Elastic band retention system
US9370684B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B21/0557
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An elastic band or elastic strap retention system, used for example in exercise equipment, encompasses a pin with one end of the elastic strap wrapped around the pin and with a series of hog rings or other fastening devices encircling the wrapped assembly of elastic strap end and pin. The assembly is encapsulated in a ridged thermoplastic or thermoset resin system in order to inhibit the movement of the hog rings or other components of the assembly. The resulting attachment is stronger than the elastic material of the elastic strap.
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