Abstract: An apparatus and technique for infernally securing a plurality of bone segments together. The device incorporates a plate-like structure stabilizing the fracture and integrated fasteners to attach straps circumscribing the bone segments.

Abstract: A securing mechanism for a shackle having a pair of opposed legs with an opening at one end of each of the pair of opposed legs to form a pair of opposed openings. The securing mechanism includes a shackle bolt having a head at one end and a circumferential groove near an opposed end wherein the shackle bolt is received through the pair of opposed openings in the shackle. A two piece hinged clamp assembly is received in the circumferential groove in order to retain the shackle bolt in the shackle. A retainer pin is received in an opening in the two piece clamp assembly to hold the two piece clamp assembly in a closed position. A retainer clip surrounds the retainer pin. A lock pin through the two piece clamp assembly retains the retainer pin in the two piece clamp.

Abstract: A wire fastener for use in providing a strong, slip resistant structure in which the fastener includes a hump which the wire passes over and includes ears on either side of the hump which are crimped over the wire on both sides of the hump to cause the wire to bend in a double “s” shape over the hump.

Abstract: A hose wire-clamp arrangement includes a hose clamp (1) that comprises a helical, resilient wire, which is angled outward nearly radially or circumferentially at at least one end portion (3) and at one further portion (6). To allow the hose wire-clamp (1) to be mounted to a fitting such that it can be released easily without a tool and, once mounted, can withstand high internal pressure on the hose, a retaining sheet (2) having two spaced cutouts (8, 9) is detachably mounted to the hose wire-clamp (1) such that each of the two angled portions (3,6) rests against a respective one of the two cutouts (8, 9).

Abstract: A wire fastener for use in providing a strong, slip resistant structure in which the fastener includes a hump which the wire passes over and includes ears on either side of the hump which are crimped over the wire on both sides of the hump to cause the wire to bend in a double “s” shape over the hump.

Abstract: A brush compactor useable in combination with an elongated rope has a plate like body with a pressure application area permitting the user to push on it with his foot while tightening the rope. An attachment point on the plate holds one end of the rope, while a wedged locking member selectively releases and positively locks a second end of the rope, according to the direction of rope movement through the locking member.

Abstract: A quick release mechanism for a girth band having a plurality of coupling portions with high lead angle threaded surfaces that engage and automatically unscrew when tension is applied to the girth band unless an arm disposed on one of the coupling portions is prevented from rotating with respect to the other coupling portions.

Abstract: A clamp used mainly for connectively fixing a flexible hose, typified by a gas hose, water-service hose or the like, to the mouthpiece portion of a cock, joint or the like. The clamp comprises a clamping band formed of a single metal wire wound into a pair of circular rings adapted to loosely receive a hose therein, an operating lever formed of a metal strip disposed immediately above the overlap portion of the circular rings and pivotally engaged at its one end by one end of the winding of the clamping band, and a prop arm which connects the intermediate portion of the operating lever to the other end of the winding of the clamping band, the arrangement being such that by urging the operating lever at the other end thereof toward the circular rings of the clamping band, the lever action forces the opposite ends of the winding of the clamping band to move away from each other, thereby contractively deforming the opening diameter of the circular rings to effect the clamping of the hose.

Abstract: A hose clamp includes a coupler body and spring wire. The coupler is substantially triangular in cross section, having a pair of passageway interconnecting two surfaces. The wire, having a head on one end, is routed through one passageway, around the hose and then through the remaining passageway being secured by a thrust washer to the opposite coupler surface.

Abstract: A decorative wreath having, in its finished form, a circular shape and composed of an annular core means enclosed and concealed by a sheath of decorative material, either natural or artificial. The core means is of sectional form, comprising a series of like sections each of which includes a core element of bendable wire material extending axially of, and secured to, the decorative sheath or covering. The core element has mating or complementary male and female connectors at its respective, opposite ends. The connectors comprise an undulant crimp on one end of each core element, terminating in a laterally projecting locking finger, extendable into a sleeve secured to the other end of an adjacent core element. This sleeve is formed with a side opening receiving the finger, which is placed under spring tension responsive to insertion of undulant, crimped part into the sleeve.

Abstract: A locking means secures together opposite ends of a baling wire for securing bales of compressed material. Predetermined lengths of baling wire are dispensed and wrapped around a bale and secured by a locking means comprising a metal clip having a raised arcuate center portion spaced outwardly from the peripheral supporting member but connected thereto at either end of the raised arcuate portion. Each arcuate connection forms a crotch between the peripheral support member and the raised arcuate member wherein each end of the baling wire passes transversely therethrough and securely locks therein.