Snap hook applicator device

摘要

An applicator device (30) for coupling a snap hook (31) to a hook connector (32). The applicator device includes an applicator head and a receptacle (44). The applicator head defines a snap hook receiving receptacle (44) which is formed to position the snap hook (31) for, and to support the snap hook (31) during, coupling of the snap hook (31) to the hook connector (32) while the snap hook is engaged in the receptacle (44). The receptacle (44) is further formed for disengagement of the applicator head (30) from the snap hook while the snap hook is coupled to the hook connector upon displacement of the applicator head in a direction lateral to the snap hook. A method of using the applicator device is also disclosed.