Abstract: Embodiments of bag having an adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the adjustable carrying strap system includes a plurality of carrying straps configured to be coupled to a bag at one end and a connector plate at the opposite end thereof to provide a self-centering capability to the bag, such as a golf bag. The connector plate comprises an arc region and an apex region opposite the arc region and defines a first arc slot and a second arc slot in the arc region and a first straight slot and a second straight slot within the apex region. In some embodiments, the connector plate defines a center slot defined between the first and second arc slots and the first and second straight slots.

Abstract: Golf bag strap systems and methods to manufacture the same are generally described herein. In one example, a strap system may include a strap connector having a body portion. A first strap arm portion may extend from the body portion and may have a first channel extending through the body portion and configured to receive a first strap. A second strap arm portion may extend from the body portion and may have a second channel extending through the body portion and configured to receive a second strap. The first and second channels may be at least partially separate from each other. The first and second straps may freely move relative to each other without contacting each other inside the strap connector. Other examples may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A buckle having linear engagement and disengagement activation. The buckle includes a body having a hollow sleeve portion defining a through passage extending between a proximal opening and a distal opening. Lateral openings are disposed along opposing sides of the sleeve portion. A depressible button is held in reciprocating relation within the distal opening. A male latch member having a pair of legs is adapted to be inserted into the proximal opening for locking engagement of the legs behind tabs within the sleeve portion. The latch member is releasable upon depression of the button.

Abstract: An improvement in a brassiere is described providing a backside having an “X” interconnection with a stabilizing “X” connector which improves the comfort of the wearer.

Abstract: A two-strap golf bag carrier in which the first and second straps each being oriented in opposite angular directions are adapted to cross each other at approximately a mid-point of the user's back, at which crossing point the straps are joined together which obviates lateral movement of the straps away from each other as would cause a strap to slip off of a shoulder.

Abstract: An improved splitter plate arrangement for use with children's furniture such as automobile safety seats and the like comprises a quadrilateral shape having a generally trapezoidal configuration, with the lower edge and side edges disposed in generally orthogonal relationship. A closed slot is disposed parallel to the lower edge and spaced apart therefrom, to receive therethrough the lower belt of a three-point harness extending from the seat. The lower belt is generally looped through and secured in permanent fashion to the closed slot, so that the splitter plate is assembled to the upper end of the lower belt of the three-point harness arrangement. A single upper slot to receive both shoulder belts of the three-point harness is disposed generally parallel to and spaced vertically above the closed slot.

Abstract: A chin strap buckle for securing a protective helmet to a wearer's head includes a female snap fastener member and a male snap fastener member which snappingly interlock together at their respective one ends in a pivotal relationship. The female member is formed of a substantially triangularly-shaped mid-portion and left and right end portions formed integrally with the opposite sides of the mid-portion. The mid-portion has a trough-like recess formed at its top. The male snap fastener member is formed of a triangular body portion and a lower end portion. The body portion has a post extending outwardly therefrom adjacent its top. The post has an enlarged button and a neck connecting the button to the body portion. The neck of the body portion of the male member is snappingly received within the trough-like recess formed at the top of the female member for interlocking the male and female members together.

Abstract: A belt holding device formed integrally from a continuous and planar blank material and comprising a peripheral frame portion and at least three projections or tongued portions respectively extending from the peripheral frame portion toward generally a center of a central area defined by the peripheral frame portion, and leaving an opening in generally a center of the central area through which a strip of belt can be threaded in position.