Edward A Wojcik

US Patent:

40620867, Dec 13, 1977

Filed:

Apr 26, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/680165

Inventors:

Edward P. Wojcik - Niles IL

Assignee:

Signode Corporation - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B65D 6302

US Classification:

24 20EE

Abstract:

Overlapping ends of metal strap, or the like, are aligned and connected without the aid of an overlying supplemental seal or fastener by means of an array of longitudinally spaced joints which form a one-way interlocking relationship. The joints comprise juxtaposed protuberances formed by slits in the strap ends, integral with the overlapping strap segments, which override each other as the interlocking relationship is formed. Protuberances at each end of the array on one of the strap ends are angled laterally in opposite directions and have a greater width than that of the remaining protuberances which, upon shifting of the joined overlapping lengths of metal strap relative to each other in a direction tending to disengage the joints, wedge in the corresponding slits of the other strap to provide a stop preventing disengagement.

Address:

17949 Davids Ln, Orland Park, IL 60467

Phone:

7084796482

VIN:

1GNSKAE00BR253410

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

TAHOE

Year:

2011