Abstract: An elongate closure (10; 110) for closing an access side of a flexible packaging comprises an elongate plastic body (12; 112), wherein the body (12; 112) has a first face (22; 120) that is turned towards the access side of the flexible packaging in a closed position, a second face (24; 122) that is turned away from the access side of the flexible packaging in a closed position, and at least one thickened rib (14, 16; 114) extending over the length of the body (12; 112), wherein the at least one thickened rib (14, 16; 114) has at least two projecting parts (26; 124) separated by a recess (28; 126) at the second face (24; 122). The elongate closure can be a clip band type closure or a twist tie type closure.

Abstract: A connector for fitting and removing, without use of tools. The connector has first and second closable jaws. Each jaw is adapted to close around an item or unit, the jaws are connected together by way of a bar, at least one of the jaws is rotatable with respect to the bar and has a twist lock closure means which comprises two relatively rotatable parts. When rotated in a first sense the rotatable parts engages a lock means which prevents the jaws from opening by arresting a ratchet and pinion in place. When rotated in an opposite sense the lock means unlocks the jaws. The jaws are sprung apart by a resilient means which includes at least one O-ring which, when in a relaxed (unstretched) state retains the jaws in an open configuration. The connector includes an attachment member that is sufficiently firm and stable, for the attachment of at least two units, such as push chairs.

Abstract: A jewelry clasp includes respective first and second clasp parts and a slider. At least part of the first clasp part in an attached position thereof is received in a housing of the second clasp part. At least one of the first and second clasp parts includes a magnet, and the other of the first and second parts includes a part magnetically attractable by the magnet so that the first clasp part in its attached position is held to the second clasp part by magnetic attraction. The slider is attached to and slideable in relation to the housing of the second clasp part, and is slideable between a releasing state and a locking state. In the releasing state, the first clasp part may be detached from the second clasp part, and in the locking state the first clasp part is prevented from being detached from the second clasp part.

Abstract: Provided is a closure device having a first closure part including a body, and a second closure part. The closure parts for closing the closure device are placeable against one another along a closing direction and in a closing position being connected to one another. The closure device has at least one locking element which is disposed so as to be adjustable on the body of the first closure part, and at least one engagement portion which is molded on the second closure part. The at least one locking element and the at least one engagement portion in a closing position are mutually engaged in such a manner that the first closure part and the second closure part are locked to one another. The first closure part has a first magnetic installation and the second closure part has a second magnetic installation.

Abstract: A water-soluble male-type molded hook-and-loop fastener includes a substrate and a plurality of male-type engaging elements, arranged in rows, protruding from the substrate surface. The engaging elements have a shape rising from the substrate surface and curving mid-course in a row direction, or a shape rising from the substrate surface, branching forward and backward mid-course in the row direction and curving in the row direction, with tip portions oriented toward the substrate surface in either shape. The substrate and the engaging elements both contain a mixture of a polyvinyl alcohol, 5 to 30 parts by mass of a polyhydric alcohol- or ethylene oxide-based polymer, and 3 to 20 parts by mass of a layered inorganic particle, based on 100 parts by mass of the polyvinyl alcohol. The polyvinyl alcohol has a degree of polymerization of 300 to 700 and a degree of saponification of 60 to 80% by mole.

Abstract: A harness clamp includes a harness clamp body including a base part, an upright part, a fixing part, a folding back part, a first elongated part, and a second elongated part. A distal end of the second elongated part and the upright part define a first gap. A fourth bent part and the base part define a second gap. The base, folding back, and first elongated parts define a first clamp space to clamp a harness. The base, upright, and second elongated parts define a second clamp space to clamp the harness deformed through the second gap from the first clamp space. Where a length of the first gap is A, a length of the second gap is B, a diameter of the harness is ?, and a maximum diameter of the deformed harness is a, a relationship that B<? and A<a is satisfied.

Abstract: Lacing engine systems, apparatus, and methods of operation are discussed. In an example, a lacing engine apparatus can include a housing, a drivetrain, and a lace take-up mechanism for retracting a length of lace cable upon activation. The drivetrain can include various reduction gears to reduce rotational speed out of the motor and power the lace take-up mechanism. The lace take-up mechanism can include structures such as a double-yoke, a radial pulley including an outer rotating disc and an inner stationary disc, a variable take-up spool, or a zip-strip mechanism.

Abstract: A buckle assembly has a first buckle portion that cooperates with a second buckle portion. Each of the buckle portions has a main buckle body with two lateral sides and a magnet disposed in a magnet housing. A fastening hook is disposed on one lateral side, with a fastening opening and guide surface disposed on the opposite lateral side. Placing the interior surfaces of the buckle portions against each other causes the magnets to engage each other with magnetic attraction, and the fastening hooks of each buckle portion to enter the fastening openings of the other buckle portion, to lock the two buckle portions together. The buckle portions are disengaged by sliding the buckle portions in opposite lateral directions, perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the buckle assembly, so that the fastening hooks slide along the opposing guide surface and force the magnets apart.

Abstract: A buckle device into which a tongue plate provided on a seat belt of a vehicle is to be inserted, and which detachably engages with the inserted tongue plate. The buckle device includes a hollow buckle body, an operating member configured to be operated in response to a release operation for releasing engagement between the tongue plate and the buckle device, the operating member being supported, in the buckle body, to be slidable in an insertion direction of the tongue plate, and an inertia member supported, in the buckle body, to be rotatable about a rotation center axis extending in a width direction of the tongue plate.

Abstract: A small and handheld tool for opening small clasps and other closures. More specifically, the tool features an elongated handle, having a slider mechanism and a push button. The slider mechanism operates a slider or positioning arm and the spring-loaded push button operates a pair of clamps to hold the clasp in position. The slider arm and the pair of clamps extend from one end of the elongated handle. The pair of clamps secure the clasp between their rubber-tipped ends and the slider arm opens the clasp by moving a tab of the clasp radially along the surface of the clasp.

Abstract: An end link for securing a watch strap on a watch case including a connecting piece of a wristband, the watch case having a pin. The case has a longitudinal slot delimited by two support surfaces parallel to a main plane. The connecting piece has a lateral face which includes a guiding groove arranged to cooperate in a complementary manner with the pin, and the connecting piece has a lock with a slide catch arranged to cooperate with the slot in a locking position, towards which the slide catch is moved by elastic return belonging to the lock. There is unlocking portion arranged to be operated directly by a user to move the slide catch away from said slot of the case. The guiding groove is curved so that the slide catch is firmly maintained against one of the two surfaces in the locking position.

Abstract: The surface fastener includes a base portion, a fastener member that includes a plurality of engagement elements, and a masking member that is detachably held by the fastener member. The masking member covers an engaging area of the fastener member, at least a part of the engaging element is embedded in the masking member. A space portion is provided between the base portion and the masking member in the engaging area. Thus, a foam resin can be prevented from intruding the engaging area of the fastener member in foam-molding of the cushion body. The masking member is also easily peeled off from the fastener member after foam-molding.

Abstract: A quick-release buckle with a main body, a plate, and a strap. The main body has a frame and a release lever that rotates about a shaft. The plate has two parallel and longitudinal slots, and the strap passes through the slots in the plate. The frame has two parts that are separated by an angled wall that extends laterally across the frame width. The shaft is secured to the first part of the frame. The second part of the frame is configured to form a seat for receiving the plate. The second part of the frame has two side walls and a channel on an inside surface of each side wall adjacent to the angled wall. Each channel is parallel to the angled wall and at least as wide as the thickness of the plate. The two channels together are configured to receive the width of the plate.

Abstract: A buckle and a pet restraint device, wherein the buckle includes a male buckle portion and a female buckle portion, wherein the male buckle portion has a first through hole and a second through hole through which the webbing passes, the female buckle portion has a third through hole through which the webbing passes, and the inner walls of the first through hole and the second through hole are spaced with a plurality of anti-skid ribs; anti-skid stripes are arranged around the first through hole and the second through hole. The buckle can effectively prevent the webbing on the buckle from lateral deflection or slipping, so that the webbing can always fit on the pet's body, avoiding safety problems caused by the looseness of the webbing or scratching of the pet's skin caused by the overturning of the webbing due to the lateral deflection.

Abstract: Two-stage clasp mechanisms, and related systems and methods, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the clasp mechanism includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion configured to connect to the first housing portion, and a locking mechanism configured to secure the first and second housing portions together. The locking mechanism can include a first striker carried by the second housing portion, a second striker movably carried by the first housing portion, and a blocking component movably carried by the second housing portion. The second striker is moveable along a first direction between an engaged position and a disengaged position with the first striker. The blocking component is movable along a second direction at an angle with respect to the first direction between a first position that prevents the first striker from moving and a second position that allows the second striker to move.

Abstract: A clip assembly is provided including a clip having a support leg joined with a control arm, an actuator, and a displacement control element operable to engage the control arm and hold the support leg in a retracted mode. The actuator is movable relative to the clip and/or a carrier associated with the clip to disengage the displacement control element from the control arm and thereby deploy the associated support leg from the body to secure the clip to the panel. The clip can include a retention leg to retain the clip relative to the panel upon installation of the clip relative to the panel. A related method of use is provided.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprises an upper defining an interior void, a sole structure attached to the upper, a cable attached to the upper and moveable in a tightening direction to decrease a volume of the interior void of the upper and in a loosening direction to increase a volume of the interior void of the upper, and a locking device operable between a locked state to prevent movement of the cable and an unlocked state to permit movement of the cable, the locking having a housing attached to one of the upper and the sole structure and receiving the cable therethrough. The housing includes a pulley rotatably disposed therein, whereby the pulley is engaged by the cable and configured cooperate with the housing to provide audible or tactile feedback when the pulley is rotated by cable.

Abstract: The invention discloses a flat bottom resin zipper, which injects resin chain teeth onto a core wire or a chain cloth. Each resin chain tooth has a sewing thread slot on the top and a chain cloth embedding groove on the bottom. Then sew the entire resin chain teeth to the chain cloth, so that the sewing threads are tightened in the sewing thread slots, and the chain cloth is embedded in the chain cloth embedding grooves, forming a double fixed structure of injection molding and sewing thread sewing. Afterwards, the inner side of the chain cloth is folded back to form a flat bottom zipper with only the chain cloth on one side of the zipper without any protruding resin chain tooth, which can be used as an anti-pinch zipper or an invisible zipper.

Abstract: A lace tying device is provided. The devices includes a base having a proximal end opposite a distal end. A first vertical section is disposed at the proximate end of the base. An aperture is defined by the first vertical section. A tie bar is connected to the first vertical section. A second vertical section is disposed at the distal end of the base. The second vertical section defines a retention notch. An anchor member is disposed at the distal end of the base.

Abstract: A clip assembly is provided including a clip having a support leg joined with a control arm and a grenade pin having a grasping element and a key with a displacement control element operable to engage the control arm and hold the support leg in a retracted mode. The grenade pin is removable from the clip to disengage the displacement control element from the control arm and thereby deploy the associated support leg from the body to secure the clip to the panel. The clip can include a retention leg to retain the clip relative to the panel upon installation of the clip relative to the panel. A related method of use is provided.