Abstract: A fire protection sleeve is disclosed. The fire protection sleeve has a carrier strip and an intumescent overlay, which runs on an inner surface along the carrier strip and is connected thereto. A plurality of recesses spaced apart from one another in a longitudinal direction are provided on the outer side of the carrier strip facing away from the intumescent overlay. The fire protection sleeve also has a closure clip, made in particular of a sheet, wherein the closure clip has at least two hooks that are able to engage in the recesses.

Abstract: A modular attachment system for an object holding/displaying system comprises a base module that engages a cord and an attachment module that engages an attachment device used to hold/display an object. Various types of attachment modules may be used with a single base module, thus allowing substitution and flexibility in providing appropriate systems for various situations. The base module and attachment module are releasably connected to facilitate easy substitution. Various attachment devices may be used with the attachment module. The base module may also include a safety release system to allow the cord to disengage in the presence of a strong force. The attachment system may be made from molded plastic.

Abstract: A fastening device [or belt] comprising a strip of colored plastic molded in a desired shape with one surface being substantially flat. At both ends of the strip are a plurality of loops. The loops may be interlocked to surround and secure an object, or the loops may be directly attached to the object to be secured. Two strips may be interlocked with each other to create a larger strip. [Also claimed are methods for making this fastening device or belt by open mold or injection molding processes.

Abstract: A stethoscope supporting device is provided including a back plate and front portion for securing a stethoscope to the back plate. Connected to the back plate is a clip for securing the same on an article of clothing.

Abstract: A generally flat holder for clipping to a user's trousers and holding a towel or other fabric object. The holder has a body including an upper section forming a C-shaped hook forming a first gap between opposing ends of the C, and a lower section comprising a frame forming a central opening encircling an upwardly projecting tab. A U-shaped second gap is defined between the tab and the surrounding portion of the frame. The body is generally rigid, but is sufficiently flexible so that the hook and tab may be deflected to increase their respective gaps. Deflection enables the hook to be slipped over the belt or edge of the trousers of a user, and enables the tab to admit passage of a towel or the like into the central opening of the lower section of the body. The tab is configured to maintain engagement with the towel, but readily releases the towel when deflected by manual pressure such that its respective gap is widened. All edges of the body are beveled.

Abstract: A hookless connecting ring. An elongate member having two ends is formed in a loop defining axial and circumferential directions. The loop, in the absence of any applied forces, forms a closed configuration of the connecting ring in which the loop is in state of relaxation and the ends assume an overlapping relation for closing the loop. The ends remain, however, freely displaceable from one another along the axial and circumferential directions and depend on substantially elastic restoring forces in the member to maintain the closed configuration.

Abstract: A key holder and belt attachment device having a body with two legs and a push button in the second leg of the body. The push button is mounted and slidable within the second leg to abut a swinging catch member which allows removal of the belt from a U-shaped slot created by the legs of the body. The swinging catch member is pivotally attached to the second leg and may be biased to the closed position where the belt is held within the slot of the body. The spring-biased push button may close off a second opening of the body which retains keys.

Abstract: An attachment member is provided for suspending an information carrier at the outer end of a unit-packaging holder. The attachment member includes a flexible bracket (8) having a pin member (9, 11) formed in both ends thereof for permanently fixing in a recess (6) provided for this purpose in the information carrier (1). The attachment member includes a bulge (12) provided on the inside of the bracket, the cross-sectional size of the bulge being adapted to the spacing between the legs of the holder in order to permit the bracket and information carrier, in a first receiving position, to hang swing freely from the holder and, in a second receiving position, releasably fix the attachment member and the information carrier with the holder legs in clamping connection with the bulge and in axial alignment with the holder.

Abstract: A thin plastic card, with passive and aggressive Velcro patches on the front and back, FIG. 1,3 and FIG. 1,4 respectively, is connected to a spring-loaded reel mechanism FIG. 1,1 which contains a retractable cord FIG. 1,8. Said reel mechanism is attached to the person as evidenced in FIG. 3,1. The plastic card FIG. 1,2, is then extended by pulling on the retractable cord in FIG. 1,8 of the reel mechanism. When fully extended, FIG. 4, and passive and aggressive Velcro on the glove is mated and attached to the corresponding passive and aggressive Velcro on the plastic card. Once secured, the golf glove is returned to its resting position on the hip, FIG. 3,11.

Abstract: An eyeglass holder for securing eyeglasses to a material including a first clip for removably attaching the eyeglass holder to the material. The first clip including a first arm. The eyeglass holder further including an eyeglass support pivotally attached to the first arm for receiving and removably securing a portion of the eyeglasses thereto. The support being rotatable about a first axis and a second axis. The second axis is offset from the first axis, thereby allowing the support to maintain a vertical position with regard to gravity substantially independent of a position of the first clip.

Abstract: A latch for an article of jewelry, which comprises two magnetically attractable latch members, each latch member comprising a hollow body defining a cavity and open on one side, the hollow body having a circumferentially extending edge at the open side, a magnetic insert contained in the cavity, and a closure platelet covering the open side of the hollow body, the platelet being friction-fitted in the edge.

Abstract: A retaining mechanism or lanyard for retaining a connecting member proximate to a point of connection. A flexible elongated member has an eyelet or loop on a first end, a connector having a connecting pin on the opposite end and a receptacle in between. The connecting member is placed between the connector and receptacle after which the connector is snap fit into the receptacle. The lanyard has unitary construction from a plastic material and requires no additional components during fabrication.

Abstract: An attachment for mounting an object on a belt or the like, including a spring clip having a U-shape with first and second arms joined at a bight, an arrangement for mounting the first arm of the clip on a face of the object, a pin support carried on the object, the pin support having spaced arms projecting from the face of the object and aligned openings in the spaced arms, and a pin for positioning in the aligned openings for maintaining the free end of the second arm in position between the pin and the face of the object. The free end of the second arm has an inward bend towards the first arm and an outward bend away from the first arm defining a groove for receiving the pin.

Abstract: A detachable fixing is formed from a single length of elongate material bent into first and second loop regions. One or both of the loop regions is formed as an elongate loop having a point of entry which is resiliently biased closed by the nature and formation of the material, and has one end of the elongate material disposed to form an exit from the loop.

Abstract: To anchor a chain clip to the casing of a radio pager, a generally C-shaped plastically deformable metal fitting has its opposite ends rotatably fitted in a hole formed in the casing. The metal fitting is fully received in a recess also formed in the casing when rotated about the hole to a position substantially flush with the surface of the casing. When the chain clip is used, the metal fitting is pulled out of the recess, and then the chain clip is anchored to the fitting.

Abstract: Buoyant jewelry for retaining and protecting personal articles. Each jewelry/retainer comprises a brightly colored, buoyant body coupled to one or more fasteners for securing various articles such as sunglasses, keys, or personal care products which the swimmer or water sportsman desires to conveniently retain. The jewelry items comprise eyeglass retainers, bracelets, anklets, name badges, and necklaces. The body comprises a resilient core of low-density foam covered by a flexible, tubular sheath. The sheath brightly colors and reinforces the body. In one mode the fasteners comprise resilient tubes for axially gripping the ear pieces of conventional glasses. An alternative fastener comprises a flexible fabric channel for receiving fine wire or wrap-around ear pieces. Another embodiment comprises a cord looped through an item to be floated, and an optional cap is provided for slip-fitting over existing containers of personal care products.

Abstract: A package film device for closely packaging two objects includes a sheet like film having one edge secured to the middle portion and having the other edge secured to one end portion. The film may thus form two spaces for receiving the objects and is arranged to form a partition between the spaces for closely engaging with the outer peripheral surfaces of the objects. The film may shrink under heat in order to closely engaging with and to hold the objects in place.

Abstract: A system for holding canvas to a frame of a portable shelter or the like. An intermediate portion of a strip is attached to the canvas and the end portions are attached to a clip to form a loop which receives an endless elastomeric band which is attachable to a pair of spaced knobs on a frame member. At least one of the end portions is releasably attachable to the clip whereby the customer may easily replace a broken band.

Abstract: A retaining apparatus for eyeglasses and the like having a main body portion with oppositely extending retaining clips integrally attached thereto. One retaining clip allows the retaining apparatus to be secured to a mounting structure, such as a sun visor in an automobile. The second retaining clip is resiliently displaced to allow an item to be held, such as a pair of eyeglasses, to be inserted into the second retaining clip area.

Abstract: A flexible ring device, such as a key ring for example, is formed of a section of flexible material, such as metal cable or plastic anchored at one end to a coupling sleeve. The free end of the flexible section carries a coupling plug which can be inserted axially to an open end of the coupling sleeve. The coupling sleeve is formed with a locking notch, preferably a through opening, facing radially inwardly with respect to the closed ring. When the coupling plug is inserted into the open end of the coupling sleeve, and past the locking notch, a locking portion, formed by the back end of the coupling plug, is resiliently displaced into locking engagement with a shoulder formed by the locking notch. The device is thus locked in a closed configuration against being opened by tension forces. The device can be easily opened by manually re-aligning the coupling plug with the axis of the coupling sleeve and withdrawing the plug axially from the open end of the sleeve.

Abstract: A security chain particularly adapted for retaining a magnetically encoded card such as a casino complimentary card including a split ring, detachably coupled to one end of a ball chain with the other end of the ball chain detachable coupled to an alligator clip which can be clipped to the users clothing. The magnetically encoded card can be easily inserted over a right angle tab on the split ring and threaded onto the ring.

Abstract: Buoyant tether cords that remove ignition keys from personal watercraft to safely disable the motor in the event a rider falls off. When dropped in the water the cords float so that the ignition key is not lost. The cords float horizontally to maximize visibility. The cord has an elongated embodiment and a looped embodiment. Both have a brightly colored floating body that is attached to a stretchable, coil section. The coil enables the cord to elongate or contract. Both cords have one end to be coupled to the watercraft key, and an opposite end to be coupled to the rider. The floating body comprises an elongated, tubular foam core having an interior passageway. The core is preferably made from lightweight, flexible low-density closed cell foam. The core is preferably coaxially covered by a resilient, tubular knitted fabric sheath that strengthens and colors it. Each coil comprises plastic-coated string.

Abstract: A keyring and attachment device, the key ring body being circular and having a gap closed by two bars, the attachment portion being a circular ring with a projecting hook. The two main components are joined with a small ring, the whole intended to hang within a pocket.

Abstract: A detachable key ring includes a durable mounting block with a typical key ring fastened to one end and a reliably securable latching device at the opposite end which is movable between open and closed positions and includes a biasing element for holding the latching device in the closed position. The detachable key ring includes an integral member for selectively maintaining the latching device in the open position and requires a two step process to open the latch. Also, the latch mechanism is unidirectional in function. The detachable key ring may be connected to an interlocking block having a second key ring fastened at one end to form a double-ended detachable key ring.

Abstract: A key ring assembly includes first and second half bodies which are coupled together, the first half body including a first flange portion laterally formed along a periphery thereof, a hook member having a first end portion located above a first distal end of the first flange portion and a second end portion formed on a second distal end of the first flange portion, a first opening defined between the first distal end of the first flange portion and the second end portion of the hook member, the second half body including a second flange portion laterally formed along a periphery thereof and facing towards the first flange portion, a sliding groove defined between the first and second flange portions, a second opening defined between first and second free ends of the second flange portion and communicating with the first opening, a retaining arm being in alignment with the first end portion of the hook member to form a loop and being able to slide between the first and second openings, a biasing member mounte

Abstract: A key holder includes a keyring adapted to hold at least one preselected key, and a housing having an arcuate passage formed therein. The housing further has a notch formed in its outer periphery which is sized to receive the keyring and a first opening formed therein at one side of the notch which communicates with an end of the passage. A plunger having a flexible arm portion is disposed within the passage and movable between a position in which the flexible arm portion extends through the opening and across the notch for retaining the keyring to the housing and a position in which the flexible arm portion is withdrawn into the passage for allowing the removal of the keyring from the housing. The plunger is biased to its keyring retaining position, and the flexible arm portion is adapted to flex to conform to the shape of the passage when moving the plunger between its keyring-retaining and withdrawn positions.

Abstract: A key ring 10 formed from a continuous piece of pliant spring wire 10 in a first unstressed configuration which comprises a large outer loop 14 having a free end portion 18 adapted to receive keys thereon. The unstressed configuration of the wire includes a smaller inner loop 16 of a size sufficient to receive one's finger therethrough and which loop 16 provides a first arcuate portion 20 in overlying relation to said free end portion 18 along its length. A second arcuate portion 22 extends from the inner loop and overlies the inner surface of the first arcuate 20 portion of the inner loop and provides therewith an external groove 24 adapted to receive the free end portion 18 of the outer loop which is easily manipulatable by one's fingers to be seated in the groove 24 and thereby place the key ring in a locked condition for retaining keys on the key ring.

Abstract: Provided is a key chain including a body defining a cavity that is accessible through a sleeve connected to the body. An insert member inserts through the sleeve to engage a biased button member that is movably disposed within the cavity. The button member defines an aperture that receives a portion of the insert member and the button member moves between a first position and a second position to selectively latch and release, respectively, the insert member to the body. The sleeve protrudes into the button aperture to restrict movement of the button member. A first key ring is attached to the body and a second key ring is attached to the insert member, whereby the key rings are disconnected when the insert member is withdrawn from the body and the key rings are connected with the insert member is inserted into the cavity and latched to the body.

Abstract: A key ring holder with two specific areas to which key rings may be easily attached with one hand. The key ring holder may be affixed to a belt strap for convenience. Key rings may be suspended from either a horizontally or vertically installed half-ring. The horizontally attached half-ring is attached to a spring which is installed within the key ring holder, giving it an elastic quality. A pivoting locking device contains a protruding segment which is inserted into an indentation on the opposite side, thus locking the key ring holder onto a belt.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding eyeglasses, with one or more temples, including a substantially planar member with means for removable attachment to a protruding clothing portion and means for removable reception of a temple to secure the eyeglasses when not in use. Preferred embodiments of the apparatus include a slit-like aperture for clothing attachment and a dimensionally self-adjusting member for grasping an eyeglass temple. The one-piece design promotes durability and allows unworn eyeglasses to be held inconspicuously and close the wearer's person. The holder may be easily removed and/or concealed when not in use.

Abstract: An adjustable pulley drive belt, comprising a flexible elongate band having a male end and an opposite end, which includes a receiver mechanism for receiving the male end; releasable securing mechanism mounted on the receiver mechanism for movement between a remote position, permitting movement of the male end relative to the receiver mechanism, and an operative position in which the securing mechanism bites the male end to prevent removal of said male end from the receiver mechanism.

Abstract: A belt and method of manufacture wherein belting strips and buckles are fed in timed relation to an assembly station, the buckles including arms which are clinched about respective belt strips at the assembly station.

Abstract: A device for splicing the free ends of a wire belt comprised of pivotally interlocked laterally extending zigzag-shaped and longitudinally spaced apart wires or strips. The zigzag shape of each wire or strip results in each end of the belt having longitudinally extending laterally spaced apart loops with laterally extending sections which are disposed in complementary relationship with the space between loops in the opposite belt end. The splicer is composed of a metal strip having a plurality of laterally spaced apart hook portions corresponding with the loops and projecting integrally from the edge in staggered relationship with similar hook portions at the other edge of the strip. The hook portions engage and form a pivotal connection with the laterally extending sections in the adjacent free ends of the belt.