Fastening system and method

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A fastener assembly comprising:
a housing defining a hole, said housing including at least two arms directly attached to an inner surface of a sidewall of the housing and which protrude laterally into the hole, each of the arms including at least one aperture, wherein the arms substantially separate the hole into an upper cavity and a lower cavity; and a cap configured for removable insertion into the upper cavity, further including a lace having a length sufficient to be passed through holes of an article opening and to form two free end portions, wherein each free end portion is inserted into the aperture of each arm and secured thereon.