Patent ID: 7462278

Claim:
A support clasp for use in supporting a first object from a second object, said support clasp comprising: a split collar defining an open bore and a pair of free ends, said split collar being sufficiently resilient to accommodate separation of said free ends for mounting said collar onto the second object; and first and second clasp arms extending generally from said collar free ends and including interengageable lock members; said first and second clasp arms: (a) being movable between an unlocked position with said lock members disengaged, and an interlocked position with said lock members engaged, said first and second clasp arms in said interlocked position being adapted for supporting the first object: (b) extending generally radially outwardly from said split collar; and (c) including segments thereof disposed in face-to-face relation in said unlocked position, and disposed in crossed over relation in said interlocked position.