Fastener assembly and methods for its use
AssigneeThe Boppy Company, LLC
InventorsD. Michael Pogue, Douglas J. Golenz, Maria Dolores Young
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Abstract
A fastener assembly comprises a frame element having a pair of sides and a shaped opening extending between the sides. The assembly also comprises a clasp having a base and a pair of arms extending from the base. One of the arms is an attachment arm having a release hole and an attachment hole for receiving a strap. The other arm has a detent that fits within the opening of the frame element when the arms are placed adjacent the sides of the frame element.
Claims27
A fastener assembly comprising:
- a frame element having a pair of opposing sides and a shaped opening extending between the sides;
- a clasp having a base and a pair of spaced apart arms extending from the base, wherein one of the arms is an attachment arm having a release through hole and an attachment through hole that is adapted to receive a strap, and the other arm is a coupling arm having a shaped detent that is aligned with the release through hole and is configured to fit within the shaped opening of the frame when the arms are placed adjacent the sides of the frame element.
A method for attaching a strap to a frame, the method comprising:
- providing a frame having a pair of opposing sides and a shaped opening extending between the sides;
- providing a clasp having a base and a pair of spaced apart arms extending from the base, wherein one of the arms is an attachment arm having a release through hole and an attachment through hole, and the other arm is a coupling arm having a shaped detent that is aligned with the release through hole;
- moving the arms away from each other and moving the clip over the sides of the frame until the detent snaps within the opening;
- and
- attaching a strap to the attachment through hole.
A baby holding device, comprising:
- a seat that is adapted to hold a baby;
- at least two legs extending from the seat;
- at least one clasp removably coupled to the seat;
- and
- at least one accessory coupled to the seat by the clasp.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.