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US 11,678,727 B2Granted
Stretch fastener
OwnerRandall Alleyinventor
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Abstract
A fastener having two strap ends connected by an elastomeric member is described. The elastomeric member has sufficient elasticity to allow a user to increase the distance of separation between the two strap ends by applying a separation force, while providing enough tension to return the two strap ends to close proximity when the user releases the separation force. The elastomeric member may also have an adjustable elasticity to accommodate different applications with different load forces. The two strap ends may each be attached to two connectors.
Claims16
A fastener comprising:
- a first connector having a first end and a second end;
- a second connector having a first end and a second end;
- wherein the first end of the first connector is configured to engage and disengage with the first end of the second connector;
- an elastomeric member fixedly attached to the first connector and the second connector and extending between the first end of the first connector and first end of the second connector when disengaged;
- and
- wherein the elastomeric member provides a force that limits a separation distance between the first end of the first connector and the first end of the second connector when disengaged.
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A fastener comprising:
- a first connector engaged with a second connector, wherein the first connector and the second connector are configured to disengage and re-engage;
- an elastomeric member fixedly attached to the first connector and the second connector;
- and
- wherein the elastomeric member provides a force that limits a separation distance between the first connector and second connector when disengaged.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.