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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 22, 2001
Toshio Maruyama, Toyohashi, JP;
Ken Kataoka, Tokyo, JP;
Masasi Nanba, Okayama, JP;
Ryukei Shimizu, Okayama, JP;
Newfrey LLC, Newark, DE (US);
Abstract
A connecting fastener in which a first member and a second member are linked so that they can turn relative to one another is provided with (1) a first plate part which is fixed to a fixed member ; (2) a second plate part which is fixed to a second member ; and (3) a hinge set in place between the first plate part and the second plate part and supporting both plate parts so that they can turn relative to one another; the first plate part, second plate part and hinge part forming an integral piece as they are made of a synthetic resin. Then, a spring is set in place on the first plate part and the second plate part , the spring energizing so that both plate parts are in a non-turning state on either side of the hinge