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Releasable buckle

US9750310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. · US

Inventors

Scott D. Kolasa · Mount Prospect, US
Steven C. Keller · Island Lake, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 13, 2013
Grant date	Sep 5, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 20, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T24/45482
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A buckle having linear engagement and disengagement activation. The buckle includes a body having a hollow sleeve portion defining a through passage extending between a proximal opening and a distal opening. Lateral openings are disposed along opposing sides of the sleeve portion. A depressible button is held in reciprocating relation within the distal opening. A male latch member having a pair of legs is adapted to be inserted into the proximal opening for locking engagement of the legs behind tabs within the sleeve portion. The latch member is releasable upon depression of the button.

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