Abstract: The child seatbelt assembly is provided on-site as a single piece and includes two nylon web seatbelt portions which latch to each other by way of a releasable buckle. Both seatbelt portions are permanently affixed to strap retainers by means of sewing or attaching permanently through the seatbelt portions or through a sew-tab included as part of the strap retainers. This provides that the seatbelt portions are affixed to the strap retainers regardless of whether or not the strap retainers are in the open or closed position. This further allows the child seatbelt assembly to be provided to an installation site, such as a grocery store, as a single assembly.

Abstract: The strap retainer includes a relatively rigid post element with one end formed integrally with a relatively flexible strap element. The free end of the post element includes parallel stabilizing channels and a central detent channel which receive parallel stabilizing prongs and a central detent channel on the free end of the strap element. The detent channel includes detent protrusions with forward ramps to deflect the detent prong upon initial insertion, and further includes rearward ramps to detent engage lateral ramped surfaces on the detent prong after the detent prong has ramped over the detent protrusions and returned to an undeflected position.

Abstract: A jewelry clasp is provided, comprising a first hollow member having a base end and a distal end, wherein the distal end includes a first eyelet member fixedly inserted therein; a second hollow member having a base end and a distal end, wherein the distal end includes a second eyelet member fixedly inserted therein; and a third hollow member having a linking member fixedly inserted therethrough, wherein the linking member includes a first end matably engageable with the first eyelet member, and a second end matably engageable with the second eyelet member. In a preferred embodiment, at least one end of the linking member includes a hook member for removably engaging one of the eyelet members. Preferably, the hollow members are crimped so to avoid the use of adhesives. More preferably, the eyelet members are positioned on a cable or chain such that when the clasp is connected, the hook member will be directed away from the wearer.

Abstract: The device is a strap retainer having a generally arcuate retainer body 10 and a generally straight, cylindrical post 11. One end of retainer body 10 is integrally connected to one end of post 11. Two catch arms 12a&b are located on the free end of retainer body 10, and a post catch element 13 is located on the free end of post 11. Catch arms 12a&b and post catch element 13 correspond with one another, and adapt the free ends of retainer body 10 and post 11 for closure. To install the retainer, a strap loop is first placed over post 11. The object that will serve to anchor the strap, such as a post or a portion of a shopping cart frame, is passed between the open ends of retainer body 10 and post 11. The open end of post 11 is then urged toward the open end of retainer body 10 until post catch element 13 contacts catch arms 12a&b. Post catch element 13 urges catch arms 12a&b outward, and then post catch element 13 passes between and is retained by catch arms 12a&b.

Abstract: A strap retainer including a base having an integrally formed post projecting therefrom, and a post receiving member, spaced from the base wherein the post receiving member has an opening formed therein for receipt of the post. A member connects the base and the post receiving member and the post generally includes a cylindrical body portion, a generally cylindrical plug portion, each one of which has a diameter greater than the diameter of the opening in the post receiving member. The post includes a neck interposed between the body portion and the plug portion, the neck having a diameter less than the diameter of the post receiving member opening. The plug portion of the post includes a tapered end portion having a longitudinal slot formed therein for enabling deformation of the plug so that the plug portion contracts when the plug is pressed into the post receiving member opening for retention therein.

Abstract: An adjustable strap is comprised of an elastic band generally folded in half with one section slightly longer than the other. The end of longer section is folded back over the shorter section and stitched to the end of the shorter section and an adjacent portion of the longer section. An elongated small loop and an elongated large loop are formed on opposite sides of the stitching. A D-ring is connected to the small loop, and a clip hook is hinged to the D-ring for clipping to a supporting structure. The lateral sections of the large loop are both threaded through at least two slots in a buckle, which is slidable along the large loop to divide it into two variable-size storage loops for strapping and holding items. The buckle is slidable for changing the sizes of the storage loops for tightening around the items. A triangular ring is connected to the storage loop farther away from the clip hook. The strap may be wrapped around a supporting structure by clipping the triangular ring to the clip hook.

Abstract: A universal one piece restraint bracket particularly suited for use with wire rope or cable for transverse, longitudinal and combined transverse and longitudinal seismic bracing systems for supporting an object. The bracket is generally L shaped to define a flattened apertured central portion with two wing portions generally at right angles to each other, apertured at their free ends and joined to the flattened central portion, each wing being elevated or upwardly bent away from the plane of the central portion. Aircraft type cables or wire rope connect the bracket to an adjacent support structure with the central portion of the bracket being secured to an object to be supported, whereby the bracing system acts in tension only so as to dampen earthquake loads and forces and thus is not subject to compression loads. A single bracket accommodates a wide variety of seismic bracing, and the bracket is configured for stacking with another bracket where necessary.

Abstract: A play system floor includes a frame defining the periphery of an area to be floored and a webbed flooring constructed of a webbing material extending between the frame members. The webbing material has an optimal predetermined stretch coefficient at which it retains its resiliency, while resisting sagging. The webbed flooring is sized using the stretch coefficient whereby the dimensions of the webbed flooring when stretched substantially correspond to the dimensions of the area to be floored. The webbed flooring is stretched to the dimensions of the area to be floored and secured to the frame. The floor is stretched to the dimensions of the area to be floored by positioning a bar through loops on each side of the weaved flooring, and applying tension to each bar. The webbed flooring is secured to the frame by attaching each bar to the frame using clamps, bands, or other attaching devices. Tension to each bar is applied by operating a screw-actuated clamping member to tighten the bar against the frame.

Abstract: A strap retainer comprising a flexible elongated body having two planar sides and two free ends adapted for closure on to each other. A locking pawl is integrally formed with one free end and comprises a post and a head section having two locking legs. A receptacle for the locking pawl is integrally formed with the other free end. The receptacle has top and bottom surfaces that are parallel to the planar sides of the body. There is a cavity in the top surface of the receptacle, having an enlarged section and a narrow section extending through the free end of the receptacle. There are two apertures on either side of the narrow section that extend toward the free end. Inserting the locking pawl into the cavity and sliding it toward the free end of the receptacle causes the legs to snap into the apertures and lock the locking pawl into the receptacle, to permanently close the strap retainer.

Abstract: A cargo strap buckle comprises two sets of pins arranged between opposing plates. One set of pins is fixed to the plates and positioned between the other set of pins. The pins of the other set are separable or capable of disengagement from the plates or buckle to facilitate looping a cargo strap around the pins. In one mode, one pin can be totally disengaged with one pin only being partially disengaged. In another mode, both pins can be partially disengaged and one or both pins can also be longitudinally adjustable with respect to the plates. In one use, the cargo strap is first fed between the fixed pins and the pins are separated from the plates to facilitates strap attachment. In another use, when one or both pins are not totally removable from the buckle, the pin or pins is moved with respect to the plates for strap attachment. In either mode, the strap can then be tensioned for securing cargo or the like.

Abstract: A harness plate (22, 28) for attachment to a harness for securing a first load (4), normally in the form of a person, the harness plate being attachable to a first cable (18) which is used to lift the load. The harness plate comprises a quick release mechanism (24) arranged to releasably receive a second cable (20) from which a second load (6), also normally in the form of a person, can be depended.

Abstract: A strap retainer comprising a flexible elongated body having two planar sides and two free ends adapted for closure on to each other. A locking pawl is integrally formed with one free end and comprises a post and a head section forming a free end. A receptacle for the locking pawl is integrally formed with the other free end. The receptacle has top and bottom surfaces that are parallel to the planar sides of the body. There is a cavity in the top surface of the receptacle, having an enlarged section and a narrow section extending through the free end of the receptacle. The enlarged section is longer than the head section of the locking pawl and the narrow section is narrower than the head section of the locking pawl. There is at least one flexible locking tooth in the enlarged section of the cavity that protrudes into the cavity. A shoulder element is arranged on each side of the cavity to define an insertion area in the top surface of the receptacle corresponding to the shape of the locking pawl.

Abstract: An articulating tie-down anchor (10) for securing cargo straps or roping includes a base plate (16), a top plate (18) and a knuckle (32) interconnecting the base (16) and top (18) plates. A ring (24) has a shank (26) pivotally journaled in the knuckle (32) and a swinging section (28) which is capable of moving in a 180.degree. arc when mounted on a flat support structure (12). The swinging section (28) of the ring (24) surrounds the smaller top plate (18) when in a compact folded storage position and rests on the larger base plate (16). A bolt (36) passes through aligned receiving holes (20, 22) in the top (18) and base (16) plates to attach the assembly (10) to the support structure (12). A resilient tube (34) is disposed within the knuckle (32) and is partially compressed lengthwise against the shank (26) to restrain the ring (24) in any pivotally articulated position relative to the base plate (16).

Abstract: To anchor a chain clip to the casing of a radio pager, a generally C-shaped plastically deformable metal fitting has its opposite ends rotatably fitted in a hole formed in the casing. The metal fitting is fully received in a recess also formed in the casing when rotated about the hole to a position substantially flush with the surface of the casing. When the chain clip is used, the metal fitting is pulled out of the recess, and then the chain clip is anchored to the fitting.

Abstract: The apparatus is a strap retainer with a straight post element and a generally arcuate retainer element molded as a single integral piece thereby forming a D-shaped outline. First ends of said post and arcuate retainer elements are affixed to each other while second ends of the post and arcuate retainer elements include complementary elements of a detent locking element. A first detent locking element includes a stem with a D-shaped cross section supporting a bulbous portion of increased cross section. The second detent locking element includes an aperture assembly with a first generally round aperture sized to receive the bulbous portion and a second aperture of D-shaped cross section sized to receive the stem of similar cross section and dimensions. The first and second apertures communicate by tapered walls which form detent edges on the second aperture. The stem can be slid from the first aperture to the second aperture to be detently locked in place therein.

Abstract: A carrying strap having a suspension lug which is attached at one end in a loop of the strap, is in the shape of a U and includes in the part of the lug lying in the loop, two open legs bent symmetrically at right angles to each other. The legs lie opposite each other in different parallel planes and overlap at a predetermined distance (14). The end of the legs are bent off toward the loop. The carrying strap also includes a locking element which can be pushed over the loop and the leg ends of the suspension lug.The locking element (12) includes in its upper part, two rectangular slot openings (16, 16'), with a separating web (17) there between and lying in the loop (15). The locking element also includes in its lower part, a rectangular opening (18) for receiving the legs (13, 13') of the suspension lug (10) which are enclosed by the carrying strap (11).

Abstract: A wallet tether is removable from a wallet or the like to which it is secured, to provide for use of the wallet in more formal situations where such a tether would be unsightly. The tether includes an openable loop which is securable about a belt, belt loop, or other appropriate structure of the apparel of the user, and an eyelet which is secured to the wallet by a threaded fastener which is passed through a hole in the wallet periphery. Thus, the wallet may be opened and the contents accessed without need to remove the tether from the wallet. An elongate, flexible cord extends between the apparel attachment loop and the wallet attachment eyelet. The cord may be non-metallic, in order to reduce to a minimum the amount of metal in the device to preclude requirement for removal for passage through metal detectors. Preferably, the cord ends are secured to the openable loop and to the wallet attachment eyelet with crimp connections, for strength, durability, and economy of manufacture.

Abstract: An improved splitter plate arrangement for use with children's furniture such as automobile safety seats and the like comprises a quadrilateral shape having a generally trapezoidal configuration, with the lower edge and side edges disposed in generally orthogonal relationship. A closed slot is disposed parallel to the lower edge and spaced apart therefrom, to receive therethrough the lower belt of a three-point harness extending from the seat. The lower belt is generally looped through and secured in permanent fashion to the closed slot, so that the splitter plate is assembled to the upper end of the lower belt of the three-point harness arrangement. A single upper slot to receive both shoulder belts of the three-point harness is disposed generally parallel to and spaced vertically above the closed slot.

Abstract: The ends of a cable are attached to the seat belt buckle so that a loop of cable projects from the buckle. A mounting bracket comprised of a stamped metal strap is folded into a U-shape and receives the loop of cable. The ends of the metal strap are attached to the vehicle body. A sleeve of ductile metal is swaged over the cable and interposed between the cable and the bracket. The sleeve has a length greater than the width of the bracket so that the sleeve extends beyond the bracket somewhat to prevent the cable from contact with the bracket. The ductile sleeve yields when a load is imposed upon the cable.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus for securing together segments of an elongated member such as an extension cord. The apparatus includes means for engaging at least one segment of the elongated member and a band member for wrapping around additional segments of the elongated member and having surfaces that releasably adhere to maintain the segments of the elongated members in a bundle.

Abstract: A helmet with a chin strap to reliably secure it to a user's head. The chin strap is comprised of a retainer strap having a fastening member (e.g.: `D`-ring) and an operational band intended to be tightly fastened through the fastening member of the retainer strap. The retainer strap is provided at its free end, typically above the fastening member, with either a male or female connector means (e.g.: "snap"), and the operational strap is provided at its free end with the mating connector means.

Abstract: An improved guide ring assembly consists of a guide member which is adapted to be pivotally mounted to a portion of an automotive vehicle and a plastic cover member which is snap fit over the guide member, the guide member and cover member cooperate to define first and second anti-twist elements for preventing or roping of a seat belt as it is drawn from its vehicle occupant restraining position to the retractor from which it has been paid out.

Abstract: A backpack frame of the present invention comprises a pair of spaced apart side frame members, a first cross plate member extending between the side frame members having a plurality of generally parallel slots therein extending in side-to-side direction with respect to the frame and spaced at intervals heightwise of the frame, a pair of shoulder straps for the frame having a first pair of loops attached thereto. Each loop of the pair is selectively insertable through one of the slots in the first cross plate member according to the desired heightwise position of the respective shoulder strap relative to the frame and is movable along the slot to a desired lateral position of the shoulder strap relative to the frame. A clip is provided for retaining each loop in the selected slot in the desired lateral position.

Abstract: The stop where the shoulder belt restraint is composed of four parallel, coplanar, cylindrical rods bridging between side plates. Each end of each rod is connected to a side plate by a tongue joint including a bellied split tongue snap fitted into a socket. The webbing of the restraint passes sinuously through the stop rods having at least two convolutions under one rod and over the adjacent rod.

Abstract: The device comprises a base (1) having an opening and a tapered orifice (7) in the interior. A conical body (8) is housed within the tapered orifice, the conical body (8) consisting of two elements (10) which form a central threaded opening (9). The elements (10) resist longitudinal displacement but are capable of radial displacement. The elements (10) are identical and each one of them is provided with a recess and a projection so that they can engage with each other.The device also comprises a spring and a closure head (14).

Abstract: A belt buckle plate having a rear face formed with a pair of axis-defining pivots one of which is a radially closed eye and the other of which has a radially open slot. A loop adapted to engage through the end of a belt has a short pintle and a long pintle extending in the same direction from the loop in line with one another. The short pintle normally extends on the axis through the eye pivot and the long pintle normally extends in a fully engaged position on the axis through and at least a predetermined axial distance in one axial direction past the slotted pivot. A retainer formation is provided on the rear face spaced axially less than the predetermined distance in the one direction from the slotted pivot and normally bearing radially on the long pintle in the fully engaged position thereof to hold it in the slotted pivot. A radial projection is provided on the long pintle axially offset in the one axial direction in the fully engaged position thereof from the slotted pivot by the predetermined distance.

Abstract: A retaining guide for an electric iron cord which extends between an electric outlet and an electric iron atop an ironing board includes a ring for sliding extension of the cord therethrough during movement of the electric iron atop the ironing board. The retaining guide includes features defining at least one opening on the ironing board for extension of the ring therethrough ironing board cover for extension of a relatively taut portion of the cord between the ring and the electric iron during movement of the iron atop the board. The ring preferably comprises hingedly connected members having outer end portions adapted for detachable engagement for opening to receive the electric cord and engageable to close the ring to retain the cord.

Abstract: An elastic buckle construction which is comprised of a base which has a bore at its top side and a throughhole passing through from one side to another side of the bore, an engaging ring of a circular shape which has a tapered annular wall surface at its inner side and which is adapted to be received in the throughhole, a buckle body which has an engaging rod of disuniform cross-section for insertion into the bore and an engaging plate directly molded on its one side, whereby the base and the buckle body are firmly interconnected when the engaging rod of the buckle body is inserted into the bore and the engaging ring clamps the engaging rod.

Abstract: An attachment device for attaching a strap to a decorative article which includes a lateral support provided on the article and having a throughgoing bore, a loop portion provided on the strap, a shaft slidably mounted in the bore and passing through the loop, the shaft having an enlarged head portion on one end thereof, a spring for biasing the head portion away from the lateral support, and removable locking means for engaging the other end of the shaft to prevent withdrawal of the shaft from the bore, the shaft being movable between a first position wherein the locking means is positioned outside the attachment device for removal thereof and a second position wherein the locking device is moved by the spring to within the attachment device and is therefore substantially nonaccessible.

Abstract: A pair of identical fastener elements are arranged in superposed, face-to-face relation to cooperatively define a plurality of elongated, peripherally enclosed channels for passage of end portions of strips of material which are thereby joined by the fastening arrangement. Each element has a plurality of arms extending from a connection at one end with a central body portion to a free end, with opposing, spaced edges of the arms and body portions forming slots closed at one end and open at the other. Placing two of the elements in face-to-face, superposed relation with the arms of each element overlying the opposite end of the arms of the other element provides the peripherally enclosed channels. The fastening elements are disclosed in a number of configurations.

Abstract: A guitar support strap attached in swiveling relation about a rotation axis held firmly and in perpendicular relation to the guitar body wall, despite the relative thinness and weak construction material of the wall. In a preferred form, a wood screw threadably engaged to the guitar body wall serves as the rotation axis and is held against movement as might tend to allow the screw to work loose or inadvertently disengage from the wall by a steadying force applied in encircling relation about the wood screw.

Abstract: A seat belt anchorage assembly comprises a headed bolt with plain and outer screw-threaded shank portions extending from a face of the head, and a bracket having an aperture through which the plain shank portion of the bolt rotatably extends and a slot for receiving a seat belt, a spring being engaged on the shank and abutting the bracket to urge the bracket against the head, the spring serving initially to hold the assembly together and as an anti-rattle spring after installation in a vehicle.

Abstract: A seat back is provided with a replaceable headrest cover including an elongated retainer securable to the seat back adjacent the top transverse edge of the headrest portion, a sheet material cover, and a clasp insertable through the retainer and through the cover for positively yet removably securing the sheet material cover to the headrest.

Abstract: A device especially suitable for, but not limited to, anchoring a baby bottle to a harness, and comprising an elongate flexible element having an eye with an eyehole at one end and a resiliently flexible retaining ring of larger diameter than the eyehole, the ring being adapted to encircle a portion of the flexible element and being compressible to small enough elongated dimension to pass through the eyehole to draw the encircled portion as a loop through the eyehole and then expand whereby to couple the ring to the flexible element, the eye engaging as a locking collar about the flexible element adjacent to the loop to substantially lock the ring against escape from the loop.The device may comprise a baby bottle harness, and is especially well adapted for quick change to accommodate retaining of objects such as baby bottles of different sizes.

Abstract: A separable link connector particularly suitable for detachably connecting omponents of a parachute harness, the connector being essentially U-shaped and having an easily removable end cap including a yoke-shaped latch member which straddles the arms of the body and enables the end cap to be locked in place by a single recessed bolt extending through the end cap and anchored in the latch member. The invention presents a more reliable and maintainable means for insuring that the removable end cap remains in place during deployment.

Abstract: A pair of companion hardware parts are connected together by a screw in order to close a link for webbing components of a drag chute or the like. One of the parts provides a threaded hole for the screw and the other of the parts provides a recess for accommodating the head of the screw and also provides an access opening for passage of the screw shank for engagement with the threaded hole. A spring retainer is detachably received in an internal groove of the recess. The retainer has a key that interfits keyways in the screw head and the recess whereby the screw is locked in place notwithstanding vibration and shock. No part of the mechanism projects beyond the recess. Hence it cannot catch or snag. Desirably a tang extends diagonally from the retainer in order to block access to the screw to inhibit attempted removal by an untrained or unauthorized person.

Abstract: This invention concerns a metal guide for safety belts for vehicles, especially cars, consisting of a lashing to be fastened to the automobile body and a ring held by the lashing with an opening through which the belt runs. The lashing has detents for expanding movement and the ring has guide surfaces to reduce friction.

Abstract: A carrier with a connector secured between terminals for enclosing spaced rtions of an object for support thereof, a link disposed for removable engagement with intermediate points of the connector to form a loop therein and limit the support portions of the connector, means for securing the loop to the link and to the support portions.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing together two elongated members, such as rope, at two portions thereof including a friction increasing member interposed between adjacent sides of the two portions and a heat shrinkable tube surrounding the two portions. A normally dry, heat activated adhesive is coated on the interior surface of the tube or on the two portions of the elongated members to adhere the heat shrinkable tube to the elongated members. In instances where only small stresses are encountered by the connecting apparatus, the friction member is eliminated.

Abstract: A lift chain including an end connector for connecting an end link to the load-carrying member of a fork-lift truck or similar load-handling device. Each link of the chain comprises a plurality of juxtaposed parallel link plates and the end connector includes a clevis joining the end link with a head having a screwthreaded attachment stud. The clevis is pivotally connected to the end link and the head by means of two spaced connector pins disposed crosswise to permit the end link to swing omnidirectionally relative to the head.

Abstract: A sealing ring for computer tape reels and the like wherein the sealing ring comprises a molded unitary strip of homogeneous plastics material adapted to be formed into a loop to sealingly encircle the reel. The strip has a live transverse hinge adjacent one strip end defining a latch portion between the hinge and that end, and a transverse seating surface is provided on the radially inner side of the strip adjacent the hinge. In use, the strip is wrapped around the reel, the transverse end surface of the other end of the strip, remote from the latch portion, is abutted against the transverse seating surface to dispose the latch portion in overlapping relation to the other strip end, and the latch portion is pivoted inwardly about the hinge axes to latchingly interengage latching elements defined on the radially inner surface of the latch portion and on the overlapped portion of the other strip end.

Abstract: A backpack permits the wearer to adjust the shoulder straps, backband, and waistband to his individual needs or desires. An integral molded plastic frame is specially contoured to avoid restrictions of motion on the person wearing it. The frame is provided with a number of slots which permit attachment of the sack and adjustment of the locations at which the shoulder straps, backband and waistband or belt are attached. The shoulder straps include loops of material which fit through the slot and are held in the desired position by a specially designed removable fastener. The waistband may also be sized to the individual wearer's requirements by selectively adding or removing one of a plurality of pads which are threaded onto the belt for comfort.