Abstract: An automatic carabiner gate locking system and method of operation. The system includes a frame, a gate, a gate biasing system, and a gate locking system. The gate locking system further includes a set of rotatable latching sleeves disposed over the gate. When the gate is in the closed state, the latching sleeves independently rotate between an unlocked state in which the gate is free to pivot and a locked state in which the gate may be prevented from pivoting with respect to the frame. The locked state further includes rotationally orienting the latching sleeves over the gate frame coupling region. The unlocked state further includes rotationally separating the latching sleeves to expose a locking recess over the gate recess, thereby allowing the gate to pivot. A second embodiment of the present invention relates to a method of automatically locking a carabiner gate.

Abstract: A rope deployment mechanism includes a load beam pivotable between an open position and a closed position. Also included is a linkage assembly engaged with the load beam in the closed position and moveable to allow the load beam to pivot to the open position. Further included is a locking rod operatively coupled to the linkage assembly. Yet further included is a sliding member translatable between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the sliding member is engaged with the locking rod to prevent movement of the locking rod and the linkage assembly in the locked position, and wherein the locking rod and the linkage assembly are moveable in the unlocked position. Also included is a lever configured to actuate movement of the linkage assembly to allow the load beam to move to the open position.

Abstract: A connecting and anchoring device includes a cable element and one or more housings for the cable element. The cable element terminates at opposite ends thereof in respective gate and spine cable termination structures. The one or more housings include a gate housing which houses the cable element proximate the gate cable termination structure. The gate housing includes a manipulable locking element. The gate and spine cable termination structures have complementary shapes or structures and are configured to provide for changing between a first configuration of the connecting and anchoring device in which the gate and spine cable termination structures are locked together so as to inhibit separation thereof, and a second configuration of the connecting and anchoring device in which the gate and spine cable termination structures can be freely separated from one another as a consequence of manipulating the locking element.

Abstract: Carabiners having locking systems of the type called “key-lock” for mountaineering and climbing are provided. Such carabiners include those having a ring with a side, interrupted by an opening delimited by a first and a second end, wherein said opening is closed by a spring closing element which can take an open position and a closed position, wherein the first end of the ring comprises a bulb-shaped hooking portion, with the projecting part in a direction transverse to the plane of the carabiner, wherein the coupling portion on both sides of the bulb includes a shoulder having an uneven surface.

Abstract: A carabiner has a hock body with a foot section, a back section connected to the foot section, a top section connected to the back section and bent like a hook in the direction of the foot section, a lug arranged at the foot section, and a snap tongue pivotally linked to the foot section and having the form of a wire which is bent to a U-shackle and is made of spring steel. The U-limbs of the U-shackle have different lengths and the ends of the U-limbs are bent inwardly and are inserted into bearing openings which are arranged in the region of the foot section such that the snap tongue, in the closed position of the carabiner, contacts spring loaded the inner surface of the top section which is bent in the direction of the foot section. A retaining element prevents the accidental displacement of the snap tongue out of its contact position against the inner surface of the end portion of the top section bent into the direction of the foot section.

Abstract: A supplemental drive mechanism for a bicycle or other manually compelled pedal vehicle providing a reciprocating handlebar assembly, a cable drive, a transmission assembly, and a supplemental drive assembly, wherein a forced reciprocating movement of the handlebar by a push-pull motion of a rider by the upper body, by and through the transmission, results in a singular direction rotational movement of a supplemental chain sprocket incorporated into the rear wheel drive of the bicycle in addition to a rotational pedal movement the rider by the lower body as applied to the pedals of the bicycle in a forward direction.

Abstract: A liftgate cargo module having an integrated tailgate that unfolds from a hatch or liftgate of a vehicle that adds additional storage and provides a cargo load floor. When unfolded, there is an integrated pass through door formed in the hatch or liftgate permitting longer items to be hauled, while keeping the hatch or liftgate completely closed. The integrated tailgate includes an integrated tailgate taillight that indicates when the vehicle is braking or backing up. The integrated tailgate taillight also helps to show that the integrated tailgate is folded down from and extending from the hatch or liftgate of the vehicle. The integrated tailgate also includes integrated anchor points formed on the cargo load floor so items may be tied down and secured. An all-weather enclosure that is connectable to the cargo load floor for enclosing contents that are being hauled on the integrated tailgate may also be provided.

Abstract: A drop-in loop hanger includes a U-shape portion or saddle for receiving an object to be supported, such as a pipe run, and an arm that guides the object to be supported into the U-shape portion. The hanger may include a moving portion that pivots at a hinge to allow entry of the object, then closes off the entryway to help retain the object within the hanger. The hanger may include a threaded portion for receiving a threaded rod, for example to mount the hanger from a ceiling or other structure or objects. The object may be placed in a series of already-installed hangers, for example placing a run of pipe in a series of hangers that support the pipe at different axial locations along the pipe.

Abstract: The safety carabiner includes a body including a central portion extended at the ends thereof by a first hook-shaped branch provided with a retaining portion and a second branch, respectively, the first branch having a retaining portion, and a closing finger pivotably mounted on the second branch of the body around a pivot axis, between closed and open positions of the carabiner; where retaining portion includes a slender end portion that is generally tapered seen from the side and the retaining portion is configured so that, when the carabiner extends substantially perpendicular to said flat support, and the first and second branches of the carabiner are bearing on said flat support, the free end of the end portion forms the bearing zone of the first branch on said flat support.

Abstract: A resilient S-shaped hook for supporting various items from a vertical surface or an overhead support, such as a section of pipe, is disclosed. The S-shaped hook includes a first bend that is joined to a second bend. The second bend ends in a second bend tip that includes a tip-securing tab that extends from the second bend tip. The tip securing tab allows the second bend tip to be used to crease a closed loop from the second bend when the tip securing tab engages a portion of the second bend that is near the first bend.

Abstract: A coupling device for securing an ISOFIX child seat to a vehicle is provided with a housing including a first opening; a first pivot member adjacent to the first opening and pivotably secured to the housing, the first pivot member including first and second slots; a second pivot member forward of the first pivot member and pivotably secured to the housing, the second pivot member including a lock pin configured to receive in the second slot; a first biasing member in the housing and anchored on the second pivot member to interconnect the first and second pivot members so that the first and second pivot members can rotate clockwise; and a pulling member having one end held secure to the second pivot member and extending outwardly so that the second pivot member can rotate counterclockwise. The coupling device can be easily connected to or disengaged from an anchorage member.

Abstract: An automatically locking carabiner system including a frame, a gate, a gate biasing system, and a gate locking system. The frame and gate form a continuously enclosed inner region in a closed configuration with respect to the frame. When in an engaged state, the gate locking system is configured to automatically lock the gate in the closed configuration with respect to the frame. The gate locking system may include a trigger coupled to the frame such that the position of the trigger corresponds to the state of the gate locking system. The trigger may be positioned on an opposite side of the frame from the gate with respect to the inner region. The force required to disengage the gate locking system may be substantially opposite that which is required to transition the gate to the open configuration with respect to the frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carabiner, particularly a wire carabiner, for mountaineering and climbing.

Abstract: Carabiners having locking systems of the type called “key-lock” for mountaineering and climbing are provided. Such carabiners include those having a ring with a side, interrupted by an opening delimited by a first and a second end, wherein said opening is closed by a spring closing element which can take an open position and a closed position, wherein the first end of the ring comprises a bulb-shaped hooking portion, with the projecting part in a direction transverse to the plane of the carabiner, wherein the coupling portion on both sides of the bulb includes a shoulder having an uneven surface.

Abstract: Snap hooks, particularly snap hooks with a screw lock for mountaineering and climbing are provided. Such snap hooks may include a ring which has a straight side, interrupted by an opening defined by first and second ends, in which the opening is closed by a spring closing element which has an open position and a closed position, the snap hook having a separation lever dividing the space enclosed by the ring in two separate areas wherein the lever is independent from the closing element, and wherein the closing element and the separating lever are hinged to the same hinge.

Abstract: A snap hook is provided. A body of the snap hook includes a generally hooked shaped mid portion positioned between a nose portion and a connection portion. The body further has an opening to an inner edge that is positioned between the nose end and the connection portion. A gate has a first end pivotally coupled proximate the connection portion of the body and a second end configured and arranged to engage the nose portion of the body to selectively close an opening in the body. A locking member has a first end that is selectively received in a slot in the nose portion of the body. A trigger has an end that engages a second end of the locking member to disengage the first end of the locking member from the slot of the nose portion of the body.

Abstract: A carabiner includes a carabiner body, and a gate assembly coupled to the carabiner body. The combiner includes a sleeve bracket, which includes first and second sleeve bracket bodies coupled to the gate assembly, and a stationary bracket, which includes first and second stationary bracket bodies coupled to a distal portion of the carabiner body. An elongate member extends through the sleeve bracket and stationary bracket, wherein the gate assembly is moveable between open and closed conditions in response to apply a force to the elongate member.

Abstract: An enhanced safety hook includes a hook body, a latch member, an operation handle and a spring member. The hook body includes a hook hole having a hook opening, a hook end formed at a top end thereof, a pin slot at a position below the hook opening, and a guide slot. The latch member includes a main plate and two side plates define an upside-down U-shape frame, a peripheral edge bridged between the two side plates in such a manner that a top end of the latch member constructs a mouth for receiving the hook end, a guide arm connected to the two side frames to couple with the guide slot, and a pin element coupling with the pin slot.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatic locking carabiner including a frame, a gate, a gate biasing system, and a gate locking system. The gate is pivotably coupled to the frame including a closed configuration within which the gate and frame form a continuously enclosed inner region, and an open configuration within which the gate is pivotably rotated within the inner region so as to form an opening. The gate locking system includes an engaged state within which the gate is locked in the closed configuration, and a disengaged state within which the gate is pivotably rotatable with respect to the frame. The gate locking system is biased toward the engaged state when the gate is in the closed configuration. The functionality and operation of the gate locking system is independent of the gate biasing system. The engaged state of the gate locking system includes a releasable magnetic coupling between the gate and the frame.

Abstract: A carabiner with a generally C-shaped body includes a first end and a second end located on opposite sides of an opening. A primary gate is mounted to the second end and is rotatable about a first axis perpendicular to a plane that bisects the C-shaped body between a closed position with the primary gate engaged with the first end and the C-shaped body enclosing an interior region, and an open position with the primary gate located generally in the interior region. A secondary gate is attached to the primary gate and adapted to be displaced in the plane relative to the primary gate between a closed configuration that separates the interior region into a first portion and a second portion, and an open configuration that provides access to the interior region.

Abstract: A belaying system includes a fastening component suspended on a securing means. The fastening component secures a load connected to the fastening component. The fastening component includes a bar. The fastening component and the bar hold the securing means. When unlocked, the bar rotates to enable the fastening component to be removed from the securing means. When locked, the bar cannot rotate and the fastening component cannot be removed from the securing means. The bar is unlocked with an unlocking element. The bar is locked with a locking element. The unlocking element and the locking element are fastened directly or indirectly by and/or on the securing means separately from one another. When the unlocking element is fastened to the fastening component the bar is unlocked and the fastening component remains suspended from the unlocking element. When the locking element is fastened to the fastening component the unlocking element is unfastened.

Abstract: A snap ring for coupling a purse line to a purse seine includes a frame, a plurality of rollers, a frame opening, and a locking unit. The frame is connected to the purse seine. The purse line passes through a second end of the frame. The rollers are rotatably provided in the frame at positions at which the purse line is brought into contact with the frame. The frame opening is formed in one side part of opposite side parts of the frame to open the frame. The locking unit is coupled to the frame to openably close the frame opening. The locking unit includes a first cylinder which is hinged at a first end thereof to the part of the frame which corresponds to a first end of the frame opening.

Abstract: Snap hooks, particularly snap hooks with a screw lock for mountaineering and climbing are provided. Such snap hooks may include a ring which has a straight side, interrupted by an opening defined by first and second ends, in which said opening is closed by a spring closing element which has an open position and a closed position, said snap hook comprising a separation lever dividing the space enclosed by the ring in two separate areas wherein that said lever is independent from said closing element, and wherein said closing element and said separating lever are hinged to the same hinge.

Abstract: The carabiner includes a body delimiting a basic frame, a closing finger pivotably mounted on the body between closed and open positions of the basic frame, locking means movably mounted on the closing finger between locked and unlocked positions of the closing finger, and actuating means arranged to move the locking means between the locked and unlocked positions thereof, where the actuating means include a handling member connected to the locking means and movably mounted on a portion of the carabiner body opposite the closing finger, between a first position in which the locking means are in the locked position and a second position in which the locking means are in the unlocked position, the handling member being arranged so that moving the latter between the first and second positions thereof causes the locking means to move between the locked and unlocked positions thereof.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatic locking carabiner including a frame, a gate, a gate biasing system, and a gate locking system. The gate is pivotably coupled to the frame including a closed configuration within which the gate and frame form a continuously enclosed inner region, and an open configuration within which the gate is pivotably rotated within the inner region so as to form an opening. The gate locking system includes an engaged state within which the gate is locked in the closed configuration, and a disengaged state within which the gate is pivotably rotatable with respect to the frame. The gate locking system is biased toward the engaged state when the gate is in the closed configuration. The functionality and operation of the gate locking system is independent of the gate biasing system. The engaged state of the gate locking system includes a releasable magnetic coupling between the gate and the frame.

Abstract: A snap hook includes a hook member having a gap formed by an attaching end and a receiving end, a pivotal gate pivotally secured to the hook member and having a notch for receiving the receiving end of the hook member, a locking member is rotatably and slidably engaged onto the pivotal gate and includes a slot for aligning with the notch of the pivotal gate for allowing the pivotal gate and the locking member to be rotated relative to the hook member from the locking position to the unlocking position, and the locking member includes a guiding channel for guiding the locking member to slide longitudinally and to rotate relative to the pivotal gate and the hook member for a limited moving distance and for a limited rotational angle.

Abstract: A karabiner is provided having a hoop and a closing part mounted pivotally via a pivoting axle to the hoop at the insertion opening of the hoop. At least one blocking element is pivotally mounted to the closing part via a blocking element—pivot axle, with the blocking element, at least in a closed position of the closing part, blocking the closing part in its closed position from pivoting towards its opened position and in at least one released position allows the closing part to pivot towards its opened position. The blocking element is pivoted around the blocking element—pivot axle for pivoting it from the blocking position towards the released position in the same rotary direction around the blocking element—pivot axle as the closing part for pivoting the closing part out of the closed position towards its opened position around the closing part—pivot axle.

Abstract: A shoulder strap assembly and a snap hook structure thereof are presented. A strap of the shoulder strap assembly is combined with a first article through the snap hook structure. The snap hook structure includes a main body and a keeper member. The main body hooks the first article, and the keeper member ensures the main body to keep hooking the first article. The keeper member has a perforation. The user can wind the strap around a second article, and use a lock to pass through the perforation so as to lock the first article with the second article, thereby preventing the first article from being stolen.

Abstract: A carabiner with a generally C-shaped body includes a first end and a second end located on opposite sides of an opening. A primary gate is mounted to the second end. The primary gate is rotatable about a first axis perpendicular to a plane that bisects the C-shaped body. The primary gate is rotatable between a closed position with the primary gate engaged with the first end and the C-shaped body enclosing an interior region, and an open position with the primary gate located generally in the interior region. A secondary gate is attached to the primary gate and adapted to be displaced in the plane relative to the primary gate between a closed configuration that separates the interior region into a first portion and a second portion, and an open configuration that provides access to the interior region. The secondary gate can be displaced in the plane to extend across the interior region as the primary gate rotates between the open position and the closed position.

Abstract: A snap hook includes a channel and an orifice of different height formed in an attaching end of a hook member and a latching cavity formed in a receiving end of the hook member, a pivotal gate having one end attached to the attaching end with an axle, and a latch member attached to the other end for engaging with the latching cavity of the hook member, the axle includes one or more flat surfaces for engaging into the narrower channel of the hook member and for selectively moving the latch member to engage with the latching cavity of the hook member and to lock the pivotal gate to the hook member, and for preventing the pivotal gate from being unlocked or opened inadvertently.

Abstract: A carabiner includes a fixed C-shaped body equipped with a securing part, and a gate movable around a pivoting axis between a closed position and an open position. The gate includes a latching part and a locking ring fitted coaxially around the gate. An end head of the gate partially surrounds the securing part in the closed position, and includes a shoulder acting as end-of-travel stop for the ring in the locked position.

Abstract: A hook coupling with a hook body (12), which has a hook-in opening (14), and with a closure latch (16) which can be adjusted between an open position and a closed position furthermore comprises: a blocking lever (26) which is displaceable between a blocking position, in which it blocks an adjustment of the closure latch (16) from the closed position towards the open position, and a release position in which it permits an adjustment of the closure latch (16) from the closed position towards the open position, and a triggering device (36) which, in its basic position, whenever blocking lever (26) is in the blocking position, prevents displacement of the blocking lever (26) into the release position, and which, when actuated out of its basic position, permits displacement of the blocking lever (26) into the release position.

Abstract: A self-securing device, comprising a stop element (K) that can be suspended on a securing means (2, 2?), said element being connectable to a person (P) to be secured by way of a connection element (6), is characterized for the purpose of ease of handling by the combination of the following characteristics: —the stop element (K) comprises a cut-out section (A) that can be closed by way of a barrier (8) for holding the securing element (2, 2), —the barrier can be unlocked by way of an unlocking element (26), thereby releasing the cut-out section (A)—and the barrier can also be locked by way of a locking element (5), thereby closing the cut-out section (A), —wherein the unlocking element (26) and the locking element (5) are fastened directly or indirectly by and/or on the securing means (2, 2?) separately from one another and—the unlocking element (26) can be moved toward the stop element (K) suspended in/on the securing means (2, 2?) and can be fastened thereto, thereby releasing the cut-out section (A), and th

Abstract: A carabiner with a generally C-shaped body includes a first end and a second end located on opposite sides of an opening. A primary gate is mounted to the second end. The primary gate is rotatable about a first axis perpendicular to a plane that bisects the C-shaped body. The primary gate is rotatable between a closed position with the primary gate engaged with the first end and the C-shaped body enclosing an interior region, and an open position with the primary gate located generally in the interior region. A secondary gate is attached to the primary gate and adapted to be displaced in the plane relative to the primary gate between a closed configuration that separates the interior region into a first portion and a second portion, and an open configuration that provides access to the interior region. The secondary gate can be displaced in the plane to extend across the interior region as the primary gate rotates between the open position and the closed position.

Abstract: A purse ring for coupling a purse seine and a purse line to each other. The purse ring includes a frame, which is coupled at a first end thereof to the purse seine and passes the purse line through a second end thereof, and at least three rollers, which are rotatably provided in the frame at positions at which the purse line are brought into contact with the frame. The purse seine having the multiple rollers has a structure such that friction between the purse line and the purse ring is reduced, thus increasing the lifetime of the purse ring, thereby reducing costs of replacement of the purse ring.

Abstract: Embodiments of an irreversible locking mechanism are presented herein. According to one embodiment, an irreversible locking mechanism comprises a body, a gate, and a spring-loaded pin. The body comprises two opposing ends separated by a gap. The gate is supported by a first of the two opposing ends and advances from the first opposing end to span the gap and engage a second of the two opposing ends such that the gate is engaged with the first and second opposing ends of the body. The gate transitions from an advancing state, where the spring-loaded pin is depressed within a seat in the first opposing end by the gate and the gate is free to span the gap, to an irreversible locked state, where the gate engages the second opposing end and the spring-loaded pin projects from the seat in the first opposing end into a catch of the gate.

Abstract: Various embodiments for locking carabiners employing a reinforcing sleeve are described. The carabiners of the present invention include a C-shaped body having a nose region and an end region. A gate including a flanged region housing a receptacle configured to receive the nose region in a receptacle is pivotally mounted at the end region. A sleeve is movably mounted on the gate, allowing the nose region to be secured within the receptacle. The sleeve is closely fitted about the gate at the flanged region, providing support for the flanged region of the gate in a plurality of lateral directions while securing the nose region within the receptacle. The nose of the carabiner may be configured to be received entirely within the receptacle.

Abstract: A carabiner comprising a fixed C-shaped body equipped with a securing part, and a gate movable around a pivoting axis between a closed position and an open position. The gate comprises a latching part and a locking ring fitted coaxially around the gate. An end head of the gate partially surrounds the securing part in the closed position, and comprises a shoulder acting as end-of-travel stop for the ring in the locked position.

Abstract: Various embodiments for carabiners employing a pivoting gate and having a captive eye opening are disclosed. The carabiners of the present invention employ an arm laterally extending from the body of the carabiner to define a major opening and a captive eye opening within the interior of the carabiner. Some of the inventive carabiner designs provide the capability of opening the gate while the captive eye opening is maintained. Methods of fabrication and use of the carabiners are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a purse ring for coupling a purse seine and a purse line to each other. The purse ring of the present invention includes a frame, which is coupled at a first end thereof to the purse seine and passes the purse line through a second end thereof, and at least three rollers, which are rotatably provided in the frame at positions at which the purse line are brought into contact with the frame. The purse seine having the multiple rollers according to the present invention has a structure such that friction between the purse line and the purse ring is reduced, thus increasing the lifetime thereof, thereby reducing costs of replacement thereof.

Abstract: A snap hook having a hook shank and a gate keeper. The hook shank includes a main body and a hook member. The hook member has a hook bowl and a hook bill with the hook bill and the main body defining a gateway opening therebetween. The gate keeper has an open position and a closed position. When in its closed position the gate keeper encloses the gateway opening and when in its open position the gate keeper allows passage of an object through the gateway opening. The snap hook further includes a first and a second pivot point such that movement of the gate keeper from its closed to its open position requires at least partially rotating the gate keeper about its first pivot point and thereafter at least partially rotating the gate keeper about its second pivot point.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a carabiner for climbing, a body (1) thereof is connected with a left and a right arm parts (4) and (9) via hinges (5) and (10), the left and the right arm parts (4) and (9) respectively have concave-convex blocks engaging with blocks (3) and (8) of the body so as to perform the fastening function, a liquid crystal timing display (20) is installed on a front casing (1A) of the body (1), a button (13) for setting the modes of time and sound of the timer is mounted at a lower right side of the body (1), a transparent sight-glass shell (15) is disposed on the button (13), an electronic button (14) is arranged near the top of the right edge of the body for controlling the timing start and stop function of the timer, another group of key-press (12) is used for operating the sectional timing and the resetting mode of the timer, a compass is mounted at the lower part of the front casing (1A), a lighting bulb (16) is installed on the top of the body and a switch button (2) for the bulb

Abstract: Various embodiments for carabiners employing a pivoting gate and having a captive eye opening are disclosed. The carabiners of the present invention employ an arm laterally extending from the body of the carabiner to define a major opening and a captive eye opening within the interior of the carabiner. Some of the inventive carabiner designs provide the capability of opening the gate while the captive eye opening is maintained. Methods of fabrication and use of the carabiners are also disclosed.

Abstract: A snap-hook that has a hook, forming a portion of an eye loop, and a lever that is pivotally movable relative to the hook. The lever forms a remaining portion of said eye loop with respect to the hook. A thumb tab is connected to the lever, and is positioned in a slot defined in the hook. The thumb tab is slidable in the slot relative to the hook, forming a release mechanism, such that the sliding movement of the thumb tab in the slot causes the lever to pivot relative to the hook to open said eye loop. The snap-hook has essentially broad, opposing, front and back sides, and relatively narrower edges, such that the back side of the snap-hook can be placed into the palm of a user's hand to hold the snap. The thumb tab is located on the front side of the snap-hook to allow simpler holding of the snap-hook and operation of the release mechanism with one hand while essentially eliminating swiveling of the snap-hook in the hand.

Abstract: A carabiner having a gate with a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a cylindrical locking element that must be rotated in order to release the gate, a guide pin that extends from the gate, and a guide that cooperates with the guide pin. The guide includes a jogged portion that prevents free rotation of the cylindrical locking element.

Abstract: A knotless securing device (10) includes a main shaft (14) with at least two loops (40) connected to each end of the main shaft (14). The length of the main shaft (14) between the loops (40) is long enough to accept a plurality of wraps of a rope (30) having a diameter of substantially equal to the diameter of the main shaft (14). A locking device (54) is connected to at least one of the loops (40) to hinder movements that would jeopardize the connection between the securing device (10) and the rope (30). A length of rope (30) is secured to the device (10) by first doubling over the rope (30) to form a fold (80). One loop (40) is passed through the fold (80), and the two ends (82, 84) are wrapped around the main shaft (14) a number of times and then passed through the other loop (40).

Abstract: A hook device attached to main luggage for securing auxiliary luggage thereto comprises a body including an opening, a pair of holes each provided at an inner side of the opening, a curved portion, and a hook end having a recess; and a hinged member engaged to the pair of holes having a pair of claws projected from a bottom end. The hinged member is detachably secured to the hooking body when the claws are caught in the recess, and the hinged member is disengaged from the body when the claws clear the recess. Thus the easy accessibility and the looking security for luggage hook device are readily accomplished.

Abstract: An ornamental jewelry catch is disclosed having opened and closed positions for removably connecting ends of a piece of jewelry.