Fastener
US8516665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/4522
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fastener comprising two parts (502,514) separable along a separation axis, at least one part (502) comprising a magnet (510) establishing magnetic force along the separation axis; and a mechanical coupling having complementary elements (508,522) formed respectively on the two parts (502,514) of the fastener, the mechanical coupling being configured such that movement together of the two parts (502,514) under magnetic force causes automatic relative rotation of the parts (502,514) about the axis.
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