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Locking apparatus for a draw cord

US5711032A · kind A · utility

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37Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 1995
Grant dateJan 27, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 10, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/3984
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A locking apparatus for a cord comprises a sleeve member having a first axial end, a second axial end and a tubular surface therebetween. The first axial end is closed by a disc-shaped member having a first diameter. The tubular surface has an outer surface having a second diameter. The second axial end has a flange-shaped rim portion having a third diameter. The first diameter and the third diameter are greater than the second diameter. The disc-shaped member has an outer surface that is knurled. A plug shaped member is slidably received in the sleeve member. The plug-shaped member has a first axial end disposed with the sleeve member and a second axial end being disposed axially outside of sleeve member. The second axial end has a knurled surface.

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