This invention was created in the interest of the construction industry for connecting segments of the expandable sustainable member beam as recited in the parent application U.S. Ser. No. 15/703,993. There are many times when it is necessary to fasten segments telescopic in nature together where the items being fastened need to be loosely connected and capable of flexing and movement. Often times it is necessary to fasten items together temporarily while fastening it to another item. Additionally, the elongated length allows for the connection to bend while the segments move in relation to one another while maintaining their connection. The flexible fastening key makes it possible to fasten items together securely and still have flexibility of movement between the segments or objects.
A prior art approach is referenced in U.S. Pat. No. 10,258,183 B2, which depicts a free standing telescopic curtain retrieval arm movable in relation to one another. This invention is for curtain retrieval and has a substantially different use and shape than the instant. However, it is one of the most similar connection devices found, in that it is flexible and the connecting parts are movable in relation to one another. Yet, another prior art exists in U.S. Pat. No. 10,259,627, depicts a fastening system with which is also flexible, but for substantially light duty as it appears to be a type of zip tie. Although, the connection itself is flexible, it is not designed to allow movement between the two connected items while maintaining their connection. In this depiction the use appears similar at first glance. However, upon further review, the utility is intended for mostly light duty strapping of pipes. Yet another connector device is referenced in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/240,918, this prior art is a clamp and rod design and is substantially different in shape and teach uses different than that of the instant application. Additionally, of the similar search results found, none possessed the flexible of connection created with this invention, that of a connection system capable of flexing the items connected by the fastening device. Additionally, the connection allows smaller segments, from the member beam of the parent application, to pass through larger segments uninhibited while preventing reverse motion of subsequent segments.
A mechanical utility fastening key for the purpose of fastening two segments or member beam together that require flexibility in relation to one another. The elongated double hook allows for the two segments to be connected while still having freedom of movement between them. Furthermore, the double hook allows for the beams to be disconnected from each other while maintaining the integrity of the beams and the fastening key making it largely sustainable.
Number | Date | Country | |
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Parent | 15703993 | Sep 2017 | US |
Child | 16517128 | US |