Abstract: A swivel snap hook assembly in which avoids drawbacks of deforming an opening through which the post of the swivel has been inserted to retain the had of the post, the post is received in a cavity of the hook or web loop member and is retained against lateral withdrawal by a cover affixed to the member formed with the cavity. The cavity and the cover have shoulders engaging the shoulder of the head to prevent axial withdrawal of the post.

Abstract: A snap hook assembly in which a web loop is provided with a swivel having either a ball of disk formation at the end of a post. A portion of the body of the snap hook is formed in two halves divided along a longitudinal plane, one half being unitary with the hook portion and a cover member being connectable therewith. A cavity adapted to receive the swivel formation is formed at the longitudinal plane, occupying equal space in each snap hook half.

Abstract: A buckle affixed to an article of luggage forms a webbing clip over a bar of which a loop of a shoulder strap can be inserted past a detent which can be manipulated by the user to allow the web loop to be removed. This arrangement eliminates any metal object at the end of the shoulder strap which may cause injury as this end swings about.

Abstract: A lock for a slide fastener of an article of luggage has a post onto which the gripper flap of the slider of the slide fastener is placed so that the post passes through a hole in the flap. A manually shiftable keeper member on the lock housing has an edge which engages over the gripper flap and is biased against the post by a first spring. A second spring surrounding the post can eject the gripper flap when the keeper member is manually retracted against the force of the first spring. The edge of the keeper member adjacent the post is beveled to facilitate pressing of the gripper flap between the post and the keeper member.

Abstract: A roller assembly or caster for an article of luggage has a casing or housing set into the bottom wall of the article and a stirrup affixed to an upper wall of that housing in which a roller is rotatable. The roller projects through an opening in a generally spherical convex cover and projects in part beyond this cover so that the cover will limit impact of obstructions against the stirrup and roller and will shield the interior of the housing from the incursion of foreign materials. The convex cover is affixed to the stirrup and, when the latter can swivel, swivels together therewith.

Abstract: A staple plate formed with a circular opening is mounted on the lid of a footlocker or trunk and a hasp is mounted on the stationary portion of the footlocker, the hasp having a hinged portion provided with a lock assembly which includes a spring-loaded slide bolt and a key-operated lock mechanism for selectively engaging and locking the slide bolt, the hinged portion being swingable into an upright position where the slide bolt is spring-biased into engagement in the circular opening of the staple plate. A finger tab is operably connected to the slide bolt to release the slide bolt from engagement with the staple plate when the slide bolt is not engaged or blocked by the lock mechanism.