Tether apparatus

Abstract

A tether apparatus is disclosed for coupling a sheet material to an object. The tether comprises a clip having a first jaw member and a second jaw member for grasping the sheet material. A strap extends between a first end and a second end. The first end of the strap is secured to the clip. The second end of the strap defines a closed loop. A continuous cord extends through the closed loop of the strap for encircling the object and enabling the clip to be inserted within the continuous cord for securing the continuous cord to the object. A keeper slidably engages the continuous cord for adjusting the length of the continuous cord by the position of the keeper on the continuous cord.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to tethers and more particularly to an improved apparatus for coupling a sheet material to an object.[0003]2. Background of the Invention[0004]Sheet material has been utilized to provide many wide range of uses including but not limited to a cover to shield an object, a liquid absorbent layer, or clothing. In many instances restricting the movement of a sheet material in relation to an object is beneficial or even essential. Since sheet material is often light and has a large surface area, the sheet material may be susceptible to displacement by an airstream and / or by a moving body that makes contact with the sheet material.[0005]Restricting movement of a sheet material in relation to an object may prove to be problematic. First, the sheet material may be relatively thin and flexible proving it difficult to secure a fastening device to the sheet material. Second, the fastening device must be secur...

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Benefits of technology

[0027]The present invention is defined by the appended claims with specific embodiments being shown in the attached drawings. For the purpose of summarizing the invention, the invention relates to an improved apparatus for coupling a sheet material to an object. The apparatus comprises a clip having a first jaw member and a second jaw member for grasping the sheet material. A strap extends between a first end and a second end. The first

Problems solved by technology

Since sheet material is often light and has a large surface area, the sheet material may be susceptible to displacement by an airstream and / or by a moving body that makes contact with the sheet material.

Restricting movement of a sheet material in relation to an object may prove to be problematic.

First, the sheet material may be relatively thin and flexible proving it difficult to secure a fastening device to the sheet material.

Second, the fastening device must be secured to another item.

Although the aforementioned prior art have contributed to the development of the art of restricting the movement of a sheet material in relation to an object, none of these prior art patents have solved the needs of this art.

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