Abstract: A molded plastic cord lock is formed of a molded generally rectilinear housing having a recess, and transverse through holes in the sides of the housing; and a molded insert having an integral plunger portion and W-shaped spring portion to be slidably received in the housing recess. The plunger has a through hole which is coincident with the housing side through holes with the plunger depressed and the spring compressed for receiving a cord to be locked between the plunger and the housing. Stop elements are formed on the plunger to snap fit into the respective housing through holes.

Abstract: A buckle for securing the free end of a web or band is provided with a cross-member of generally triangular cross-section having rounded corners and slightly curved sides, and being oriented to an upper surface having a sharp angle so that one corner of the cross-member is juxtaposed to the sharp angle. The triangular shape is about an equilateral triangle.

Abstract: A buckle is provided for securing the ends of a web, strap, belt, or the like. A pair of substantially parallel side walls of the buckle are joined by opposite end portions. Each end portion includes an inclining interior surface forming an acute angle with a plane defined by the upper surfaces of the buckle. A pair of parallel cross bars are located between the end portions of the buckle and are connected to each side wall. The cross bars may be substantially oval shaped.