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Abstract

A snap hook essentially including a main body having an arcuate portion that transition between a spine and a gate latching end, wherein the interior edges of the arcuate portion are radiused. The snap-hook further includes a gate that is pivotally attached to the main body, and a lock that pivotally mounts to the main body and in securing relation to the gate to prevent the gate from opening unless and until the lock is manually, pivotally moved by depressing on its end. The gate latching end of the main body includes a notch for receiving the end of the gate wherein the notch includes an inwardly directed upper, extension piece that will engage the end of the gate if it is inadvertently pushed towards an open position.

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