Abstract: A socket tether system is a traditional socket wrench having a socket tethered to the socket wrench. The system has a first lanyard which is configured to connect a tool and a user. The first lanyard extends between a first lanyard and a second lanyard. The second lanyard is configured to make a connection between the tool and an auxiliary tool. The lanyard system is configured to prevent an auxiliary tool associated with the tool from falling when the auxiliary tool becomes disengaged from the tool.

Abstract: Mounts (10) for securing devices (12) to articles (14) comprise a housing (16) and a pin (18) coupled to the housing (16). The housing (16) has a first side (50), a second side (52) opposite the first side (50), and a central axis (54), and the housing (16) is configured to receive the device (12). The pin (18) comprises a piercing end (20) and has an open position (22) and a closed position (24). In the open position (22), the pin (18) extends away from the second side (52) of the housing (16), and the piercing end (20) is spaced away from the housing (16) and is positioned to pierce the article (14). In the closed position (24), the piercing end (20) is closer to the housing (16) than when in the open position (22).

Abstract: An article of footwear and related method includes a midsole, an upper secured with respect to the midsole, and a lace extending through the upper. A motorized lacing system positioned within the midsole, configured to engage with the lace to increase and decrease tension on the lace. The motorized lacing system includes a motor, including a motor shaft, a spool, coupled to the motor shaft, configured to spool and unspool the lace based on the turning of the motor shaft, a processor circuit, and an optical encoder. The optical encoder comprises a three-dimensional encoder defining a major axis and having a surface having a first plurality of segments positioned between a second plurality of segments, and an optical sensor, positioned within optical range of the cylindrical encoder, configured to output a signal to the processor circuit indicative of a detected one of a first and second plurality of segments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ratchet strap hook lock device for securing the hook of a ratchet strap to an anchor point. The body of the device can be attached to a ratchet strap by placing the strap within a notch in the body, placing at least one fastener through the body and fastening the fastener, and securing the lid to the body. Then, at least one hook of the lid can be placed on the base of a ratchet strap hook to further secure the device to the ratchet strap. When a user wishes to secure a hook of the ratchet strap to an anchor point, a lever of the device can be pushed through the body and locked into position such that an anchor point is positioned between the hook and the lever.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a main body and a band body. The opposite sides of the main body are provided with a tail portion and a hook portion, respectively. An open groove is provided between the hook portion and other parts of the main body. One end of the band body is connected to the tail portion. The band body enters the open groove from an open side of the open groove and is folded back around the hook portion. The other end of the band body is fixed to a part of the band body, so that the band body is coupled to the hook portion, and the band body is adapted to fix the main body to a subject.

Abstract: A female buckling component for a magnetic buckling assembly. A female locking portion comprises at least one resilient arm and at least one engaging head integrally formed with the at least one resilient arm. The at least one resilient arm drives the at least one engaging head to move when the at least one resilient arm is resiliently deformed. The female buckling component also comprises an installation chamber inside a middle portion of the female buckling component, a female magnetic component installed in the installation chamber, and at least one operating component movably disposed on the female buckling component and coupled to the at least one resilient arm of the female locking portion to resiliently deform the at least one resilient arm and thereby move the at least one engaging head.

Abstract: Provided is a surface fastener in which a decrease in engagement strength can be suppressed when a masking member is peeled off. This surface fastener includes a fastener member and a masking member. The fastener member includes a base portion and a plurality of engaging elements. The masking member covers at least a part of the engaging elements. At least one recess portion is provided on a masking outer surface of the masking member.

Abstract: A belt clip is adapted for storing a belt. The belt clip includes a first clip member and a second clip member that mechanically and removably attaches to the first clip member. The first clip member and the second clip member collectively form an elongated tunnel through which a belt can be looped.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a strap system for securing a payload. The strap system includes a first fastener having a connecting crosspiece, a reversing crosspiece, and a hanger capable of attaching to the payload. The strap system also includes a strap attached to the connecting crosspiece of the first fastener and capable of passing around the reversing crosspiece and tightening the strap around the payload.

Abstract: A construction vehicle includes a panel removably coupled to a vehicle component and fastening member for removably coupling the panel to the vehicle component. The fastening member includes a main body having a lock stud that is movable to switch the fastening member between a locked position and an unlocked position. The fastening member also includes a ring assembly. The ring assembly defines a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a base portion and one or more first tabs. The one or more first tabs are inclined relative to the base portion. The first portion further includes one or more second tabs parallel to the base portion. Further, the one or more first tabs and the one or more second tabs together define a seating portion for receiving the lock stud.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a main body and a coupling member. The main body has a tail portion and a hook portion at two opposite sides respectively. One end of the coupling member is connected to the tail portion. A buckle hole of another end of the coupling member is for sleeving onto the hook portion to fix the main body to a subject.

Abstract: A quick release buckle includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a locking member, where the first connecting member is provided with a first chamber, and the second connecting member is provided with a second chamber; the locking member is provided with a first locking part and a second locking part connected to each other; the first locking part is located inside the first chamber, and is connected to the first connecting member through a reset mechanism; and the second locking part is detachably connected to the second chamber.

Abstract: A rope fixing apparatus for use in pleated or honeycomb curtain systems for all kinds of stable, movable or folding windows, doors and glass balconies.

Abstract: An adhesive attachment device including a pacifier, a strap assembly and an adhesive attachment assembly. A distal end of the strap assembly is connected to the pacifier. Another distal end of the strap assembly is connected to a hook attachment of the adhesive attachment. The adhesive attachment has a first side having an attachment hook and a second side having a layer of an adhesive. Adhesive can be reapplied to the second side of the adhesive attachment for using multiple times the adhesive attachment assembly. The second side of the adhesive attachment assembly is removably secured to an article of clothing of a user.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes clips for lanyards, such as hard hat lanyards. The clips include opposing teeth that move to a closed/clamped position to secure a lanyard to a user, such as to the clothes of a user. The clip includes a body, a lever and a grip. Opposing teeth are located on the grip and body. The clip includes multiple pivoting connections between the body, lever and grip. The teeth on the grip may lie along an arcuate path and/or may have a tooth depth that facilitates engagement with material such as clothing.

Abstract: A shoelace is provided, including: a main body and two head portions. The main body includes a woven layer, and the woven layer includes a plurality of first strands woven with one another to form a hollow portion and a plurality of meshes communicated with the hollow portion. At least two of the plurality of meshes are open toward different directions. The two head portions are disposed on two ends of the main body and fix the plurality of first strands, and one of the two head portions is penetrable through the hollow portion and a part of the plurality of meshes.

Abstract: A fluid-impervious slide fastener is disposed; an covering abutting member is formed in a central slit of a pair of support tapes, the covering abutting member has a first covering body having a covering layer and a second covering body having a covering layer; when the fluid-impervious slide fastener is in a coupled status, the first covering body and the second covering body are able to elastically abut against each other so as to form a tightening deformation, thus the central slit is provided with a fluid-impervious function against a fluid, for example a liquid, of capable of bearing a hydrostatic pressure of 30 gf/cm2.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to first aid articles and more specifically tourniquets suitable for one handed application. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a tourniquet having a base defining first and second ends. A constricting band is attached to and extends from the first end of the base. A windlass handle is engaged with the constricting band. The constricting band is threaded through a self cinching stepped buckle. A buckle connector includes a hook member that engages the stepped buckle and is partly held in place through urging against a loop of the constriction band.

Abstract: A clamping device and a clamping system using the same are disclosed herein. The clamping device includes a first clamp component formed from bent wire configured to partially circumscribe a pole, and including at least one offset portion for defining an accessory receiving space between the first clamp component and a sidewall of the pole; a second clamp component rotatably coupled to the first clamp component, formed from bent wire, and configured to partially circumscribe the pole; and a handle component configured to couple the second clamp component to the first clamp component. When the handle component is rotated in a first tightening direction, the first clamp component and the second clamp component are brought into secure engagement about the circumference of the pole. When the handle component is rotated in a second loosening direction, the clamping device is capable of being disengaged from the pole.

Abstract: The invention relates to an accessory connector device and to a connection system comprising said device, for connecting and locking at least one accessory to at least one cable, wherein the connector device comprises at least one spiral curved wire whose pitch is between 0.