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US 6,606,769 B1Granted
Carabiner for use with strap
OwnerJames A. Harrisinventor
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Abstract
A carabiner designed for use with strap or webbing is disclosed. The carabiner includes a trimmed feature that is incorporated into a straight portion of the body where strap or webbing can be attached. The strap or webbing can be looped around the trimmed feature and sewn tight, thereby effecting a permanent and slip-free attachment.
Claims4
A carabiner of modified oval geometry, comprising a body and a gate, and incorporating the following features:
- two straight and parallel sides, one of which incorporates said gate which is hinged and pivots inward;
- a rounded hook end of said body, spanning the straight sides at the free end of the gate;
- a substantially straight portion of said body, spanning the straight and parallel sides at the hinged end of the gate and forming substantially right angles with said straight and parallel sides;
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- a trimmed feature of reduced cross sectional area in a segment of said straight portion;
- whereby said trimmed feature provides an attachment location for securing a strap by wrapping said strap around said trimmed feature and then sewing or otherwise securing the strap tightly, thereby establishing a secure and slip-free assembly;
- wherein the cross section of said trimmed feature comprises two opposed routed portions and two opposed straight and parallel cords.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.