IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0533612
(2012-06-26)
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등록번호 |
US-8807502
(2014-08-19)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
9 |
초록
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An adjustable fastener includes a base configured to be fixedly attached to a structure. The base defines a longitudinally extending channel therein. At least a portion of the channel has a plurality of spaced-apart ribs or teeth extending inwardly into the channel. A carriage is movably attached to
An adjustable fastener includes a base configured to be fixedly attached to a structure. The base defines a longitudinally extending channel therein. At least a portion of the channel has a plurality of spaced-apart ribs or teeth extending inwardly into the channel. A carriage is movably attached to the base. The carriage is directly attachable to at least a portion of an object. The carriage includes at least two laterally spaced-apart elongated extensions. Each extension has a plurality of complimentary spaced-apart ribs or teeth for engaging the plurality of ribs or teeth of the base to locate and retain the elongated extensions within the channel of the base.
대표청구항
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1. An adjustable fastener comprising: a base configured to be fixedly attached to a structure, the base defining a longitudinally extending channel therein, at least a portion of the channel having a plurality of spaced-apart ribs or teeth extending inwardly into the channel; anda carriage movably a
1. An adjustable fastener comprising: a base configured to be fixedly attached to a structure, the base defining a longitudinally extending channel therein, at least a portion of the channel having a plurality of spaced-apart ribs or teeth extending inwardly into the channel; anda carriage movably attached to the base, the carriage being directly attachable to at least a portion of an object, the carriage including at least two laterally spaced-apart elongated extensions, each extension having a plurality of complementary spaced-apart ribs or teeth for engaging the plurality of ribs or teeth of the base to locate and retain the elongated extensions within the channel of the base, the elongated extensions connected at a first end by a bridge, wherein the bridge extends outwardly from a plane defined by the extensions, the bridge defining a groove, an arcuate member extending from the bridge outwardly from the plane defined by the extensions. 2. The adjustable fastener of claim 1, wherein the base further includes: a first surface in generally flush engagement with the structure when the base is attached to the structure;an opposing second surface generally facing away from the structure when the base is attached to the structure; andat least two spaced-apart flanges extending outwardly from the second surface of the base, the second surface and an interior surface of each flange generally defining the channel. 3. The adjustable fastener of claim 2, wherein at least a portion of one of the plurality of ribs or teeth of the base is positioned on an interior surface of at least one of the flanges. 4. The adjustable fastener of claim 2, wherein a distance from an outer sidewall of one extension to an outer sidewall of another extension, as measured generally perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the extensions, is less than a width of the second surface of the base, as measured generally perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the base. 5. The adjustable fastener of claim 1, wherein the arcuate member is positioned proximate the first end. 6. The adjustable fastener of claim 1, wherein a gap is defined between at least a portion of the extensions. 7. The adjustable fastener of claim 1, wherein the carriage is sized and shaped to pass completely through the channel. 8. The adjustable fastener of claim 1, wherein a length of each extension, as measured along a longitudinal axis thereof, is greater than a length of the base, as measured along the longitudinal axis thereof. 9. The adjustable fastener of claim 1, wherein each extension is formed of a material and of a sufficient thickness to be readily capable of being cut with conventional scissors. 10. The adjustable fastener of claim 1, wherein the plurality of complementary ribs or teeth of the carriage mate with the plurality of ribs or teeth of the base thereby permitting longitudinal movement of the carriage with respect to the base in a first longitudinal direction and prohibiting longitudinal movement of the carriage with respect to the base in a second longitudinal direction opposite to the first longitudinal direction. 11. The adjustable fastener of claim 1, wherein a portion of the base includes a passageway extending completely therethrough, the passageway being sized and shaped to receive a fastener to attach the base to the structure. 12. The adjustable fastener of claim 1, wherein the extensions extend generally parallel to one another. 13. An adjustable fastener comprising: a base configured to be fixedly attached to a structure, the base defining a longitudinally extending channel therein, at least a portion of the channel having a plurality of spaced-apart ribs or teeth extending inwardly into the channel; anda carriage movably attached to the base, the carriage being directly attachable to at least a portion of an object, the carriage including at least two laterally spaced-apart elongated extensions connected by a bridge, each extension having a plurality of complementary spaced-apart ribs or teeth for engaging the plurality of ribs or teeth of the base to locate and retain the elongated extensions within the channel of the base, the extensions extend generally parallel to each other, a gap being defined between at least a portion of the extensions, the bridge having a bridge width that is substantially same as a gap width of the gap,wherein the plurality of complementary ribs or teeth of the carriage mate with the plurality of ribs or teeth of the base thereby permitting longitudinal movement of the carriage with respect to the base in a first longitudinal direction and prohibiting longitudinal movement of the carriage with respect to the base in a second longitudinal direction opposite to the first longitudinal direction, wherein a length of each extension, as measured along a longitudinal axis thereof, is greater than a length of the base, as measured along a longitudinal axis thereof, the bridge comprises a raised portion extending outwardly from a plane defined by the extensions, the raised portion defining a groove, an arcuate member extending from the raised portion outwardly from the plane defined by the extensions. 14. An adjustable fastener comprising: a base configured to be fixedly attached to a structure, the base defining a longitudinally extending channel therein, at least a portion of the channel having a plurality of spaced-apart ribs or teeth extending inwardly into the channel; anda carriage movably attached to the base, the carriage being directly attachable to at least a portion of an object, the carriage including an elongated extension having a plurality of complementary spaced-apart ribs or teeth for engaging the plurality of ribs or teeth of the base to locate and retain the elongated extension within the channel of the base, the carriage comprised of two laterally spaced-apart elongated extensions connected by a bridge at a first end, the bridge comprises an arcuate member extending outwardly from a plane defined by the extensions, the elongated extensions configured for passing through the channel in operation, wherein a length of the extension, as measured along a longitudinal axis thereof, is greater than a length of the base, as measured along a longitudinal axis thereof. 15. The adjustable fastener of claim 14, wherein the plurality of complementary ribs or teeth of the carriage mate with the plurality of ribs or teeth of the base thereby permitting longitudinal movement of the carriage with respect to the base in a first longitudinal direction and prohibiting longitudinal movement of the carriage with respect to the base in a second longitudinal direction opposite to the first longitudinal direction.
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