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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 1991
Filed:
Nov. 02, 1990
Douglas C Miller, Hersey, MI (US);
Plasta Fiber Industries, Inc., Marlette, MI (US);
Abstract
Mechanism and method for attaching an outer covering to a plastic shell are provided wherein an attachment mechanism is attached or integral with an inner surface of a shell half. The attachment mechanism secures the covering to prevent the covering from working loose prior to and during closure of the upper and lower shell halves. The mechanism is designed to maintain adequate tension on the cover fabric, yet allow fabric to be pulled out as required by a peripheral fabric retention system. The mechanism further includes one or more members which flex to allow an elongated implement and fabric to enter, but which grabs and retains the fabric when the elongated implement is withdrawn prior to and upon closing of the upper and lower shell halves.