Abstract: A universal cradle apparatus having a pair of substantially rigid jaw structures each configured with a flange structure having a substantially planar mounting surface adapted for being secured to respective cooperating male and female portions of a spring-return clamping mechanism formed of telescoping male linear drive shaft and mating female linear drive channel. One of the two jaw structures is configured with an inclined interior clamping surface that is projected above the respective flange structure and in resiliently flexible relationship therewith. The jaw structures are mounted on the respective drive shaft and drive channel each having its respective interior clamping surface facing toward the clamping surface of the other jaw. A spring is coupled for biasing the male drive shaft into the mating female drive channel of the clamping mechanism, thereby driving the two jaw structures together along a linear drive axis of the clamping mechanism.

Abstract: A pry bar has an ergonomic handle formed with a grip portion having convex upper grip surface and a concave lower grip with an inner hard thermoplastic core and an outer elastomeric molded over cover. The convex upper grip surface portion is more distantly disposed from the handle longitudinal axis than the curved lower grip surface portion. The upper grip surface is formed with a distally disposed outwardly flared guard formed with thumb receiving recess. The handle sides are formed with elongated outwardly bulged contoured respective palm engaging portions for right or left handed grip engagement.

Abstract: A concealed zipper assembly includes a pair of zipper tapes and a pair of sliders movable along the zipper tapes and defining an opening therebetween. The sliders are configured to close the zipper tapes and the opening as they move toward one another along the zipper tapes. A cover is connected to each of the sliders and is movable along the zipper tapes.

Abstract: Fastening mechanisms are disclosed for engaging and disengaging device components while maintaining electrical connections among engaged components. A male fastening mechanism may include a front male head portion with a larger circumference than a relatively narrower lower male body portion. A female fastening mechanism may include an opening in a housing structure for receiving the front male head portion. A clip or spring may be arranged in the female housing surrounding portions of the opening. Moreover, the spring's terminating portions may be unconnected and protrude into the opening. The spring may be displaced to accommodate the front male head portion as it enters the female housing opening between the spring's terminating portions. The spring may retract or snap back inwards towards the relatively narrower lower male body portion as it passes through the opening and past the spring's terminating portions to engage the mechanisms and secure device components together.

Abstract: A child resistant buckle has two separate operations that are completed to permit the buckle to be disengaged. The buckle is provided as two interfitting components, which can be joined in at least two orientations while permitting the two operation disengagement to be maintained. The two operations may be sequentially or concurrent and can require a certain degree of force to permit actuation. The buckle composed of a plug and socket is oriented on a seat so that the plug is presented on a right hand side of a child and the socket is presented on a left hand side so that the clasped buckle is more difficult for the seated child to disengage.

Abstract: A hinge mechanism that generates a stress at the start and end points of arbitrary opening and closing range can be constructed by causing one cam set of two cam sets in which a rotating cam and a fixed cam engage only once in 360° rotation to generate a stress at the start point of the rotating range or opening and closing range of the hinge mechanism, and causing the other cam set to generate a stress at the end point of the rotating or opening and closing range. The hinge mechanism of the present invention achieves durability, good feeling, and size and weight reduction.

Abstract: A clasp for releasably fastening two objects is disclosed. The clasp includes a male member and a female member. The female member includes a displaceable member that is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the displaceable member precludes insertion of the male member into or removal of the male member from the female member. In the second position, the male member may be inserted into or removed from the female member. Alternatively, the clasp may include two objects that each contain both male and female parts.

Abstract: A fencing system includes an anchor that is insertable into the ground and a pole having an end that is mounted over the anchor such that the pole is supported by the anchor. A fastener is located on the pole and is used to secure fencing material to the pole.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates a leakproof or leak-resistant zipper with profiles which include an inter-engaging element with inter-engaging fingers and a leakproof or leak-resistant structure. The slider, when moved in the closing direction, urges the fingers of one profile to inter-engage with the fingers of the other profile and further urges the elements of the leakproof or leak-resistant structure into engagement with each other. The slider, when moved in the opening direction, separates the inter-engaging fingers of the inter-engaging elements and further allows the elements of the leakproof or leak-resistant structure to separate.

Abstract: A telescopic sign holder for mounting to a support surface comprises a first elongated member and a second elongated member including a longitudinal axis. The second elongated member is slidably mounted in relation to the first elongated member. An adjusting structure axially spaces the second elongated member relative to the first elongated member. The adjusting structure comprises a portion of at least one of the first and second elongated members. A support member is attached to the first elongated member and includes a mounting element which releasably secures the support member to the support surface. A display member is connected to the second elongated member for releasably holding a sign. The display member includes a longitudinal axis which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second elongated member.

Abstract: A position-adjustable base for furniture hinges comprises a base body superposed on a fastening plate. The base body in turn comprises means designed for fitting of a hinge wing and has a pair of opposite side flanges. Each flange has a slot for sliding fastening which is elongated in the adjusting direction of the base, and the fastening plate has a corresponding through hole appearing in the area under the slot to be passed through together with the latter by a screw for fastening of the base to the piece of furniture and to enable sliding of the base body on the fastening plate in said adjusting direction with the screw head bearing on side edges of the corresponding slot. The holes in the fastening plate are surrounded by a raised collar entering the slot and constituting a rest for the head of the corresponding screw when the screw is tightened. Thus a pre-established sliding-resisting force can be obtained, irrespective of the tightening force of the screws.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for attaching a trim cover to a flexible/resilient substrate, typically constructed from foam, which includes a plurality of clips that each has a base molded into the substrate. The bases each include a central “key-hole” slot that receives a corresponding key formed on a stem at a bottom of a clip projection. The clip projection defines a cavity for receiving a trim cover bead through a gap formed between a pair of legs that extend from the bottom. The stem has a length that is approximately the thickness of the slot. By passing the key through the slot and rotating the key to a locked position, the clip projection may be removably mounted to the substrate for repair or replacement as needed. The base may be constructed from a material that adheres effectively to the substrate, while the clip projection may be constructed from a material that exhibits high elasticity and wear-resistance.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments of the coupling device described and illustrated herein are suitable for use as a secondary or redundant system for retaining attachment between a user's arm and a closed handled device in the event the user looses her grip of the device handle. Each of the coupling devices include a body constructed from a pliable material, such as leather, nylon, poly or cotton webbing, etc. Formed at the ends of the body are first and second loops and that define first and second openings, respectively. The first opening is sized and configured such that the second loop may be routed therethrough. The second opening is sized to slide over the hand and wrist of a user.

Abstract: A fastener element with a sheet-form base and an array of wedge-shaped engageable elements molded integrally with a surface of the sheet-form base. The wedge-shaped elements each have a steep side and a gradually rising side, and are arranged with their steep sides all directed in a common sense, such that the array can engage a similar array of oppositely-directed wedge-shaped elements to resist shear motion. The distal edges of the wedges are curved in top view.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fiber-made surface fastener comprising joining faces each in which a plurality of fiber-made engaging elements are provided on one surface of each flat base fabric. By specifying a structure and composition yarns of the base fabric of the same surface fastener, the ratio (A/B) of an area A of a range in which sound spectrum of a peeling-off sound Fourier-transformed in a range of 100 Hz to 15000 Hz is 100 Hz to 3000 Hz to an area B of a range in which sound spectrum of a peeling-off sound Fourier-transformed in a range of 100 Hz to 15000 Hz is 3000 Hz to 15000 Hz is 0.4 or more. Consequently, tone of a sound generated when the surface fastener is peeled off and when the surface fastener attached on a product is peeled off is shifted to a low tone side so as to reduce an uncomfortable sound to a lower tone thereby reducing a feeling of discomfort.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping apparatus comprising a base body and two clamping straps which are arranged opposite one another on one side of the base body, are made flexible at least sectionally, extend convexly to one another in a non-clamping state of the clamping apparatus and can be brought into engagement by being pressed together in order thereby to fasten an object located between the clamping straps and the base body to the clamping apparatus of a clamping fit.

Abstract: A jewelry article is assembled with prefabricated precision components suitable for mass production. The components include bounding elements, fasteners, and spacers. The bounding elements include fastener apertures and channels for receiving portions of adornments. The fasteners secure the adornments in the channels between the bounding elements. From the available selection of bounding elements, fasteners, spaces, and other configuration options, an enormous variety of custom jewelry may be assembled. Accordingly, the consumer may obtain a unique piece of jewelry without the cost, expense, and time normally associated with custom jewelry creation.

Abstract: A modular assembly for detachable securing an accessory component to a garment or the like, comprises a meshed fabric, with an array of first openings forming an integral part of the garment. A base plate and a locking plate are provided, the former being secured to the accessory component. A plurality of studs are provided on one of the plates, and a plurality of second openings are provided on the other of the plates. The plates are adapted to be positioned on opposite sides of the meshed fabric, with the studs on the one plate projecting through respective first openings in the meshed fabric and into interlocked engagement within the second openings of the other plate.

Abstract: A quick release buckle has male and female components releasably joined in snap engagement. A release lever on the female component provides a means of disengaging the components. The release lever may be actuated either by pulling on a lanyard cord to which it is connected, or by accessing a lift tab projecting from its forward end.

Abstract: A link with a first segment (3) of nearly constant width whereon near its free end (4) it has a transverse oblong slot (5), originating a bracket-shaped bridge (6), at the other end the segment (3) narrows and joins the second segment (8), which also has nearly constant width, smaller than the length of the slot (5) in the first segment (3), with the second segment (8) bent, towards its origin, in a position parallel to the first segment; the segments (3) and (8) having a length such as to leave between their approached free ends a space (13) that is a little greater than the thickness of the strip with which the link is manufactured.