Substantially noiseless fastening systems for apparel and carrying packs
US6722544B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/45995
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A substantially noiseless fastening system for a carrying pack includes a flap attached to the shell of the carrying pack along one edge of the flap, a fastener button attached to the flap near a second edge of the flap, and a button receiver attached to the shell. The button receiver has a tapered interference fit slot terminating in a notch for receiving the fastener button, the slot narrowing towards the edge of the flap attached to the shell. The fastening system also includes a pouch attached to the shell, a locking channel attached to the pouch, and a locking groove attached to the shell. The pouch has an edge that forms an opening between the pouch and the shell, and the locking channel engages the locking groove in an interference fit to close the opening. In addition, the fastening system includes a first strap having a first end and a second end, the first end attached to the shell, a second strap having a first end and a second end, the first end attached to the shell, a first fastener attached to the first strap, a second fastener attached to the second strap, and a noise retarding material coating at least part of the surface of the tangs. The first fastener fastens th…
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