Abstract: A securing device and method for its use suitable for use by persons with impaired dexterity for releasably securing two surfaces together comprising a strap with an easy open and close clasp at each end for attachment to the two surfaces. In a further embodiment, the strap can comprise an advertising medium containing, words, logos and pictorial material. The strap may have varying lengths and adjustment means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continual comfort adjusting fastener for a footwear article and provides an alternative to fasteners that necessitate periodic attention by the wearer in order to maintain a proper combination of support, fit and comfort by utilizing spring mechanisms to induce a predetermined amount of tension between opposing eye flaps of the footwear article. In accordance with various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the spring mechanism portion of the spring assembly that provides constant tension between eye flaps may be one of a tension spring, compression spring and torsion spring. The spring assembly is comprised substantially of a spring mechanism and may be fastened directly to eyelets in the footwear article. In accordance with other exemplary embodiments, the spring assembly is further comprised of locking eyelets which themselves are attached to the eye flap of the footwear article via rivets, thus replacing the eyelets.

Abstract: A cash band that can be used to hold cash, credit cards and identification. The cash band is made of a cloth material that is weaved with thin elastic bands throughout and is sewn together at each end with sturdy thread. The cash band is easily stretched to accommodate an indefinite number of cash, credit cards and identification to be held by an adult. The cash band can also be used by children to hold childrens' items such as playing cards. A second embodiment is provided that utilizes a hook and loop fastener for easy adjustment.

Abstract: A bungee cord with hookless ends includes an elastic body, a first attachment end, and a second attachment end. In a first preferred embodiment, the first and second attachment ends are spade attachment ends. Each spade attachment end includes a lock body, spade end and at least one lock slot. The spade end must be twisted to be inserted into the lock slot. The spade end is then twisted back to its original orientation to lock thereof in the lock slot. In a second embodiment, the first attachment end is a spade attachment end and the second attachment end is a tongue attachment end. The tongue attachment end includes a tongue body, a tongue hole, and a tongue extension. To lock the tongue attachment end, the tongue extension is inserted through a hole in an item until the spade contoured portion prevents further insertion. The tongue extension is then inserted through the tongue hole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high strength hook. The hook comprises an annular metal insert (3) embedded in a synthetic material end block of the hook around a passage (4) for slidably receiving the end of a cable (5) in the vicinity of a stop abutment (4c) designed to stop the end of the cable in the traction direction. The invention is applicable to hooks comprising a metal hook having an end embedded in a handle block.

Abstract: A fastening rope has a buckle, two rope members and two hooking members. The rope members are each connected to the buckle from one end and the respective hooking member from other end. The rope members are elastic so they can stretch to fasten objects with the hooking members fixed in position. The fastening rope won't become loose when used to fasten cargos in a truck when the dimensions of the cargos become smaller due to shaking of the truck, change of position of the cargos or collision between the cargos.

Abstract: A pillow securing device for releasably holding a pillow in position on an elevated surface comprising a plurality of straps with one end attached to a connector ring and a clasp secured to the other end of each of the straps so that in use at least one of the straps is secured by means of the clasp to the pillow and at least one of the straps is secured by means of the clasp to the elevated surface. The straps may have varying lengths and adjustment means.

Abstract: An improved golf club cover retaining device to secure golf club head covers to a golf bag which includes a golf bag securing mechanism circumferentially positioned and affixed to the generally upper portion of the golf bag, a securing mechanism affixation means attaching opposite ends of the securing mechanism for removably attaching the device to the golf bag; at least one generally elongate golf club retainer cord having a proximal end zone, a distal end zone, and a central zone extending between the proximal and distal end zones; a double swivel inter-connector means on the proximal end zone of the cord for securing the cord to the golf bag securing mechanism in movable relation thereto so that the inter-connector means and the cord are able to travel circumferentially around the golfbag; and a golf club cover connector means on the distal end zones of the cord for removable attachment of the head covers.

Abstract: A hose support system for a rail car having a support which includes a flat strap having first and second ends and a tongue connected to the first end of the strap and extending along the strap towards the second end of the strap. A connector at one end of the strap is positioned in a car aperture and a connector at the other end of the strap is positioned in a hose aperture. A resilient element connects the loop at one end of the strap to its connector. A clasp is adjustably positioned on the strap between the ends of the strap and adjusts the length of the strap between the ends. The tongue extends through the clasp. At least one of the connectors may include a loop and a throat extending substantially tangential to the loop. Alternatively, one or more of the connectors may include a spiral. A bearing ring separates the connector and the strap.

Abstract: A bottom support cord having a limited stretch for use with a conventional produce harvesting receptacle, such as a fruit picking bucket or bag often used in the harvesting of tree fruit, such as apples, pears, and peaches. The bag is typically tubular with a top opening and a bottom opening. A pair of stretchable support cords replace the typical support ropes that permanently attach to the bag at the bottom and removably attached near the top at a pair of cord receivers. The support cords have a tubular outer sheath that stretches. Within the outer sheath, a non-stretchable inner cord limits the outer sheath's extension. The bag folds upwardly, near the bottom to retain a quantity of produce within. When both support ropes are removed from the cord receivers, the bottom of the bag folds down to dump the produce. The stretchable support cords extend to increase the holding capacity of the bag automatically.

Abstract: The zipper cord attachment includes a male element and a female element. The male element includes cord channels for engaging and securing the ends of a zipper cord or similar cord. The male element includes a guide ridge complementary to a guide slot within the female element. The female element includes ramped surfaces proximate to an end of the guide slot to detent engage a transverse wall of the male element. After installation, pulling on the cord urges the male element more tightly into the female element. That is, pulling on the cord tightens the grip on the ends of the cord by points or striations formed on the male element and supports formed on the female element.

Abstract: An adjustable elastic tie-down cord having an elongated stretchable elastic cord with a hook secured to one end. A line adjusting retainer bar is provided with two spaced through passages in which the cord is slidably received whereby an adjustable loop in the cord is formed on one side of the bar for selectively adjusting the overall length of the cord. The other cord end is provided with a stop knot so that it will not slip through its adjacent passage in the line adjusting retainer bar and a hook is slidably received on the cord in the loop section. The passage through which the cord is slidably received for adjustment is provided with protrusions at appropriate positions to engage the stretch cord thereby penetrate the elastic cord for assisting and locking it in position within the passage.

Abstract: A tethering system for a flexible window of a land vehicle. The system includes a number of releasable fastener portions secured to both a flexible window and the frame supporting the window. A number of anchors may be releasably joined to any of the releasable fastener portions. An elastic cord connects the anchors together so as to assist a user in opening the window and prevent the window from flapping in a wind. The length of the cord may be adjusted by way of slide anchors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus by which to repair a damaged portion of a net utilized to restrain movement. Attachment hooks or other hardware, constructed of a material, such as aluminum or steel, of a strength equal to or greater than the net material are secured to the ends of an appropriately sized rope or other material, constituting a bridging device. The attachment hooks or other hardware are constructed of a thickness, and with a radius interface, so that cutting of the net will not occur. The damaged area of the net is isolated, and the net repair bridge is affixed in the position of the damaged area, thereby replacing it and preserving the structural and functional capabilities of the containment net.

Abstract: An apparatus is used to mount a spirit level on an elongate support such as a pipe, length of wood or the like so that the effective “levelling line” is greatly lengthened. The apparatus includes an elastic band having first and second ends and a body member to engage the level, preferably by bridging a rib on the level or by fitting to an aperture formed in the level. The body member has first and second hooks extending from it to receive the first and second band ends, respectively. In highly preferred embodiments, there are two elastic bands and two body members, each with a pair of hooks for engaging and retaining a respective one of the bands.

Abstract: A tie down which has a bungi cord that has a hook at one end for securing the bungi cord to a first object and a clasp at the other end. The clasp has a pair of pivoted jaws with teeth on at least one of the jaws for securing the other end of the bungi cord to an object.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is a protective device for use in combination with an elastic strap. Such straps commonly have hooks or other fasteners mounted on ends of the strap. When stretched and then released, these fasteners may become dangerous projectiles. In order to limit the rate of retraction or recoil of such elastic straps, the present invention discloses tethering the fastener end to the user's arm and/or retarding the motion of the strap with a sheath. In addition, the disclosure demonstrates a shielding apparatus to prevent direct contact with the fastening device or hook.

Abstract: A bungee cord with hookless ends includes an elastic body, a first attachment end, and a second attachment end. In a first preferred embodiment, the first and second attachment ends are spade attachment ends. Each spade attachment end includes a lock body, spade end and a lock slot. The spade end must be twisted to be inserted into the lock slot. The spade end is then twisted back to its original orientation to lock thereof in the lock slot. In a second embodiment, the first attachment end is a spade attachment end and the second attachment end is a tongue attachment end. The tongue attachment end includes a tongue body, a tongue hole, and a tongue extension. To lock the tongue attachment end, the tongue extension is inserted through a hole in an item until the spade contoured portion prevents further insertion. The tongue extension is then inserted through the tongue hole. In a third preferred embodiment, the first attachment end is a tongue attachment end and the second end is a strap attachment end.

Abstract: A restraint for holding fishing poles to the deck of a boat includes an anchor screwed to the deck, a unidirectional snap fastener having its base portion screwed to the deck, and a double strand of bungee cord or other resilient strand extending from the anchor to a cap of the snap fastener. The unidirectional snap fastener is oriented so that no amount of force pulling up on the bungee cord will release the snap fastener, but a slight tug on a side of the snap fastener opposite to the anchor will easily cause it to release. The cap of the snap fastener includes a looped tab to facilitate separating it from the base. The anchor may be secured in the end wall of a hatch cover; the snap fastener may be secured adjacent to a gunwale.

Abstract: An adjustable elastic tie-down cord having an elongated stretchable elastic cord with a hook secured to one end. A line adjusting retainer bar is provided with two spaced through passages in which the cord is slidably received whereby an adjustable loop in the cord is formed on one side of the bar for selectively adjusting the overall length of the cord. The other cord end is provided with a stop knot so that it will not slip through its adjacent passage in the line adjusting retainer bar and a hook is slidably received on the cord in the loop section. The passage through which the cord is slidably received for adjustment is provided with protrusions at appropriate positions to engage the stretch cord thereby penetrate the elastic cord for assisting and locking it in position within the passage.

Abstract: The present invention is a one-piece molded strap used to secure a printing plate to a drum of a high speed roller machine. The one-piece molded strap comprises a one-piece molded body comprising an elastomeric portion, a rigid latch portion, and a rigid elongated body portion. The rigid latch portion is integrally formed with and chemically bonded to one end of the elastomeric portion. The rigid elongated body portion is integrally formed with and chemically bonded to the other end of the elastomeric portion. The one-piece molded strap is formed by an injection molding process wherein the material composition of the rigid latch portion and the rigid elongated body portion are compatible with the material composition of the elastomeric portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unique safety sleeve elastic device having an elastic member of a certain longitudinal length. The elastic member provides stretching capability of up to seven times the elastic member's original length depending on the material selected. A flexible sleeve member is disposed around the elastic member. The sleeve member is less elastic than the elastic member and provides a stretch limitation to the elastic member to prevent a user from stretching the elastic member beyond a safe elongation. The ends of the sleeve and elastic members are secured proximate to one another. The ends of the elastic members are further secured to connectors. The elastic member provides stretch capability while the sleeve member provides safety features to protect the elastic member and the user.

Abstract: A lashing system having one or more cord anchors fastenable to a stationary member in spaced apart relation, and one or more cord clips each having a first portion with a first cord engaging member releasably and coupleable to a first cord portion and a second portion with a second cord engaging member selectively and releasably coupleable to a second cord portion so as to accommodate a particular article stowage application. The cord anchors also have a cord engaging member releasably coupleable to the cord, whereby the cord may be selectively coupled to one or more cord anchors, and thus positioned selectively on the stationary member. The lashing system also preferably includes a cord hook coupled to a first cord portion and a hook portion engagable by hooking to another cord portion.

Abstract: A flexible tension strap comprised of a resilient material with integral handle extensions located at each end of the strap providing the user with a hand-hold during the stretching of the strap to ease the connection and disconnection of the strap.

Abstract: A fastener bead removably affixed to a flexible tension element of a cargo holder and used by removably inserting the bead in the wider portion of a keyhole-type slot in a support structure. The bead in use is trapped and held by the margin of the narrow portion of the keyhole slot. The bead has a through-passageway with axially opposite loop-entrance and loop-exit ends thereof located respectively at first and second opposite end surfaces of the bead. In one bead embodiment an external groove in a bead first side surface is sized for retaining a portion of each two runs of a free-end loop of the tension element disposed in side-by-side contacting relationship after exiting the passageway and lead in the groove toward engagement with trailing portions of the runs that trail back out the entrance end of the passageway as they extend back toward cargo holder attachment.

Abstract: The present invention includes an elongated securement strap comprised of a plurality of joined segments. The strap preferably comprises of an elongated first webbed segment of material having a first end and a second end, an elongated second segment of material having a first end and a second end; and an elongated third webbed segment of material having a first end and a second end, wherein the segments are joined in an overlapping relationship to form the elongated strap. The second end of the first segment and the first end of the third segment have securement openings therein. The middle or second segment of the elongated strap is comprised of a stretchable material to permit ease of strapping and holding objects together.

Abstract: An adjustable strap is comprised of an elastic band generally folded in half with one section slightly longer than the other. The end of longer section is folded back over the shorter section and stitched to the end of the shorter section and an adjacent portion of the longer section. An elongated small loop and an elongated large loop are formed on opposite sides of the stitching. A D-ring is connected to the small loop, and a clip hook is hinged to the D-ring for clipping to a supporting structure. The lateral sections of the large loop are both threaded through at least two slots in a buckle, which is slidable along the large loop to divide it into two variable-size storage loops for strapping and holding items. The buckle is slidable for changing the sizes of the storage loops for tightening around the items. A triangular ring is connected to the storage loop farther away from the clip hook. The strap may be wrapped around a supporting structure by clipping the triangular ring to the clip hook.

Abstract: The invention relates to a swaging method and apparatus for swaging flemish eye splices. In particular, the invention concerns the production of swaged joints in which, by virtue of providing ferrules (5) and swage blocks (16, 17) of a particular construction, during a swaging operation displaced material of the ferrule (5) is channeled into the swage blocks, rather than out of them, and hence ovality of the swaged ferrule is avoided. In this manner, the swage blocks (16, 17) can be brought fully home in a single operation until top and bottom flats (10e, 10f) of the ferrule (5) are in contact with top and bottom flats of the swage blocks (16, 17).

Abstract: A reinforced bungee cord tie down for securing cargo without becoming over-stretched. The reinforced bungee cord tie down includes an elongate elastic member with each of the ends of the elastic member having a hook coupled thereto. The ends of an elongate inelastic flexible member are coupled to the ends of the elastic member such that the flexible member extends between the ends of the elastic member. The length of the flexible member is greater than the length of the elastic member when in a relaxed state and less than the length of the elastic member when in a fully stretched state.

Abstract: A buckle located around a resilience strap and a method of manufacturing includes a resilient strap material provided on a continuous basis and having a particular width and thickness. The strap material is stretched to reduce the width and thickness of the strap material at a particular position. A mold member is provided to form a buckle and the buckle is molded around the strap at the particular position where the strap material is reduced in width and thickness to increase the friction between the buckle and the strap material.

Abstract: A carrying case with removable and replaceable interior panels is disclosed in which structure is provided in the case for releasably retaining such interior panels in fixed position within the case.

Abstract: An improvement metal hanger ring is composed of a metal hanger ring that is formed a long hole at one end thereof for providing the band can be fixed on, and further formed a support hook at other end thereof. Located center of the support hook is provided with a ring hole. At the upper and bottom end of said support hook around the side of the ring hole has provided with a plastic jacket for avoiding the metal is rubbed and the electroplate is destroyed while the hook is hanging on the ring hole of said metal hanger ring.

Abstract: A fastener for absorbent articles, such as pants-type diapers or incontinence guards, includes a first fastener element and a second fastener element (1, 4) which are intended to be hooked together when donning the article. The first element (1) includes an elastic structure (2) which includes openings (6) and is so constructed that the openings (6) will widen when the elastic structure (2) is stretched and closed together when the elastic structure contracts. The second element (4) includes hook devices (5). When the elastic structure (2) is sufficiently stretched, the hook devices (5) can be inserted into the widened openings (6), wherein subsequent contraction of the elastic structure (2) will cause the first and the second elements (1, 4) to be joined together with the opening (6) surrounding the hook device (5).

Abstract: A quick release clamp for inflatables or the like having a clamp fixed to a patch adapted to be secured to an inflatable. The clamp has a base portion having a cavity therein and a pair of integral spaced upstanding side walls on opposite sides of the cavity, a latch pivotally mounted to the clamp between the spaced side walls, the latch having a handle end and a protrusion fixed to the handle. The patch may be secured to an inflatable. A similar clamp, having a strap portion secured thereto, may be quickly and easily connected to the clamp mounted to a patch. The strap portion locks to the clamp secured to the patch and the other protrusion thereon locking into an opening in the patch, clamping the strap portion therebetween.

Abstract: A dressing aid for suspending a lower garment from an upper garment is disclosed herein comprising a band and a pair of clips, with one clip connected to each end of the band. Each clip comprises a pair of arms each having a handle at a first end and a jaw at a second end, a pivoting means, and a means for biasing the jaws to the closed position. One may engage a garment using the clip by squeezing together the handles such that the jaws separate, then releasing the handles to close the jaws about a garment positioned therebetween.

Abstract: A fabric securing device for securing a fabric article. The fabric securing device comprises a fabric clamp for releasably engaging a fabric article, a flexible band, and clips for releasably connecting the flexible band to the fabric clamp. One or more of the fabric securing devices can be used to secure a fabric article such as a beach towel to a structure such as a beach chair. One or more of the fabric securing devices can be used in combination with anchoring stakes to secure a fabric article such as a beach towel to a surface such as a sandy beach.

Abstract: A holder is provided for arrangement of small goods which includes: at least one pipe member with open opposite ends; at least one expandable/contractible curled cord which is substantially equal in length to the pipe member when the curled cord is in a contracted state, wherein the curled cord is received in the inside of the pipe member; holding rings for holding small goods, wherein the holding rings are attached at both ends of the curled cord so that the holding rings are located at both ends of the pipe member, respectively, and each of the holding rings have an outer diameter which is larger than an inner diameter of the pipe member; and an attachment member for attachment of the holder to external matter, wherein the attachment member is fixed to the pipe member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an elastic cord tie-down of the bungee or shock cord type and in which means are provided by which to manually adjust the article-engaging loop of the tie-down to articles of diverse geometries and dimensions.

Abstract: A device (10) for securing together a bundle (26) of objects includes a support member (12) to which a longitudinally stretchable and resilient cord (14) is integrally affixed. The support member includes a handle (24) to facilitate gripping of the device and the bundle in a hand with the device against the bundle. The support member further includes one or more vertical wedges (18, 20) and one or more horizontal wedges (22) for gripping and holding the cord in a wrapped position about the bundle. Each of the vertical wedges includes a pair of generally vertical walls (30) defining a cord-receiving channel (28), and a pair of edges (32) formed in the walls and defining a cord-gripping space between the edges narrower than the unstretched diameter of the cord, the edges engaging and holding the cord in a stretched position.

Abstract: A device for containing and redirecting fluid which is released when a fitting is removed from an end of a pipe is attached to a pipe after the connection between the pipe and the fitting has been loosened. The device comprises a bag which has an opening in the top of the bag. The opening allows the bag to be placed over the fitting that is to be removed. The bag has a plurality of adjustment straps which connect to an upper portion and a lower portion of the bag. When the adjustment straps are adjusted, slack is formed in the material of the bag between upper and lower ends of the adjustment straps. The slack thus formed allows the fitting within the bag to be manipulated so that the fitting can be removed from the pipe. Fluid discharged from the pipe upon removal of the fitting is contained within the bag or directed through a hose to a receptacle or drain.

Abstract: A device to secure golf club head covers to a golf bag includes a base ring member, a clip fitted to the base ring, and being structured for removable attachment to the golf bag, one or more elastomeric cords having a proximal end secured to the base ring with a swivel fitting and a distal end zone including a hook element fitted thereto with a swivel fitting for removable attachment of the cord to a respective one of the head covers, wherein the head covers, when removed from corresponding golf clubs, remain interconnected to the device and the golf bag so that they do not become separated therefrom and possibly misplaced or lost. One or more alligator clips or like fittings may be provided on the base ring for hanging a hat, glove, or other article therefrom.

Abstract: An adjustable tie-down stretch cord comprising an elastic rope and a pair of slidably-mounted hooks. The hooks have a cylindrical tubular member and an S-shaped hook member. The tubular member is provided with a specially-shaped bore and flared slot in the wall. The inner bore at a throat end has a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the elastic rope and increases to a flared end. The flared slot extends from near the throat end to the flared end, increasing in width in a curved manner. The hook member has a hook portion and a rib portion. The elastic rope is formed of a plurality of elastic strands or sheets wrapped in a woven or braided, polypropylene, nylon, polyester, or cotton jacket. The hooks are retained on the rope by knobs formed by folding over and crimping each end of the rope using a hog ring.

Abstract: A locking fastener includes a generally C-shaped body (10) with a slot (16) for holding a loop of webbing (18) extending from a tent membrane (17). The C-shaped body has an internal opening (11), and a gap (12) between the two ends for snapping around the intersection of two tent poles (19). An elastic cord (14) has one end attached to the C-shaped body, and a free portion for tightly wrapping around the intersection of the poles. An anchoring notch (15) on the C-shaped body receives the remaining free portion of the cord for anchoring it and maintaining it in tension. Thus the tent membrane is fastened to the poles, and the poles are locked together to prevent their intersecting point from shifting, so that in conjunction with additional poles and fasteners, the shape and structural integrity of the tent is maintained.

Abstract: An attachment and cable fastening device. The device has an elongate elastic cable folded over at least one of its ends to form an eyelet. An metallic ring is crimped around the elastic cable's folded over ends. A strong metal hook with a frontwardly lying generally U-shaped front hook portion and a bent end extremity is placed with its bent end extremity fitted into the eyelet. A plastic covering is formed around the folded over end of said elastic cable, the metallic ring and the strong metal hook.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for retaining neckerchiefs scarves, handkerchiefs, bandannas, and/or other deformable items is disclosed. One embodiment of the invention is a neckerchief slide comprising a body having a cavity through it. A first post and a second post connect to the body on opposite sides of the cavity. The first and second posts are capable of securing an elastic band such that the elastic band extends across the cavity.

Abstract: A versatile adjustable fastener system for securing loads of widely varying geometries, sizes and weights to a variety of objects is disclosed. The system essentially includes an elastic rope of a given diameter and length and four accessories, preferably injection formed of a hard plastic. The first accessory features a double hook configuration. The other three accessories feature a tubular member provided with a specially-shaped flared opening and a second member integrally formed therewith selected from one of the group including another tubular member, a hook member and an anchoring member. In the double-tubular configuration, the use of the rope allows for three different ways to employ the same to fit specific attachments.

Abstract: An adjustable elastic and inelastic strap apparatus includes a first connector and a flexible elastic strap assembly which has a first end and a second end. The first end of the elastic strap assembly is attached to the first connector. A second connector is connected to the second end of the elastic strap assembly. A flexible inelastic strap assembly is connected to the second connector. The inelastic strap assembly includes a strap-length-adjustment assembly and an inelastic strap adjustably connected to the strap-length-adjustment assembly. The strap-length-adjustment assembly is employed for adjusting an effective length of the inelastic strap assembly between a first end of the inelastic strap assembly and a second end of the inelastic strap assembly. A third connector is connected to the second end of the inelastic strap assembly. The inelastic strap includes a first end, which is a free end, and includes a second end which is connected to the third connector.

Abstract: An integrated upholstering element presenting a supporting element made of plastic material and molded onto a lateral edge of a tape and onto a first end of at least one tie presenting, towards a second end opposite the first and in a predetermined axial position, at least one retaining element made of synthetic plastic material and also molded onto the tie. A series of integrated upholstering elements are injection molded one at a time in a system featuring two mating half molds, between which the tape and the ties are stretched between respective feed-off reels and gripping devices; after being molded, each integrated element is translated by a sufficient amount to feed a further free portion of the tape and ties between the half molds and the gripping devices, to perform the next molding operation; and the previously molded integrated element is detached by cutting the tape and ties downstream from the gripping devices.

Abstract: A retractable carrying device that effectively positions an object snugly against a user's body allowing the user to carry the object from their shoulder for long periods of time without stress and irritation. The retractable carrying device maintains tension on receiving means thereby preventing undesirable noise, and also automatically and tensionally adjusts when the retractable carrying device is utilized as a stabilizing aid. The retractable carrying device is constructed with a first elongated flexible securing means, a second elongated flexible securing means, and a retractable mechanism, the retractable mechanism being enveloped by shielding means. The retractable mechanism has elastic properties and is of the type that can be stretched or extended when an opposing directional force is applied to the retractable mechanism, thereby increasing the effective length of the retractable mechanism, and which will then return or retract to its original length when the opposing directional force is released.

Abstract: A device for retaining a visored cap upon a wearer's head under high wind conditions includes a strap member and a pair of clamp members that directly engage the strap member and a portion of a visor on a cap. The direct coupling between the strap member and the visor on the cap, which is maintained by the clamp members, is particularly advantageous for maintaining a cap in a desired position on a wearer's head under high wind conditions. The retaining device of this invention also includes an adjustment member that allows a wearer to vary the effective length of the strap member to ensure a snug fit. Each of the clamp members and the adjustment member include a housing having a cavity and an opening formed therein, a pin member slidable in the cavity and having an opening formed therein and a spring to bias the pin member thereby clamping the strap member in the openings.