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US 6,095,155 AGranted
Retaining apparatus
OwnerJoseph Michael Paul Criscuoloinventor
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Abstract
First and second retaining elements extend from a hinge to lie adjacent one another, one of the retaining elements being formed to be reorientatable between first and second bowed positions of stability. A detent is spaced from the hinge and arranged hold captive respective portions of the first and second retaining elements. The apparatus is suitable for use particularly as a hair clip, clasp, or slide, but can be used for securing other material or items.
Claims13
Retaining apparatus comprising:
- i) first and second retaining elements extending adjacent one another, one of the retaining elements being formed to be reorientatable between first and second bowed positions of stability;
- ii) a hinge connecting the first and second retaining elements at a hinge zone;
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- iii) detent means spaced from the hinge zone and arranged hold captive respective portions of the first and second retaining elements.
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