Patent ID: 7004703
Filing Date: 2006-02-28
Classification: B43M,F16B

Abstract:
1. A push pin device comprising: a pin having a tip; a grasping member, wherein said pin extends from said grasping member; and an outer member coupled to and forming a loop around said pin, wherein said tip of said pin is refracted inside of said outer member when said outer member is uncompressed, and wherein said tip of said pin is extended outside of said outer member when said outer member is compressed, wherein said outer member includes a first portion coupled to said gasping member, a second portion opposite said first portion, and protruding portions extending outwardly in a direction towards a substrate said second portion on each side of said second portion to engage the substrate, and wherein said first portion of said outer member engages said second portion when said pin is extended into a substrate such that said second portion of said outer member is deflected and applies an opposing force against said first portion.