Patent ID: 8695180
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: A01K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A locking clip for releasably securing at least one object thereon, the locking clip comprising: a loop portion defining first and second ends interconnected by first and second intermediate segments, the first intermediate segment including a gap defined therein configured to permit passage of the at least one object therethrough for securing the at least one object to the loop portion; and a sleeve disposed about the first and second intermediate segments of the loop portion between the first and second ends of the loop portion, the sleeve defining a first length along a first side thereof, a second length along a second side thereof, and an angled tip disposed at an end of the sleeve and angling from the first side thereof to the second side thereof, the first length being greater than the length of the gap and the second length being smaller than the length of the gap, the sleeve rotatable relative to the loop portion between a closed position, wherein the first side of the sleeve extends completely along a length of the gap to inhibit passage of the at least one object through the gap, and an open position, wherein the second side of the sleeve extends only partially along the length of the gap to permit passage of the at least one object through the gap; wherein, at least one of the loop portion and the sleeve includes a feedback feature configured to produce at least one of an audible feedback response and a tactile feedback response when the sleeve is rotated to at least one of the closed position and the open position.