Abstract: A left end portion of a clamp arm is vertically swingably connected to an upper portion of a rod vertically movably inserted into a housing, and an annular supported member is attached to a support member rotatably around an axis, the support member being provided to an outer periphery of an upper portion of the housing. A pivot portion provided to the supported member and a non-edge portion in a longitudinal direction of the clamp arm are connected by a link member. The support member and the supported member are provided with an element for receiving an upward force acting from the link member on the pivot portion during a clamping operation. The supported member is fixed to the support member at a desired rotation angle position by a lock element.

Abstract: A microhook and loop fastening and detaching assembly comprising a web including a plurality of malleable loops formed integral with one surface of the web, and a plurality of hooks attached to another surface of the web, wherein the loops are adapted to removably engage the hooks. The hooks are equidistantly-arrayed in a plurality of linear rows on the hook side of the web in a staggered manner across the width of the web, such that each hook in a given row is located between two hooks of an adjacent row. The centerline distance between hooks in adjacent rows in the machine direction of the web is greater than the equidistant centerline dimension between adjacent hooks in the same cross-web row. Each hook includes a pedestal attached to the hook side of the web, and a head portion forming part of the pedestal.

Abstract: A split arm clip includes first and second arms that are connected to each other at a first end by an end section and which press against one another at a second end opposite the first end. The first arm is split into first and second arm portions that are substantially flush when the clip is a closed, in use state. The first arm portion is integrally connected to the end section and the second arm portion includes a lever that is adjacent the first arm portion and which does not extend past the end section. A hinge is disposed between the first and second arm portions along a pivot axis extending in a transverse direction of the clip parallel the end section. The pivot axis is disposed between the first and second ends inside of the clip such that a force applied to the lever urges apart the first and second arms at the second end.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a reclosable zipper for a package or bag wherein apertures are formed at periodic package-width intervals passing through the interlocking elements of the zipper profiles in order to minimize the mass of zipper material in areas where side seals of packages or bags will be subsequently formed. The otherwise interlocking elements upstream of, or at the trailing edge of, the apertures are deformed so as to prevent interlocking of the elements through a limited area. This allows a separator pin to pass through the area of the apertures and pass between the zipper profiles, eliminating or reducing the collision of the separator with the zipper profiles and subsequent potential damage to the zipper profiles.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a sleeve cover for a slider clip which is used for such applications as high pressure pasteurization wherein high pressure is applied to a reclosable bag, including a zipper and slider, which typically includes foodstuffs such as meat products. The sleeve cover is molded, glued or otherwise attached, to the slider to prevent the film of the bag from pressing against and entering the interstices between the slider and the zipper profile and subsequently deforming, pinching or rupturing.

Abstract: An improved money clip for holding and securing a stack of money, credit cards, and business documents. The money clip includes a gripping member 12 having a U shape which includes gripping sections 14, 16, and 18, and a first set of pivot sections formed on the lower edge of gripping section 14, and a second set of pivot sections formed on the lower edge of gripping section 18. The first and second gripping legs 20 and 22 each having pivots members at their upper ends which are pivotally and removably connected to the first and second set of pivot sections formed on the gripping sections 14 and 18. A third gripping leg 24 is provided having pivot members at its upper ends which is interchangeable with the first or second gripping legs 20 or 22. In addition, logo support members are formed on the first, second, or third gripping legs for receiving logos or pictures thereon which have magnetic surfaces for receiving logos thereon.

Abstract: A device for fastening interchangeable watchstraps with sliding lock mechanism, in particular for a watchcase, including a middle (1) and two pairs of horns (2), each horn being provided on its inner face with a skid (8) with one bevelled edge and a gap (10). Each watchstrap strand (3) includes a first link (4) on the lateral faces of which are found two grooves (5) adapted to the shape of the skids (8). Each groove contains a pin (6) connected to a head (7) and to a spring. The fastening takes place when the skids (8) engage in the grooves (5) of the first link (4) until locking of the pins (6) in the gaps (10). The watchstrap can be released by acting on the two heads (7) which retract the pins (6) from the gaps (10), making it possible to withdraw the watchstrap strand (3).

Abstract: A zipper closure system for allowing one hand zipping of objects requiring sufficient compressive force to close is provided. The zipper closure system comprises a set of tracks having a row of teeth adapted to mate with each other, a plurality of sliders that are adapted to move along the row of teeth, a connector system comprising a plurality of extenders attached to the pull tabs that allow a user to move the plurality of sliders along the row of teeth, and a connector attached to a third pull tab, where the connector links the third slider with the first and second sliders. The zipper system further includes at least one pull ring and a stopping member.

Abstract: A rope or line clamping device, including an assembly of two interfit tubular molded plastic members each having an internal web which are juxtaposed with each other and formed with elongated holes offset from the rotary axis of the members so that the holes progressively become more misaligned upon relative rotation of the members in a direction reducing the overlapping of the two holes, with a ratchet mechanism holding the members in relatively rotated positions to hold the rope or line segments clamped together until the ratchet mechanism is selectively released allowing reverse relative rotation.

Abstract: A fastener arrangement comprises: a) a fastener receiver (12) having a lip (13); b) a fastener element (14) having a body part (15) and a resiliently connected latch member (16) having a hook (17) adapted to engage the lip; c) the body part comprising a fulcrum (18) adapted to bear against the receiver at a position spaced from the lip when the hook engages the lip, with relative flexure of the body part and the latch member giving rise to a force holding the hook under the lip and the fulcrum against the receiver; d) the body part having a press-to-engage, press-to-release actuator member (19) connected to the body part on the side of the fulcrum remote from the latch member; f) the hook having a camming face which, when the engaged fastener element is tipped about the fulcrum by pressure on the actuator member, cooperates with the lip to flex the latch member away from the lip to release the latch member so that the fastener element can be withdrawn from the receiver. A no-release version is also disclosed.

Abstract: Latch assemblies for releasably engaging anchor members and other attachment points in vehicles are disclosed herein. A multi-pivot latch assembly configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a latch and an ejector movably coupled to a frame. In some embodiments, a biasing member holds the latch in a first or open position prior to attachment to an anchor member. When the anchor member presses against the ejector, the latch pivots from the first or open position to a second position about a first pivot point, and then from the second position to a third or fully closed position about a second pivot point.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pull-down fastening device for objects having bores, with a fastening unit which includes a fastening element. A pull-down fastening device is disclosed, with which the various fastening processes can, when necessary, be performed. For this purpose, the pull-down fastening device features a modular interchangeable fastening insert which insert includes a fastening element. Such pull-down fastening devices engage into bores of, for example, pallets or workpieces to be processed, for the purpose of interior fastening.

Abstract: An accessory for belaying and/or rappelling on a single or double rope. This accessory is a one piece component having a first through hole of a shape allowing a carabiner to be passed through it, a second through hole situated in a central position to the component the said first hole, the second hole allowing at least two strands of the rope to be passed through it, and a slot forming a notch communicating at its top, widest end with the second hole to allow the strand of rope from the second hole to be inserted into and locked in the slot. The accessory also includes between the first hole and the bottom, narrowest end of said slot, a boss extending transversely to the surface of the one-piece component and locally increasing the thickness of the component by at least as much as the diameter of the strand of rope. This boss forms on the surface of the one piece component a rope return element that makes it easier to manually release a strand of rope jammed in the slot.

Abstract: A fastening member used for, e.g., a disposable absorbent article is disclosed. The fastening member extends in a longitudinal direction and in a lateral direction and has a lateral centerline. The fastening member comprises a base panel and a shaped tab extending laterally from the base panel. The shaped tab has a longitudinal centerline, a lateral centerline, a distal portion and a proximal portion. The shaped tab has a contour edge comprising a shaped upper edge and a shaped lower edge. The shaped upper edge and the shaped lower edge are symmetric with respect to the longitudinal centerline of the shaped tab when relatively shifted in the longitudinal direction and are asymmetric with respect to the lateral centerline of the fastening member.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism, including: a deformable body configured to provide a friction fit with at least one element to which it is fitted, at least one slot in the deformable body, wherein the slot traverses at least a portion of the longitudinal and latitudinal direction of the body.

Abstract: A locking clasp provides security against opening without assistance to ensure that items employing the clasp remain locked and affixed in place. In addition, the locking clasp is easy to lock, aesthetically unobtrusive, and comfortable to wear.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present apparatus are configured to secure a first member and a second member to one another. The first and second members include a bore extending through at least one of the first and second members and at least partially through the other of the first and second members. The apparatus comprises a pin connector including an enlarged ball portion positioned along a shank. The first member includes an annular groove extending around the bore. A canted coil spring seats within the groove. The apparatus is configured such that the spring exerts a squeezing force on the ball portion when the pin connector is disposed within the bore and the head of the pin connector contacts the second member.

Abstract: A fashion accessory for accessorizing an item includes a button operatively connected to a bow and an elastic cording operatively connected to the button and adapted for connecting the fashion accessory, the elastic cording having a first loop for pulling around the button for removably fastening the fashion accessory to the item. A method of fashion accessorizing an item includes providing a fashion accessory comprising a bow, a button operatively connected to the bow, and an elastic cording operatively connected to the button, the elastic cording having a first loop and a second loop and then pulling the first loop and the second loop of the elastic cording around a portion of the item and over the button to thereby secure the fashion accessory in place.

Abstract: An expandable clamp includes a band and a worm gear mechanism. The band makes an imaginary circumference and has a number of slots spaced apart from one another along the imaginary circumference. The worm gear mechanism is connected to the band and operates to radially expand and contract the imaginary circumference of the band. The worm gear mechanism includes a worm gear that has a threaded shank that engages the slots when the worm gear is rotated which causes the radial expansion and contraction of the imaginary circumference.

Abstract: An anchor attachment system is provided for use with tensioning device for tensioning lines, particularly belts or webs. The anchor attachment system releasably secures an anchoring line to one end of the tensioning device. Embodiments of the anchor attachment system employ a pin, a cross-pin, a spring element, and a locking cam working in cooperation to secure the pin to first and/or second ends of the tensioning device.