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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 19, 2003
Edward Eaton, Wheaton, IL (US);
Richard J. Tracy, Elgin, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A breakaway closure device that includes the use of a pair of hermaphroditic clips that attach to the ends of a strap, such as a lanyard cord, and also engage with each other. Each hermaphroditic clip includes both a projection and an aperture that permit the hermaphroditic clips to snap together and form a releasable pair of clips. Each hermaphroditic clip further includes a plurality of interlocking pins and receptacles for securing the clip onto the end of the lanyard cord. Each hermaphroditic clip also includes a guidance lug and a plurality of interlocking lugs and openings to facilitate the easy attachment of the clip to the cord ends by hand without the use of special tools.