Patent ID: 9162604
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: B60P,F16G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fastener operable to fasten to a strap and retain a loose end of the strap, comprises: a generally planar body having a longitudinal axis, two elongated edges and two shortened edges, the generally planar body defining a substantially elongated central slit dimensioned to accommodate the strap; a first narrow slot defined proximate a first end of the generally planar body; the first narrow slot having a predetermined width and length dimensioned to accommodate the strap, and having a thickened profile defining lips at an opening to the first narrow slot configured to retain the strap in the slot; a second narrow slot defined proximate a second end of the generally planar body, the second narrow slot generally being parallel to the first narrow slot; and the second narrow slot having a predetermined width and length dimensioned to accommodate the strap, and having a thickened profile defining lips at an opening to the second narrow slot configured to retain the strap in the narrow slot; and