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Multiple engagement joint tethered fastener

  • US 7,178,205 B2
  • Filed: 08/10/2004
  • Issued: 02/20/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A releasable fastener, comprising:

  • a first member having first and second planar-shaped portions;

    both connected at a distal end by a joining end, the first planar portion;

    having a male pin extending therefrom;

    a second member having a receiving aperture and at least one biasing element operable to releasably engage the male pin;

    a column homogenously connected between the first and second portions and spatially separated from the joining end, the column operable to define a standoff distance between the first and second portions;

    a flexible element homogenously connecting the second member to the first member, the flexible element operable to allow the male pin to be co-axially aligned with the receiving aperture;

    a third member releasably engageable with the second member, the third member having a clearance aperture alignable with the receiving aperture of the second member; and

    wherein the male pin is displaceable through the clearance aperture and into the receiving aperture to releasably join the first, second and third members.

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