Remotely actuatable clasp and method
US5692275A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/45466
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A remotely actuatable clasp responsive to photonic energy beams is provided. The clasp has a housing that defines a longitudinally extending latch cavity with a latch window. A photonic receiver circuit converts received photonic energy into an electrical signal. A latch member with a first end and a second end. The first end of the latch member has a latch head insertable into the latch cavity to the latch window. The second end of the latch member has a first attach point attachable to the garment. An electromechanical latch is electrically connected to said photonic receiver circuit and pivotally mounted to the housing. The electromechanical latch is engageable in a first position with the latch head through the latch window. The electromechanical latch is disengagable in a second position from the latch head in response to the electrical signal from the receiver circuit. A second attach point is positioned on the housing and is attachable to the garment. A first and a second terminal are provided that are adapted for electrically connecting a power supply with sufficient energy to power the photonic receiver circuit and the motor.
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