Flexible Fastener for Removable Attachment to Fabric
OwnerAaron Jonesinventor
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Abstract
A fastening device configured for an easy removable attachment to fabric that is employable with one hand to form a compressive engagement with a mounting point on fabric that is easy to use and non-damaging to fabric. The device can be easily operated by users with limited hand or finger dexterity or only having a single useable hand. The engagement provides a compressive gripping engagement means which is easily positioned to a mounting position on fabric which can be sighted through a gap in a central area of the body of the device. The enhanced gripping means are provided by a toothed gripping means or a friction enhancing means.
Claims11
A fabric fastening device comprising:
- a substantially planar body extending a distance from a first end, to a second end opposite the first end;
- an aperture located in a central portion of said body, said body, said aperture having an area defined by a circumferential edge;
- a pair of projections extending from said opposing sides of said circumferential edge of said aperture to respective proximal ends;
- a gap positioned between said proximal ends;
- said body having a relaxed position, substantially planar with said projections substantially in line with a plane defined by said area of said aperture;
- said gap having a first distance between said proximal ends with said body in said relaxed mode;
- said body positionable to a flexed position for a duration of time when a compressive force is concurrently imparted to said first end and said second end;
- said body in said flexed position, causing a temporary repositioning of said proximal ends of said projections and said gap therebetween, to an engagement position adjacent to a side of said body and spaced from said plane defined by said area of said aperture;
- said gap having a second distance, larger than said first distance, when in said engagement position;
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- said body in said flexed position, positionable to a removable engagement with a portion of flexible fabric, by a positioning of said fabric between said gap, and a subsequent cessation of said compressive pressure thereby causing a repositioning of said proximal ends to place said gap at said first distance, said repositioning of said proximal ends to place said gap to said first distance, forming a compressive engagement of said fabric, between said proximal ends of said projections.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.