000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10906209

ABSTRACT:
A tether fastening device includes a tether clip and a strap to couple a first engagement structure, such as a vehicle chassis, and a second engagement structure, such as a body panel. The strap is coupled to the tether clip and couples the first engagement structure with the second engagement structure to allow for controlled detachment. When attached, the tether clip fastens the first engagement structure with the second engagement structure. For example, the tether clip and first engagement structure may detach from the second engagement structure; however, the strap controls the acceleration, speed and distance displaced between the first engagement structure and the second engagement structure. According to one embodiment, the tether clip may further include a tether cap integrated with the strap and a fastener clip operative to couple to the tether cap.

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