Patent ID: 8752254
Filing Date: 2014-06-17
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A snap hook comprising: a body having a width defined by an inner edge and an opposed outer edge, the body including a generally hooked shaped mid portion positioned between a nose portion and a connection portion, the nose portion terminating in a nose end, the body further having an opening to the inner edge that is positioned between the nose end and the connection portion, the nose portion including a slot; a gate having a first end pivotally coupled proximate the connection portion of the body and a second end configured and arranged to engage the nose portion of the body to selectively close the opening to the inner edge of the body, wherein the gate has a closed position when positioned across the opening and an open position when the opening is at least partially unobstructed by the gate; a locking member operationally connected to the gate, the locking member having a first end configured and arranged to be selectively received in the slot in the nose portion of the body to selectively couple the gate to the nose portion of the body; and a trigger having a first end pivotally coupled to the body, the trigger having a second end configured and arranged to engage a second end of the locking member to disengage the first end of the locking member from the slot of the nose portion of the body.