Method and apparatus for a double clasp retention clip
US5613655A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44752
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for releasably retaining and mounting an article such as tubular members. The apparatus includes a body member having an article retention portion for capturing an article and a mounting surface. A hinged cover is releasably disposable over the article retention portion of the body member for releasably retaining an article captured in the article retention portion of the body member. A first engagable clasp having a first latching surface is disposed on a second end portion of the cover and a first latch engaging surface is disposed on the body member, wherein the first latching surface is engagable with the first latch engaging surface when the cover is disposed over the article retention portion of the body member. A second engagable clasp having a second latching surface is disposed on the body member and a second latch engaging surface is disposed on the second end portion of the cover, wherein the second latching surface is engagable with the second latch engaging surface when the cover is disposed over the article retention portion of the body member. The first latching surface and the second latch engaging surface on the cover extend away from one ano…
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