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Break-free safety release buckle and fastener

  • US 20070199182A1
  • Filed: 01/08/2005
  • Published: 08/30/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/08/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A quick-release fastening device comprising:

  • a first fastening component having upper and lower surfaces and first and second end portions;

    a pair of first and second elongated jaw elements disposed on said first component first end portion and forming a channel-like socket therebetween to define a gripping mechanism having an elongated jaw opening accessing said socket, said first jaw element having a length dimension less than said second jaw element;

    a tubular pocket defined in said first member first end portion adjacent said channel-like socket to form a pivot point for said jaw elements;

    a second fastening component having first and second end portions, said second fastening component first end portion being adapted for releasable engagement with said first fastening component first end portion; and

    a stud mounted in said second fastening component first end portion, said stud being sized for releasable engagement within said channel-like socket and further including an elongated cut-out portion forming a groove along a substantial portion of the length of said stud, said groove being sized to match said first jaw element to enhance engagement of said stud within said socket without affecting release resistance of said stud imposed by said jaw elements.

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