Abstract: A device for fixedly securing and releasing items located between counter members and against an abutting member, the device being capable of securing such items to or releasing such items from an end connector and actuating a wedgelock assembly through a single operation.

Abstract: A low profile latch mechanism for use in existing and new parachute quick release couplings of the type having two nested members. The mechanism uses a U shaped latch connected to a lever. In an overlying position of the lever, the members are retained in the nested condition, preventing release of the coupling. A W-shaped spring biases tabs into engagement with apertures in one of the members. The lever is retained in the overlying position by connection with the W-shaped spring. Disengaging the W-shaped spring allows the lever to be pivoted, moving the U shaped latch to a position whereby the members are free to separate.

Abstract: A collar bar that fits within the open collar of a shirt including a first elongated member sized in length to span and hold the open collar of the shirt. A first pair of clips, with one secured to each of the opposite ends of the elongated member, attaches the elongated member to the shirt to maintain the shirt in its open condition. A second pair of clips, each of which is secured to the elongated member near each of the clips of the first pair, secures the opposed lateral edges of the ascot to the collar bar to prevent the ascot from shifting as the knot loosens. The first and second pairs of clips may take various forms, or they may coincide, thereby serving both functions simultaneously, and the elongated member may be adjustable in length.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing a simple, cost effective device for tightening a restraining device such as a belt, strap, rope or the like that requires very little space, and that can be easily operated to provide complete tightening of the restraining device, even when the restraining device is in a difficult to reach area. Exemplary embodiments can be configured as a unitary structure wherein arms of the unitary structure are each slotted and attached to a base of the unitary structure so that a belt can be easily inserted into the slots. The unitary structure can then be used to clamp the restraining device, such as a seat belt used to hold a child safety seat, in place. Tightening of the belt can be achieved through the use of a removable lever that tightens the belt with each rotation. Upon tightening of the belt to a desired tension, a secure locking mechanism, such as a nut, can be used to hold the belt in its tightened state without concern of belt slippage.

Abstract: A multipurpose holding device, mainly for holding matching garments together, in particular for treating pairs of garments, has a suitable fixing unit (1) for pressing the garments together, the fixing unit having a primary supporting formed piece (2) located on one side of the garments and a secondary supporting formed piece (3) located on the other side of the garments. The primary supporting formed piece (2) includes a limiting member (2a) and an opening (2d) at least partly framed by the limiting member (2a). The secondary supporting formed piece (3) has a free flange (3a) which extends into, and preferably through, the opening (2d) of the primary supporting formed piece (2). The primary supporting formed piece (2) and the secondary supporting formed piece (3) are interconnected by a connecting neck (4).

Abstract: A clip (10) is provided for securing an object such as a cable to a body (32) such as a wall of a supporting frame, which is of simple and rugged design and that allows one-hand operation. The clip includes first and second jaws (18, 20) with lower ends (60, 62) that are pivotally connected, upper ends (70, 72) that can grasp the object between them when the jaws are pivoted together, and middle parts (94). The body has a slot (22) that receives the middle parts of the jaws to hold the jaws together so the upper parts grasp the object.

Abstract: A dual spacing clamp tie includes a locking head and two flexible straps extending outwardly in opposite directions from the locking head. The straps are insertable through the locking head to form two, spaced loops that can be used to secure items in spaced, parallel relationship to each other. A pair of releasable pawls in the locking head secures the straps around the items to be secured. An aperture through the locking head is provided for securing the dual spacing clamp tie to a mounting structure such as a threaded stud. An additional pawl mechanism is provided within the aperture to secure the clamp tie to the mounting stud. A nut or other fastener can be used to further secure the clamp tie to the mounting stud. If desired, the additional pawl mechanism can be configured to permit insertion of the mounting element into the aperture from one end only. The locking head may be bifurcated wherein one of the halves contains the aperture for securing the dual spacing clamp tie to the mounting structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for use in remanufactured toner cartridges in which the toner hopper has been physically separated from the developer roller housing. The device holds the toner hopper and developer roller housing in proper alignment to one another and the component parts within. The nature of this device is disclosed and described herein.

Abstract: A bar 3 is provided on one extremity of an elongated filament part 2, a head 4 is provide on the other extremity of the filament part 2 and, at the same time, a removing portion 6 is provided between this head 4 and the filament part 2, and it is so composed that the head 4 and the filament part 2 can be separated easily, and a fastener affixed to the product S can be removed by manual operation.

Abstract: A bumper holding clip for fastening an attachment member onto a workpiece, in which the clip includes a base, a holding portion and a fixing portion. The holding portion is formed on one of the surfaces of the base for receiving and holding a supporting portion of the attachment member, such as a bumper. The holding portion has a receiving portion for receiving the supporting portion of the attachment member. The receiving portion is formed on one side of a wall, on which the opposite side has affixed thereto a centrally located resilient holding member that engages the supporting portion of the attachment member from slipping out of the holding portion. The wall is rigid at its opposite corners to immovably support the supporting portion of the attachment member within the receiving portion. The receiving portion is a bag-like insertion groove that has an elongated cross section to receive a plate-like supporting portion of the attachment member.

Abstract: Cable management system for securing cables to static or variable geometry host surfaces. The cable management system is in the form of a resilient U-shaped clip having, at its ends, outwardly open channels which forcefully engage slots in the body of a host object to form a capture area between the U-shaped clip and the surface of the host object. Positional security of the cable management system is provided by an anchoring tab extending inwardly from the interior region of the U-shaped clip through which a fastener is extended to engage a hole in the host object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for adapting a paintball pistol such that effective support via the holders hand to compensate for a forward center of gravity is shifted substantially completely from the holder's trigger finger to the back of the holder's hand.

Abstract: A belt shortening device with a side access slot for receiving a belt is provided. The device includes a frame and a spindle rotatably mounted thereto. The spindle includes a mount end in communication with the frame and a free end opposite to the mount end. The spindle has a slot extending from the free end toward the mount end a length defining a first finger and a second finger. Optionally, a first and second plates are, respectively affixed to the first and second fingers proximal to the free ends thereof. The plates are positioned substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the spindle and, respectively emanate away from the slot. The plates are positioned from said mount end a distance greater than the width of a belt to be shortened. The plates prevent accidental lateral ejection of the belt out of the slot. A ratchet mechanism is provided to control the rotation of the spindle and winding of a belt therearound.

Abstract: A wrapping structure for an end of a rope, includes an embracing sheath and an end cap. The embracing sheath serves to embrace the end section of the rope. One end of the sheath distal from the end cap is embossed to form a binding section fitted in a receptacle of the end cap. A center of the end face of the sheath is formed with an inward extending thread hole. The end cap is formed with a through hole. A bolt is passed through one end of a fixing section of the end cap and a through hole thereof to be screwed and fixed in the thread hole of the sheath received in the receptacle. The embracing sheath wraps and binds the end section of the rope and the bolt locks the embracing sheath with the end cap. In addition, the bolt stretches the end section of the rope outward so as to more firmly engage the rope with the embracing sheath. Therefore, when a user holds the rope, the end cap is able to effectively stop the hand of the user from axially slipping from the rope.

Abstract: A securing means for enclosing objects of varying size, shape, and materials that allows attachment of an electronic surveillance tag thereto. The securing means having an elongated strap portion extending from a buckle like attachment portion, whereby an end of the elongated portion is inserted into the attachment portion and thereby forms a closed loop. The object to be enclosed is maintained within the loop and the size of the loop can be adjusted by changing the point of fastening of the elongated portion to the attachment portion. To prevent the elongated portion from disconnecting, the elongated portion has a plurality of hitching means disposed thereon and they engage a latching means located on the attachment portion. A plurality of apertures are located medially on the elongated portion axially align with a hole defined by the attachment portion.

Abstract: A plastic magnetic button that is waterproof and washable incluses a button body, a magnet and a steel plate disposed inside the cavity of said button body. The method of manufacturing the magnetic button comprises step A: manufacturing a button body with non-magnetic material, step B: putting the magnet and steel plate into the cavity of said button body, and step C: injecting a resinoid into the cavity and sealing the magnet and steel plate completely inside the cavity and combining integrally after hardening. The magnetic button can be used on clothes, can automatically align and match each other and is best suited for the case where buttons are not easy to be unbuttoned with the hands, such as, when both hands are in gloves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a buckle clip for receiving and for removably retaining a fastener such as a button having a shank for a garment such as the type used on suspenders, overall straps, jeans and other garments and structures in need of support. In a preferred embodiment, the buckle clip is fabricated from a continuously formed resilient wire to define a loop. The loop has a bight portion for suspension from a strap, a pair of arms for receiving a fastener such as a button having a shank and an open portion for receiving and for removably retaining the button. The bight portion has a pair of feet portions with a first end and with a second end which are resiliently separable and normally spring biased toward each other to engage the shank of the button. The pair of feet portions have a groove and a first pair and a second pair of contact surfaces. The loop provides resilient movement of the open portion for engaging and for disengaging the button.

Abstract: Quick release buckles are provided that include, for example: (a) a first buckle component having an engagement end and a module receiving portion opposite the engagement end; and (b) a second buckle component having an engagement end constructed for releasable engagement with the engagement end of the first buckle component, and a module receiving portion opposite the engagement end; each of the module receiving portions being constructed for fixed engagement with any one of a plurality of different modular components. Methods of assembling buckling systems and buckle assembly systems are also provided.

Abstract: A ligating clip includes a substantially planar head portion and at least two legs each extending away from the head portion. The head portion is resilient and spring biased toward a closed position, and the legs can be positioned in a plane defining an angle with the planar head portion of greater than about 90° and less than about 180°, which provides for better visibility of clips during application of the clip.

Abstract: A locking device for a child seat includes slant faces, and a clamping unit having a tiltable clamping roller and a knob for tilting the roller. The slant faces may be formed on a base back of the child seat. A shoulder webbing is inserted between the roller and the slant face, and the clamping roller is tilted so that the webbing is clamped by the roller. The roller is positioned by a spring. The locking device can lock the shoulder webbing when a child seat is mounted either on a left vehicle seat or a right vehicle seat.