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Corner member for reinforcing tarpaulins

  • US 5,922,432 A
  • Filed: 04/13/1998
  • Issued: 07/13/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A corner reinforcement for a tarpaulin comprising:

  • a top plate;

    a bottom plate;

    an enclosed edge connecting said top plate and said bottom plate along two sides and meeting in a right angle;

    an arcuate mouth, positioned opposite said enclosed edge, said arcuate mouth extending in a concave shape towards the corner of said enclosed edge, said arcuate mouth being defined by the space between said top and bottom plates;

    at least one arcuate rib positioned on an inner surface of said top plate and substantially concentric with said arcuate mouth;

    at least one arcuate groove positioned on an inner surface of said bottom plate and in registration with said arcuate rib;

    a clamping means capable of bringing said top plate and said bottom plate into contact with one another, thereby mating said arcuate rib with said arcuate groove; and

    a grommet set inboard from the corner of said enclosed edge.

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