Snap swivel
US12089580B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K91/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snap swivel for fishing includes a snap component and a swivel component. The snap component includes an eye, a first arm member extending down from the eye, a second arm member defining a lever arm, a bottom flexure region extending between the first arm member and the second arm member, and the bottom flexure region exerting a biasing force to urge the second arm member to a relaxed open position. A coil arrangement formed about the first arm member includes an open gap for receipt of a latching hook on the end of the second arm member in interlocking engagement with the first arm member to close the snap with a distal tip of the latching hook contained within the coil arrangement and guarded to prevent snagging or cutting other fishing tackle.
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