U.S. patent application number 14/272266 was filed with the patent office on 2017-03-16 for paracord bracelet with shackle connector.
This patent application is currently assigned to Tough Gear, Inc.. The applicant listed for this patent is Tough Gear, Inc.. Invention is credited to Matthew Bridgewater, Cole Coker, Jason Sarnowski, Kurt Walchle.
Application Number | 20170071297 14/272266 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 46315099 |
Filed Date | 2017-03-16 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170071297 |
Kind Code |
A9 |
Walchle; Kurt ; et
al. |
March 16, 2017 |
Paracord Bracelet with Shackle Connector
Abstract
A article of survival equipment for wear by the user comprising
a weaved cord portion, a shackle, a tongue and a pin. The shackle
is coupled to one end of the cord portion and further includes two
apertures disposed at opposing ends of the shackle adapted to
receive a pin. The tongue is coupled to the other end of the cord
portion and is disposed between the ends of the shackle. The tongue
further includes a plurality of apertures for receiving the pin.
The pin extends substantially between the shackle apertures when
inserted in the shackle and the tongue.
Inventors: |
Walchle; Kurt; (Ponte Vedra
Beach, FL) ; Bridgewater; Matthew; (Saint Johns,
FL) ; Sarnowski; Jason; (Jacksonville, FL) ;
Coker; Cole; (Jacksonville, FL) |
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Applicant: |
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Tough Gear, Inc. |
Ponte Vedra Beach |
FL |
US |
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Assignee: |
Tough Gear, Inc.
Ponte Vedra Beach
FL
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Prior
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Publication Date |
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US 20140237780 A1 |
August 28, 2014 |
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Family ID: |
46315099 |
Appl. No.: |
14/272266 |
Filed: |
May 7, 2014 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Patent Number |
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13409591 |
Mar 1, 2012 |
8756955 |
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14272266 |
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61470560 |
Apr 1, 2011 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A44C 5/18 20130101; Y10T
403/32221 20150115; Y10T 24/45016 20150115; Y10T 24/4501 20150115;
Y10T 24/45141 20150115; Y10T 403/598 20150115; F16B 45/00 20130101;
A44C 5/20 20130101; Y10T 24/3401 20150115 |
International
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A44C 5/18 20060101
A44C005/18 |
Claims
1.-26. (canceled)
27. A tongue and shackle device, comprising: a shackle having first
and second arms with first and second shackle apertures
respectively disposed thereon; and a tongue adapted to be disposed
between the first and second arms and having first and second ends,
the second end of the tongue having first and second tongue
apertures, wherein each of the first and second tongue apertures is
adapted to be selectively substantially axially aligned with the
first and second shackle apertures when the tongue is disposed
between the first and second arms to receive a connection portion
through one of the first and second tongue apertures and the first
and second shackle apertures, thereby releasably coupling the
tongue to the shackle.
28. The tongue and shackle device of claim 27, wherein the second
end of the tongue further includes a third tongue aperture disposed
between the first and second tongue apertures.
29. The tongue and shackle device of claim 28, wherein each of the
first, second and third tongue apertures is adapted to be
selectively axially aligned with the first and second shackle
apertures when the tongue is disposed between the first and second
arms to receive a connection portion through one of the first,
second and third tongue apertures and the first and second shackle
apertures, thereby releasably coupling the tongue to the
shackle.
30. The tongue and shackle device of claim 27, wherein the
connection portion includes a head, a shaft, and a threaded
end.
31. The tongue and shackle device of claim 30, wherein the first
shackle aperture includes an inner wall having threads adapted to
threadably engage the threaded end of the connection portion.
32. The tongue and shackle device of claim 27, wherein the shackle,
tongue and connection portion are constructed of stainless
steel.
33. The tongue and shackle device of claim 27, wherein the
connection portion includes an annular groove circumferentially
disposed on a shaft of the connection.
34. The tongue and shackle device of claim 33, wherein the annular
groove is disposed adjacent to an interior edge of one of the first
and second arms when the connection portion is substantially fully
inserted in the shackle apertures and one of the first and second
tongue apertures.
35. The tongue and shackle device of claim 34, wherein the
connection portion is adapted to shear along the annular groove
when approximately 30 to 100 pounds of lateral force is applied to
the connection portion.
36. The tongue and shackle device of claim 27, wherein the
connection portion includes first and second annular grooves
circumferentially disposed on a shaft of the connection portion,
the first annular groove is disposed adjacent to an interior edge
of the first arm and the second annular groove is disposed adjacent
to an interior edge of the second arm when the connection portion
is substantially fully inserted in the shackle apertures and one of
the first and second tongue apertures.
37. The tongue and shackle device of claim 27, wherein the
connection portion is constructed of a plastic material.
38. A tongue and shackle device, comprising: a shackle having first
and second arms with first and second shackle apertures
respectively disposed thereon; a tongue adapted to be disposed
between the first and second arms and having first and second ends,
the second end of the tongue having a first tongue aperture; and a
connection portion adapted to be inserted through the first and
second shackle apertures and the first tongue aperture when the
tongue is disposed between the first and second arms and the first
tongue aperture is substantially axially aligned with the first and
second shackle apertures, thereby releasably coupling the tongue to
the shackle, the connection portion includes an annular groove
circumferentially disposed on a shaft of the connection portion and
is adapted to be disposed adjacent to an interior edge of one of
the first and second shackle arms when the connection portion is
substantially fully inserted in the first and second shackle
apertures and the first tongue aperture.
39. The tongue and shackle device of claim 38, wherein the
connection portion is an elongated pin.
40. The tongue and shackle device of claim 38, wherein the
connection portion includes a tail having a detent structure
disposed thereon for detaining the connection portion in the first
and second shackle apertures and the first tongue aperture when the
connection portion is substantially fully inserted therein.
41. The tongue and shackle device of claim 40, wherein the detent
structure includes a ball and a spring adapted to radially bias the
ball outwardly, wherein the ball is adapted to abut an outer edge
of one of the first and second shackle arms when the connection
portion is substantially fully inserted in the first and second
shackle apertures and the first tongue aperture, thereby detaining
the connection portion therein.
42. The tongue and shackle device of claim 38, wherein the
connection portion includes a tail having a pair of pliable legs
adapted to inwardly bend when being inserted into the first and
second shackle apertures and the first tongue aperture, each
pliable leg is adapted ply outwardly to detain the connection
portion when the connection portion is substantially fully inserted
into the first and second shackle apertures and first tongue
aperture.
43. The tongue and shackle device of claim 38, wherein the tongue
includes second and third tongue apertures.
44. The tongue and shackle device of claim 43, wherein the first,
second and third tongue apertures are each adapted to receive the
connection portion by selectively axially aligning one of the
first, second and third tongue apertures with the first and second
shackle apertures.
45. The tongue and shackle device of claim 38, wherein the
connection portion is adapted to shear along the annular groove
when approximately 30 to 100 pounds of lateral force is applied to
the connection portion.
46. The tongue and shackle device of claim 38, wherein the
connection portion includes a head, a shaft, and a threaded end and
the first shackle aperture includes an inner wall having threads
adapted to threadably engage the threaded end of the connection
portion.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent Ser. No.
13/409,591 filed on Mar. 1, 2012, which is a continuation of U.S.
Provisional Patent Ser. No. 61/470,560 filed on Apr. 1, 2011, both
of which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part
hereof.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to survival
equipment and, in particular, to equipment with a connecting
shackle.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Currently, it is known to weave high-strength, durable cord,
such as paracord, into bracelets, necklaces and other articles. The
paracord is weaved such that an individual wearing the item can
unweave the paracord in a relatively easy manner and utilize the
paracord in an emergency situation. Wearing the paracord as a
bracelet, necklace, belt, or other item provides access to the cord
wherever it is worn in the event an emergency situation arises.
[0004] A predetermined length of paracord is used and selected
based on the intended wearer's sizing, and weaved to a length
appropriate for the particular piece of article to be worn. Because
the paracord is typically high-strength, military grade paracord,
the cord is not designed to stretch any significant amount. The
additional strength added by weaving the paracord increases
resistance to stretching. As such, the length of the paracord and
the size of the article produced from the paracord must be
perfectly sized to fit the individual wearing it. Moreover, any
increase or decrease in the size of the individual cannot be
accommodated by the item, requiring a new paracord article to be
purchased at a different size.
[0005] Typically, the ends of the paracord are joined by a common
stainless steel shackle. The shackle includes a U-shaped portion
and steel pin for enclosing the ends of the paracord within the
shackle. The shackle has two holes for inserting a locking pin.
Generally, only one shackle hole is threaded and engages the
threaded portion of the pin when the pin is fully inserted. The
opposing hole is non-threaded, fixedly securing the pin in the
shackle. Thus, the paracord length and shackle must be sized an
appropriate length to accommodate the wearer's dimensions.
[0006] The paracord and shackle are adapted to withstand a high
amount of tensile force. However, because of the strength of the
paracord, when the paracord article is worn, for example as a
bracelet, the high-strength materials can present a significant
safety hazard to the wearer if the bracelet becomes lodged or
hooked on something, for example, a hook or chain. The paracord of
the item being worn will not give way unless under excessive force.
The individual wearing the item could potentially suffer bodily
harm before the material of the item succumbs to the force
applied.
[0007] Additionally, currently manufactured pins for shackles
contain a flat head containing sharp edges likely to snag on
clothing or other items.
[0008] Accordingly, there has been a need for an improved mechanism
for clasping paracord articles that permits the size of the item to
be adjusted by the individual wearing it. Additionally, there has
been a need for a safety mechanism which permits the paracord
article to break away when excessive force is applied to negate
injury to the wearer.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] In accordance with an aspect of the current invention, a
paracord article including a cord portion and a connecting
mechanism is disclosed. The connecting mechanism joins the opposing
ends of the cord portion and further comprises a shackle, a tongue,
and a pin. In an embodiment, the pin has a knurled head and is
removable from the shackle.
[0010] The tongue contains axially aligned apertures for receiving
the pin between the two ends of the shackle. The tongue permits the
length of the paracord article to be adjusted. In an embodiment,
the tongue may permit adjustment to three differing lengths.
Further, the tongue may permit adjustment in one-quarter inch
increments.
[0011] In another embodiment, a paracord article comprising a cord
portion and a connecting mechanism is disclosed. The connecting
mechanism joins two opposing ends of the cord portion and further
includes a shackle and a pin adapted to shear or break if the cord
gets snagged while worn by a user before bodily harm. In an
embodiment, the pin contains a groove disposed on the shaft of the
pin to permit shearing of the pin when a substantial force is
applied in order to minimize potential harm to a wearer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] For the purpose of facilitating an understanding of the
subject matter sought to be protected, there are illustrated in the
accompanying drawings embodiments thereof, from an inspection of
which, when considered in connection with the following
description, the subject matter sought to be protected, its
constructions and operation, and many of its advantages should be
readily understood and appreciated.
[0013] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a
paracord bracelet, a shackle, adjustable tongue, and a threaded pin
of the present invention.
[0014] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the shackle,
tongue and pin in FIG. 1.
[0015] FIG. 3 is a side view of the pin of FIG. 1.
[0016] FIG. 4 is a front cross-sectional view of the shackle,
tongue and pin of FIG. 1, taken along line 4 in FIG. 4a.
[0017] FIG. 4a is a side view of the shackle, tongue and pin in
FIG. 1.
[0018] FIG. 5 is a side view of another embodiment of a threaded
break-away pin in accordance with the present invention.
[0019] FIG. 6 is a front cross-sectional view of a shackle,
adjustable tongue, and a threaded break-away pin in FIG. 5, taken
along line 6 in FIG. 6a.
[0020] FIG. 6a is a side view of the shackle, tongue and pin in
FIG. 5.
[0021] FIG. 7 is a front view of a front view of the shackle,
tongue and pin of FIG. 6 after the pin is broken.
[0022] FIG. 8 is a front view of a shackle, adjustable tongue, and
clevis pin.
[0023] FIG. 9 is a side view of the shackle, tongue and pin in FIG.
8.
[0024] FIG. 10 is a front cross-sectional view of the shackle,
tongue and pin in FIG. 9, taken along line 10 in FIG. 9.
[0025] FIG. 11 is a side view of a clevis break-away pin.
[0026] FIG. 12 is a front cross-sectional view of a shackle,
adjustable tongue and clevis break-away pin in FIG. 11 during
insertion of the pin into the shackle and tongue, taken along line
12 in FIG. 12a.
[0027] FIG. 12a is a side vide of the shackle, tongue and pin in
FIG. 11.
[0028] FIG. 13 is a front view of the shackle, tongue and clevis
break-away pin of FIG. 12 after the pin is broken.
[0029] FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view of the bracelet, shackle,
tongue and pin in FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] While this invention is susceptible of embodiments in many
different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be
described in detail a preferred embodiment of the invention with
the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered
as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not
intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to embodiments
illustrated.
[0031] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a cord bracelet 10 for use in
emergency situations is shown. The bracelet includes a cord portion
12 and a connecting mechanism 14. While the present invention will
be described in the form of a bracelet for wearing around an
individual's wrist, it will be appreciated that the present
invention is capable of use in many forms, including watch bands,
anklets, belts, necklaces, dog collars, hat bands, and other items
of articles which can be readily made from paracord while not
departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. It
will be also be appreciated that while the present application
discloses the use of a paracord as an embodiment of the invention,
any type of cording, yarn or other material can be used without
departing from the scope and spirit of the present application.
[0032] In an embodiment, the cord portion 12 is weaved to a length
suitable for wearing around a user's wrist. The cord portion 12 is
capable of multiple widths, requiring additional cord to weave to
the appropriate length. In an embodiment, the total paracord length
required for weaving into the bracelet is, for example,
approximately 10 to 28 feet. It will be appreciated that any length
of paracord may be used. Additionally, in an embodiment, the cord
12 is a nylon kernmantle cord, such as military specification 550
paracord.
[0033] At one end 11 of the cord portion 12 is a generally U-shaped
shackle 16. In an embodiment, the cord 12 is looped around the
arcuate portion 18 of the shackle 16 multiple times, as is
generally known in the art.
[0034] In an embodiment, shackle 16 includes ends 19, 21
respectively having apertures 20 and 22 for retaining a pin 24. In
an embodiment, the inner walls of apertures may include threads 32.
The pin 24 contains a head 26 at a first end 40, a threaded portion
28 at the second end 42 adapted to threadably engage the threads 32
of apertures 20 and 22, and a shaft 30 disposed between the two
head 26 and threads 28. When installed, the shaft 30 extends
between the two apertures 20 and 22 in the shackle 16. The head 26
is sized larger than the diameter of the aperture 20 such that the
head 26 abuts the shackle outside edge 34 and retains the pin 24 in
the aperture 20, preventing the pin 24 from passing completely
through both apertures 20 and 22 in the shackle 16. In an
embodiment, the head 26 of the pin 24 is knurled to provide a
gripping means when inserting or removing the pin 24, as shown in
FIG. 4. Additionally, the knurled head 26 prevents snagging on
clothing and the like which frequently occurs when using a flat
headed pin commonly used in other shackles. The threaded end 28 is
adapted to engage the interior threads 32 of the apertures 20 and
22. Because both apertures 20 and 22 are threaded, the pin can be
completely removed by engaging the threaded portion 28 of the pin
24 with the interior threads 32 of the apertures 20 and 22.
Accordingly, the pin 24 can be replaced with a different pin. When
the pin 24 is completely inserted in the apertures 20 and 22, the
second end 42 of the pin 24 lies substantially flush with the
outside edge 34 of the shackle 16 and the head 26 abuts the shackle
16, as shown in FIG. 4. In an embodiment, the pin 24 and shackle 16
are each made of metal, such as stainless steel. Alternatively, the
shackle may be composed of plastic, carbon fiber or other
metal.
[0035] In another embodiment, the pin 124 is a break-away pin, as
shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. The head 126 of the pin 124 may be knurled
to provide a gripping means when inserting or removing the pin 124.
The pin 124 may include an annular groove 150 circumferentially
disposed on the shaft 130. The groove 150 extends radially inwardly
from the outside surface 154 of the shaft 130. As such, the groove
150 functions as a weakened break-away feature for the bracelet 10
by shearing at the groove 150 location when a lateral force is
applied to the pin 124, such as, for example, when the article worn
by a user gets snagged on something. In another embodiment, a
plurality of annular grooves 150, 152 are circumferentially
disposed on the shaft 130. The first groove 150 is disposed
adjacent the threaded end portion 128. The second groove 152 is
disposed adjacent to the head 126. The grooves 150, 152 are
configured so that the grooves 150, 152 substantially align with
the interior edge 160 of the shackle 116 when the pin 124 is
substantially inserted into the shackle 16, such as when the
article is worn by a user. The alignment of the grooves 150, 152
with the interior edge 160 of the shackle 16 creates a shear plane.
When a substantial lateral force is applied to the pin 124, the pin
124 will preferably shear at one or more of the grooves 150, 152,
decoupling the tongue 80 from the shackle 116 to avoid or minimize
injury to a wearer, as shown in FIG. 7.
[0036] In an embodiment, the pin 124 shears at one or more of the
groove locations when approximately 30 to 100 pounds of lateral
force is applied. In an embodiment, the pin 124 shears at
approximately 60 pounds. When broken, the pin 124 preferably
disassembles into multiple pieces corresponding to the portions
outside of the grooves and the portion disposed between the
grooves, thereby causing the article to fall apart before harm is
caused to the user. In an embodiment, the pin 124 is constructed of
a plastic.
[0037] In another embodiment, the pin may be a clevis pin 224, as
depicted in FIGS. 8-10. The clevis pin 224 may be constructed of
metal, such as, for example, stainless steel, or plastic, carbon
fiber or other material. The clevis pin 224 includes a flat head
226 at a first end 240 and a detent structure 270 disposed at a
second end 242. In an embodiment, the head 226 of the pin 224 is
knurled to provide a gripping means when inserting or removing the
pin 224. In an embodiment, the detent structure 270 may include a
ball bearing 272 extending radially from the pin shaft 230 and a
spring 274 adapted to radially bias the ball 272 outwardly. The
width of the shaft 230 and the detent structure 270 are slightly
wider than the diameter of the apertures 220, 222. The detent
structure 270 is depressible when a force is applied such that the
clevis pin 224 can pass through apertures 220, 222 when the detent
structure is depressed. In an embodiment, apertures 220 222 in the
shackle 216 do not include threads. As the clevis pin 224 is
inserted into apertures 220, 222 of the shackle 216, the detent
structure 270 is depressed due to the force applied by the inner
walls of apertures 220 and 222. When the clevis pin 224 is
substantially inserted into the shackle 216, the second end 242 of
the pin 224 extends beyond the outside edge 234 of the shackle 216
and the detent structure 270 is biased outwardly. The detent
structure 270 thereby substantially prevents the pin 224 from being
inadvertently removed from the shackle 216 without a force
sufficient to depress the detent structure 270 while passing
through apertures 220, 222.
[0038] In another embodiment, the pin 324 is a break-away pin, as
shown in FIGS. 11-13. In an embodiment, the pin 324 may be
constructed of a plastic. The pin 324 may include an annular groove
350 circumferentially disposed on the shaft 330. In another
embodiment, a plurality of annular grooves 350 and 352 are
circumferentially disposed on the shaft 330. The first groove 350
is preferably disposed adjacent the second end 328 and a detent
structure 370. In an embodiment, a plurality of detent structures
or projections 370, 372 may be respectively disposed on a plurality
of pliable legs 374 adjacent the second end 328 of the pin 324, the
legs 374 being elastically depressible when an inwardly radial
force is applied to the legs 374, as shown in FIG. 12. The second
groove 352 is circumferentially disposed adjacent to the head 326.
The grooves 350 and 352 are configured so that the grooves 350 and
352 respectively substantially align with the interiors edge 360 of
the shackle 316 when the pin 324 is substantially inserted into the
shackle 316. The alignment of the grooves 350 and 352 with the
interior edge 360 of the shackle 316 creates a shear plane. As
shown in FIG. 13, when a substantial lateral force is applied to
the pin 324, the pin 324 will preferably shear at one or more of
the grooves 350 and 352, decoupling the tongue 80 from the shackle
316 and avoiding or minimizing injury to a wearer of the article.
In an embodiment, the clevis pin 324 shears at one or more of the
groove 350 locations when approximately 30 to 100 pounds of force
is applied. In an embodiment, the clevis pin 324 shears at
approximately 60 pounds. When broken, the clevis pin 324 preferably
disassembles into multiple pieces corresponding to the portions
outside of the grooves and the portion disposed between the
grooves, thereby allowing the article to fall apart.
[0039] It will be appreciated that each of the previously disclosed
shackle and pin embodiments are compatible with an adjustable
tongue 80 adapted to change the size of the woven corded article to
be worn by a user. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a tongue 80 is
disposed at opposing end 13 of corded portion 12. The tongue 80 may
be constructed of steel, plastic, carbon fiber, other metal or
other strong material. In an embodiment, the tongue 80 is generally
arcuate in shape, and includes a plurality of adjustment apertures
81, 82, 83, 84 extending through the width of the tongue 80. In an
embodiment, the tongue 80 includes four adjustment apertures 81,
82, 83, 84. It will be appreciated that tongue 80 can have any
number of adjustment apertures for adjustment purposes. The
adjustment aperture 84 is preferably disposed adjacent opposing end
13 of corded portion 12 and is adapted to engage the tongue 80 with
the cording 12. In an embodiment, the tongue 80 is coupled to the
cording 12, such as for example, weaving the cording 12 by looping
the cording 12 through aperture 84 one or more times to ensure a
proper engagement between the tongue 80 and the cording 12. The
other adjustment apertures 81, 82, 83 provide an adjustment
mechanism whereby, the inner diameter of the bracelet or anklet 10
can be easily modified as desired to fit a user. In an embodiment,
the adjustment apertures 81, 82, 83 are each disposed on the tongue
80 adjacent one another and spaced relative to each other in
approximately 1/4 inch increments throughout the length of the
tongue 80 so that the diameter of the bracelet may be changed in
1/4 inch increments for a total of 3/4 inches depending on which
adjustment aperture 81, 82, 83 is selected.
[0040] Though the following description refers to the embodiment
shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the interaction between the shackle 16 and
tongue 80 is substantially identical for each embodiment discussed
previously. To connect the shackle 16 to the tongue 80, the desired
adjustment aperture 81, 82, or 83 of the tongue 80 is selectively
substantially axially aligned with apertures 20, 22 of the shackle
16, depending on the desired inner diameter of the bracelet 10, and
the pin 24 is inserted through one of the adjustment apertures 81,
82, or 83 in the tongue 80 to secure the two ends 11, 13 of the
corded portion 12. When inserted, the pin 24 extends from aperture
20 at one end of the shackle 16, continuing through one of the
adjustment apertures 81, 82 or 83 of the tongue 80, and is retained
by aperture 22 at the opposing end of the shackle 16, thereby
releasably coupling the tongue 80 to the shackle 16.
[0041] The tongue 80 and shackle 16 are adapted to substantially
prevent the tongue 80 from extending past the arcuate portion 18 of
the shackle 16 when the pin 24 is inserted through aperture 83,
thereby adjusting the bracelet or anklet 10 to its shortest length.
In an embodiment, the length of the interior of the shackle 16 is
greater than the length of the tongue 80 from the tightest
adjustment aperture 83 to the loosest adjustment aperture 81.
[0042] Referring now to FIG. 14, the preferred paracord of the
bracelet 10 is capable of use, such as, for example, in an
emergency situation. To use the corded portion 12, which is
preferably paracord, the shackle 16 and tongue 80 are disassembled.
At the end 13 of the cord portion 12 coupled to the tongue 80, two
loose ends 90 and 92 of corded portion 12 pass through a loop 94,
as shown in FIG. 14. The loose ends 90 and 92 may be pulled
outwardly from underneath the loop 94 and the remainder of the
corded portion 12 can be unraveled. Once unraveled, the user will
have, for example, between 10 to 28 feet of paracord, depending on
the length and width of the article, which may be used for a
plurality of purposes. Because the shackle 16 is weaved onto the
corded portion 12, the shackle 16 may also be used to attach the
unraveled corded portion 12 to an external object to ensure a
secure connection between the cord and the object.
[0043] While the invention has been described with respect to
specific examples including presently preferred modes of carrying
out the invention, those skilled in the art will appreciate that
there are numerous variations and permutations of the above
described systems and techniques that fall within the spirit and
scope of the invention
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