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Personal protective equipment strap retaining devices

US9247788B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateFeb 2, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45581
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A strap retaining device having an actuation arm that may engage a retaining tab is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the strap retaining device includes a frame, a retention tab pivotally connected to the frame, and an actuation arm connected to the frame and having a first actuation element movable towards the retention tab from a neutral position to an actuated. The first actuation ramp is movable in a first plane to cause the retention tab to move in a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane.

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