Abstract: Fastening devices and systems and methods thereof. Fastening devices and systems and methods thereof can include a unitary or one-piece body having first and second ends configured and operative to be coupled together or to be coupled to their respective complement in another of said fastening devices. The first end can include a ring or annular portion and a projection that are sized and shaped to fit around an anchor and in an orifice, respectively, of the second end. Fastening devices and systems and methods thereof according to embodiments may be used with items, including footwear, apparel, luggage, a backpack, a bag, a purse, a boxing glove, a punching bag, football or lacrosse shoulder pads, or the like.

Abstract: An interface mechanism is provided that removably unites a carbon dioxide absorption canister with a patient breathing circuit on a ventilator. The interface mechanism includes a cradle that is moveably positioned between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position, the canister is coupled to the cradle and the cradle is positioned such that the canister is in fluid communication with the breathing circuit. In the second position, the canister is removable from the cradle and the cradle extends at an angle from the patient breathing circuit. The interface mechanism advantageously provides visual indication when the canister is removed and the breathing circuit is operating as a closed loop system, without CO2 filtration. The mechanism also facilitates efficient and accurate fluid connection between the carbon dioxide absorption canister and the breathing circuit.

Abstract: There is described a sliding closure intended for use with a bag or the like, the closure comprising two track parts (2,3,60,61) extending along opposite sides of an opening in the bag (1), and fixed thereto, and a closure element (20) composed of a plurality of articulated segments (21) which engage enlarged rail portions (2a, 3a) of the tracks to hold the tracks together. The closure is described in relation to postal envelopes and mailbags, and in relation to the various alternative embodiments there are described guides (5, 6, 7, 30, 31, 53, 53a) for the sliding closure element, end stop assemblies (10, 53), and a sealing arrangement is envisaged.