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Device for attaching at least two pieces of material

US6412153B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2000
Grant dateJul 2, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45775
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for attaching at least two pieces of a material is disclosed. The device comprises a first portion, the first portion comprising an opening and a ledge therein and a latching mechanism hingedly coupled to the first portion wherein the latching mechanism is capable of being attachably coupled to the first portion via the ledge. Accordingly, the device in accordance with the present invention is easy to open and close, latches securely, and stays closed during package stress testing.

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