Connector structure
US8713764B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44752
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A connector structured to removably attach an object to a support platform including an elongated, rigid material base having a locking assembly disposed thereon and including a retainer and a gripping member. The gripping member is movably connected to the retainer and disposable relative to the base into both a locking orientation and a release orientation, wherein the locking orientation comprises a predetermined portion of the gripping member disposed in gripping, at least partially penetrating relation to an exposed surface of a corresponding part of either the support platform or the supported object. An activating member is connected to the gripping member and movable therewith, wherein positioning force exerted on the activating member will selectively dispose the gripping member between the locking and release orientations.
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