Patent ID: 8348579
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: A44B,B43M,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A pushpin device for retaining objects, comprising: a rigid, elongated, substantially linear pin having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion is pointed for puncturing; a grip foot with a first end portion and a second end portion and a bend between the first end portion and the second end portion wherein the bend causes the second end portion of the grip foot to bend toward the first end portion of the pin; the first end portion of the grip foot operatively associated with the second end portion of the pin; the second end portion of the grip foot having a grip face for gripping engagement; wherein the grip foot is shaped and deformable so as to retain a held object between the grip foot and a support surface by pulling forces acting on the object and the deformation of the grip foot increases a surface area of the grip face causing an increase in hold of the object against the support surface.