Fastening system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10021941
APP PUB NO 20150237961A1
SERIAL NO

14698036

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A fastener assembly is provided including a fastener body having at least one aperture and a cavity formed at a top portion. A cap is provided configured to be removably inserted into the cavity. A method for fastening an article is provided including providing an article having holes in opposing edges of an article opening and a lace passed through said holes. At least one fastener body is provided having an attachment point, wherein the lace is secured to the attachment point, forming at least one slack portion. Each slack portion is pulled through a set of holes in the opposing edges of the article to form lace loop(s). Each lace loop is overlapped over the at least one fastener body.

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NEALE TOMNot Provided

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Neale, Tom Syosset, US 2 5

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