Abstract: A tension buckle is provided and includes a slider body and a toggle body. The slider body includes a head with a slider strap receiving passageway extending there through from lateral sides thereof and positioned along a proximal end thereof, and a distal end having a neck positioned opposite the proximal end and tie section extending from the neck. The toggle body includes a top bar, a bottom bar positioned substantially parallel to the top bar, a first joining element connecting a first end of the top bar and a first end of the bottom bar, and a second joining element connecting a second end of the top bar and a second end of the bottom bar to provide a toggle strap receiving passageway extending though the toggle body from lateral sides thereof and positioned offset from the slider strap receiving passageway.

Abstract: A clamp for engaging one or more sheets of fabric for moving or repositioning an immobile occupant of a bed or trolley, the clamp having a body with chamfered channel, a block configured to be received within the channel, and a returning member to selectively permit the block to be removed from the channel.

Abstract: A hook-and-loop fastener including a base cloth composed of warps, a weft, and engaging element yarns and engaging elements formed of the engaging element yarns and provided on a surface of the base cloth. The hook-and-loop fastener includes a hollow woven part satisfying at least four specific requirements.

Abstract: A unitary drawstring accessory configured to be secured to a drawstring, the accessory including a body; and a channel including a first end, a second end, a length from the first end and the second end, at least one inflection point disposed along the length of the channel, wherein the channel is disposed on a portion of the body, wherein the channel is configured to require manipulation of the drawstring such that a portion of the drawstring may be seated in the channel and upon removal of such manipulation, the portion of the drawstring is frictionally secured in the channel.

Abstract: A shoulder strap device and method provides a movable and/or swiveling attachment arrangement which spreads the load to the wearer's specific shape. Embodiments of the device include a set of strap ring components, each strap ring component having a substantially linearly extending base portion and a substantially curvilinearly extending retention portion, first and second connector items or straps secured to respective subsets of the strap ring components, and a body garment secured to the strap ring components.

Abstract: A slider with a reboundable pull-tab includes a slider base, a pull-tab, a connecting shaft and spring; the slider base has a connecting shaft through-hole for mounting the connecting shaft, which fixes the pull-tab and spring onto the slider base; one end of the spring inserts into the slider, and the other end inserts into the spring base; when the pull-tab is pulled, the spring will subject to torsional deformation; when the pull-tab is let go, the pull-tab will revert to the normal state under the impetus of the spring, then the slider is automatically locked, thus preventing unexpectedly sliding; there is also a locking part in the pull-tab, so that it is free from not being able to rebound due to over-rotation.

Abstract: A belt buckle includes a casing (12) and an illumination system (24) present in the area of a locking tongue insertion opening (14). The illumination system (24) includes a lamp (32) and a light conductor (26; 26?) having a light emission area, and the light conductor (26; 26?) includes an annular portion (42; 42?) which surrounds at least a major part of the locking tongue insertion opening (14).

Abstract: A clasp for connecting sealing parts of a heating vessel and a main body of a heating container, having a clasp body and an “8” shaped base. The clasp body has a diamond shape and is made to be elastic so that the clasp can firmly connect with the heating vessel. The “8” shape of the base is non-closed and is a non-planar structure.

Abstract: A cable reel restraint device comprises a cable reel, a retractable cable, first and second springs, first and second attachment interfaces, and a preload selection control. The retractable cable is configured to extend from and retract onto the cable reel. The first spring is configured to exert force for preloading the second spring, and the second spring is configured to exert force for retracting the retractable cable. The first attachment interface is coupled to the cable reel by a first spherical bearing, and the second attachment interface is coupled to the retractable cable by a second spherical bearing. Moreover, the first and second attachment interfaces are configured for being fastened to first and second attachment points. The preload selection control is configured to select a particular preload magnitude and cause the first spring to preload the second spring with a load of the particular preload magnitude.

Abstract: There is provided a slider for a slide fastener. A pull-tab attachment portion is provided on a slider body portion. A pull-tab is attached on the pull-tab attachment portion. The pull-tab has a handle portion and a connection portion connected to the pull-tab attachment portion. The connection portion includes a shaft portion and a pair of rod portions made of metal and extending from both ends of the shaft portion toward the handle portion. The shaft portion has a core portion made of metal and a resin portion made of resin and covering at least a part of a circumference of the core portion. At least a part of an outer circumferential surface of the resin portion is in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the pull-tab attachment portion.

Abstract: A buckle assembly includes a frame, a latch plate, and a tongue. The frame includes a latch opening and a slot for receiving the tongue. The latch plate is configured to be linearly displaced within the frame between a locked position and an unlocked position and includes a latch portion. The tongue includes a tongue opening having an angled leading end. When the tongue is inserted into the frame slot, the latch plate is biased to the locked position such that the latch portion of the latch plate traverses the angled leading end of the tongue opening until the angled leading end of the latch portion of the latch plate is secured in the latch opening in the locked position. In preferred embodiments, the buckle assembly includes a seat belt connected to the tongue for securing a user to a seat of a vehicle.

Abstract: A bundling band includes: a first band portion having a first band, and a first head portion connected to a first end thereof; and a second band portion having a second band, and a second head portion connected to first and second ends thereof. In the first head portion and second head portion, a first insertion hole (insertable with the second band, second head portion, and first band) and a second insertion hole (insertable with the second band) are formed, respectively. The first insertion hole is provided with a locking mechanism locking drawing-out of the inserted first band by engaging with one of engaging grooves. The second insertion hole is provided with a locking mechanism locking drawing-out of the inserted second band by engaging with one of engaging grooves.

Abstract: Device for adjusting the length of a bracelet, including at least one adjusting link element (23) mounted with the ability to rotate about a first axis (A1), the adjusting link element (23) being connected to an end link element (25) of a bracelet by a connecting pin (26), so that the end link element (25) can occupy two positions, each of these two positions respectively corresponding to a short and long configuration of the length of the bracelet, and wherein the bracelet length adjustment device includes an elastic fastening device so as to elastically fasten together the at least one adjusting link element (23) and the end link element (25) in the short configuration, in which configuration the elastic fastening device is arranged around a third axis (A3) that is not aligned with the first axis (A1).

Abstract: A safety belt central adjuster, which has a main body, a press plate and a connecting piece, wherein the press plate and the main body are connected in a hinged mode through the connecting piece, and the press plate can rotate around the connecting piece; at least one spring mechanism used for ensuring the tightening force of the press plate is arranged at the hinged joint of the press plate and the main body, and a ratchet part is arranged at the lower end of the press plate and provided with round sharp reverse teeth; the ratchet part disengages from the main body, and a channel allowing a safety belt to stretch therein is formed between the ratchet part and the main body.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for aiding a handicapped person or a child to tighten the laces on shoes and other forms of wearing apparel with only one finger. If a long handled hook is used the person does not even have to bend over to fasten the laces. Even an able bodied person will be able to fasten shoes, or other apparel faster than the current process.

Abstract: A connection arrangement is provided for a force-fit connecting ceramic components for a lithography apparatus. The connection arrangement includes first and a second ceramic components and a clamping device. The clamping device directly clamps the first and the second ceramic component against one another in a force-fit manner.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing a two-part fastener may include a fastener-molding housing and an actuating assembly. The fastener-molding housing may include a fastener mold having a first mold section connected to a second mold section through a flash connection mold section. The fastener mold is configured to receive fastener-forming material to form a pre-engaged fastener having a first fastener portion within the first mold section and a second fastener portion within the second mold section. The first fastener portion is temporarily secured to the second fastener portion through a flash connection portion formed within the flash connection mold section. The an actuating assembly includes a stripper plate, a connecting member, and at least one ejection member. The connecting member is configured to securely retain the first fastener portion.

Abstract: An upper structure of a female snap button includes a post holding member for holding a post of a male snap button, and a receiving member for receiving the post holding member. The receiving member includes a surrounding wall that extends in an up and down direction to surround the post holding member, a bottom portion that is coupled to a lower end of the surrounding wall and provided inward of the surrounding wall, and a peripheral portion that is coupled to an upper end of the surrounding wall and provided outward of the surrounding wall. An opening is defined by a rim between the upper end of the surrounding wall and the peripheral portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fastening system for garments such as brassieres, and methods of manufacturing thereof, that places a female engaging device, such as an eye, in a cavity, thereby allowing a male engaging device, such as a hook, to engage with the female engaging device without adding bulk or depth to the fastening system. This provides a slim, comfortable and stylish fastener.

Abstract: A fabric clamp that passes under the presser foot of a sewing machine is provided. The clamp has a loop of resilient strip folded over upon itself, an upper slotted lever, and a lower slotted lever. The resilient strip has an upper portion, the terminus of which defines an upper planar jaw, and a generally planar lower portion, the terminus of which defines a lower planar tongue, joined by a curvilinear central portion. The upper portion of the resilient strip passes through the upper lever. The lower portion of the resilient strip passes through the lower lever. The total transverse width of the portions of the tongue is no more than about 12 mm. The curvilinear portion urges the jaw and tongue together. When the upper jaw and the tongue are adjacent and the levers are urged together, the jaw and the tongue are displaced from adjacent deployment.