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US 2012/0246893 A1Published application
Fastener
OwnerJames R. Martellottiinventor
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Abstract
A fastener that consists of two components that snap into engagement with one another and that can be used to hold two or more pieces of material together. Each identical part includes a hole or opening running through it that allows for the parts to be disconnected or disengaged from one another. Thus, the fastener can be reused by re-engaging the multiple parts.
Claims33
A fastener, comprising:
- a cylindrical body with first and second ends;
- a first engaging structure extending from the first end;
- and
- a second engaging structure extending from the first end;
- wherein each of the first and second engaging structures comprises a first portion that is configured to interface with a corresponding first portion of another fastener.
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A fastener, comprising:
- a cylindrical housing having first and second ends;
- and
- a pair of prongs disposed in opposition to one another about a circumference of the first end of the housing;
- each prong comprising:
- a symmetric pair of rows of teeth disposed along a portion of the respective prong;
- a tool guide portion disposed between the rows of teeth;
- and
- a guide flange adjacent the tool guide portion,
- wherein each tool guide portion of a respective prong is located opposite the other tool guide portion.
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A fastener, comprising:
- a cylindrical housing having first and second ends;
- and
- a pair of prongs disposed in opposition to one another about a circumference of the first end of the housing;
- each prong comprising:
- a pair of teeth disposed along a portion of the respective prong;
- a tool guide portion disposed between the teeth;
- and
- a guide flange adjacent the tool guide portion,
- wherein each tool guide portion of a respective prong is located opposite the other tool guide portion.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.