Pushpin retaining device and method of retaining without object puncture
OwnerMark TRAGESERinventor
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Abstract
In accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment, a pushpin retaining device is disclosed. An exemplary pushpin retaining device can include a resilient, elongated pin that can have a first end portion for puncturing and a second end portion. A grip foot can be operatively associated with the second end portion of the pin. Alternatively, a cut edge can be on the second end portion of the pin. A method of retaining objects without object puncture can include providing a pushpin retaining device. The method can also include puncturing a support surface with an end of the pin of the pushpin device and pressing a portion of an object against the support surface with the grip foot or cut edge, respectively.
Claims9
A pushpin device for retaining objects, comprising:
- a rigid, elongated, substantially linear pin having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion is pointed for puncturing;
- a grip foot with a first end portion and a second end portion and a bend between the first end portion and the second end portion;
- the first end portion of the grip foot operatively associated with the second end portion of the pin;
- the second end portion of the grip foot having a grip face for gripping engagement;
- wherein the grip foot is shaped and deformable so as to retain a held object between the grip foot and a support surface by pulling forces acting on the object.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.