Abstract: A hose clamp includes an open ended ring body having a first engagement pin located at one end portion, a second engagement pin located at another end portion, and a retaining clip located adjacent the first engagement pin; and a connecting lever detachably attached to the ring body, and including a lever body having a first pivot notch located on one end, a second pivot notch spaced away from the first pivot notch, and a clipping slot located at another end. The first notch of the lever is connected to the first engagement pin of the ring, and the second notch is connected to the second engagement pin of the ring. When the lever is rotated relative to the ring body, the first notch pivots around the first engagement pin and the second notch of the lever pulls the second engagement pin around the first engagement pin.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method that relate to a self-locking tie with one or more elastomeric features are disclosed. A strap of the self-locking tie includes one or more features that physically anchor the strap to a base of a mold during a multi-stage molding process. These features may include one or more recesses. Side walls of the one or more recesses may be sloped, as defined by anchors with undercut regions that physically engage material of the strap to prevent movement of the strap within a mold cavity of the base as the strap cools and as the strap is exposed between its formation and formation of one or more elastomeric features thereon.

Abstract: A cable holder (10) attaches to a cable (1) with a plurality of cores (2). The cable holder (10) has a receiving body (11) with a plurality of receiving chambers (12). The chambers (12) extend in a cable longitudinal direction (L). An insertion opening (13) is formed at least on one side of the receiving chamber for inserting an end of a core (2). A fastening portion (14) is connected to the receiving chamber (12). The fastening portion (14) fastens the cable holder (10) to the outer sheath of the cable (1) by a fastening device (3) engaging around the cable (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a tube holder for a wiper arm, comprising a bracket, a positively locking closure and a tube receptacle as well as a wiper receptacle, wherein the bracket can be folded onto the tube receptacle so that the wiper receptacle can be closed by the bracket, the bracket being fixed onto the wiper receptacle by means of the closure.

Abstract: A line retainer includes a bridge portion, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm extends from the bridge portion and includes a locking portion. The second arm extends from the bridge portion and includes a retaining barb. The retaining barb extends toward the locking portion and is configured to catch the locking portion.

Abstract: A pivot mechanism includes: a shaft portion; a bearing configured to contact the shaft portion at a first contact and a second contact and configured to pivot about a pivot axis relative to the shaft portion; and a supporter secured to the bearing, configured to contact the shaft portion at a third contact, and bendable in a direction different from a direction from the pivot axis toward the third contact.

Abstract: A golf bag retaining device contains a closed band adapted to be fixed or attached to the rear of a golf cart. A first armature and a second armature extend rearwardly from the band on opposite sides of the band, and provide a support system for a golf bag that is secured to a belt that is looped through buckles at open ends of the first and second armature, respectively.

Abstract: A protective shield having a tubular shape is used for protecting a wound on a limb of an animal. The protective shield includes a first sleeve half, a second sleeve half, and a hinge connecting the first and second sleeve halves for enabling the protective shield to move between open and closed positions. A first splint overlies the inner surface of said first sleeve half, and a first splint attachment strip is secured to the inner surface of the first sleeve half and extends between upper and lower ends of the first sleeve half. The first splint attachment strip has a plurality of splint mounting positions provided thereon for enabling the first splint to be secured to the first sleeve half at different locations between the upper and lower ends of the first sleeve half. A second splint overlies the inner surface of the second sleeve half, and a second splint attachment strip is secured to the inner surface of the second sleeve half and extends between upper and lower ends of the second sleeve half.

Abstract: Provided is an electric storage module including an electric storage device and an outer package member that covers the electric storage device. The outer package member has a main body that covers the electric storage device and a cable fixing portion provided on an outer surface of the main body of the outer package member. The cable fixing portion has a plurality of insertion holes through which a binding member or a cable can be inserted.

Abstract: Provided is an electric storage module including an electric storage device and an outer package member that covers the electric storage device. The outer package member has a main body that covers the electric storage device and a cable fixing portion provided on an outer surface of the main body of the outer package member. The cable fixing portion has a plurality of insertion holes through which a binding member or a cable can be inserted.

Abstract: A fastener assembly is configured to secure a tubular member to a structure. The fastener assembly may include a stud retainer configured to receive and retain a fastener that is configured to securely fasten the assembly to the structure, a tube-retaining section having interior walls that define a tube channel configured to receive the tubular member, and an adaptable tube-engaging member extending into the tube channel. The adaptable tube-engaging member is configured to securely engage a portion of the tubular member.

Abstract: A resistance-applying garment includes an elastic line arranged in a zigzag pattern and a plurality of connectors connecting side-by-side pairs of portions of the line so as to form an assembled tubular mesh netting structure having an endless sidewall and open opposite ends in which none of the portions of the line cross over one another and the connectors are disposed about the exterior of the endless sidewall. Each connector has a body with a pair of passageways defined therethrough between opposite outer end portions and an inner middle portion of the body and extending between front and rear faces thereof and spaced from top and opposite outer sides thereof. Line portions are received and removably retained in the passageways. Top side and opposite outer sides of the body define a U-shaped outer surface arcuate-shaped and extending to and between the front and rear faces.

Abstract: A resistance-applying garment includes an elastic line arranged in a zigzag pattern and a plurality of connectors connecting side-by-side pairs of portions of the elastic line so as to form an assembled tubular mesh netting structure having an endless sidewall and open opposite ends in which none of the portions of the elastic line cross over one another and the connectors are disposed about the exterior of the endless sidewall.

Abstract: A display band device for attaching to steering shaft of a push-scooter. The device includes: a collar element abuttingly releasably engageable to the shaft; and at least one attachment element for releasably engaging one or more display elements. The display element can be in the form of a charm element.

Abstract: In a strap-band type connecting device (1), a strap band (3) has an array of teeth (8), each of which forms a bridged brace (10) between the neighboring slits (8a) to make a helical thread (9a) engage with the bridged brace (10) when a rod screw (9) is brought at the helical thread (9a) into engagement with the slits (8a) within a housing (4). The bridged brace (10) is curvedly deformed to provide a width-reduced groove (10a) in its lengthwise direction (P) so as to form a cross piece segment (11, 13), a geometrical moment of inertia of which increases along a circumferential direction (R) of the strap band (3) with a sufficient rigidity provided to resist against a bending force from the helical thread (9a) upon rotationally operating the rod screw (9).

Abstract: An arrangement for automated painting of an object includes a paint robot, a cover and a cover blocking member. The paint robot defines an axis joint about which a first portion rotates relative to a second portion. The cover covers at least a portion of the paint robot. The cover blocking member is in the form of a band carried by the paint robot and is positioned between the paint robot and the cover.

Abstract: A device for handling or storing one or more items, has a pair of generally rigid jaw members each having a hinge end and an outer end. The jaw members have a first, open position in which the outer ends are spaced apart to define a receiving space and a plurality of closed positions. The jaw members are self aligned and one of them has an engagement member to engage the other. The engagement member is separate from either jaw member, and may therefore be made of a different material.

Abstract: A dental cast stabilizer secures a dental cast to a dental cast articulator, and includes a fastening hole strap and a fastening post strap with a band body disposed therebetween. The fastening post strap includes a fastening post disposed thereon, and the fastening hole strap includes a fastening hole disposed thereon that is capable of receiving the fastening post or mounting plate thumb screw on an articulator.

Abstract: A clip assembly is provided for securing a crib bumper to a crib. The clip assembly may include a clip adapted to be secured to the crib bumper. The clip may include a body member having a first arm and a second arm coupled to the first arm. The clip may also include a clasping member carried by the body member and adapted to clasp the first arm and the second arm. The clip assembly may also include a belt adapted to secure the clip to a portion of the crib. The belt may include a strap member having a fastener, adapted to secure the strap member to the crib portion. The belt may also include a protruding member carried by the strap member and adapted to be received by the linking member.

Abstract: Presented is a hair restraint which is placed on a user's ponytail to assist in keeping the ponytail tangle free during sleep. The device includes a drawstring, a drawstring lock, and may be utilized with a headband which gathers the hair and holds it into a ponytail while the device is attached. The ponytail can be formed in the back of the users head or more towards the top of the user's head to provide less of an obstruction while the user is sleeping.

Abstract: A clamp (1d) comprises a clamp bracket (3f) and an elastic cord (5) threaded through a pair of apertures (7b, 9b) in the clamp bracket (3f). The clamp bracket (3f) further comprises a pair of keyhole-shaped holes (19f) for receiving an end portion (31) of the cord (5). The shape of the keyhole-shaped holes (19f) is such that the cord (5) is insertable into part of the hole (19f) when the cord is tensioned and the cord (5) is gripped by inner walls of an adjoining part of the hole (19f) when the cord is untensioned.

Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided with at least one holding device, a holding device with at least one band unit and a band unit for a holding device used to clamp objects in place, which includes, but is not limited to an oblong band element with two band ends. The band element at least partially encompasses a flexible band material and the hinged units are secured to the band ends in order to realize an arrangement in which the band unit is hinged to the holding device.

Abstract: An arrangement for fixing a gas generator of an air bag unit. The gas generator is securely fixed in the generator chamber and both radial and axial tolerances, in particular of the gas generator, are compensated using a plate-like, spring-elastic fastening element that is pressed in the area of the end of the gas generator lying opposite the fixed bearing between the outer circumference thereof and the inner circumference of the generator chamber axially projecting through the gas generator. After the pressing in, the fastening element is arched into the generator chamber in the axial direction in a section between the outer wall of the gas generator and the inner wall of the generator chamber in the axial direction.

Abstract: A wristband and clasp for securing the wristband to a person is disclosed. The wristband includes at least one attachment aperture. The clasp includes a folding base having a first triangular section connected to a second triangular section and a hinge connecting the first and second triangular sections. The hinge defines a folding axis that enables the base to be folded so that the first triangular section is positioned adjacent to the second triangular section in an overlapping relationship. A securement aperture is formed in the first triangular section, and a post extends from the second triangular section to couple with the securement aperture when the base is folded along the folding axis. The post extends from the second triangular section through the attachment aperture of the wristband and couples to the securement aperture of the first triangular section so that the clasp is secured to the wristband.

Abstract: A tie for bundling a plurality of elongated objects is formed in a generally arcuate configuration from a material having shape retaining memory properties. Complemental teeth on two opposed surface lock the two surfaces together to form a closed loop.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement for the connection of a fastening element in a preassembled part is provided. The fastening arrangement makes provision for the fastening element to be fastened in the preassembled part by means of a latching connection.

Abstract: A key operated restraining device is provided to create a securing loop of adjustable dimension. The device includes a locking head portion, an elongated smooth surfaced strap insertable into the locking head portion to form a securing loop of adjustable dimension, a support block disposed in the interior of the head portion, and a pawl member. Both the support block and the pawl member terminate in a spaced relation to an interior wall surface of the head portion and form a slideway for the strap operation. The pawl member is connected to the locking head by a resilient hinge structure with a spike inserted into or attached to the pawl biasing the pawl member into a locking position wherein the locking structure is operative to lockably engage a smooth strap and a release position wherein the locking structure is disengaged from the strap.

Abstract: A flexible strip of resiliently deformable material is of substantially uniform cross sectional form. At one side, the strip has an interior cavity which opens at that side of the strip, the cavity being wider than the opening; and the strip is substantially complementary at the other side.

Abstract: A training restraint having double loops formed of two separate, flexible straps joined together by an interlocking cover is extremely strong, tamper resistant and more easily molded than single strap devices. The restraint is designed to be folded into a compact storage position which can be easily carried by law enforcement personnel yet is instantly ready for use. The restraint is designed for repeated use and is provided with indicia to identify the device for training purposes.

Abstract: A training restraint having double loops formed of two separate, flexible straps joined together by an interlocking cover is extremely strong, tamper resistant and more easily molded than single strap devices. The restraint is designed to be folded into a compact storage position which can be easily carried by law enforcement personnel yet is instantly ready for use. The restraint is designed for repeated use and is provided with indicia to identify the device for training purposes.

Abstract: A binding device and method of use for providing a compressive force across tissue boundaries to promote healing. The binding device includes a strap adapted to form a loop about injured tissue and a tension member attached to the strap, wherein the tension member maintains a predetermined stress level in the loop which compresses the edges of the tissue together to foster healing. The tension member is preferably a shape memory effect alloy, such as nitinol, a nickel-titanium alloy. The binding device also includes a one-way locking mechanism which keeps the strap in a loop.

Abstract: A golf bag cradle assembly includes a bag cradle having two upright posts in two recessed holes thereof and two side slots on two opposite ends thereof respectively communicated with either recessed hole, two straps having a respective rear end terminating in a loop mounted around either upright post and a respective front end extended out of either side slot on the bag cradle and coupled with a male or female strap connector for fastening a golf bag to the bag cradle, and two plug caps fastened to either recessed hole by a respective hook to hold the loop of either strap to the respective upright post.

Abstract: The annular fastening device comprises a male attachment element (2) of moulded plastic material, a female attachment element (3) of moulded plastic material, and a flexible strap (4) which is attached at a first end to the male attachment element (2) and at a second end to the female attachment element (3).A seat cover includes a hem which is peripheral to an opening for introducing the cover onto a seat, together with a fastening device, the strap (4) of which is inserted through the said hem.In accordance with a method of securing the cover to the seat, a cover is used, which is slid over the seat and which is stretched over the seat cushion of the seat by means of the annular fastening device (1).

Abstract: An identification device which includes a band having a blank imprintable surface upon which information in the form of a bar code or the like can be imprinted on a conventional bar code imprinting machine. Various bands are provided with separate fasteners which are assembled with the band after the imprinting and which, when the band is located on a person or object, lock the band against undesirable removal of the band.

Abstract: An anti-theft device has a plate for hanging it and a link. The link is arranged to form a closed loop over a bridge of a pair of eyeglasses. A fastener belonging to the plate receives a free end of the link. It is only releasable with a special tool. The link consists of an element of flexible plastic material and of a reinforcement.

Abstract: A self-clinching disposable restraint or bundling strap having a locking head with a primary bore passing through the thickness of the head into which the tip of the tape is inserted and pulled through for locking. Two rows of ratchet teeth are provided on the upper surface of the tape. A front surface of the ratchet teeth forms an acute angle with the perpendicular axis of the ratchet teeth. A pair of cantilever pawls have a tip portion to exactly fit and successively engage each of the ratchet teeth as the tape is pulled through the locking head. A finger hole in the tape near the tip enables the user to readily pull the tape through the locking head.

Abstract: A two-loop strap restraint for law enforcement is lightweight, strong, inexpensive, disposable, and can be formed entirely of recyclable polymeric material, and is easy to apply and carry. This restraint has a pair of apertures in its central bridging portion for curling into a compact four-loop configuration for easily carrying several of them in an unobtrusive, concealed manner in a pocket. The restraint fits all size wrists, ankles for use in a wide variety of law enforcement situations. It has the general form of a single non-metal elongated strap of polymeric material having a pair of symmetrically positioned latching socket bosses of polymeric material located near the center of the strap with a resilient latching pawl formed of polymeric material positioned in each socket. A flexible ratchet portion of the restraint extends outwardly from each socket boss with a narrow tip pull extending outwardly from the ratchet portion to a rounded tip. In use, a tip pull is inserted through a socket opening.

Abstract: A clamp housing for cylindrically wound heaters, particularly for an injection molding nozzle heater has a slit that permits changing the effective diameter of the housing and it is actuated by an axially extending cam pin that can be easily adjusted from an exposed end of the heater. The cam pin has a central cam portion formed between two end hubs that are rotatably mounted with respect to one edge of a longitudinal slit in the clamp housing, and a central cam portion that is mounted in a loop formed from the opposite edge of the slit in the housing. As the cam pin is rotated the two edges of the slit in the housing can be forced together because of the cam action and the housing will tighten around a heater held on the interior of the clamp.

Abstract: A mounting structure for mounting a bicycle part, such as a front derailleur, to a bicycle frame using a band member. The band member is wound around the bicycle frame and has a pair of mounting legs each having an engaging bore therein. The bicycle part to be mounted includes a base member which includes a receiving bore for the mounting legs. The inner wall of the receiving bore includes cam faces for pushing the mounting legs together as the mounting legs are inserted into the receiving bore to reduce the distance between the mounting legs. A screw tightening member is supported rotatably to the base member and screws with a nut having engaging projections which engage with the engaging bores in the mounting legs when the mounting legs have been inserted a sufficient distance into the receiving bore such that the distance between the mounting legs is less than the distance between the tips of the engaging projections on the nut.

Abstract: A hose construction, a hose clamp structure and methods of making the same are provided, the hose construction comprising a hose made primarily of polymeric material and having a reinforcing wire, and an outer hose clamp structure connected to the hose and having two ends which when interconnected together are adapted to secure the hose onto a member telescoped in the hose by tightly engaging a substantially annular portion of the hose around the member. The hose clamp structure has a groove therein that nestably receives part of the reinforcing wire therein. Fastening members secure the nested part of the reinforcing wire to the hose clamp structure whereby the fastening members connect the hose clamp structure to the hose.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus for clamping a group of cables, or the like, is formed of a plurality of clamp segments each formed to be movably connected to another segment on one or both ends of the segment. One or more elongated springs is attached through the connected clamp segments and each spring has each end attached to one of the segments so that the spring will bias the segments and allow the segments to be clamped around a bundle of cables, or the like, and to be snapped open for removing or changing the cables. The clamp segments can have one or more springs therein. One embodiment has a cable, cord or band attached to one end and extending around the segments and onto a spool for use in opening or closing the distal end portions of the clamping mechanism. The cord, cable or band may be aligned with eyes, guides or rollers attached to some of the segments.

Abstract: A steel band loop clamp is disclosed having a first end with a raised abutment and tangentially extending end portion, and a second end adapted for engagement against the raised abutment to hold the clamp in a prestressed open position. A closed circumferential slot terminates partially along the raised abutment and extends partially around the steel band loop, for accepting into engagement therewith the second end of the closed band loop when the clamp is engaged into a closure position.

Abstract: A hose clamp wherein a flexible metallic strap has a loop-shaped intermediate portion, an externally toothed first end portion which is overlapped by the intermediate portion and whose teeth mate with the internal teeth of the intermediate portion, and a second end portion whose free end is doubled over itself to form an L-shaped projection having an end face at the inner side of the second end portion. Such end face abuts against the complementary face of a protuberance which is formed on the second end portion by stamping or the like and extends beyond the inner side of the second end portion. The abutting faces greatly enhance the resistance which the projection of the second end portion offers to bending into the general plane of the second end portion during tensioning of the intermediate portion around a hose or the like.