Abstract: A belt buckle comprising a channel-like shell inclusive of a web joining a pair of flanges. A slide adapted to be secured to one end of a belt is slidably mounted in the shell in spaced relation to the web for receiving the other end of the belt therebetween. A gripping member is disposed between the web and the slide and is pivoted eccentrically to the flanges. The gripping member has a tongue that operates in a slot in the slide so that belt tension moves the slide against the tongue to oscillate and force the gripping member to grip the belt between the latter and the web.

Abstract: A buckle for use with a belt which is characterized in that the belt clamping element thereof has its lower or leg portion diversified in three radially directed wings which are adapted to be engaged within associated ones of juxtaposed transverse openings of the belt connecting member arranged in slidable engagement within the main body of the buckle.Thus, said clamping element is housed within the main body of the buckle in a compact and little bulky fashion. The buckle is further characterized by having an ornamental upper side surface portion which is easily interchangeable with another one so that the buckle may have various ornaments of different tastes.

Abstract: A seat belt system is disclosed for mounting relative to the seat assembly of a vehicle which includes one or more harness restraint adjuster devices having retaining means including a pair of cooperating clamping members for engagement with opposite sides of the webbing belt. The clamping members are normally closed on the belt to anchor it in a fixed position, but manual release means allows for disengagement of the clamping members to vary the length of the seat belt system. The belt is free to move within the restraint adjuster in one direction without any need to utilize the release means, and the retaining means automatically reclamps itself against the belt when the adjustment is completed.Guide means including spaced apart fixed bearing surfaces are assembled to side members of the support means and are so located as to limit the forward translation of the clamping members while there is tension in the springs.

Abstract: Apparatus for curing a tire repair wherein an electrical heater pad is placed against the repair area on the inside of the tire, and is supported by a flat air bag which lies against the inside of the tire, and is supported by a sausage-shaped air bag. Another electrical heater pad is placed against the repair area on the outside of the tire, and is held against the tire by another flat air bag which is held against the tire by straps passing around the tire cross-section. A buckle is shown which allows the straps to be pulled up as tight as possible by hand; the bags are then inflated to hold the heater pads firmly against the tire. The repair is then cured by passing currents through the heater pads.