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Single hinge interlocking closure profile configuration

US4922588A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 11, 1985
Grant dateMay 8, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45152
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An interlocking closure fastening device comprising an omega-shaped closure element and a co-acting clamping closure element. The co-acting clamping closure element may have a profile portion comprising two generally parallel arm portions wherein one of the arm portions terminates in an inwardly curved hook portion, and the other arm portion curves slightly inward prior to terminating in an outwardly extending clamp portion; or the profile portion may comprise two outwardly curved arm portions wherein one of the arm portions terminates in an inwardly curved hook portion, and the other arm portion curves inwardly prior to terminating in a slightly outwardly curved hook portion; or the profile portion may comprise one inwardly curved arm portion terminating in an inwardly curved hook portion, and one generally straight arm portion.

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