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Alarm Free Fasteners for Security Screening

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-13
ALEXANDER ERIC JAMES
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[0005]The invention comprises a fastener that comprises a non-metallic material for attachment to a belt that allows a security screening subje

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However, a common problem with today's ordinary metal belt buckle is its propensity for triggering alarms in security screening devices with metal detectors that sense metallic objects of significant size.

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[0013]FIG. 1 is a top view of a fastener 2 according to a first possible embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2 is a side view of the fastener 2 shown in FIG. 1. The fastener 2 comprises a mouldable non-metallic belt guide 4, a mouldable non-metallic belt retainer that 6 and a mouldable non-metallic hinge pin 8 that fastens the belt retainer 6 to the belt guide 4. The belt guide 4 has an aperture 10 suitable for attaching one end of a belt (not shown). The belt guide 4 receives the free end of the belt and the belt retainer 6 engages at least one mating aperture in the free end of the belt.

[0014]FIG. 3 is a top view of a fastener 12 according to a second possible embodiment of the invention. FIG. 4 is a side view of the fastener 12 shown in FIG. 3. The fastener 12 comprises a mouldable non-metallic belt guide 14, a mouldable non-metallic belt retainer 16 and a mouldable non-metallic hinge pin 18 that fastens the belt retainer 16 to the belt guide 14. The belt guide 14 has an aperture 1...

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Abstract

A fastener comprises a non-metallic mouldable belt guide; a non-metallic mouldable belt retainer; and a non-metallic mouldable hinge pin that fastens the belt retainer to the belt guide.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to fasteners that attach to articles that pass through security screening devices at security checkpoints, and more particularly to fasteners that are less prone to triggering alarms in such security screening devices.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Fasteners of significant size, such as belt buckles, typically comprise metallic components such as steel, iron, zinc, and aluminium. Such metals are in use because of their ease in manufacturing from castings, machining and stampings. A metallic belt buckle must have relatively inexpensive manufacturing cost. Metallic belt buckles are durable and can withstand constant handling. Fashion, affordability, and ease of use are keys to a successful dress belt buckle in today's market.[0003]However, a common problem with today's ordinary metal belt buckle is its propensity for triggering alarms in security screening devices with metal detectors that sense metallic objects of significant size. ...

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IPC IPC(8): A44B11/24
CPCA44B11/02Y10T24/4065A44B11/24
Inventor ALEXANDER, ERIC JAMES
Owner ALEXANDER ERIC JAMES
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