Safety coupler with release mechanism
Patent 6671933 Issued on January 6, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 29, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
April 29, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2733042 3439387 3825092 Tension release coupling for fishing line Flag football belt device and coupling therefor Load limited swivel connector Quick release coupling device for anchor ropes Safety release device Break away lanyard Security hitch for animal leashes InventorsApplicationNo. 10/134217 filed on 04/29/2002US Classes:24/265H, Hook24/115F, Safety release24/602Interlocking portion actuated or released responsive to preselected condition (e.g., heat, pressure)ExaminersPrimary: Swann, J. J.Assistant: Rodriguez, Ruth C. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesF16G 11/00 (20060101)F16B 45/00 (20060101) F16B 45/04 (20060101) AbstractA safety coupler includes a ring member, a hook member, and an annular member. The hook member includes a rod portion and a hook, with the rod portion including a pin and a pair of stops. The pin extends through a transverse opening provided in the ring member. The rod portion includes a releasable connection whereby the hook member and the second member decouple when a force having a selected magnitude is applied to one of the ring member and the hook member along the axis.Field of SearchNeck supported holderKey ring holder Safety release Hook Interlocking portion actuated or released responsive to preselected condition (e.g., heat, pressure) Hook And hook Having biasing spring Separately connected Having securing means Sliding Snap type Pivoted Having penetrating prong Including a button fastening element PLURAL FASTENERS HAVING INTERMEDIATE FLACCID CONNECTOR Chain connector Elastic connector Strap connector Strap connector | |
