Abstract: A fastener assembly contains: a first disc with a plurality of tip teeth, an engaging cylinder, a second disc, a retaining element, and a third disc. The engaging cylinder includes a first engagement structure formed on an inner wall thereof, and the engaging cylinder is connected with the first disc to form a main fastener. The second disc includes a through hole defined on a central position thereof and plural recesses radially extending from a peripheral side of the through hole, wherein the engaging cylinder inserts through and retains with the through hole of the second disc so that the engaging cylinder engages with the second disc. The retaining element is cylindrical or columnar and includes a second engagement structure arranged on a first end thereof, wherein a second end of the retaining element is coupled with the third disc to form an auxiliary fastener.

Abstract: Open-ended slide fasteners that are watertight and/or airtight. The slide fasteners include box and pin mechanisms integrated with the slide fastener and configured to compress the tape edges and create a water and air tight seal, thus eliminating the need for installing a separate component after the slide fastener has been manufactured.

Abstract: Double bent metal wires having a spring loaded configuration forming clasps, devices, apparatus, systems and methods for easily attaching and detaching hooks to fishing lures, feather hooks, jig heads, fishing lines, and the like. The clasp can have screw type threads for being threaded into an end of a fishing lure. The opposite end has a hook with a spring catch for closing the hook and allowing the clasp to attach to a loop end of a fishing hook. The spring catch is formed from two legs each having bent ends attached to a base of the hook by a crimp ring. To open the loop on the clasp, the spring catch can be pushed away from the hook opening, for attachment to loop ends of fishing hooks, and the like. The clasps can be used with attaching jewelry strands such as necklaces, bracelets, chains, and anklets together.

Abstract: A hose clamp includes a band and a worm drive mechanism. The band has a set of slots located between a first and second circumferential end of the band. The worm drive mechanism is connected to the band and causes radial contraction of the band to tighten the band. The worm drive mechanism includes a screw that engages the set of slots for radial contraction of the band. A clamping-pressure-restoring construction is provided in order to maintain a seal between the hose clamp and an underlying hose during use of the hose clamp and when the underlying hose experiences size expansion and contraction due to, for example, temperature fluctuations.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a holster for securing a PTT switch to a user that employs a single piece body having opposed top and bottom sides connected by a generally curved side to define a switch chamber. The invention further includes a portion of hook-and-loop fabric secured to the bottoms side for engaging a complementary fabric and a protective tab extending outwardly from said top side for protecting the PTT switch from inadvertent activation.

Abstract: A fabric surface fastener including a hook surface fastener (A) including hook-like engagement elements made of a monofilament yarn on a surface of a base fabric, and a loop surface fastener (B) including loop-like engagement elements made of a multifilament yarn on a surface of a base fabric, the loop-like engagement elements being engageable with the hook-like engagement elements. The monofilament yarn is a monofilament yarn made of polybutylene terephthalate polyester resin and having certain diameter. The multifilament yarn is a multifilament yarn made of polybutylene terephthalate polyester resin. A density of the hook-like engagement elements and a density of the loop-like engagement elements are in a certain range. The density of the hook-like engagement elements is higher than the density of the loop-like engagement elements. A ground warp yarn composing the base fabrics is a multifilament yarn made of polyethylene terephthalate polyester.

Abstract: A connector with two magnets with like poles facing towards each other. A first magnet of the two magnets is fixedly attached to a support base and female receptacle situated above the same pole of the first magnet. The second magnet is fixedly attached to a male flange adapted for passage through the female receptacle. The male flange and second magnet are further fixedly attached to a length of material which is longer than the female receptacle, such that the male flange remains within the female receptacle in an assembled condition due to a magnetic force pushing each magnet away from the other. Another embodiment includes a method of use, including lining up the male flange into the female receptacle for locking and pushing down and slightly transversely on the male flange to unlock.

Abstract: A fastener clip includes a base plate and a first and second pair of laterally offset legs extending from the base plate. At least one first wing extends from the first pair of laterally offset legs. The at least one first wing has an engagement region. At least one second wing extends from the second pair of laterally offset legs. The at least one second wing also has an engagement region. A first joined portion extends from the first pair of legs and a second joined portion extends from the second pair of legs with the first joined portion and the second joined portion extending and overlapping over and under each other. First locking tabs extend sideways from the first joined portion folded over against the overlapping second portion, and second locking tabs extend sideways from the second joined portion folded over against the overlapping first portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a covering apparatus and kit for updating the style and fashion on buttons, fixtures and the like on various goods. The covering includes an elastomeric member that can be circular or any other shape and material such as fabric or other ornamental material. One advantage of the covering is the ability to easily insert and remove over any sized fixture and the ability to not only change fabric and ornamental style but shape to keep up to date with the latest fashion or styles. The shape of the covering can be adjusted in several ways including, but not limited to, utilizing an elastomeric member of a different shape, utilizing a frame member, utilizing the fabric itself or any of combinations thereof. The covering apparatus may also be utilized in a kit to allow a user to create various styles and combinations of the covering to meet individual requirements.

Abstract: A clamping arrangement which includes an elongate member having a plurality of strands wound around one another in a plurality of turns of each strand. The clamping arrangement further includes a clamping device which includes a clamping member for clamping the elongate member. The clamping member has an engaging means for engaging the elongate member. The engaging means is configured to engage half or more of the total number of strands forming the elongate member. The clamping device further includes a fixed reaction member, and urging means to urge the clamping member towards the reaction member. When the elongate member is received between the clamping member and the reaction member, the reaction member provides a reaction against the elongate member to clamp the elongate member in the clamping device.

Abstract: A fastener element for slide fasteners where the color and pattern change diversely with viewing angle. A coiled fastener element for slide fasteners that is to be furnished on a fastener tape, wherein the fastener element is provided with an engagement head, an upper leg, a lower leg, and inverting part for connecting the upper leg with the lower leg; a coating comprising at least one light-transmissive layer is formed on at least the upper leg; and the thickness of the light-permeable layer is formed so as to decrease gradually from the approximate top of the upper leg to the fastener tape side and so that the layer thickness near the top is at most about 50-1500 nm.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the length of a bracelet comprises a frame carrying an adjusting element capable of sliding in the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, and an element for fastening the bracelet, mechanically connected to the frame. The device comprises a jaw which can move in response to an action by a user on a control element, and is designed to lock the adjusting element or leave it free, to define several adjustment positions. The device has an automatic conversion mechanism designed to convert an action on the control element into a sliding movement by one increment of the adjusting element, to adjust the length of the bracelet.

Abstract: A clip couples a first member with a first through-hole, and a second member with a second through-hole. The clip includes a flexible cylindrical portion having a predetermined center axis line, opening two ends, and formed so that a distance from the center axis line to an outside surface is different in a rotational direction around the center axis line. The center axis line is orthogonal to an axis line of the coupling hole, and the cylindrical portion is inserted into a coupling hole rotatably between a first rotational position and a second rotational position around the center axis line. The cylindrical portion is set to have a distance between the center axis line and the outside surface to be loosely fitted in the coupling hole at the first rotational position and to be clamped between hole walls of the coupling hole at the second rotational position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catching element of a male-female or male-male self-gripping device, which comprises a rod portion (1) and a catching portion (2), the rod portion extending in an axis that is transverse to a base strip (B) and the catching portion projecting laterally from the rod portion, characterized in that at least the catching portion is made of a thermoplastic material having a bending modulus of more than 1000 MPa, specifically more than 1200 MPa, in particular more than 1500 MPa at 25° C., the catching element being produced by molding, specifically by injection molding, and when the thermogram is plotted for the hook, in other words when differential scanning calorimetry is carried out, an absence or almost-absence of relaxation enthalpy near the glass transition can be seen during the first rise in temperature.

Abstract: Clips or straps may be used to position a patient-controlled-analgesia (PCA) pump control in a position where a patient can easily operate a PCA pump. A strap that allows a PCA pump control to always be in hand or very close at hand is preferable to a strap or clip that merely keeps a PCA pump control nearby.

Abstract: An adaptable buckle system that can be secured to a loop in a strap or cable to replace a broken buckle or add a buckle. The present invention includes two component members, a male connector and a female connector, which removably engage to form a fastening buckle. Both components have an interlocking side-release mechanism at the end opposing the connector. The interlocking side-release mechanism comprises a receiver on one side of the component member configured to receive a prong extending from the free end of a flexible arm pivotally affixed to the other side of the component member. The flexible arm may be fed through a loop in a strap or cable. Ridges that line the inner surface of the prong and inner wall of the receiver cause a cross-biting action that secures the prong in place. The prong is released when the arm is twisted thereby rotating the prong.

Abstract: A tie link for securing a necktie is disclosed. The tie link includes a flexible link insertable through a strap on a necktie and extending a length which spans from a first shirt button hole to a second shirt button hole on a shirt. The tie link has a plurality of retention devices coupled to the flexible link. The retention devices extend perpendicular to the flexible link and are insertable into a respective plurality of button hole slots on the shirt. A method of securing a necktie is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fixturing apparatus kit that includes a fixturing apparatus and an unlocking key. The fixturing apparatus including a housing formed to include an aperture extending therethrough said aperture formed to include a medial surface and an opposing lateral surface, a plurality of locking teeth disposed on either or both of the medial surface and/or lateral surface, and a flexible strap having a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to the housing.

Abstract: A bag clamp having at least two coaxial retention arms, capable of rotating about a pivoting axis between an open and closed position. The retention arms are connected to a mechanism housing that has an ability to lock and release the retention arms at various degrees of rotation about the pivoting axis. The arms have a shape such that there are only two possible points of contact between the arms to create an open receiving space. The open receiving space allows the bag clamp to receive a rigid structure to clamp onto while also receiving a bag's straps.

Abstract: A tensioning tie down apparatus enables a securing member to intertwine through multiple apertures and gaps in a tensioning member to generate tension through the securing member, which helps securely tie down objects and restrict slippage of the securing member. A securing member has a first securing member end and a second securing member end. The securing member is configured to have sufficient tensile strength and resiliency to stretch and bend, which helps create tension on the securing member. The tension helps tie down an object into a secure position, while also inhibiting slippage. The tensioning member has a hook shaped mounting member that forms a mounting gap. An extension member extends from the mounting member. A base extends perpendicularly form the extension member. The base is defined by a plurality of apertures. A base shaft extends from the base to form a base gap.