Patent ID: 7073231
Filing Date: 2006-07-11
Classification: B60R,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tether clip system for fastening a first panel having a first opening in a closed configuration relative to a second panel having a second opening, the tether clip system comprising: a receptacle adapted for mounting to the second opening in the second panel, wherein said receptacle has a portion defining a receptacle opening that is aligned with the second opening when said receptacle is mounted to the second panel, and said receptacle comprises: a tether clip comprising: a releasable fastener means adapted to releasably engage said tether clip to said receptacle when said receptacle is mounted to the second panel, said tether clip is mounted to said first panel, and the first and second panels are in a closed configuration relative to one another, said releasable fastener means being adapted to normally maintain the first and second panels in a closed configuration relative to one another wherein said receptacle is also in a closed position relative to said tether clip, and wherein said releasable fastener means allows said receptacle to be released from its closed position relative to said tether clip in response to a force tending to separate the first and second panels that is greater than a first predetermined value.