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Abstract

A connecting device is disclosed consisting of two parts, the first part being a male member (16) which includes a forward portion (17) and a rearward portion (32) attachable to an outside surface, device, structure or element (34). A female member (15) is provided, one side ready to connect to a surface, device or element (25), the receiving side (21) open. The shell (20) of the female member (15) having therein a forward receptacle portions (22) and a rearward receptacle portions (23) to pivot the forward portion (17) during insertion and to lock upon release. A method to engage the connecting device: inserting the male member (16) all the way into the female member (15) and releasing the male member (16). This action pivots the forward portion and locks the connecting device. A method to disengage the connecting device: first pressing the male member (16) all the way into the female member (15) and second releasing the male member (16). This pivots the forward portion (17) again. Third; repeating first and second step will cause the forward portion (17) to pivot again an disengage the connecting device.

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