Abstract: A packer comprises a holder, a handle, a locking member, a spring, a pin and a pivot; wherein, the holder including a base plate guarded by two side panels, the handle including a seat guarded by two side plates, the locking member is a rectangular member extending a bit in the middle, the handle being pivoted between both side panels of the holder, the locking member and the spring being provided on a free end of the handle for easier fastening the tape onto an article.

Abstract: An end-fitting buckle having a cam cover that allows webbing to be inserted when the cam cover is in an up position. After inserted, a free end of the webbing is pulled to tighten the webbing while the cover is in an intermediate position. The cover may then be closed to lock both the free end and load end. When the cover is locked, movement of the load end is prevented by teeth in the cam cover. The teeth lock the free end into place, holding the set position of the webbing. The cover design also promotes use of varied thicknesses of webbing, because the cam action of the cover utilizes friction between the two ends of the webbing instead of a pinching action.

Abstract: The fastening device is for releasably engaging a fastening element connected to one of the ends of the shoulder-strap of a handbag. The device comprises an inner plate-like element to be disposed against an inner surface of the handbag, an outer body to be disposed on an outer surface of the handbag in a position corresponding to that of the inner plate-like element, and to be fixed to the inner plate-like element on the handbag, and a slider mounted for sliding on the outer body and defining therewith a fastening seat which can be opened and closed.

Abstract: A strap buckle comprises a male element and a female element which can be snap-fitted together and each of which has means for the connection of a respective portion of strap. The connection means include a device for adjusting the tension of the respective portion of strap, the device comprising two crosspieces which extend between two cheeks of the respective buckle element and define two slots which can be engaged by the strap, for which they define a tortuous path. The adjustment device includes a catch which is articulated to the cheeks about an axis parallel to the crosspieces and which can adopt a clamping position in which it interferes with the strap, preventing the strap from sliding in the slots, or a release position in which it is spaced from the strap.

Abstract: A fastening device for safety belt, including a first longer U-shaped biting plate, a second shorter U-shaped biting plate and an insertion pin. The first and second biting plate are formed with opposite ratchets on inner sides. The biting plates are positioned on two sides of a lower U-shaped suspending section of the safety belt and fitted with each other. The bent sections of the first biting plate cover the bent sections of the second biting plate in a stacked state. The U-shaped suspending section of the safety belt is clamped between the biting plates with the pin holes thereof aligned with each other. The insertion pin is passed through the pin holes and through the U-shaped suspending section of the safety belt. The ends of the insertion pin are enlarged to assemble with the safety belt by riveting, whereby the biting plates can be quickly slid along the suspending section of the safety belt to adjust the size of the fastening loop.

Abstract: A buckle for fastening together the ends of a flat plastic strap, comprising in a unibody construction a pair of parallel ends a pair of parallel side legs disposed between the parallel ends, and a pair of parallel intermediate legs disposed between the parallel side legs with the intermediate legs having a rough top surface and a rough bottom surface, and the side legs have rough bottom surfaces, and constructed in such a manner that one end of the strap is threaded between the two intermediate legs, over the top surface of one intermediate leg and one side leg and under the bottom surface of one side. leg, with the other end of the strap being similarly threaded on the other intermediate leg, whereby the buckle holds tightly the strap after the ends are pulled tightly with the rough surfaces holding the strap and the strap being threaded so as to have four 90.degree. bends at the leg corners to enable better holding by the buckle of the strap in the tightened position.

Abstract: An overall buckle in which the swingable flap has a detent locking the flap in its closed position so that inadvertent opening is prevented. The teeth of the flap cooperate with counterteeth on the frame so that transversely, the strap has an undulating pattern when clamped. The strap passes through the buckle in an undulating pattern as well.

Abstract: Underarm straps for shoulder pads wherein a pair of non-elastic strap segments are connected between the breast plates and back plates of the shoulder pads and extend underneath the arms of the user on each side of the shoulder pads. The strap segments are adjustably connected by clamping rings which permit a quick infinite adjustment of the effective length of the underarm straps by the user pushing the strap segments forwardly to tighten the shoulder pads. One of the clamping rings is provided with a handle to facilitate the manual release of the gripping action of the clamping rings, and a releasable fastener is provided on the strap segments to hold one strap segment in a folded position over the other strap segment to cover the clamping rings after the shoulder pads have been tightened on the user.

Abstract: A portable headlamp that is particularly designed for use with bicycles integrates a number of essential features and functions desired by modern bicyclists. The headlamp has an easily removable and universally mountable fastening system that requires no tools to install. The mounting system includes a rotary joint that enables a headlamp to be pointed in any desired direction while maintaining a constant friction that can be set by the user. A focussable light beam enables the operator to vary the light distribution pattern, thereby making the headlamp suitable for use under a number of different conditions. The electrical system for the headlamp can be readily upgraded to accommodate the needs of different riding conditions, without requiring additional parts.

Abstract: A packing strap fastener including a looped locating plate having a trapezoidal block in the middle of the front end thereof, a packing strap having two opposite ends turned backwards to form two loops respectively inserted into the center opening of the looped locating plate, and a key having two parallel key blades respectively inserted through the loops thus formed at the two opposite ends of the packing strap permitting the trapezoidal block of the looped locating plate to be firmly retained between the tips of the key blades.

Abstract: An infielder's mask is arranged to include use by players to include parallel bar structure directed across the mouth and nasal portions of an individual, with a bottom bar with a lowermost end of a U-shaped lower frame arranged to position about an individual's chin to position the mask in use in cooperation with strap structure,

Abstract: A buckle comprising a rectangular frame including a pair of lateral frame members and a pair of first and second longitudinal frame members interconnected therewith and a substantially rectangular belt stopper pivotally mounted on the lateral frame members with a belt interposed between the belt stopper and the longitudinal frame members. As the belt stopper turns in one direction, one side of the belt stopper brings the belt into pressing engagement with the inner edge of the first longitudinal frame member.

Abstract: A cargo binding device includes a net member, a plurality of intermediate cargo strap members, and a plurality of strap tensioners. The net member is formed of a plurality of longitudinally and transversely extending and intersecting cargo straps whose intersection areas are secured each to the other. Each end portion of the individual longitudinally and transversely extending cargo straps of the net member is formed into a loop. Each strap tensioner includes a spring-loaded push plate member. The push plate member is provided with a plurality of teeth for grippingly engaging an intermediate cargo strap members.

Abstract: A separable buckle for interconnecting two parts of a strap or other tension member comprises a first buckle member adapted to be attached to the first strap part and a second buckle member adapted to be interconnected with the first buckle member and to slidably receive the second strap part. When interconnected, the two buckle members are relatively pivotable about a transverse axis with the first buckle member acting as a two-armed lever, one lever arm of which is engageable with the second strap part on the second buckle member so that the second strap part can move in one direction relative to the second buckle member but is prevented from moving in the opposite direction by said one lever arm. The second buckle member comprises a reverse bent hook portion including a hinge element receptive of a hinge element of the first buckle member.

Abstract: A strap fastener for releasably connecting a belt to the body of a bag comprises a base plate adapted to be mounted on the body of the bag, and a cover plate pivotably connected to the base plate and releasably lockable on the base plate. The cover plate has at least one slot for the passage therethrough of the belt and receptive of a presser projection of the base plate. When the cover plate is locked on the base plate, the presser projection is received in the slot and urges the belt against a portion of the cover plate defining the slot to retain the belt on the strap fastener.

Abstract: A band mounting for a diving fin is provided to fix a foot on a diving fin body. The construction of the mounting enables one to draw freely on an end of the band in its fastening direction while enabling a user to firmly lock the end of the band in its loosening direction.

Abstract: A quick release two piece buckle of economical construction for use in situations where rapid release of a strap is required such as for example a buckle for a strap holding a scuba air tank to a back pack. The buckle has a handle member with a pair of oppositely positioned side arm portions extending therefrom. The arm portions have slots formed on the outer walls thereof, there being a detent at the entry portion of each slot. Detents are further formed on the outer walls of the arms adjacent to the bottoms of each of the slots. One end of the strap is attached to a cross arm extending between the two side arm portions. The other end of the strap is connected to an attachment member which has a pair of opposing arms. Each of the arms has an inwardly extending post member at the end thereof which is adapted to slidably fit into a respective one of the slots of the main body portion.

Abstract: An improvement in a buckle of a type comprising a body member and a latch member, which is pivotable in relation to the body member so as to open or close the buckle. A lock pin on one such member must be positively snapped into a lock recess in the other member to close the buckle. The lock pin must be positively snapped out of the lock recess to open the buckle. In a preferred embodiment, the lock pin is one of a pair of lock pins on the latch member, and the lock recess is one of a pair of lock recesses in the body member.

Abstract: An improved seat belt to be coupled to and used in conjunction with the existing seat belt in an automobile or other motor vehicle. The connecting means is attachable to and detachable from the strap of an existing seat belt. The pivotable movement of the connecting means is enabled through the use of a base plate having a belt plate pivotably connected thereto. The base plate contains a slot means for affixation to the existing seat belt in the automobile. The belt plate includes a slot means for connection to the supplemental seat belt. The pivotable connecting means allows the wearer of the improved seat belt greater versatility and freedom of movement while maintaining full safety and restraint. Particularly, the wearer of the improved seat belt will not be restrained from rotational movement such that the wearer may rest horizontally on the seat.

Abstract: A clamp is provided for securely holding rope, cable and similar material in a fixed position, comprising:(a) first and second clamping members of which at least one is movable towards and away from the other between clamping and releasing positions in a swinging movement about a pivot point;(b) the first clamping member having an opening therethrough for reception of a length of rope material to be held in a fixed position and having side walls on opposite sides thereof;(c) the length of rope material engaging the side wall on one side of the opening in the first clamping member;(d) the second clamping member having a clamping extension projecting into the opening through the first clamping member when the first and second clamping members are in the clamping position, and spaced away from the opening when the members are in the releasing position;(e) the extension when the second clamping member is in the clamping position being spaced from the side wall of the opening engaging the length of rope material a

Abstract: A strap lock for suitcases, bags or the like, comprises a box-type body associable with a first end of a strap and having a slit for inserting the second end of the strap therethrough. The box-type body is adapted to be closed by a lid associated therewith. The device further comprises an eccentric shaft cooperating with the inner surface of the box-type body to releasably lock the second strap end securely and being actuated on closing the lid. A lock is provided for the safety closure between the box-type body and the lid.

Abstract: A reversible buckle has a body with two side pieces that define the buckle's upper and lower faces, means for securing the buckle to a workpiece, and means for adjustably securing a strap to the buckle. The adjustably securing means includes substantially parallel first and second cross-members. The first cross-member has a substantially convex region and the second cross-member has a substantially concave region disposed substantially opposite the convex region so that the concave and convex regions are capable of cooperatively engaging and adjustably securing a strap threaded therethrough from the lower face or from the upper face.

Abstract: The pivoted jaws (2,3) of a buckle for a strap (4) are held together by fastening means (22,23) which define a first closed position of the buckle, but which are such as to allow closer approach of the jaws when they squeeze the strap between them. A moment is exerted, if the strap is pulled, between an edge (9) over which it is turned and which is offset from the pivot (10) and this has the effect of causing closer approach of the jaws and thus an increasedly positive hold. Teeth (20) on one of the jaws are of a saw-tooth profile to permit movement of the strap in one direction even when the buckle is closed. Both jaws may be respective one-piece integral plastics mouldings.

Abstract: A strap fastener of the type having a pair of loop members with means pivotally connecting one end of the loop members together is disclosed. Each loop member has opposite sides extending away from its connected end and terminating in a free closed end portion with the closed end portions being free to pivot toward or away from the other connected end so that a strap can be threaded outwardly through the loops, doubled over the closed end of the outer loop and returned through the inner loop.

Abstract: A molded strap fastener of a generally rectangular shape includes a first cross bar for retaining therearound a looped end portion of a strap, a retainer portion disposed laterally adjacent to the cross bar and frictionally engageable with the strap end portion, and a second cross bar fixedly connected to the other strap end. The first cross bar includes a pair of diametrically opposite sharp corners and the retainer portion has a sharp corner, these sharp corners serving as stops to retain the strap in position against accidental displacement even under heavy tensioning forces. To provide a greater resistance to strap loosening, the first and second cross bars lie in different levels so that a rotational force is created upon the fastener when the latter is in actual use, said force growing greater the larger the tension and thus urging the retainer portion to firmly grip the strap end at its sharp corner.

Abstract: A belt buckle comprising two unitary plate metal parts, each having an opening for attaching the ends of a belt thereto. One buckle part defines and arcuate tongue, having a part cylindrical recess therein, for receiving a latch bar formed on the other part with the plane of the latch bar inclined to prevent accidental separation of the buckle parts. A belt clamp bar, on the belt part opposite the tongue, grips a doubled back end portion of the belt for adjusting the belt length and tension.

Abstract: A two piece buckle has a frame member and a bale member which is pivotally supported on the frame member. The frame member includes a central elongated substantially flat piece and a pair of arm members extending from the edges of the central piece at an angle of substantially 90 degrees. These arm members have a pair of apertures formed therein which provide sockets into which the opposite ends of the bale fit. A pair of detents which are in the form of protrusions extend outwardly from the frame arm members. The bale member is resilient such that the bale member can be pivotally moved over the detents and thus positioned on either side thereof. The central piece of the frame has a first cross arm with an elongated slot formed on either side thereof and a second cross arm spaced from the first cross arm by one of said slots, a clamp member being slidably mounted on the second cross arm.

Abstract: A strap fastener or buckle for connecting ends of a strap, belt or the like is adapted to enable adjustment of the effective length of the strap. The strap fastener is formed from a plastic material into an integrally molded structure having a grip head portion at one end and a connecting portion at the opposite end, these portions being connected by a pair of side flanges. A pair of spaced parallel cross bars extend between and are connected to the side flanges. The grip head portion has a sharply cornered bottom edge which serves as a stop for the strap. The cross bar which is disposed adjacent to the grip head portion has a plurality of sharp corners defining stops for the strap, one of the corners being disposed adjacent to the grip head portion and being spaced in plan view from the bottom edges by a distance larger than the thickness of the strap. The strap fastener is thus provided with multi-point stops along the path of the strap so that the strap can be retained firmly in place under heavy tension.

Abstract: A two piece buckle has a frame member and a bale member which is pivotally supported on the frame member. The frame member includes a central elongated substantially flat piece and a pair of arm members extending from the edges of the central piece at an angle of substantially 90 degrees. These arm members have a pair of apertures formed therein which provide sockets into which the opposite ends of the bale fit. A ramp is formed directly beneath each one of these apertures to facilitate the installation of the bale member in the apertures in a snap fit. A pair of detents which are on the form of projections extending outwardly from the frame arm members are located forward of the apertures in which the bale member is pivotally supported. The bale and arm members are both resilient such that the bale member can be pivotally moved over the detents and thus positioned on either side of the detents.

Abstract: A buckle for securing the free end of a web or band is provided with a cross-member of generally triangular cross-section having rounded corners and slightly curved sides, and being oriented to an upper surface having a sharp angle so that one corner of the cross-member is juxtaposed to the sharp angle. The triangular shape is about an equilateral triangle.

Abstract: A fitting for flexible fabric type web slings.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an over center strap buckle of the type commonly used in cargo hold-down systems wherein straps connected to the cargo are tensioned to prevent shifting during transport. The buckle includes a handle pivotally mounted upon a U-shaped body, and the tension strap is looped through the handle wherein pivoting thereof between open and closed positions tensions the strap. A manually operated wire latch mounted upon the handle cooperates with notches defined upon the body when the handle is pivoted to the closed strap tensioning position, and the latch includes finger engagable portions for manually displacing the latch from the body notches to release the handle for pivoting to the open tension-release position.

Abstract: A quick-release buckle of economical construction for use in situations where rapid release of a strap is required, such as, for example, a buckle for a strap holding a scuba air tank to a backpack. The buckle has a main body portion which has a pair of oppositely positioned similar side walls with a pair of spaced apart cross bars or arms running therebetween. An operating handle for use in retaining the strap to the main body portion and releasing it therefrom is pivotally supported between the side members of the main body of the buckle. The operating handle as a pair of side arms which are connected together by a cross arm, the side arms being pivotally retained in apertures formed in the side plates of the main body portion of the buckle.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a clasp for gripping free end portions of a strap to maintain a loop thereof tightly engaged around an object, such as a portion of the human body, the clasp including upper and lower casing halves with means for releasably securing the casing halves in superposed relationship to each other to define a passage therebetween through which free end portions of a strap may pass, a clamping lever pivotally carried by the clasp to present one end portion lying at the loop end of the passage whereby to be forceably engaged by the loop when tight so that the other end of the clamping lever clamps the free end portions of the strap between it and one of the casing halves, and the lower casing half having a bridge-like cross bar lying transversely within the passage.

Abstract: A buckle assembly for a continuous loop lap and shoulder restraint belt system includes a latch plate assembly carried by the belt and a buckle mounted on the body. The latch plate includes a housing having a cinching member pivotally mounted thereon. The continuous loop belt passes around the cinching member. The buckle has a lip member on the buckle housing which projects into proximity with the restraint belt generally along one side of the cinching member to provide an abutment surface against which the cinching member may clamp the restraint belt. When a load is imposed on the lap belt portion of the continuous loop belt, the cinching member is rotated in the direction to clamp the belt against the abutment surface of the buckle housing to prevent sliding movement of the continuous loop belt in the direction to increase the length of the lap belt.

Abstract: In a box, open at least at one end, is a drum cam, into each end of which is secured a stub shaft from the hub of a hand lever; the hub of a hand lever; the hubs being journaled in opposite side walls of the box; the hand levers being outside the box for turning the cam manually to release the webbing; cross-sectionally the cam is a substantially diagonal cam, the opposite projections or apices of which are rounded and spaced apart to a distance equal to or greater than the height of the box; smooth gripping surfaces adjacent the respective projections are diagonally spaced apart to leave a clearance less than the thickness of the webbing to be clamping against the top and bottom of the box when tension on the webbing around the cam urges the projections toward said top and bottom; a light multiple ribbon spring between an end wall of the box and the cam urges the webbing against the surface of the cam with light pressure; a pin spaced from the cam anchors the end of the webbing, so that the webbing extends f

Abstract: An easily released belt fastener can be constructed utilizing an elongated body having an opening extending through the body intermediate the ends of the body. A clamping bar is movably mounted on the body so as to extend across the opening adjacent to and parallel to a clamping surface. This clamping bar is mounted in such a manner that it is capable of being moved between a clamping position in which it is spaced from the clamping surface and a non-clamping position in which it is also parallel to the clamping surface but is located further from the clamping surface than in the clamping position. The body is formed so that an end of it may be secured in an operative position in which it can be rotated about an axis which is substantially parallel with the clamping surface. A belt may be inserted through the opening around the clamping bar and between this bar and the clamping surface then back underneath the body along itself.

Abstract: An integrally formed low friction anchor ring guide having a flat anchor tab upper end portion with an anchor bolt opening therethrough, a transversely bent central portion having a seat belt webbing slot with curved end portions, and a lower rolled end portion aligned with the webbing slot so that tangential entrainment of seat belt webbing occurs over the rolled portion as the webbing passes through the webbing slot. A tension stop lock-out block may be pivotally secured to the rolled end portion of the ring guide. The tension stop block includes a central jaw portion provided with gripping teeth adapted to lockably engage the webbing upon selective rotation of the lock-out block.

Abstract: A buckle for fastening a tape around a package, comprising in combination a rectangular frame portion with four sides defining a plane, a flat leg portion also defining a plane and a flexible connecting portion connected to said leg portion and to one of said sides forming a rectangular space, said leg portion being folded at said connecting portion so as to be inserted in said space and supported by said leg portion so that the planes of both said frame portion and leg portion may be substantially flush with each other, whereby a fastening band can be pressed and fastened between said leg portion and said frame portion when it is wrapped around said leg portion and inserted in said space.

Abstract: A buckle for securing plastic strapping around an object. A pair of independently movable fingers are hingedly mounted by flexible plastic strips in spaced relationship on a rectangular base. The base has spaced pairs of integral side and end members which form a rectangular aperature therebetween. The fingers are adapted to be folded into superimposed, overlapped position along the side frame members. A post is formed on each of the end members at the midpoints thereof. The posts lie between the spaced ends of the fingers and in close proximity thereto when the fingers are in folded position. The fingers extend through loops formed in the ends of the strapping material with the finger ends being drawn inwardly against the posts upon tensioning of the strap. The posts absorb much of the tensioning force exerted on the fingers and distribute the remaining force equally on the fingers, thereby reducing twisting and breaking of the fingers during installation.

Abstract: A buckle component of a vehicle occupant restraint belt system is slidably disposed on a restraint belt of the system in an improved manner. The buckle component may take the form of a female buckle or a male D-ring that secures the belt in an occupant restraining position. The buckle component includes a housing with an outwardly facing rectilinear locking portion extending transversely with respect to the elongated direction of the belt. An external lock bar extends alongside the locking portion with the belt received therebetween. The lock bar has a slightly greater length than the width of the belt and has end portions extending about the side edges of the belt and back toward each other in generally U-shaped configurations. These end portions are pivotally mounted on the housing of the buckle component.