Patent ID: 7832066
Filing Date: 2010-11-16
Classification: A44B,A44C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fastener, comprising: a) a fastener body having a first external surface configured to removably engage a fastenable material and a second external surface disposed in generally opposed relation a distance apart; b) a plurality of fastener member pathways which communicate between said first external surface and said second external surface of said fastener body; c) a plurality of fastener elements each one providing: d) a fastener element retractor assembly coupled to said fastener body which provides a fastener element retractor which operably mates with said fastener body to allow travel of said fastener element retractor between a first fastener element retractor position and a second fastener element retractor position, and wherein said fastener element retractor further provides a plurality of fastener element retainers each of which correspondingly receive one of said resiliently flexible fastener member ends, and wherein each of said plurality of fastener element retainers has a configuration which upon travel of said fastener element retractor from said first fastener element retractor position toward said second fastener element retractor position generates a flexed condition of said resiliently flexible fastener member end to adjust location of said fastener hook.