Patent ID: 8414211
Filing Date: 2013-04-09
Classification: B42F,B42P

Abstract:
1. A protected pronged file fastener having an enlarged bending radius to prevent kinking and tearing comprising: a. a longitudinal fixation base having first and second ends, and an overlying cover; b. a pair of prongs extending outwardly from each end of the base, a portion of the prongs being covered by said cover and the remainder of the prongs being bendable and wherein said prongs include a tip and are tapered from the tip to a point between the tip and the end connected to the base; c. a non-metallic sheath overcoating covering a substantial portion of each prong, said sheath being a tubular member shrinkably engaged onto said prongs and extending from a point proximate said tip and to said base and at least a portion thereof extending under said cover; d. wherein said prongs include a second taper from where the sheath ends and the tip is exposed, said second taper being greater than the first taper; and e. wherein the sheath, at least at its distal end, terminates with a concave end.