Patent ID: 6112379
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: A43C,F16G,Y10T

Abstract:
A fastener for cords, comprising:a support body having an insertion means to guide a cord onto a main surface thereof;a first flexible lever arm provided on the main surface of the support body, the first lever arm having an free jaw end, the first flexible lever arm having a cord guide to guide the cord from the insertion means of the support body to the free jaw end of the first flexible lever arm; anda second flexible lever arm provided on the main surface of the support body, the second flexible lever arm having a free jaw end opposing the free jaw end of the first flexible lever arm with a cord path being defined between the free jaw ends of the first and second flexible lever arms, the cord path having a width that is variable with flexing of the first lever arm,the second flexible lever arm having a retentive hooking tooth provided at a tip of the free jaw end thereof, the free jaw end of the first flexible lever arm fitting under the retentive hooking tooth such that the retentive hooking tooth retains the first flexible lever arm in a flexed position, andthe second flexible lever arm having loosening means thereon for releasing the first flexible lever arm from under the retentive hooking tooth.