Patent ID: 7523527
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: A44C,A44D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A clasp for securing two items together, comprising: a. a first section having a first face and defining a cylindrical passage opening to the first face, the cylindrical passage, having a base surface, defining at least one longitudinal J-shaped groove disposed longitudinally along the cylindrical passage, the J-shaped groove including a main longitudinal portion, a transverse portion in communication with the longitudinal portion and a hooked portion in communication with the transverse portion that is parallel to, and shorter than, the longitudinal portion; b. a second section having a top portion and a piston portion extending longitudinally therefrom, the piston portion complementary in dimension to at least a portion of the cylindrical passage and having a bottom surface; c. at least one pin extending transversely to the piston portion and complementary in dimension to at least a portion of the J-shaped groove; d. a force mechanism that applies a repulsive force between the second section and the first section so that when the pin is aligned with the hooked portion, the repulsive force drives the pin into the hooked portion, thereby inhibiting the second section from disengaging the first section; e. a locking mechanism that prevents the first section from being disengaged from the second section; f. said locking mechanism comprises a locking device that prevents the first section from being pushed in toward the second section, wherein the locking device comprises: