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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 19, 2002
Didier Maurel, Fonsegrives, FR;
Zodiac International, , FR;
Abstract
A device ( ) for attaching a flexible linear element to an inflatable tube of an inflatable craft comprising a stud ( ) in the shape of a spherical cap with a discoidal mounting base ( ) and with a through passage ( ) with a cylindrical central channel ( ) extended on both sides by two flattened slots ( ), this passage ( ) emerging in a cavity ( ) formed in the stud ( ); the end of the flexible linear element ( ) is made fast to a locking peg ( ) that engages with a wedge action in the central channel ( ); the locking peg ( ) comprises a shank ( ) made up of two axial parts ( ) capable of gripping the end of the flexible linear element and an enlarged head ( ) integral with an axial part ( ) and capable of engaging in the cavity ( ) to form a fastening.