Abstract: A separable fastening device is disclosed to support a medical device such as a catheter tube or the like to a limb of a patient. The device includes a first and a second strap member. The first strap member includes a flexible first strap section formed of a knitted textile material having upstanding from one surface a plurality of multifilamentary loop-like elements and a polyurethane foam substrate secured to the opposite surface. The first strap member also includes a second strap section which is formed of a flexible tape member having upstanding from one surface a plurality of hook-like elements which matingly engage with the upstanding filamentary loop-like elements of the first section so as to be attachable thereto at the respective end portions to form a complete flexible first strap member. The second strap member includes a third strap section formed of a flexible tape member having an adhesive coating on one surface and a plurality of hook-like engaging elements on the opposite surface.

Abstract: A strap (10) adapted for encircling securement about the midsection of an individual including a pair of handles (38) whereby an attendant may assist both supporting and guiding the individual during ambulatory movement. The strap includes a first length (12) having a base layer (16) and first engaging elements (18). A second length (14) likewise formed of a base layer is connected to an end of the first length. The first and second lengths comprise minor and major portions of the strap, respectively. A fastener member (26) having a backing and second engaging elements (30) which mate with the first engaging elements is disposed at the end of the second length remote from the connection with the first length. The handles are carried by the second length to be disposed to the rear (FIGS. 4 and 5) when the first and second engaging elements are engaged for securement of the strap on the individual.

Abstract: Various attachments are disclosed employing hook and loop fasteners which are confined in a manner to permit engagement and disengagement only in a shear direction.

Abstract: A separable fastening device is disclosed which is adapted to encompass at least one member in gripped relation and to facilitate the simultaneous application of cinching and fastening forces which place the fastener in tension and are uniquely retained in the fastening device. The fastening device has a first flexible strap having on one surface a plurality of upstanding hook and loop-type engaging elements, a second strap having on a surface opposite the first surface, a plurality of mating upstanding hook and loop-type engaging elements, with means being provided to connect the first and second straps, and retaining means connected to the free end of the first strap, the retaining means defining an opening configured to receive the free end of the second strap.