Abstract: A tube bar for use in creating an item of permanent jewelry is described, involving a tube bar having a body comprising a precious metal, having a first end and a second end, a cavity extending into the first end, a through hole, perpendicular to the cavity, that passes from one side surface of the body to an opposite side of the body. The cavity extends into the body to a depth beyond the through hole, and the cavity is dimensioned to accept a terminal end of a Band. An item of permanent jewelry incorporating the tube bar and a Band is also described.

Abstract: A cable support for securing wires and cables to an underlying structure without the use of tools and allows the cable support to be opened or closed to add or remove cables and wires. The cable support may further include padding material or impediments for protecting and securing the wires and cables in place.

Abstract: A pre-fabricated tourniquet that is easy to apply, that ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, that is light weight, that provides standard life saving operation, and that can be utilized in any setting or situation, and related methods are provided. Mechanically constricting tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided that are comprised of a tourniquet body, a carriage, a torsion bar, a receiver and a slider. The tourniquet is long enough to encircle a human limb, for example, an arm or leg.

Abstract: A cover for a strap, in particular for protecting the strap from mechanical influences, wherein the cover has a body that is designed such that the body has an aperture that is enclosed at least in sections by a wall, via which the cover can be arranged on the strap such that the wall of the body encloses at least sections of the strap in the circumferential direction of the body. A bracket is arranged on the wall of the body in this design.

Abstract: This document relates to a vehicle component with a mounting element to which a functional component can be attached. The mounting element has a reception region and a connection region. The reception region is formed to attach the functional component, while the connection region is attached via a fiber band to the vehicle component. The fiber band may be connected to the vehicle component by overmolding, the reception region being at least partially excluded from this overmolding.

Abstract: A retainer operable to hold a race number bib includes a front panel and a rear panel joined by an elbow and with a latch. One or more lateral projections is provided on the retainer to allow a user to open or close the retainer. Internal projections may provide gripping surfaces, and in some cases they extend through holes formed in one of the panels. A belt hook may be provided to secure a retainer to a belt.

Abstract: A lighting system having a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration on at least one carrier, such that the lighting units form an array of lighting units. The array of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing has one or more arrays of lighting units.

Abstract: A lighting system having a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration on at least one carrier, such that the lighting units form an array of lighting units. The array of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing has one or more arrays of lighting units.

Abstract: A web-adjustment housing of a buckle member may include a receiving crossbar, a securing crossbar, and a strut. The receiving crossbar may include a ledge that extends in a first direction at a first angle with respect to a plane that contains or is parallel to a longitudinal axis, and first retaining members configured to securely engage webbing. The securing crossbar may include a surface that extends in a second direction at a second angle with respect to the plane, and second retaining members extending from the surface configured to securely engage the webbing. A receiving channel may be defined between the receiving crossbar and the securing crossbar. A release channel may be defined between the securing crossbar and the strut. The receiving channel and the release channel may define at least a portion of a web channel configured to adjustably retain the webbing.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a tourniquet that may be used as a daily wear belt. A tourniquet belt may include an elongate belt having a first end and a second free end; a securing element coupled to the elongate belt at the first end of the elongate belt; and a separate tightening element coupled to the elongate belt, wherein the tightening element is selectively actuable to tighten or loosen the tourniquet belt.

Abstract: A pre-fabricated tourniquet that is easy to apply, that ensures consistent and even circumferential pressure, that is light weight, that provides standard life saving operation, and that can be utilized in any setting or situation, and related methods are provided. Mechanically constricting tourniquet apparatus and related methods are provided that are comprised of a tourniquet body, a carriage, a torsion bar, a receiver and a slider. The tourniquet is long enough to encircle a human limb, for example, an arm or leg.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an emergency tourniquet for rapidly and easily reducing or stopping blood flow to an injured limb. The tourniquet utilizes a closed loop system that is formed by passing a portion of a twistable strap, which comprises the loop, through a side opening in a buckle and cinching the strap tightly above an injury and thereafter twisting the strap. Otherwise, a loop may be formed and the injured limb passed through the loop prior to tightening it about the injured limb. The buckle includes an elongated opening that accepts an end or edge of the twistable strap. A free end of the twistable strap passes into a J-hook opening and is secured therein. The strap is then twisted and a notch in the buckle is hooked on an edge of the twistable strap. Bulbous regions are provided on either end of the buckle. A base plate may also be included for further securing the buckle in place to maintain the tourniquet in place until it can be removed by a competent medical professional.

Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a housing defining an interior space and having a trapezoidal cross-section, a first end, and an opposing second end, and is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough from the first end to said second end.

Abstract: A strap shaped coiled mandrel of resilient material, which mandrel is expanded against the connected elastic base (connected bra straps) of a bra whereby the mandrel with bra held thereon can be slid down over a females shoulder to position the bra on the breasts, and wherein releasable stop means are provided on the mandrel for adjusting and temporarily maintaining the circumferential dimension of the coiled mandrel and bra base thereon.

Abstract: A method of concealing a fixed blade knife inconspicuously behind a trouser belt utilizes a rotating sheath connected by a strap to the tongue of the belt buckle. The sheath is concealed behind the belt by pushing it upward into alignment with the strap and is deployed by pushing it downward out of alignment with the strap. The knife is curved so as to conform to the contours of the wearer's waist.

Abstract: A latching system is operable to prevent inadvertent total release of two straps secured by the latching system as the two straps are being latched together. The latching system includes a buckle affixed to an end of a first strap and a plurality of fixed studs affixed to a second strap to be secured to the first strap. The plurality of fixed studs successively latch with the buckle as the second strap is pulled through a first section of the buckle. One of the fixed studs will catch in the buckle even if the first strap is pulled away from the second strap before latching is completed. Latching is completed by passing the second strap through a second portion of the buckle. In one embodiment, when latching is complete, two fixed studs engage the buckle to secure the second strap to the first strap.

Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a planar member having a first end, a second end, a front surface, and a rear surface, wherein the planar member is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough, a handle attached to the front surface adjacent the second end and extending outwardly therefrom, and a plurality of locking teeth disposed on the rear surface adjacent the second end.

Abstract: A belt comprises a strap (10) extending between a first end portion (10a) and a second end portion (10b) along a respective principal direction of extension (A) and comprising a plurality of through locking holes (11) arranged one after another and at least one through fastening opening (15). The belt also comprises a buckle (2), which can be removably coupled with the strap (10), comprising a main body (3) and at least one tongue (4) connected to an inner face (3b) of the main body (3) and projecting from it to form a free end (4b) which can engage in at least one of the through locking holes (11) in the strap (10) The buckle (2) also comprises a fastening element (5) protruding from the inner face (3b) of the main body (3) and configured for removably coupling with each other the buckle (2) and the strap (10) The fastening element (5) comprises a portion of maximum width (5a) having a predetermined shape and sized to match the fastening opening (15) in the strap (10).

Abstract: A belt buckle is provided with a waist belt outlet slot (1) for connecting with a waist belt beginning (6) and at least one inlet retainer (5) engaging in openings of the belt at the opposite waist belt inlet slot (2). As a result of the design of the central section of the belt buckle as an essentially flat element (3), which permits deflection toward the waist belt, which reaches in the section of the, or of each inlet retainer (5) at least their height, can, in spite of a simple design, prevent an opening that is against the will of the carrier.

Abstract: An improved binding for footwear traction devices, snowshoes and other footwear accessories that provides adjustable lateral supports and generally even platform or foot bed. Furthermore, an improved traction device with removable rear traction component to allow for use with detachable snowshoe platform.

Abstract: Disclosed is a belt buckle assembly with magnetically interchangeable faceplates. The faceplate attaches to a base plate by a magnetically active plate on both the base plate and the faceplate. The base plate is concealed by the faceplate when the belt buckle is assembled and in use. The user's belt is attached by a belt loop at one end of the base plate and a post on the back side of the base plate which protrudes through a hole in the belt end opposite the belt loop.

Abstract: A belt buckle is provided with a waist belt outlet slot (1) for connecting with a waist belt beginning (6) and at least one inlet retainer (5) engaging in openings of the belt at the opposite waist belt inlet slot (2). As a result of the design of the central section of the belt buckle as an essentially flat element (3), which permits deflection toward the waist belt, which reaches in the section of the, or of each inlet retainer (5) at least their height, can, in spite of a simple design, prevent an opening that is against the will of the carrier.

Abstract: A pet collar includes a buckle having a through hole and a first transverse bar and a second transverse bar are connected to two sidewalls of the buckle. A first protrusion extends from a top of the first transverse bar and two second protrusions extend from two respectively undersides of the first and second ends of the frame respectively. A belt has a first end fixed to the second end of the buckle and a second end of the belt extends through a first opening between the first transverse bar and the first end of the buckle via the underside of the first end of the buckle and passes over the first and second transverse bars and extends through the second opening between the second transverse bar and the second end of the buckle. The holes in the belt are engaged with the first protrusion and the two second protrusions.

Abstract: A hinge portion of a case has a strap holder concavity into which a strap holder component is inserted, and a second pin hole into which a securing pin is inserted. A first pin hole into which a securing pin is inserted is formed in a strap holder component. As a result, lightly press-fitting the strap holder component into the strap holder concavity, and inserting the securing pin into the second pin hole and the first pin hole will cause the strap holder component to be secured to the case. This strap holder for a mobile device has a compact and high-strength structure.

Abstract: In accordance with the principles of the present invention, a removable belt buckle is provided. The buckle can be divided into two buckle ends. The first buckle end includes a plurality of posts permanently attached to the buckle. The posts removably receive bores defined in a belt. Each post also defines a receiving chamber. A removable spring element is adapted to be received within the post receiving chambers. The second buckle end includes at least one post permanently attached to the buckle. This at least one post is adapted to removably receive at least one bore defined in a belt.

Abstract: A belt buckle includes: a curved belt buckle body, a rigid frame member imbedded within the belt buckle body or affixed to the rear side of the belt buckle body; and a decorative face. The frame member includes a loop extending from a lateral side of the belt buckle body to receive one end of a belt and a hook which protrudes from the inner or rear face of the buckle to permit the hook to be inserted into holes provided in a belt. The hook and loop of the rigid frame member are joined by a curved intermediate portion that rigidly connects the loop and the hook. The belt buckle body includes: one or more cavities therein or on its rear side which receive and hold the rigid frame member and a decorative face that is permanently affixed or is removable and interchangeable.

Abstract: The new buckle is made of two pieces which work with laminated strap webbing or open weave strap webbing. Web engagements within the buckle prevent the web from sliding through in any direction, or allow the belting to move in only one direction. Bases of side extensions of the inner plate have locking lugs. Moveable rounded side portions of the outer plate have locking tabs which engage the lugs to prevent movement out or into the locking position. Locking and unlocking the buckle requires squeezing rounded sides together while pushing or pulling on the outer plate. Teeth extend inward from the outer locking plate. Angled through-holes in the lower plate receive the teeth and hold the locking teeth in engaged position when the buckle is locked. Locking teeth angularly mounted in recesses in the upper plate are deflected when the webbing strap is pulled in a tightening direction.

Abstract: A seat belt adjuster is provided for holding the lap seat belt to the shoulder belt of an automobile seat belt and prevent the shoulder belt rubbing against the neck of a wearer. The adjuster is made of a single unitary piece and therefore cannot be separated. A frame member formed of resilient material has a front portion, rear portion, top edge, bottom edge and space between the front and back portions for containing the lap seat belt. There is a hinge at the top edge joining the rear and front portions together and a retaining snap at the bottom edge to hold the two portions together. A clip forms part of the front portion extending down from the top edge retains the shoulder belt.

Abstract: A belt buckle having a decorative face is described and is formed of a molded plastic material in which the decorative face is integral with the remainder of the buckle body. A rigid frame member is encased within the plastic material and includes a loop formed at one end thereof extending from the inside face of the belt buckle to receive one end of a belt. The frame member includes a hook in an opposite end thereof connected to the loop by an intermediate portion; the hook extends outwardly from the rear face of the buckle to permit the hook to be inserted into holes provided therefor in the belt.

Abstract: A belt strap is provided having a non-circular opening formed through one end portion thereof and a plurality of apertures formed through and spaced along the other end portion thereof. A belt fastener is provided including an adornment assembly for mounting from the outer side of the belt strap about the opening therethrough and a belt length adjusting assembly for mounting on the inner side of the belt strap about the opening formed therethrough. One of the assemblies includes a projection snugly received through the opening and the other assembly includes a threaded shank threadedly engaged in a threaded bore formed in the projection and the two assemblies define abutment surfaces between which portions of the belt strap disposed about the opening are received.

Abstract: A belt with a removable buckle containing a cork puller where the belt can be reversed to change color when the buckle is removed and may be trimmed for different sizes.

Abstract: Belt buckle for selective use with any of a plurality of variously decorated insert panels. Each of the inserts has an outer surface which includes decorative indicia, such as sports emblems, insignias, initials, etc. The buckle includes an outer portion which is in the form of a channel open at its opposite ends to slidingly receive therein a selected one of said decorative panels. The buckle channel is defined by a recessed outer surface or well portion and upwardly extending side walls and inwardly extending flanges. The insert panels are of generally rigid construction and each includes side edges dimensioned to fit in sliding engagement within the side edge channels of the buckle. The undersurface of the panel insert and the recessed outer surface of the buckle have interengageable detent elements for releasably retaining the insert panel within the channel with the end surfaces of the panel generally aligned with the corresponding end surface of the buckle channel.

Abstract: A belt buckle for use with a belt strap having a first end and a second end with the first end having at least one opening extending therethrough and the second end having a plurality of longitudinally spaced holes extending therethrough. The buckle is of two-piece construction including a base member and a top member, both of which have no undercut portions and thus can be simply formed by conventional die casting techniques. The base member forms a seat for the first strap end and the second strap end is adapted to extend therebeneath such that a pin downwardly extending from the top member is adapted to extend through the aligned strap holes (a slot in the seat portion of the base member is provided for this purpose) and thus serve to connect the buckle and belt straps in the desired fashion. The top member hingedly connects to a portion of an end wall upstanding from the base member.

Abstract: A belt and method of manufacture wherein belting strips and buckles are fed in timed relation to an assembly station, the buckles including arms which are clinched about respective belt strips at the assembly station.

Abstract: Convertible jewely for display as both a belt buckle and a pendant. Affixed to the rear portion of an ornamental object are belt attachment fixtures and a necklace attachment fixture. The necklace attachment fixture facilitates display of the ornamental object as a pendant. The belt attachment fixtures rotate to an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, the belt attachment fixtures facilitate display of the ornamental object as a belt buckle. When not in use, the belt attachment fixtures are rotated into their retracted positions so as to minimize their rear extension.

Abstract: The holder for a writing instrument provides a band adapted to completely encircle the person's hand about the palm area. A portion of the band is formed into a loop to define a writing instrument receptacle adapted to hold a writing instrument. When the band is attached about the palm area and appropriately adjusted, the writing instrument receptacle will hold the instrument with its major axis generally in line with the plane defined by the person's palm, the band and receptacle being sufficiently flexible to permit the instrument to be turned somewhat and comfortably held in the normal writing position between the person's fingers. Preferably the band is elastic and adjustable to fit the palm of different size hands, and the loop is defined by a clip that permits tension in the band to be transmitted to the loop and its size thereby adjusted automatically upon being placed about the person's palm to securely hold a writing instrument.

Abstract: A combination utility belt buckle having one end configured as a prying type bottle opener, the opposite end configured as a piercing type can opener, a shiftable can cutting blade disposed along one elongated edge of the belt buckle, and the other edge of the buckle presenting a knife edge and an improved fish scaler. The buckle is configured to facilitate rapid assembly and disassembly from a belt without removal of the belt from the wearer.

Abstract: A belt hook construction is provided for use with a buckle member of the class having a belt plate in which a belt hook is secured by the use of cast metal. An essential requirement is that the belt hook be held in a forwardly extended position without turning or tilting when subjected to pulling and twisting forces. Such forces develop in the wear of a belt of this class in a tightened position of adjustment. To prevent displacement by such forces, the belt hook of the invention is formed with a casting end having special anchoring means formed therein. The anchoring means are designed to project into solidified casting metal located therearound and to oppose forces acting to twist, tilt, or otherwise displace the hook from its secured position in the belt plate. The anchoring means includes ridges or rib formations arranged in angularly disposed relation to one another so as to provide greatly increased resistance to twisting and tilting forces.

Abstract: This invention relates to a belt buckle uniquely combined with a tool implement having multiple-purpose uses. More specifically, this invention relates to a belt buckle so uniquely shaped and dimensional so as to house a cutting instrument and multi-tool implement that are foldable into the body of said buckle in a unique manner and wherein the buckle itself can be employed as a tool implement to remove caps and the like.

Abstract: A plastic adjuster for adjusting the length of a belt or the like comprises a plate member provided with two slots through which the belt or the like is permitted to pass, a cover plate extended from one end portion of the plate member, a first and second locking elements provided at one end of the plate member and the cover plate respectively and adapted to engage with each other. Thereby the belt is surely clamped at a desired position thereof for adjusting the length.

Abstract: The belt buckle embodying this invention is composed of the handle, shank and tines of a table fork. The face member of the buckle is the fork handle, and the fork shank is curved to place the tine portion of the fork rearwardly of the face member. If a conventional four tine fork is employed for making the buckle, the two outer tines are bent to form a loop for attachment to one end of a belt strap, and the two center tines are joined at their free ends and bent to provide a hook adapted to engage a hole in the other end of the belt strap. Thus an integral one piece belt buckle is produced by utilizing an entire table fork.

Abstract: A belt buckle formed of a single piece of hard material having a front face and parallel thereto when the buckle is closed, a back face, connected at an adjacent end of each face by two hinges at the sides of each face and an integral frictional wedged prong connected to the other end of one of said faces, essentially perpendicular thereto, which engages the opposite face in a locking manner.