×

Multiple engagement joint tethered fastener

  • US 7,155,783 B2
  • Filed: 03/31/2005
  • Issued: 01/02/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A releasable fastener, comprising:

  • a first member having first and second substantially planar portions, the first planar portion having a male pin and the second planar portion having a hooked end;

    a second member flexibly tethered to the first member, the second member having a receptacle and at least one biasing element operable to releasably engage the male pin; and

    a third member releasably engageable with the second member, the third member having a receiving channel open on opposed ends operable to slidably receive the second member through both opposed ends and a clearance aperture alignable with the receptacle of the second member;

    wherein after the second member slidably receives the third member, the male pin is displaceable through the clearance aperture and into the receptacle to releasably join the first, second and third members.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×