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Ornamental Z-shaped rotary fastening device

US4852224A · kind A · utility

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15References
5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 1988
Grant dateAug 1, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45016
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A fastening device that secures containers or ornaments to bracelets or other items of jewelry, and other items used by children such as belts, hair clips, lunch boxes, pouches, mirrors, jewelry boxes and the like is disclosed. The fastening device comprises a holding member having a shank, one end of the shank being fixed to the first object and the other end of the shank having a Z-shaped flange extending therefrom and an attaching member having a Z-shaped opening complementary to the Z-shaped flange such that the Z-shaped opening fits over the Z-shaped flange. When the attaching member is rotated on the Z-shaped flange, the attaching member is secured to the holding member thereby securing a second object to the first object.

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