Coupling members for closure devices and systems
US9516923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/12
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a coupling component includes a female component and a male component. The female component includes a main body portion and a coupling aperture. Similarly, the male component includes a main body portion and a coupling member. The coupling member that is mateable with the coupling aperture of the female component to couple the male and female components together. The main body portion of the male component includes a top surface and a relatively planar bottom surface. The coupling member includes a relatively planar top surface and a bottom surface. The relatively planar top surface of the coupling member is offset from the relatively planar bottom surface of the male component. The male and female components are non-releasable from a coupled engagement while under tension via a tension member.
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