Abstract: A low-bulkiness hinge for closing a closing element anchored to a stationary support structure, such as a wall, a frame or a floor includes a hinge body which includes a longitudinal operating chamber defining a first axis, a pivot coupled to the hinge body to rotate around a second axis between the opening and closing positions of the closing element, and a slider slidable in the operating chamber along the first axis. The operating chamber has a first seat for the pivot and a second seat for the sliding of the slider, which includes a shaft and an operative head that are mutually coupled. The hinge body has a first opening for inserting, perpendicularly to the first axis, the operative head into the second seat and a second through opening for inserting, coaxially to the first axis, the shaft into the housing. The hinge further has the shaft and the operative head fixed to one another after insertion in the second seat (so as to form a unitary assembly integrally slidable along the first axis.

Abstract: A patch fitting coverplate or cap for a patch fitting that extends a pivot point centerline of the patch fitting. The patch fitting coverplate may be constructed as a retrofit cover to integrate a patch fitting of one standard pivot point centerline to a door pane of another standard pivot point centerline. A patch fitting assembly including the patch fitting coverplate and patch fitting may also include buffers to fill in the interior portion between the extended patch fitting coverplate and the patch fitting. The patch fitting may be tapered at an edge close to the pivot axis of the door pane for smooth actuation of the door pane.

Abstract: A clip for securing a cover to a base can include a chuck defining a suspender retention cavity, the suspender retention cavity sized and configured to receive a suspender attached to the cover; a first leg extending from the chuck and including a first barb, the first barb extending outward with respect to a centerline axis of the clip; and a second leg extending from the chuck and including a second barb, the second barb extending outward with respect to the centerline axis of the clip; wherein a total leg offset distance measured in an X-axis direction of the clip between a centerline of the barb of the first leg and a centerline of the barb of the second leg is equal to or less than a secondary width of either of the barb of the first leg and the barb of the second leg in the X-axis direction.

Abstract: A buckle may include male and female parts. In a case (A) where only the female part is attached to a slider of a slide fastener, the male part includes: a pair of arms respectively provided with locking protrusions; and a connecting rod connecting respective base ends of the pair of arms. The connecting rod is configured to curve away from a space between the locking protrusions of the arms when the arms are bent such that the locking protrusions approach one another. In a case (B) where the male part is attached to a slider of a slide fastener, the male part includes: a slider-holding frame configured to hold the slider; and a pair of arms that extend in the same direction from the slider-holding frame and are respectively provided with locking protrusions. The slider-holding frame includes a frame portion protruded into a space between the pair of arms toward a space between the locking protrusions.

Abstract: A handle assembly includes a first arm member. The first arm member defines a proximal end and a distal end. A hand-grip is coupled to the proximal end of the first arm member. A second arm member is pivotally coupled with the distal end of the first arm member. The second arm member defines a distal end. A dispenser holding assembly is supported at the distal end of the second arm member. The dispenser holding assembly is configured to hold a dispenser.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rear protection mechanism with a magnetic opening system, intended for objects used to hold elements, such as, for example, briefcases, backpacks or suitcases, said mechanism acting as an anti-theft system for rear, side and/or lower pockets on said objects. The rear mechanism with a magnetic opening system (positioned against the user's body) consists of flaps with non-visible magnets located inside said flaps, which, upon coming into contact with other magnets located on the rear surface of the object, generate an attraction that secures the flaps, such as to prevent third parties from gaining access to pockets on the outside of the briefcase, backpack or suitcase. The invention also relates to a system of self-adjusting straps that allow the weight or load contained in the element-holding object.

Abstract: A U-base clip component can include a pair of rib coupling barbs which can extend inwardly from two opposing clip side walls. A seal component can include two opposing aperture retention wings coupled to a central wall. A first and a second component annular seal can extend from opposite respective sides of the central wall. The U-base clip component and the seal component can define an interior rib receiving cavity between both the clip side walls and the aperture retention wings. A pair of rib coupling barbs can extend into the interior rib receiving cavity from the clip side walls and the two opposing aperture retention wings can extend exteriorly from the clip side walls. The rib coupling barbs of the U-base clip can be designed to couple fastener to the rib and the aperture retention wings can be designed to couple the dual component sealing fastener to the aperture.

Abstract: A D-ring, comprising a body having a first surface and a second surface and a plurality of apertures formed through first and second surfaces. The D-ring comprises two or more separate rated apertures for receiving a device or a connector to a device. A first aperture is formed through the first and second surfaces and positioned on the distal portion of the body. A second aperture is formed through the first and second surfaces such that the second aperture is adjacent to the first aperture. Additionally, there is a belt receiving aperture formed through said first and second surfaces positioned on the proximal portion of the body.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a shower door, which includes a handle, a fastener having a shank, a head, and a post. The handle includes a receiver having a keyway and the post extends radially away from the shank and is configured to be received by the keyway.

Abstract: A door stop mechanisms is disclosed that is arranged for preventing a door from swinging back against a wall. The door stop mechanisms are flexible, wall mounted door stops to absorb the impact of the swinging door or other mechanisms imparting a sideways force. The door stops are also arranged to absorb the force, flex, and return, without damage to the mechanism. One embodiment of a door stop mechanism, according to the present invention comprises a bottom portion having a bottom hollow section and a top portion on the bottom portion. The top portion has a top hollow section facing the bottom hollow section. A spring is arranged in the top and bottom hollow sections. A first end of the spring is attached to the top portion and a second end of the spring is attached to the bottom portion. The spring holds the top portion to the bottom portion in alignment while also allowing the top portion to move in relation to the bottom portion in response to a force.

Abstract: The specification discusses various lacing engine configurations for use in an automated footwear platform. For example, lacing engines with mechanisms to detect lace cable position and/or lace cable tensions are discussed. In an example, the lacing engine can include a housing, a lace spool and a detection mechanism. The lace spool can be at least partially disposed within the housing, and be adapted to collect a portion of the lace cable in response to rotation in a first direction during tightening of the footwear platform. The detection mechanism can detect a state of the lace cable manipulated by the lacing engine.

Abstract: A door keeper, for keeping a door opening angle of a door within a predetermined angle, includes a hinge bracket attached to a support structure; a keeper plate having a bracket side end portion pivotally mounted to the hinge bracket, a door side end portion, and a keeper guide slot having a door side slot end portion disposed proximate to the door side end portion of the keeper plate, the keeper guide slot extending from the door side slot end portion to an opposite slot end portion disposed at a location between the bracket side end portion and the door side end portion of the keeper plate; and a keeper member movably disposed in the keeper guide slot and fixedly attached to a lower part of the door. An opening motion of the door stops when the door side slot end portion engages the keeper member.

Abstract: A fastener, for fixing a sheet component, includes a body with a pair of resiliently deformable arms arranged to extend through an opening in the sheet component during use, and a pin rotatably mounted within the body and including a pair of locking legs, the pin being rotatable between: (i) an unlocked position, in which the retaining arms are deformable to pass through the opening in the sheet component, and (ii) a locked position, in which the locking legs engage the retaining arms to restrict deformation of the retaining arms and secure the fastener to the sheet component.

Abstract: A fastener device adapted for attaching at least one tag (or other identifier) to an object. The fastener device comprises a T-bar component, a paddle component, and a filament component flexibly attached to both the T-bar component on one end and the paddle component on the other end. In some embodiments, the fastener device is deployable via a fastener dispensing device comprising a needle designed to puncture a hole in at least one tag and the object while also inserting the T-bar component through the hole. Once inserted, the paddle component exerts a cantilever spring force against at least one tag holding the tag(s) securely against the object.

Abstract: A folding clasp for a wrist watch comprising a first bracket (3) and a second bracket (4), wherein the first bracket (3) has a first securing mechanism (6) for securing a wristband or a watch housing of the wrist watch, wherein the second bracket (4) has a second securing mechanism (7) for securing the wristband (2) of the wrist watch, wherein the first bracket (3) and the second bracket (4) are moveably connected to one another, such that the first and the second brackets (3, 4) can be moved relative to one another between an open state and a closed state of the folding clasp (1), wherein the folding clasp has a locking mechanism (9) in order to retain the first and the second brackets (3, 4) in the closed state, wherein the second securing mechanism (7) has a protruding pin (74) which is designed to be guided through the wristband (2) in order to secure the wristband in various axial positions in the second securing mechanism (7), wherein the second securing mechanism (7) has a blocking means (8) which is d

Abstract: A hinge includes a base frame unit and a rotating unit. The base frame unit includes a base seat having two rotating recesses and a transmitting recess, and two interfering plates respectively disposed in the rotating recesses. The rotating unit includes two rotating members respectively and rotatably disposed in the rotating recesses, and a bevel gear member disposed in the transmitting recess. Each rotating member frictionally interferes with the respective interfering plate, and has a bevel gear portion meshing with the bevel gear member. A torque generated as a result of rotation of one rotating member is transmitted through the bevel gear member to rotate the other rotating member relative to the base seat so as to make stable synchronous rotation of the rotating members.

Abstract: A hollow chamber blocking tool includes: a first blocking tool having a first foamable base material on a first holder plate; and a second blocking tool having a second foamable base material on a second holder plate. The first blocking tool includes a steel plate fixing portion locked to a steel plate. The second blocking tool includes an integrated portion locked to the steel plate fixing portion. The second holder plate includes a rotating portion rotatably connected to the first blocking tool.

Abstract: A glide assembly that can be selectively inserted into a variety of furniture items, including chairs, to protect the user from undesirable sound and vibration upon movement, and to protect the floor surface in contact with the furniture item. In some embodiments, the glide may include a surface floor contact member and a dampener isolator made from materials with noise and vibration reduction characteristics. Each of the components may further include ribbed members to facilitate attachment to the furniture leg. Each of the glide components may further include flanges on an end so that components are not lost upon insertion.

Abstract: A striking hand tool includes a grip component where an external surface has a front arc half and a rear arc half, wherein an area of the grip is smaller in a first cross sectional plane further from a head of the tool than a second plane closer to the head portion. A ? value of the front arc half in the first cross sectional plane is less than approximately 0.45. A measurement from a first axis to a frontmost point in the first cross sectional plane is between 17.5 mm and 19 mm. A ? value of the front arc half in the second cross sectional plane is less than approximately 0.5. A measurement from the first axis to a frontmost point in the second cross sectional plane is between 18.5 mm and 20 mm. Methods of manufacturing and striking hand tools having desirous durometer measurements are also disclosed.

Abstract: An anti-pinch zipper includes two zipper tapes and a zipper slider. The inner side of the chain cloth of each zipper tape is folded back to the front to form a chain belt portion and a sliding space. The zipper slider has a top plate that holds the pull tab and is provided with a structure to guide the two rows of teeth of the zipper tapes to be interlocked with each other. The rows of teeth and the chain belt portions are passed through the zipper slider, so that the top plate and the pull tab are located on the front of the zipper, and the two chain cloths cover the back of the zipper slider.