Abstract: A label attachable to a fabric includes a plate member having a shape, a first end and a second end, the plate member having a plurality of holes therethrough disposed between the first end and the second end, the plate member having a pivot hole therethrough adjacent to the first end, and the plate member having a notch disposed adjacent to the second end; and a cover member having substantially the same shape as the plate member, a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and a second end, the cover member having a pivot pin integrally formed therewith and projecting from the bottom surface adjacent to the first end, the pivot pin rotatably attached to the plate member through the pivot hole of the plate member, and the cover member having a protrusion configured to engage the notch of the plate member projecting from the bottom surface and disposed adjacent to the second end; wherein the cover member is pivotable with respect to the plate member and is substantially alignable with the plate member such t

Abstract: An adjustable buckle for a strap includes a slider, a nylon coating disposed on the slider, and an anti-slip coating such as rubber disposed on the nylon coating. The slider is configured to be attached to a strap.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a lace onto footwear includes a base portion having a top surface, first and second ends, and first and second sides, a hook portion extending from the top surface of the base portion adjacent to the first end of the base portion and overlying the top surface of the base portion, and side walls extending upwardly from the top surface of the base portion adjacent to the first and second sides of the base portion, the top surface of the base portion, the hook portion and the side walls forming a channel into which the lace can be inserted and securely held.

Abstract: A closure includes a male closure member including a first loop, an arm fixedly attached to the loop, and a bar fixedly attached to the arm, the bar having an upper portion extending orthogonally from the arm in a first direction and a lower portion extending orthogonally from the arm in a second direction opposite the first direction, the bar, the arm and the first loop lying substantially in a plane, and a female closure member including a second loop and a base portion fixedly attached to the second loop, the base portion having a top edge and a bottom edge and a trough extending from the bottom edge to the top edge into which the bar of the male closure member is insertable at the bottom edge and moveable along and configured for rotational pivoting of the bar in the trough, the base portion including a trough housing for receiving the upper portion of the bar inserted in the trough, the base portion having a recess configured to receive the arm attached to the bar inserted in the trough and positioned su

Abstract: A pneumatic tool is provided with a magazine having an open feed end extending into the fastener's guide body, with a sacrificial anvil attached at the open feed end and easily removable when required because of wear. The fastener magazine also includes removable and adjustable side rails for adjusting the dimension to accommodate fasteners of different sizes. The fastener is provided with a feeder shoe having a pivotal finger which permits fasteners to be easily loaded underneath the feeder shoe and then drawn rearwardly to urge the fasteners across the open feed end of the magazine. The tool includes a pivotal front plate having a spring mechanism for reducing the risk of injury when the front plate opens as a result of a fastener jam.