Abstract: A touch fastener part has a first substrate tape (10) with hooking elements (12) arranged on one side and has a second substrate tape (16) connected to the first substrate tape (10). The second substrate tape (10) has a connectors (20) on its side facing away from the hooking elements (12) and is wider than the first substrate tape (10). At least one free lateral edge area (22) of the second substrate tape (16) projects beyond the adjacent longitudinal edge of the first substrate tape (10). The two substrate tapes (10, 16) can be bent along and transversely to their longitudinal orientation by at least one free side edge area (22) of the second substrate tape (16) being provided with a weakening of resistance (27) in such a way that bending the two substrate tapes (10, 16) transversely to their longitudinal orientation is facilitated.

Abstract: An auxiliary strap assembly provides a simple, adjustable strap device for mounting objects to an underlying load bearing platform. In some implementations, the strap assembly includes an elongate anchor body that provides support to the object(s) being secured and/or to the underlying load bearing platform. The strap assembly can be adapted for connection to ladder webbing, such as Pouch Attachment Ladder System (PALS) or HEXGRID® mounting system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for coupling a clip to a wearable item with a receiver. The methods involve: receiving the clip's latch structure in the receiver's channel; sliding the latch structure's side members against a channel surface; sliding the latch structure's latch body against the channel's opening edge; bending the latch body by biasing the latch body towards the latch structure's common body portion as the latch body slides against the edge; inserting the latch body and the side members through the channel until at least the free end of the latch body no longer resides in the channel, the latch body automatically unbending when the free end of the latch body no longer resides in the channel; and preventing at least the free end of the latch body from re-entering the channel such that the clip is coupled to the wearable item.

Abstract: A fastening and/or connection device makes it possible to fasten jewellery and/or costume jewellery items. Each item includes a first free end and a second free end that are joined together. The device includes a first portion to connect to the first free end of the item and a second portion suited to be connected to the second free end of the item. The device includes a main body, first connection means suited to place the main body and the first portion in a disengaged operating configuration or in an engaged operating configuration. A second connection means places the main body and the second portion in a disengaged operating configuration or in an engaged operating configuration.

Abstract: A cable lock adapted to temporarily maintain a static position along a cable strung through an article of footwear or apparel includes a housing and a compliant insert. The housing defines an aperture and is formed from a first material. The aperture extends through a thickness of the housing to provide access to the cable. The insert is provided at least partially within the aperture and defining an opening, the insert formed from a second material that is softer than the first material, the insert includes a plurality of cable engaging features extending radially inward from a perimeter of the aperture, the plurality of cable engaging features being adapted to deflect away from a neutral, unstressed plane when a cable is drawn through the opening.

Abstract: A cord lock for cords with a snap part. The cord lock device has a movable top part that forms a button that is pressed to release tension on a cord. When the button is released, the cord is held. The button has a pressing surface which is pressed to bring cord passing surfaces on first and second parts into communication with one another, to release tension on the cord passing through the cord passing surfaces. The pressing surface has a socket for a snap on device, which can be a decorative or useful snap in device.

Abstract: A system for improving the alignment of building product frame members. The system includes a first and second clip member each with an arcuate edge releasably positioned into a channel within the opposed frame members. A longitudinally extending banding strap looped through openings in both first and second clip member. The first end of the longitudinally extending banding strap is inserted into a banding strap tensioning apparatus and tension is applied to the first end as well as to a longitudinally disposed segment of the banding strap that is also inserted into the banding strap tensioning apparatus. Once the specified span is achieved, the overlapping first end and longitudinally disposed segment are bonded together using the banding member tensioning apparatus thereby preventing movement of the first and second frame members away from one another. Sealant is applied to the frame members and the banding strap clip members are removed.

Abstract: Systems relating to a mechanical closure or locking device configured to allow for quick connect and disconnect. The systems can be used in conjunction with compression garments. The systems can include a buckle that couples to an anchor. The buckle and anchor can include complementary features that can mechanically interface to secure the buckle and anchor together. The buckle and anchor can include complementary magnetic elements to secure the buckle and anchor together. The buckle can be manipulated to tighten or loosen an adjustable strap.

Abstract: A connection assembly includes: a support member including a support body and an accommodating groove in the support body; a first clamping member including a fixing part and a first clamping part, the fixing part and the support member being buckled to form an accommodating space with the accommodating groove, the accommodating space having an opening, and the first clamping part is detachably clamped to a first clamping groove in a to-be-connected body by an external force; a second clamping member including a second clamping part which is at least partially in the accommodating space and can be extended or retracted from the opening of the accommodating space to be clamped into or separated from a second clamping groove in the to-be-connected body; and a clamping face of the first clamping part and a clamping face of the second clamping part that are in different planes.

Abstract: In an example, a lacing engine apparatus can include a housing and a drivetrain. The housing can be securable within a footwear article. The drivetrain can include a motor, a sun gear, a planet gear, a rotating ring gear, and a spool. The spool can be secured to the ring gear and can be rotatable therewith. The spool can be configured to control a lace of the footwear article and can be configured to wind the lace as the ring gear rotates in a first direction.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a flexible and breathable slider assembly for an article of apparel. The slider assembly includes a first slider tape having a first longitudinal edge with a first series of alternating peaks and troughs and a second longitudinal edge. The slider assembly also includes a third longitudinal edge with a second series of alternating peaks and troughs and a fourth longitudinal edge. A first textile edge of the article is attached to respective peaks of the first series of peaks but is unattached from respective troughs of the first series of troughs to form a first series of spaces. A second textile edge of the article is attached to respective peaks of the second series of peaks but is unattached from respective troughs of the second series of troughs to form a second series of spaces.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus for carrying a hat are disclosed. The apparatus has an elongated strap having a length extending between first and second ends. A belt buckle and belt buckle holes are provided in the strap to enable adjustment of the strap length. A first plurality of interlinked rings connects the first end of the strap to a first finger lever on a clip, and a second plurality of interlinked rings connects the second end of the strap to a second finger lever of the clip. The interlinked rings enable at least partial rotation of each end relative to the clip. The clip is used to attach to and carry a hat.

Abstract: A belt deflector having a main element which is fastenable to a vehicle structure, and a belt contact element which is movable in relation to the main element and forms a belt contact face or belt contact edge for a seat belt that is to be deflected. The belt deflector has a deformable intermediate element which, during movement of the belt contact element relative to the main element in the direction of the intermediate element, is deformed and is pressed against the seat belt. The belt contact element forms a mating clamping face, and a belt strap portion of the seat belt is arranged between the intermediate element and the mating clamping face. During the relative movement, the intermediate element presses the belt strap portion onto the mating clamping face.

Abstract: Clamping system for connecting two tubes having protruding clamping surfaces. The system comprises a collar having a strip able to cooperate with the clamping surfaces. The strip has a first and a second flank between which an inner recess able to receive the clamping surfaces is delimited. The system has at least one retaining clip having a cross-member which extends across the inner recess, a first and a second wing which extend radially outwardly relative to the cross-member by covering the flanks and a first and a second retaining configuration each having at least one retaining lug. The cross-member is able to be deformed to penetrate into the inner recess.

Abstract: This molded surface fastener includes: a base portion; right and left outer wall portions arranged on the upper surfaces of the base portion; a plurality of engaging elements arranged between the right and left outer wall portions; and right and left magnetic wall portions arranged between the outer wall portions and the engaging elements. This molded surface fastener is molded by melting and integrating first synthetic resin and second synthetic resin that contains magnetic particles. At least each upper end part of the outer wall portions is formed only of the first synthetic resin, while at least each upper end part of the magnetic wall portions is formed only of the second synthetic resin. Consequently, the right and left magnetic wall portions can be formed into predetermined shapes in a stable manner.

Abstract: A fastening apparatus for fastening a component to a carrier component includes a housing device having a receiving recess, at least one actuating element and at least one latching element for latching in a carrier component, and a pin device which can be arranged so as to be displaceable in the receiving recess of the housing device in an assembly direction and which has at least one movable pin arm with a pin latching structure for transmitting an assembly force, which acts in the assembly direction, to a rigid housing latching structure which is integrally formed on the housing device, in order preferably to arrange the fastening apparatus in an intermediate assembly position, wherein the housing latching structure is formed in a corresponding manner to the pin latching structure, and wherein the actuating element is designed to actuate the at least one pin arm.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a freely spliced buckle strap, at least two buckle units and a buckle connection structure; the buckle connection structure includes a clamping protrusion and a clamping groove, and a first transverse convex strip is provided on or closed to the clamping protrusion; the clamping groove is provided with a second transverse convex strip that can be matched, clamped and locked with the first transverse convex strip; two adjacent buckle units are placed in the clamping groove of the other buckle unit, and are reliably connected to form a whole through the match, clamping and locking by the first and second transverse convex strips.

Abstract: A connector can be provided for attaching to a mobile electronic device which can have a cap portion, a protrusion extending distally from a bottom of the cap portion, the protrusion being configured to be attachable to an electronic port of a mobile electronic device. The cap portion can be configured to be sized and shaped so that, when the cap portion is attached to the mobile electronic device, the cap portion extends further in the distal direction along front and rear surfaces of the mobile electronic device than along a proximal surface of the mobile electronic device. A connector can be provided with a cap having a height and a width, the height of the cap being greater than the width of the cap, the cap having a proximal curved surface and a distal curved surface, and a protrusion extending distally from the cap, the protrusion being configured to be insertable within a port of the mobile electronic device such and to resist withdrawal from the port.

Abstract: A sealing zipper according to an embodiment includes a first chain portion, a second chain portion, a chain fixing portion, and a watertight portion. The second chain portion is coupled to the first chain portion. The chain fixing portion is coupled to one end portion of the first chain portion and one end portion of the second chain portion. The watertight portion is positioned between the first chain portion and the second chain portion and disposed to be partially inserted into the chain fixing portion.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a garment locking device appliance. The garment locking device includes a first component including an extension and a base element at one end of the extension. The first component is configured to be secured to a first garment material. The garment locking device includes a second component including a body with a channel formed therein. The channel is dimensioned to accommodate passage of the base element therethrough. The second component is configured to be secured to a second garment material. Passage of the base element of the first component into the channel of the second component detachably couples the first component to the second component, and detachably couples the first garment material to the second garment material. The first and second components include complementary magnetic or ferromagnetic components to assist in detachably coupling the first and second components to each other.