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 belt buckle having a body with a top and a bottom with a transverse bar at one end for attachment of a belt and defining a belt axis, and inlet and outlet slots for the belt with the slots spaced from each other and defining a belt path oblique to the belt axis so that a belt inserted through the inlet and outlet slots will be at an oblique angle to the fixed end of the belt at the attachment member.

Abstract: A strap fastener assembly which comprises a flat rigid plate-like member and a flexible strap. The plate-like member has an opening extending therethrough in the form of two elongated slots which intersect with each other to form an acute angle. One of the slots is wider than the other. The strap has a thickened portion which prevents it from being pulled through the slot of lesser width but on movement of the strap to the other slot, its thickened portion can be pulled through that other slot.

Abstract: A device for use in reducing the effective length of an endless strap, such as on a pocketbook, consists of a body having a number of pairs of aligned stub elements along opposite sides of a cavity defined therewithin. The strap is inserted through slots formed in end portions of the body, to lie within channels extending therethrough, and is threaded about and affixed upon the crosspiece structures provided.

Abstract: A belt buckle of the type in which a loop can be released by lifting the buckle to permit slippage of the loop is permanently anchored to another belt portion by a bar provided with a broad contact surface connected at an inner edge by a film hinge to a flap which can press the other belt portion against this surface and an array of points are barbs which pierce this other belt portion and form a row at an outer edge of this surface which is inclined downwardly from the top of the buckle toward the outer edge.

Abstract: A band is attached in an inverted U-shape to a luggage carrier or any other similar carrier. A unique clamping arrangement permits the length of the band to be adjusted vertically to accommodate the height of a person using the carrier. Further, the lateral distance between the two legs of the U-shaped band can be adjusted to accommodate the width of the shoulders of a person transporting the carrier.

Abstract: A device for use with flexible, collapsible plastic tubes containing a pliable substance for extrusion through an opening in the tube is disclosed which effectively strips the substance in the tube toward the end of the tube having the opening. The device includes a handle and has a slot disposed near an edge thereof through which the flat end of the tube is inserted. The device, which may be molded of plastic, is of one-piece construction, is small and inexpensive, and may have a variety of surface configurations.

Abstract: A belt buckle attachment clamp for connecting a buckle to an end of a belt. The attachment clamp comprises a metal piece defining a top wall having integrally formed a pair of spaced apart fingers extending from a forward edge thereof. A space is defined between the fingers for accommodating a buckle swivel pin hingedly secured to a buckle arm. The fingers are deformable to clamp about the buckle arm. A clamping flange is formed integrally with a respective one of opposed side edges of the top wall. Gripping prongs extend above an inner face of at least one of the clamping flanges. The flanges are bendable rearwardly of the top wall and spaced therefrom to define a belt end receiving throat to attach the attachment clamp to a belt end by pressing the clamping flanges on the belt end to cause the clamping flanges and the gripping prongs to grip the belt end.

Abstract: A strap tensioning device includes a spring-loaded clamping element which presses a strap extending through the tensioning device against a holding bar using lever action. The device is composed of a minimum number of parts and is made from a monolithic plate of sprung material with cut-outs positioned so that both the holding bar and the clamping element and their mutual connecting parts are formed in one continuous piece from the plate which also forms the framework of the tensioning device. When the clamping element is pressed out of the plane of the frame, the clamping element rotates about a fulcrum and the pinching effect of the device is released so the strap can be released.

Abstract: An adjustable, conductive body strap utilizing a connector securing a strip of material held in a closed loop with a mechanical connector with the interior surface of the strip of material being electrically conductive. An electrical connector connects the conductive surface of the strip of material to a connection point to provide for external electrical ground connection. The mechanical connector semi-permanently secures one end of the strip of material in place. The connector adjustably secures the opposite end of the strip of material utilizing a recess into which a transverse bar is mounted with a plurality of spikes facing the exterior of the connector. The strip of material passes first under the transverse bar and then back over the transverse bar being impaled upon the plurality of spikes. A cover, preferably hinged, then secures the strip of material over the plurality of spikes once it is suitably adjusted completing the adjustable connection.

Abstract: A seat belt guide loop is comprised of a stamped metal bracket having an aperture adapted to receive a bolt for pivotally mounting the guide loop on a vehicle body pillar. The stamped metal bracket has a belt slot therein of a width somewhat greater than the width of the belt and a height greater than the thickness of the belt. A molded plastic cover is molded in situ upon the stamped metal bracket and overlies the lower wall of the belt slot to define a low friction wall over which the belt is slidable. This plastic cover has a clearance slot which underlies the low friction wall and cooperates therewith to define a plastic bridge integral with and supporting the low friction wall. The clearance slot is of a width somewhat less than the width of the belt.

Abstract: A belt buckle comprising two unitary plate metal parts, each having an opening for attaching the ends of a belt thereto. One buckle part defines and arcuate tongue, having a part cylindrical recess therein, for receiving a latch bar formed on the other part with the plane of the latch bar inclined to prevent accidental separation of the buckle parts. A belt clamp bar, on the belt part opposite the tongue, grips a doubled back end portion of the belt for adjusting the belt length and tension.

Abstract: A child chair adapted to be secured by conventional vehicle seat belt systems. The chair is provided with a safety belt system including a belt which is attached to the chair and a combined tongue and anchor plate to form a lap belt portion and a pair of shoulder belt portions. The safety belt system also includes a tongue latch which is connected to the chair by means of a crotch belt and releasably connects to the tongue.

Abstract: A trolling depth adjusting device is disclosed which includes a vane having a forward corner with a first hole and the aftward corner having a second hole. The device further includes a principal line passing from the upward facing surface of the vane, slideably through the forward corner to the underside of the vane and then passing from the underside, slideably through the aftward corner and terminating in a lower end connected to a fishing hook. The device further includes a weight slideably mounting on the principal line and unique adjustable stop mounted on the principal line between the lower end thereof and the second hole in the vane.

Abstract: A strap guide is made of synthetic resin and comprises a wing integral with a hollow rectangular frame or strap body, the wing having a plurality of needle-penetratable portions spaced from one another at equal intervals for the passage therethrough of a sewing needle. The wing includes a plurality of parallel spaced ribs and the needle-penetratable portions are defined between two adjacent ones of the ribs. Each rib has a pair of sidewalls converging toward each other for guiding the sewing needle into an adjacent one of the needle-penetratable portions when the needle is thrust in.

Abstract: A cargo restraining device having a plate with side walls and end walls and spaced-apart strap-receiving openings with an intermediate strap-supporting web between the openings for cooperatively receiving and supporting a strap threaded through the strap-receiving openings and supporting a removable fixture having strap tightening ratchet means on the plate for tightening a strap threaded through the plate by inserting fastening means through the strap and the strap receiving openings before removal of the fixture from cooperation with the tensioner plate.

Abstract: A clamping buckle for straps, particularly shoulder straps on articles of clothing, with two buckle sections which are swingable with respect to each other around a transverse buckle axis, the buckle sections having a clamping position for clamping the strap. The buckle sections lie one on top of the other approximately parallel to each other with the formation of a gap therebetween. The buckle sections have respective gap sides which face the gap and respective outsides which face away from the gap, and they have slots and bars for diverting the straps including a bar in one buckle section opposite a slot in the other buckle section. The bar of the first buckle section is aligned on its gap side with a plane of the first buckle section and is of at least the same width as the slot of the other buckle section. A loop of the strap wraps around the bar and includes loop end portions passing through the slot that extend by the outside of the second buckle section.

Abstract: A slider to be applied to ribbons for clothing articles comprising a first portion and a second portion integral with the first portion. The first portion on a surface thereof is provided with projections for ultrasonic welding to a ribbon. The second portion has two slots that slidingly receive a ribbon, these slots being separated by two confronting, resiliently flexible arms. In the assembling process the slider is first secured to the end of a ribbon by welding, generally ultrasonic welding; then a punch moving transversely of the arms pushes a length of the ribbon beyond the arms, simultaneously flexing the arms. When the punch retracts, the arms spring back to their undeformed condition and the ribbon is left astride the arms.

Abstract: A one-piece plastics moulding includes a pair of flaps 12a, 12b connected by a hinge 14. Both of the flaps 12a, 12b are slotted so that, when they are folded about the hinge 14 to their closed position, a pair of parallel bars 22, 24 is presented for use in adjustably securing a strap 20. Both of the flaps 12a, 12b have spikes 54, 56 for use in trapping a web-like workpiece 48. Any parts of the buckle 10 which touch, such as free ends of the spikes 56 located in complementary apertures 52, can be fixed together by ultrasonic welding, heat sealing or adhesive.

Abstract: A belt retainer for securing the belt of a disposable sterile operating room gown comprises a generally rectangular strip of semi-rigid deformable material having a continuous belt retaining and locking cutout slot therein. The cutout slot defines a central upwardly extending tab, a narrow downwardly extending tab extension connected to the central tab adjacent one side edge of the central tab, and a side downwardly extending tab positioned adjacent the opposite side edge of the central tab.

Abstract: Process for assembling a slider to the fabric of an article of clothing or outfit thereof.A slider is used as made of thermoplastic material, having a portion defining at least one passage and slide slot for a ribbon and a fabric anchoring portion; the fabric is contacted with the slider anchoring zone, then ultrasonic vibrations are generated to provide partial melting for the thermoplastic material of the corresponding slider portion, at the same time applying a pressure to the fabric for causing the diffusion of the molten thermoplastic material through the fabric loops.

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 ski pole grip or handle is provided that includes an elastic strap that can slide through a slot and wherein the strap will stay in place and be released at the proper time. The strap is pliable so that there will be sufficient and proper give and yet the strap can effectively move through its retaining slot when sufficient pressure is applied thereto.

Abstract: A strap adjusting device comprising a clasp and two strap parts being passed in opposite directions into the clasp, a first strap part being in non-adjustable relationship with the clasp, and having a tab with greater width than the strap end; and a second strap part being in adjustable relationship with the clasp and being passed over the first strap. The device is especially useful in hand straps for ski poles.

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.