Patent ID: 9380838
Filing Date: 2016-07-05
CPC Classification: A44B,A45F,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A G-Hook of multi-layer construction adapted to operatively connect an elongated connection strap to a webbing loop projecting away from an underlying support surface, the G-Hook comprising: a base portion of substantially planar geometry, the base portion having an interior eyelet extending through the base portion, the eyelet being adapted to receive the connection strap in pass through relation across the base portion; a hooking arm partially surrounding a loop engagement slot disposed adjacent to the base portion, the hooking arm having a first lateral segment extending away from the base portion, a crossing segment disposed transverse to the first lateral segment and a second lateral segment extending away from the crossing segment in the direction of the base portion, the second lateral segment having a free end spaced apart from the base portion with a space between the free end and the base portion defining a perimeter passage into the loop engagement slot opening; a metal crossbar extending between lateral sides of the eyelet; and a metal ridge disposed along an inboard side of the crossing segment and projecting into the loop engagement slot towards the base portion, wherein the crossbar and metal ridge comprise uncovered portions of a metal insert disposed in embedded, sandwiched relation between a pair of opposing polymeric covering layers.