Abstract: A through anchor includes: a through anchor body that includes a through hole, through which the webbing belt passes, and a support, which is molded using a metal mold and forms part of an inner peripheral surface of the through hole, with a parting line produced during molding being formed on or near the support in the inner periphery of the through hole; and a low-friction member that passes through the through hole and is adhered onto the support, the low-friction member including modified portions and first and second ends in the direction in which the low-friction member passes through the through hole. By aligning the modified portions with the parting line when the low-friction member is passed through the through hole and adhered to the support, the length of the low-friction member at either side of the parting line is proportionally the same.

Abstract: A structure of an adjusting buckle for a shoulder strap includes an integrally formed adjusting buckle body and a press-release button, wherein the adjusting buckle body has two inner slots and two outer slots, the press-release button has a bottom formed with two protuberances configured and positioned to engaged the two outer slots, and the shoulder strap is made of silicone and passes through the two inner slots, whereby when the press-release button is engaged with the adjusting buckle body, the shoulder strap will be kept in a firm position.

Abstract: A structure of an adjusting buckle for a shoulder strap includes an integrally formed adjusting buckle body and a press-release button, wherein the adjusting buckle body has two inner slots and two outer slots, the press-release button has a bottom formed with two protuberances configured and positioned to engaged the two outer slots, and the shoulder strap is made of silicone and passes through the two inner slots, whereby when the press-release button is engaged with the adjusting buckle body, the shoulder strap will be kept in a firm position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device to be used for tending straps and also to be used as a whistle. More particularly, this invention relates to a device for tending straps with a whistle integrated within the device where both the whistling and strap-tending functions are independently operable. While whistles may be included as individual pieces of gear they are often not available when desired. This invention facilitates the inclusion of a whistle by combining it with items designed to tend the straps on gear that is more commonly carried.

Abstract: An end-fitting buckle having a cam cover that allows webbing to be inserted when the cam cover is in an up position. After inserted, a free end of the webbing is pulled to tighten the webbing while the cover is in an intermediate position. The cover may then be closed to lock both the free end and load end. When the cover is locked, movement of the load end is prevented by teeth in the cam cover. The teeth lock the free end into place, holding the set position of the webbing. The cover design also promotes use of varied thicknesses of webbing, because the cam action of the cover utilizes friction between the two ends of the webbing instead of a pinching action.

Abstract: A buckle provided in the form of a frame comprising first and second side edges opposed to each other in a longitudinal direction of strap recieved by the buckle, first and second ends opposed to each other in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, and a plurality of partitions arranged between the first and second ends which connect the first and second side edges to each other. The first and second side edges and the first and second ends cooperating with the partitions to define a plurality of strap guiding holes arranged in the longitudinal direction. One of the first and second side edges partially defining a first outermost one of the strap guiding holes lying adjacent the first end. The other of the first and second side edges partially defining a second outermost one of the strap guiding holes lying adjacent the second end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a band buckle which is capable of fabricating a buckle based on a set formed of an upper ring and a lower ring, quickly releasing a bound force of an adjusting band by easily lifting only the upper ring when the adjusting band is inserted, and implementing an easier fabrication of a buckle and decreasing the fabrication cost of the same by forming a support portion in a rear end inner side surface of the lowering without forming the support portion in the upper ring.

Abstract: A structure is designed to carry a golf bag on the back of a caddie. The structure includes a first shoulder strap, a second shoulder strap, a ratchet buckle, an upper buckle, and a lower buckle. The first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap are superimposed in the ratchet buckle such that one end of the first shoulder strap is held by the upper buckle which is fastened to the golf bag, and such that one end of the second shoulder strap is held by the lower buckle which is fastened to the golf bag.

Abstract: In a seat belt device comprising a webbing restraining a body of an occupant to a seat and a webbing guide for guiding the webbing in such a manner that the webbing guide comes into slide contact with the webbing, the webbing guide includes an insert fitting, a covering resin which covers the insert fitting by molding, and a metal member with which the webbing comes into slide contact, and the metal member has a surface thereof which comes into contact with the webbing protruded than the covering resin toward a webbing side.

Abstract: A seat belt connector assembly is provided with a seat belt anchor adapted to be coupled to a passenger seat and a cover for accommodating an upper part of the seat belt anchor. The seat belt anchor and the cover, which are relatively movable, are each formed with a seat-belt insertion hole permitting a seat belt to pass therethrough, and are formed with a mark and a through hole, respectively. When the desired relative position permitting the desired tension force to be applied to the seat belt is established between the seat belt anchor and the cover, the mark is made visible through the through hole.

Abstract: A belt hoist designed to enable a hanging member to be further reliably secured to a belt to provide a further improved safety under load less than a permissible maximum load. In the belt hoist, a winding shaft 44 on which one end portion of a belt 3 is coiled comprises a first shaft 44a and a second shaft 44b, and the one end portion of the belt 3 comprises a first coiling portion 31 coiled on the first shaft 44a to be superposed thereon, a second coiling portion 32 coiled on the first coiling portion 31 to be superposed thereon, a third coiling portion 33 coiled on the second shaft 44b to be superposed thereon, and a fourth coiling portion 34 coiled on the third coiling portion 33 to be superposed thereon.

Abstract: A webbing insertion member is formed of a body having a through opening for allowing a webbing to pass therethrough, and a slide portion formed on at least one side of the through opening. The slide portion has a rough portion substantially contacting the webbing to reduce a sliding area with the webbing. A friction reducing material is formed on the rough portion for allowing the webbing to slide easily and smoothly on the rough portion.

Abstract: Adjustable belts include new and improved belt buckles which allow for convenient adjustment of belt lengths, as well as secure and easily adjustable couplings of the two ends of the belts. This is accomplished by providing the belt buckles with an arrangement of slots and struts around which the belt is looped to selectively accumulate its length thereon and through which the belt is trained, so as to frictionally retain the belt on the buckle while determining the length of the belt.

Abstract: An apparatus (22) includes a webbing roller (32), a brake structure (80), and a support structure (62, 62). The roller (32) includes a spool (50) and a pair of axially opposite spindle structures (52) centered on an axis of rotation (53). A rotatable outer surface (54) of the spool (50) is configured to engage seat belt webbing (16). The support structure (62, 62) is configured to support the roller (32) in an ordinary operating position in which the outer surface (54) of the spool (50) is spaced radially from a braking surface (82) on the brake structure (80). The support structure (62, 62) is further configured to support the roller (32) for movement under the influence of tension in the seat belt webbing (16). Such movement of the roller (32) includes uniform movement radially from the ordinary operating position to a restrained position in which the outer surface (54) of the spool (50) engages the braking surface (82) on the brake structure (80).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for adapting a paintball pistol such that effective support via the holders hand to compensate for a forward center of gravity is shifted substantially completely from the holder's trigger finger to the back of the holder's hand.

Abstract: A dielectric D-ring of the type having a hook receiving opening at one end and a strap or cable receiving opening at the other. The dielectric D-ring comprises a D-ring blank encased within a dielectric injection molded plastic shell. The blank has a plurality of plastic receiving holes therethrough that receive plastic when the dielectric plastic shell is injection molded about the blank. The plastic filled holes assist in holding together the portions of the plastic shell situated on opposite sides of the blank.

Abstract: A webbing insertion member for a seat belt is formed of a body having a through opening for allowing a webbing to pass therethrough, a slide portion formed on at least one side of the through opening to substantially contact the webbing, and a friction reducing material formed on the slide portion of the through opening for allowing the webbing to slide easily. Thus, efficiency of sliding of the webbing is improved significantly, to thereby reduce the failure of winding of the webbing into a retractor and facilitate withdrawal and winding of the webbing.

Abstract: A buckle, for example a seat belt buckle, is disclosed for guiding two belt runs. The buckle 40 comprises a first passage for a first belt and a second passage for a second belt, the two passages meeting at a meeting region. The second passage has its width from side to side greater than its thickness from top to bottom and is provided with an opening 41 through which the second belt may be easily inserted into or removed from the second passage.

Abstract: A brassiere slide has a groove along the body side flank of each limb which delimits a pair of longitudinal edges which are engaged by the strap as it passes along one flank behind the crossbar and then along the other flank also with similar edges. In this system, there is a reduced tendency for the slider to shift autogenously along the strap.

Abstract: An extremely flat slide for brassiere straps has a cross bar offset to one side so that the strap loop around it lies wholly within the thickness of the slide. The strap section which passes through the ring affixed to the brassiere cup is attached to the slide, e.g. at the sewing flange or via a weld at a welding flange.

Abstract: A brassiere slider has its crossbar recessed below the planes of edges of the longitudinal limits which limits sliding of the frame on a strap. The recessed configuration of the crossbar makes the assembly flatter and also increases the security against slide movement of the slider on the strap.

Abstract: A waist-belt and buckle assembly for mounting a pack on a person, preferably on a back side portion of a human torso, having two strap portions extendable forwardly from each side portion of the pack toward a front side portion of the person where the four strap portions are fastenable, for example with a buckle, and preferably with a buckle having substantially discrete accommodations for each strap portion. The strap portions are independently adjustable, and are loosenable independently without loosening other strap portions, preferably by moving a corner portion of the buckle away from the torso.

Abstract: A belt hoist capable of firmly joining a hook to a free end portion of a belt, although the hook holds the free end portion of the belt in a clipping manner. The hook includes a support rod around which the belt is wound and a holding portion for holding the support rod in sandwich, and the free end portion of the belt includes a first coiling portion wound around the support rod in direct contact therewith and a second coiling portion wound around the first coiling portion of the belt in direct contact therewith, with the first and second coiling portions of the belt being wound in opposite directions to each other.

Abstract: A buckle is shown having two side members that define an upper face and a lower face, with at least three stationary transverse members disposed between and connecting facing inner surfaces of the side members. The three transverse members are substantially parallel to each other and define therebetween belt passageways through which a belt can be threaded and looped around a center one of the transverse members to adjustably secure the belt relative to the buckle. A flange protrudes into one of the belt passageways from substantially the entire length of the center transverse member. The flange is angled toward a first end of the belt passageway, and the distal end of the flange is spaced from the adjacent transverse member by an amount that is slightly larger than the thickness of the belt to be threaded through the belt passageway. The flange prevents threading of a belt through the belt passageway from the first end of the passageway.

Abstract: An adjustable fastener assembly for forming an adjustable loop around a portion of a wearer's body has an elongate member for encircling the body portion and first and second ends. A pair of rings are secured to the first end, and the second end is in releasable threaded engagement through the rings with the free end on one side of the loop. Secondary fasteners such as mateable strips of Velcro.RTM. material are provided on the opposing faces of the free end and face of the loop so that the free end can be secured to the loop. The elongate member may be a belt or waistband, a collar for an animal, or a hat band or sweatband of a cap or hat.

Abstract: A connecting device for a pair of swimming goggles includes a first end securely attached to a frame of the swimming goggles and a second end including a first part and a second part releasably engaged with the first part. The strap is movable between the first part and the second part to adjust a length of a strap when the first part and the second part are disengaged from each other. The strap is retained in position between the first part and the second part when the first part and the second part are engaged with each other.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for releasably attaching electronic components to a user's clothing. The apparatus enables an electronic component, for instance a tactical radio microphone, to be releasably attachable to a user's clothing by one of the buttons thereof. The apparatus defines a slot for engaging a wearer's button and a ring or other keeper device for receiving therein the clip of a microphone or other electronic component. The body of the apparatus is sized to minimize rotation of the microphone or other electronic device around the axis of its rotation formed by its clip and the wearer's garments.

Abstract: An improved shoulder belt guide for use with a child's booster seat positioned on a vehicle seat having a safety belt with a shoulder strap. The guide has first and second generally parallel slots formed in a body member with each slot having a belt access opening for enabling the shoulder strap to be attached to the guide. The guide has a third slot with closed perimeter, and a fourth slot generally parallel to the third slot but having an access opening enable the guide to be adjustably attached to one of a number of loops in a flexible securement strap attached to a booster seat. The strap is attached to the booster seat at several anchor points in order to provide one large loop and a series of small adjustment loops. The large loop portion of the securement strap passes through the third guide slot, while the smaller loops are engaged in the fourth parallel apertured slot so that the position of the guide is determined by which of the several small loops is received in the apertured parallel slot.

Abstract: A strapping system and buckle therefor comprising a planar frame with a pair of parallel end legs connected by a pair of parallel side legs to define an opening therebetween, and a bridging legl connecting the side legs with an opening between the bridging leg and the two end legs, respectively, of suitable dimensios to thread a strap therethrough with the bridging leg disposed between the threaded strap, and wherein one end leg is extended to hold permanently one end of the strap, the other end being threaded through the buckle. Advantageously, the buckle is of a unitary structure which can be easily and inexpensively manufactured, and utilizes only a single bridging leg having at least a part thereof above the planar frame together with suitable dimensions of the openings between the bridging leg and end legs to lock the strap threaded therethrough.

Abstract: The apparatus is an abrasion guard for the webbing used with a lifting sling fitting. The abrasion guard is essentially a rod of polyethylene with a slot along one entire longitudinal edge and extensions or "ears" on both ends of the rod. The extensions have vertical slots centered on their outside edges. The shape permits a properly dimensioned guard to be snapped onto and around the inner edge of the straight bar of a "D" ring fitting, with the extensions extending up along the sides of the "D" ring. The extensions are made large enough in the dimension transverse to the plane of the "D" ring so that they extend beyond the thickness of the webbing looped around the straight bar of the ring and the abrasion guard. The extensions thereby act as skids to protect the webbing from damage as the ring is moved across an abrasive surface.

Abstract: A buckle for fastening together the ends of a flat plastic strap, comprising in a unibody construction a pair of parallel ends a pair of parallel side legs disposed between the parallel ends, and a pair of parallel intermediate legs disposed between the parallel side legs with the intermediate legs having a rough top surface and a rough bottom surface, and the side legs have rough bottom surfaces, and constructed in such a manner that one end of the strap is threaded between the two intermediate legs, over the top surface of one intermediate leg and one side leg and under the bottom surface of one side. leg, with the other end of the strap being similarly threaded on the other intermediate leg, whereby the buckle holds tightly the strap after the ends are pulled tightly with the rough surfaces holding the strap and the strap being threaded so as to have four 90.degree. bends at the leg corners to enable better holding by the buckle of the strap in the tightened position.

Abstract: An adjustable fastener assembly for forming an adjustable loop around a portion of a wearer's body has an body has an elongate member for encircling the body portion and first and second interengageabie end portions at opposite ends of the elongate member. One of the end portions is a buckle and the other is a strap for releasable threaded engagement through the buckle with the free end of the strap on the inside of the loop. Secondary fasteners such as mateable strips of Velcro.RTM. material are provided on the opposing inner faces of the free strap end and inner face of the loop. The elongate member may be a belt or waistband, a collar for an animal, or a hat band or sweat band of a cap or hat.

Abstract: A nonslip slide or buckle has elongated teeth projecting along edges of openings defined between the outer limbs and the central limb and through which straps are looped for lingerie or corsetry, thereby preventing slippage of the buckle relative to the straps or vice versa without allowing snagging of outer garment fabrics.

Abstract: An improved multi-purpose holster apparatus suitable for holding a variety of objects including flashlights, mobile telephones, tools, etc., wherein the apparatus comprises a rigid or semi-rigid frame defining a channel for receiving a belt, a female adapter protruding from the frame, an object support adapter which supports the object to be mounted to the frame and a male adapter extending from the object support adapter which mates with the female adapter for mounting the object and the object support adapter to the frame.

Abstract: A belt and buckle combination including a flexible belt and a dual ring fastener comprising a pair of G-shaped rings each having a closed ring portion and an open ring portion. The belt includes a loop at one end that extends through the closed ring portions of the rings and an opposite free end that is threadable through the open ring portions of the rings to fasten the belt ends together. To unfasten the belt ends, the free belt end is slid through openings in the open ring portions without having to reverse the threading pattern of the belt through the rings.

Abstract: A portable headlamp that is particularly designed for use with bicycles integrates a number of essential features and functions desired by modern bicyclists. The headlamp has an easily removable and universally mountable fastening system that requires no tools to install. The mounting system includes a rotary joint that enables a headlamp to be pointed in any desired direction while maintaining a constant friction that can be set by the user. A focussable light beam enables the operator to vary the light distribution pattern, thereby making the headlamp suitable for use under a number of different conditions. The electrical system for the headlamp can be readily upgraded to accommodate the needs of different riding conditions, without requiring additional parts.

Abstract: A self-clamping attachment loop of a strap comprises a pair of superposed rings in the form of rectangular frames having two openings of different sizes, and a transverse slot for the strap to pass through. The loop is either in a locked position following application of a clamping force or in an unlocked position due to a voluntary unlocking action causing sliding of the second ring and an increase of the passage zone of the strap in the slot after rocking of the loop. The external edge of the cross-piece of the second ring is located permanently away from the parallel edge of the first ring in order not to hamper the rocking movement.

Abstract: The safety belt device described for child safety seats in motor vehicles comprises a belt fastener (1) with a belt arrangement (4) comprising pelvic and shoulder belt (13, 14). The belt :fastener (1) comprises the conventional closure device (2) and a single, belt-guiding end piece (3) having an inclined belt guide slot (9). One end of the shoulder belt is attached to the pelvic belt near the closure device (2) of the belt fastener (1), and the other end of the shoulder belt (14) is attached to the belt end piece (3) of the belt fastener (1) while forming a longitudinally adjustable loop (21) in the pelvic belt region. The loop (21) therefore has pelvic belt function over a short distance and passes through an eye part (16), to which one end of the pelvic belt (13) is attached. The other end of the pelvic belt is attached to the closure device (2) of the belt fastener (1) (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A packing strap fastener including a looped locating plate having a trapezoidal block in the middle of the front end thereof, a packing strap having two opposite ends turned backwards to form two loops respectively inserted into the center opening of the looped locating plate, and a key having two parallel key blades respectively inserted through the loops thus formed at the two opposite ends of the packing strap permitting the trapezoidal block of the looped locating plate to be firmly retained between the tips of the key blades.

Abstract: A quick release disconnect for a harness comprising an attached pivotable collar that is pulled through gravitational force from a lock position of upward rotation into a normal release position of downward rotation. The pivotable collar in its lock position of upward rotation engages a yoke on a snaphook. A tang secures the pivotable collar in its lock position to the yoke. A flexible quick-release means detaches the from the pivotable collar such that the pivotable collar returns to its normal release position and the yoke is automatically disengaged from the pivotable collar.

Abstract: Multi-purpose holster apparatus is provided which is suitable for holding a variety of objects including portable tools, mobile telephones, flashlights, cameras, etc. The holster employs a rigid or semi-rigid frame which has a section which mates with a corresponding section on the object to be holstered. The frame is attachable to a belt or a waistband to allow a rapid drawing of the object that is holstered.

Abstract: A buckle has a pair of side flange portions interconnected in spaced relation by a plurality of transverse bars. A first anchoring bar and a second anchoring bar are held in spaced partially superimposed relation to each other to define therebetween a substantially "Z"-like path for wrapping therearound a web-like material or a belt. The belt is thereby firmly secured in place relative to the buckle after its length has been adjusted.

Abstract: An adjusting device for a vehicle seat belt assembly will adjust the inclination of the shoulder portion of the belt to accommodate children. The adjusting device is a plate which has an inboard slot, an outboard slot, and an upper slot. The shoulder and lap portions of the web overlie one another and pass through the inboard slot, across one of the sides of the plate, and through the outboard slot. The shoulder portion outboard of the plate passes upward past the other side of the plate and through the upper slot. The plate can manually slide to various positions prior to inserting the shoulder portion through the upper slot.

Abstract: A buckle comprises a locking crossbar connected at its ends to respective ends of a pair of parallel side bars and a wrapping crossbar disposed in parallel spaced relation to the locking crossbar and connected at its ends with the side bars at their respective intermediate positions. The wrapping crossbar has a pair of juxtaposed sharp projecting ridges each extending longitudinally thereof; one projecting ridge being provided on the upper surface of the wrapping crossbar and the other on that side of the wrapping crossbar which is remote from the locking crossbar for increased frictional resistance of the belt to be inserted through the buckle.

Abstract: A buckle cooperating with two straps each having a hooked end and a free end for fastening goods on a truck or the like. The buckle has a body and two rings. The body has two rectangular walls each having two longitudinal slots at two opposite ends thereof, two clefts each communicating with one of the slots, and at transverse middle cutoff. The walls are connected to each other with two bars below the slots and a flat element below the cutoff, thereby forming two openings beside the flat element. Each ring has a flat member. The hooked end of each strap is attached to a different side of the truck. The free ends of the straps are (a) inserted through the openings, (b) wound around the flat members of the rings, (c) inserted between the flat members of the rings and the bars, and (d) disposed between the bar and the strap. The flat member has an unlocking position where the strap can be pulled and a locking position where the strap is locked.

Abstract: A buckle for locking straps used for fastening goods includes a belt having two loop ends each enclosing a pair of rectangular lower and upper rings and a rectangular loosening ring with a flat side. A strap winds each pair of rings. One of said straps encloses the rectangular loosening ring such that it is locked when the loosening ring is in a horizontal position, and is allowed to slacken when said loosening ring is in a vertical position.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to load securing devices and in particular to an end connector member (10) having a lower portion (11) in the form of a flat metallic or like plate having a penetrable latch tongue aperture (14) contained therein for releaseably engaging the locking mechanism of a truck tailgate. An upper portion (13), integrally joined with said lower portion (11) is provided in the form of a circular ring or rectangular plate for securably attaching the ends of cargo restraining straps (28) or strap anchored end attaching means (32). The combination of connector (10) and straps (28) is employed for preventing both rearward and transverse motion of cargo carried in the bed of a truck when the length of that cargo reequires that the truck tailgate body (20) be used in the lowered horizontal position.

Abstract: A separable buckle for interconnecting two parts of a strap or other tension member comprises a first buckle member adapted to be attached to the first strap part and a second buckle member adapted to be interconnected with the first buckle member and to slidably receive the second strap part. When interconnected, the two buckle members are relatively pivotable about a transverse axis with the first buckle member acting as a two-armed lever, one lever arm of which is engageable with the second strap part on the second buckle member so that the second strap part can move in one direction relative to the second buckle member but is prevented from moving in the opposite direction by said one lever arm. The second buckle member comprises a reverse bent hook portion including a hinge element receptive of a hinge element of the first buckle member.

Abstract: A buckle for a strap comprises a rectangular body formed with a window defined by a planar rectangular frame with a fixed bar at an edge of the body, and a pair of guide walls extending generally perpendicularly to the fixed bar, and a movable bar in the window parallel to the fixed bar and defining therewith a gap into which a strap can be passed and which can clamp the strap against the fixed bar. The movable bar is provided with wedge-shaped formations tapering toward the fixed bar bordering the window, the walls being formed with lateral slots respectively receiving the wedge-shaped formations with clearance and tapered correspondingly with substantially the same angle of taper and such that movement of the formations in the respective slots in a direction opposite the direction of taper thereof increases play between the formations and the slots whereas movement of the formations in the respective slots in an opposite direction wedges the formations without play in the slots.

Abstract: A buoyancy compensator adjustment for a diver's buoyancy compensator having a backpack and a back portion terminating in side and shoulder portions. The shoulder portions and side portions are each secured by straps overlying the chest extending from the side portions to the shoulder portions. The straps are looped through belt loops to provide a bight under tension which is loosened upon lifting or disengaging one of the belt loops.