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Releasable tether retention system

  • US 8,602,453 B1
  • Filed: 06/03/2011
  • Issued: 12/10/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/03/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A releasable tether retention system comprising:

  • a housing; and

    a tether retention member including a first portion movably mounted in the housing and a second portion extending from the first portion;

    an opening through which the second portion extends from an interior of the housing to an exterior of the housing, for supporting a tether;

    a cavity formed adjacent the opening; and

    a seal positioned along the second portion between the first portion and the cavity prior to activation of the system,wherein the cavity is structured for receiving at least a portion of the seal therein.

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