Abstract: A static line snap comprising an elongated body including a handle portion and an opposing C shaped portion for attachment to an anchor. The attachment portion includes a cavity with a load end and a lock end, and opposing arms defining a slot. A keeper with two gates is movably mounted adjacent the slot. The keeper has a lock position and a load position, with a first gate partitioning the load end from the lock end in the keeper load position and a second gate partitioning the load end from the lock end in the keeper lock position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tightening fastener, in which a clip band is bent in the shape of a ring or a spiral, as well as a tension locking system, wherein the clip band can be used to fasten elongated objects such as cables or pipes in pipeworks and mainly pipes which cannot be accessed. A series of radially protruding holders may be attached to the clip band. These holders are positioned to receive cables, pipes, or other elongated objects. The tension locking system may include a stop member which can, for example, be made in the shape of a stop bolt and which may be maintained in a stop position by a stop frame. When the stop bolt is disengaged from its stop position, the tension locking system partially expands and transmits the tightening force to the clip band, thus tightening the clip band.

Abstract: Plastic fastener, fastener clip, fastener dispensing tool and method of fastening objects. According to one embodiment, the plastic fastener comprises a flexible filament having a length of about 4.3 mm and a tensile strength of about 2 pounds, a first transverse bar located at one end of the flexible filament, and a second transverse bar located at the opposite end of the flexible filament. The fastener clip, which preferably does not contain a runner bar, comprises a plurality of identical fasteners of the aforementioned type, each of the fasteners being arranged in a parallel, side-by-side, spaced relationship. A connector post connects the first transverse bars of adjacent fasteners, and a connector post connects the second transverse bars of adjacent fasteners.

Abstract: A clip for connecting to a ring or the like has a resilient bow and first and second hook portions at first and second ends of the bow. The second hook portion has a pair of spaced apart hook parts. A hook is formed in each hook portion. The clip can be opened by squeezing the bow in a transverse direction until the first hook portion extends between the hook parts of the second hook portion with the hooks facing one another. The first hook portion extends far enough that a gap exists between the hook portions through which a ring may be inserted into the hooks. When the clip is released, the bow biases the hook portions outwardly so that the ring is captured in a loop formed by the hooks. The clip may be fabricated from resilient plastic. The clip has many uses anywhere that it is desirable to clip something to a ring or the like. The clip may be made so that it is easy to open while wearing gloves.

Abstract: A fastening device for footwear includes a base on footwear and a first hook extends from a top surface of the base. A locking member is pivotally connected the base and a recess is defined in an end of the locking member. The first hook extends through a notch in an underside of the locking member. Two slots are defined through the underside of the locking member. A plate is movably received in the recess in the locking member with two second hooks thereof movably received in the two slots. A third hook extends from the underside of the plate so as to be engaged with the first hook. A biasing member extends from an end of the plate so as to contact against an inner surface of the recess.

Abstract: A device for attaching at least two pieces of a material is disclosed. The device comprises a first portion, the first portion comprising an opening and a ledge therein and a latching mechanism hingedly coupled to the first portion wherein the latching mechanism is capable of being attachably coupled to the first portion via the ledge. Accordingly, the device in accordance with the present invention is easy to open and close, latches securely, and stays closed during package stress testing.

Abstract: A quick fastening device for fastening an end of a band to a case of a watch includes a band linking element attached to the band and a case linking element attached to the case. The band and the case linking elements mutually interlock with each other and at least one of the band or the case linking elements is movably mounted on the band or the case to which it is interlocked between at least one open position and one closed position. The band and the case linking elements are positioned respectively free for interlocking with respect to each other and fastened by interlocking with respect to each other.

Abstract: The clasp comprises a coupling element with which the cheek plate elements adjacent to a closed position and comprising a coupling bolt for a closing device can be provisionally connected. The coupling element is a bracket which is mounted at its one end so that it can pivot on the coupling bolt of the one cheek plate element and which can be connected by its other end to the other cheek plate element in such a manner that this other end is movably mounted in the coupled position on the other cheek plate element.

Abstract: A buckle having a first latch member disposed in a body member passage from one end thereof, a second latch member with a latch cam disposed in the passage of the body member from an opposite end thereof, the first and second latch members are positionable in a latching configuration where the first and second latch members are engaged with each other, the first and second latch members are positionable in the passage of the body member in an unlatching configuration where the latch cam is engaged with the body cam and the first and second latch members are disengaged from each other.

Abstract: A spring clip having a flexible leg portion ending in a tab is made to be mountable in an expansion slot of a PC to allow the tab of the clip to capture either an expansion slot cover or a PC expansion card by having the tab spring into a hole found in both the expansion card and the blank cover fitting therein.

Abstract: A invention relates to a watch strap, having a strap end link 1 which is connected to a further component such that it can be pivoted about an axis transverse to the longitudinal extent of the wrist strap and which can be adjusted relative to the further component in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the wrist strap. The strap end link 1 is articulated on a pivot element 3 such that it can be pivoted about an adjustment axis 2 which extends, approximately in the strap plane, transversely to the longitudinal extent of the wrist strap, the pivot element being connected to the further component such that it can be pivoted through approximately 180° about a pivot axis 4 which is parallel to the adjustment axis 2. In this case, the pivot element 3 can be arrested in its pivot end positions. The adjustment axis 2 and pivot axis 4 are arranged one behind the other in this case approximately along the longitudinal extent of the wrist strap.

Abstract: A closure device for clothing, footwear and luggage items and the like is adapted to act on flattened and adjacent parts and comprises two elongated and parallel elements which have, at their outer lateral edges, a region for fixing to the respective parts to be joined and have, along the mutually facing inward lateral edges, a plurality of shaped portions for coupling to a movable element which is substantially as long as the elongated elements, has a plurality of complementarily shaped portions along its complementary edges, is provided with a grip in an upward region and can slide between the elongated elements in order to close the parts.

Abstract: A device is provided for gathering, securing, or bracing objects using a tightened coil of flexible cord element. The device includes a positioner element to which is attached a flexible cord element. The cord element is looped once and pulled through a cavity in the positioning element. The looped cord element is placed around one or more objects, and tightened by pulling the free end of the cord element, which is then looped around the objects one or more additional times, the additional loops being formed adjacent to the positioner element. The coiled assembly is locked in place by returning the uncoiled portion of the cord element to the positioner element and pushing a section of cord element into a clip on the unit.

Abstract: A belt end fastener comprises a flatted tubular socket, and a plug to be detachably inserted in the socket. The plug has a plate-like tongue, and a ring projecting from a base of the plug, the tongue having a pair of belt-insertion holes Also the plug has a frame around the tongue, and a pair of resilient locking projections for locking engagement with opposite side walls of the socket when the plug is inserted in the socket. In use, one end of a belt of a bag or other article is inserted through the socket and the belt-insertion holes and is then turned over and is tentatively held in such folded form, whereupon the belt together with the plug is inserted into the socket for fastening. For unfastening the belt, the ring is pulled away from the socket while the locking projections are pressed toward each other against their resilience.

Abstract: A belt lock includes a casing, the casing having a serrated engagement portion and a bearing portion respectively disposed at a bottom wall thereof at a top side, and two parallel upright side walls at two sides of the bottom wall, and a locking unit pivoted to the upright side walls of the casing and adapted to lock a belt being inserted through the casing, the locking unit including a handle pivoted to the casing and turned between a locking position and an unlocking position, and a sector-like swivel pressure block pivoted to the handle, the handle having two barrels bilaterally disposed at a front side thereof and respectively pivoted to the pivot holes of the upright side walls of the casing, the swivel pressure block having a serrated engagement portion adapted for pressing on the inserted belt against the bearing portion of the casing when the handle is turned to said locking position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic button that is waterproof and washable and to the method for manufacturing the same. The magnetic button (1) according to the present invention comprises a button body (2), a magnet (7) and a steel plate (8) placed in the cavity (9) of said button body. The manufacturing method of the present invention comprises. Step A: manufacturing a button body (2) with non-magnetic material; step B: putting the magnet (7) and steel plate (8) into the cavity (9) of the button body; step C: the magnet and the steel plate are combined integrally and scaled in the button body (2) with a piece of sealing material (11) through the hot pressing process. The magnetic button of the present invention is waterproof and washable. When used on clothes, the buttons can be automatically aligned and match with each other. The button is best suited in the case where buttons are not easily unbuttoned with hands, for example, when hands are in gloves. It is particularly suited to children.

Abstract: A two-piece retention mechanism has a base and a snap ring that are individually mounted to two separate components that a user desires to releasably join. The snap ring has a round body with a hole for attaching the first component thereto. A conical element with a spherical tip protrudes from the snap ring body. The base has a cylindrical body for mounting to the second component. The body of the base has a cap with a rounded face and a conical opening that tapers down to a cylindrical hole. After the base and snap ring are mounted to their respective components, the snap ring may be removably connected to the base by inserting its spherical tip into the conical opening in the base. The complementary shapes of the snap ring and base allow for significant axial and angular misalignment. The snap ring and base elastically deform and emit an audible “snap” during this sequence.

Abstract: A clamp for cylindrical objects uses a plurality of split-rings, each of which has a first half-ring and a second half-ring. Each first half-ring is hingedly coupled to a corresponding second half-ring at a hinge point. Means, coupled to each first half-ring at a distance from the hinge point, are coupled to a control assembly. The control assembly is operated to apply one of a pulling force to each first half-ring to simultaneously open each of the split-rings, or a pushing force to each first half-ring to simultaneously close each of the split-rings.

Abstract: A pin of a retracting or ejecting pyrotechnical power element preferably mounted on the side of a belt lock facing away from the engaged belt is connected to a trigger key in such a way that, upon initiation of the charge of the pyrotechnical power element as a result of a threshold of a sensor in the vehicle being exceeded, due to an occurrence to be sensed, i.e. an impact upon collision and, after a required delay, the trigger key is depressed completely--and remains depressed. The required delay between the occurrence and the instant of belt separation can be effected electronically or, quite especially preferably, integrated in the pyrotechnical power element by means of a pyrotechnical transmission path.

Abstract: A limited torque cap is provided with a construction wherein a cam ring is located concentrically within a plurality of at least three radial movable jaws, normally biased inwardly and arranged to provide a driving connection with the cam ring until a predetermined level of torque is applied to the ring-jaw connection. A further construction is provided for effecting axial movement of the cam ring relative to the jaw members after a predetermined torque is achieved, whereby to prevent re-coupling of the cam ring and jaws and effectively "locking" the cap against further tightening to its connection and against removal. An "unlocking" feature permits selective restoration of the ring-jaw connection.