Fastener for connecting materials with weakened portion
US5463799A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/505
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastening device of the type used to secure a plurality of like or unlike materials together comprising an integral thermoplastic body having opposing cross bar like ends connected by an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion is provided with a weakened portion so that when opposing human gripping forces are applied to the cross bar like ends, the intermediate portion readily breaks thereby releasing the materials without harming them.
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