Abstract: A fastening device includes a case unit including a receiving space, a spool located within the receiving space and configured for a lace to be wound therearound, and a knob covering on the case unit. The knob includes a main body made of a composite material, and a shield cover covering on the main body and made of a metal material. A rotation of the knob drives the spool to rotate in a tightening direction for tensioning the lace.

Abstract: An arborist device and method of using the same are provided. The device can include a unitary structure having a head and a body that together define an internal open space; the structure extending longitudinally from a first end on the head to a second end opposite the first end, the second end defining an annular opening that provides access to the internal open space; and an annular groove defined by a depression on an external surface of the unitary structure, wherein the groove demarcates the head from the body; and wherein the head includes an opening at the first end, the opening extending into a channel that extends toward the groove, on a front side of the unitary structure.

Abstract: In order to improve assembling convenience and productivity of products, the present invention provides a wire winding adjusting device comprising a reel portion which is accommodated in a housing unit and is selectively hook-engaged with and rotated interlocking with a rotation manipulation means such that a wire is wound on the outer circumference thereof, wherein the rotation manipulation means is rotated about a driving protrusion at the center thereof during a rotation manipulation.

Abstract: Provided is an adjustable buckle apparatus, which includes a buckle base and an adjustment assembly, the adjustment assembly being movably arranged on the buckle base; when the adjustment assembly moves from a first position to a second position, the adjustment assembly can be linked to a connecting strap so as to change the length of the connecting strap within the buckle base; when the length of the connecting strap within the adjustable buckle apparatus increases, the connecting strap located between a child safety seat and an automobile seat can be rapidly tightened, so as to constraint the child safety seat stably.

Abstract: A belt system comprising a belt having a plurality of ratchet teeth, a belt buckle secured to an end of the belt, the belt buckle including a belt buckle frame member having at least one elongated internal shaft. A ring is pivotably secured to the belt buckle, the ring configured to support the weight of a user of the belt.

Abstract: A method for attaching a trampoline jumping mat to a trampoline frame using a clip comprising an aperture and the clip further comprising a hook for attaching the clip to the trampoline frame. The method also using an elastic connector comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion comprising a loop, and the method comprising the steps of: a. passing part of the elastic connector through the aperture in the clip; b. attaching the clip to the frame using the hook; c. passing the first portion of the elastic connector around both the hook and the frame; d. passing the second portion of the elastic connector through the loop of the first portion of the connector; and e. connecting the second portion of the elastic connector to the trampoline jumping mat. A clip for attaching a trampoline jumping mat to a trampoline frame, the clip comprising: a hook for attaching the clip to the trampoline frame.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for coupling a first component to a second component via an integrated fastener. The component assembly includes a first component having a first surface and a second surface. An integrated fastener extending from the second surface and configured to attach the first component adjacent to the second component. The first component and the integrated fastener are formed as a unitary structure using, for example, an additive manufacturing process. The integrated fastener can include a clip assembly with one or more retention features extending outwardly from the integrated fastener at an end opposite the first component.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a zipper including two rows of zipper teeth, in which at least some of the zipper teeth include a negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) foam material having a Poisson's ratio of between 0 and ?1, and a slider movably attached to one of the rows of the zipper teeth and configured to connect the two rows of zipper teeth when the slider is moved in a first direction and to disconnect the two rows of zipper teeth when the slider is moved in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A dual band adjustable belt loop fastening device configured to extend between two or more belt loops on a garment and to selectively lessen the distance there between the belt loops to secure the waistline of a garment to a wearer and that is also configured to affix/attach items such as holsters, smartphones, or tools thereon or therein while in use.

Abstract: A buckle (100) includes a male buckle (110), a female buckle (120), and an actuating structure (130) disposed between the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120). When the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) are engaged, the actuating structure (130) generates an actuating signal. When the male buckle (110) and the female buckle (120) are disengaged, the actuating structure (130) generates a disconnecting signal. A control circuit operates according to the actuating signal or the disconnecting signal, such that the control circuit is actuated more conveniently and the structure of the buckle (100) is simple.

Abstract: A pin joint assembly including: a first end lug and a second end lug; a pin hole extending through the first and second end lugs; a first retaining feature and a second retaining feature arrangeable at opposing ends of the pin hole; a headless pin including a pin body for inserting through the pin hole to rotatably couple the first and second end lugs, such that the pin body is retained between the first and second retaining features; a first bushing for positioning between the headless pin and the first end lug, and a second bushing for positioning between the headless pin and the second end lug; wherein the headless pin is isolated from the first and second retaining features.

Abstract: A method of configuring a connection member. The connection member comprises a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion between said ends. Each end comprises respective first and second insertion regions. In the operative state, first and second curved sections are arranged on opposite sides of each of the first and second ends. The first and second ends are movable to be arranged in the vicinity of each other, and abut against each other, and thereby form a lock over the intermediate portion. The connection member may be a loop formed of a flexible material or a flexible elongated body having a first end and a second end, separated by an intermediate portion and comprising at each end respective first and second insertion regions. The connection member may be formed from a rope having first and second ends formed by braiding or other technique.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to articles that include a tightening mechanism, such as reel-based lace tightening mechanism, configured to tighten the article by rotation of a knob. The articles can include a concealing portion that is configured to conceal or protect at least a portion of the tightening mechanism, such as the knob. The concealing portion can be configured to prevent unintentional actuation of the tightening mechanism, such as during contact sports. The concealing portion can be configured to hide the tightening mechanism from view to improve the visual appearance of the article. The concealing portion can be collapsible such that a user can press the concealing portion down to expose the knob of the tightening mechanism.

Abstract: An inner support clamp is provided. The inner support clamp may include a first elastic component and a supporting component. The first elastic component may hermetically cover at least a portion of the supporting component such that the first elastic component expands outward when the first elastic component is inflated by an inflation and deflation device. The inner support clamp may be with a small size, a light weight, and/or a simple structure, thereby reducing the manufacture cost of the inner support clamp. The inner support clamp may clamp objects with different sizes and shapes rapidly and stably. For a fragile, soft, or bottle-shape object, or an object with a regular or irregular shape, the inner support clamp may clamp the object safely and not cause damage to the object.

Abstract: A device for securing ornaments to a tree and equally useful as a device for securing lightweight objects to an elongated object. The device may include a looped filament; a base secured to a portion of the filament; and a toggle releasably secured to the looped filament, wherein the looped string is attached to the lightweight object and the toggle secures the looped string to a the elongated object by clamping or cinching it. The lightweight object may be a holiday ornament and the elongated object a portion of a tree branch or limb, wherein the device festoons holiday ornament on the tree.

Abstract: The apparatus for fastening a vehicle component in and/or on a vehicle has a sound insulation element with a carrier layer and a sound absorbing layer. An anchoring recess is formed in the carrier layer and has an insertion opening in a first side of the carrier layer, which insertion opening is adjoined by a receiving space which is delimited by the plastic material of the carrier layer and is defined by a closed circumferential inner side and a closed bottom surface. An anchoring element is further provided. The anchoring recess has a constriction area formed on the circumferential inner side and at least partially narrowing the receiving space, with a widened widening area adjoining in the direction of the bottom surface. The anchoring element has an anchoring shoulder for engaging behind the constriction area when the anchoring element is received by the anchoring recess.

Abstract: A rope coupling apparatus configured for connecting or terminating a rope without the use of rope knots or terminations is disclosed. The rope coupling apparatus may include a retainer member with a first portion, a second portion and opposing side portions, an opening through the first portion of the retainer member, a rope receiver on the second portion of the retainer member; and a plurality of notches disposed on one or both of the opposing side portions of the retainer member.

Abstract: Safety device with sliding cable, to secure an installation. The device includes a sliding cable with a first attachment eyelet and a second attachment eyelet formed by two end portions, of the sliding cable, respectively closed by a first sleeve and a second sleeve. The first and second attachment eyelet allow to attach and connect the device to two adjacent parts of the installation. The safety device further includes signaling and activation means.

Abstract: A tie hoop untying prevention device of the present invention may comprise: a body part provided in a shape of surrounding the outer side surface and the upper and lower surfaces of a tie hoop and coupled to the tie hoop; a pair of extension parts provided at opposite ends of the body part, respectively, and formed in directions different from each other; separation preventing parts provided on both side surfaces of the body part, respectively, to prevent separation of the tie hoop; and a tying part provided at each of the corners of the body part to prevent vertical and outward movements of the tie hoop when being coupled to the tie hoop.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a string adjuster that can adjust the length of a string by winding the string. A string adjuster of the present invention includes a fixed unit and a rotation unit, in which a knob of the rotation unit includes a first extension having a counter-anti-separator formed on the interior circumferential surface and preventing separation from a housing, a second extension having a winding determination protrusion formed on the interior circumferential surface and determining winding and releasing modes, and a spacing groove formed between the first extension and the second extension.