Retainer apparatus
US9303681B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C1/36
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retainer apparatus for removably engaging a first article to a second article, the apparatus including a beam with a first end having an eyelet plus an open ended hook and a second end having a cavity. Operationally, the eyelet is pivotally attached the first article, thus the open ended hook is solely removably engagable with the second article. Also, a flexible finger extension constructed of an elongated element to form an open ended perimeter that closes the hook, wherein the elongated element terminates in a primary end portion pivotally connected to the first end, going to a perimeter section, and terminates in an opposing secondary end that is pivotally connected to the first end. Wherein operationally, the finger is urged to close the hook retaining the second article and the finger can be manually opened to release the second article with the cavity moved away from the second article.
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