Quick release buckle
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a buckle in accordance with this invention in an engaged condition;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the buckle of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the buckle of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a male end elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is the female end elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view of the buckle of FIG. 1 in an engaged condition;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the receiving or female part of the buckle of FIG. 1;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the engaging or male part of the buckle of FIG. 1;
FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the receiving or female part of the buckle of FIG. 7;
FIG. 10 is a side elevation of the receiving or female part of the invention as shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, the opposite side being than the mirror image thereof;
FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the engaging or a male part of the buckle of this invention as shown in FIG. 8;
FIG. 12 is a side elevation view of the engaging or male part of this invention as shown in FIGS. 8 and 11, the opposite side being the mirror image thereof;
FIG. 13 is a bottom plan view of the receiving or female part shown in FIGS. 7 and 9; and,
FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the engaging or male part of the buckle of this invention as shown in FIGS. 8 and 11.
The portions of the drawings shown in dashed lines do not constitute part of the design.
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 2, 1999
Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
Inventors: Wayne B. Gregory (Temecula, CA), Gary A. Fraze (San Dimas, CA)
Primary Examiner: Ralf Seifert
Attorney: John E. Wagner
Application Number: 0/105,910
International Classification: 0207;
