Patent · US Expired

Film fasteners for flexible sheets

US4472862A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 9, 1983
Grant dateSep 25, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 9, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/44077
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A film fastening system including a rigid base extrusion, and a locking member which fits into the extrusion to securely hold a sheet such as polyethylene or the like along edges or at its midportions relative to a support. The fastener includes a hinged locking cover which places a clamping force on the sheet being held. The cover also covers the free edge of the sheet material when installed.

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