Patents Assigned to Fastening Solutions, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6530131
    Abstract: A tool leash device having at least one coiled leash having a closed loop at one end secured to a split key ring, a snap ring having a selectively opened and closed locking member secured to said split key ring for attachment to a belt loop or the like, a trigger snap connected to the other end of the coiled leash having a selectively opened and closed locking member for securing the same to a closed loop portion of a flexible tie wrap, and a flexible elongated tie wrap having a closed loop portion at one end connected to said trigger snap locking member having a generally smooth end at the other end thereof with a ribbed portion between the ends of said tie wrap and an apertured locking portion on the tie wrap between the ends thereof whereby the smooth end is insertible into the locking portion with the ribbed portion locking into the locking portion for serving a tool thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Fastening Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: William Hopkins
  • Patent number: 5901418
    Abstract: A quick release clamp for inflatables or the like having a clamp fixed to a patch adapted to be secured to an inflatable. The clamp has a base portion having a cavity therein and a pair of integral spaced upstanding side walls on opposite sides of the cavity, a latch pivotally mounted to the clamp between the spaced side walls, the latch having a handle end and a protrusion fixed to the handle. The patch may be secured to an inflatable. A similar clamp, having a strap portion secured thereto, may be quickly and easily connected to the clamp mounted to a patch. The strap portion locks to the clamp secured to the patch and the other protrusion thereon locking into an opening in the patch, clamping the strap portion therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Fastening Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: William K. Hopkins
  • Patent number: 5740591
    Abstract: A quick release locking strap for securing items in place. The strap includes an elongated flexible strap portion having a pair of adjustable quick release clamps at spaced locations on the strap portion. In one embodiment, each clamp is fixedly secured to the strap portion. In another embodiment, one clamp is fixedly secured to the strap portion and the other clamp is adapted to be secured to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Fastening Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: William K. Hopkins
  • Patent number: 5431365
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing equipment to mounting surfaces includes two clamps connected by a strap. One clamp is adhesively mounted to the mounting surface and the second clamp is adhesively mounted to the equipment. Latches pivotally mounted on the top of the clamps include a protrusion, and the strap has holes formed therein. When the latch is pivotally locked onto the strap, the protrusion extends through one of the holes and into a cavity in the base of the clamp. The protrusion also includes a forward corner that is distorted upon pivoting the latch to cause the latch to lock down onto the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Fastening Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: William Hopkins
  • Patent number: D392541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Fastening Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. McManus