Abstract: A buckle comprising socket and plug bodies formed of plastics. The socket body has upper and lower plates connected with each other at their one ends. The upper plate has a circular through-hole. The lower plate has an inwardly curved locking projection extending from an annular edge portion at the side of the insertion opening and terminating in an engaging edge. The plug body has an insertion member including a resilient operating plate which extends from the side of a base end portion of the insertion member and which terminates in a downwardly directed toughing ledge resiliently touching the locking projection when the socket and plug bodies are coupled.

Abstract: A mechanism which is capable of anastomosis of two lumens by an absorbable fastener. The fastener is made from two washer-like plates. One such plate has holes to receive latching prongs protruding from the other plate. Fastening is done through a single linear motion that causes the prongs to pierce the tissue, latches the prongs into a receiver and causes a knife blade to cut through excess fastener material and tissue. The ease of removal, by pulling the mechanism through the formed anastomosis, is greatly enhanced. The system can be used such that the plates can be placed in any configuration to properly anastomose tissue.

Abstract: An end stop for use in a magazine for carrying components. The end stop comprises a head that overlies one of a set aligned apertures in a magazine. A leg projecting from the head passes through the apertures to obstruct an opening at the end of the magazine. A retaining structure hinged to an intermediate portion of the leg extends toward the head and is spaced from a top wall of the structure. As the end stop is inserted, the wall of the magazine pivots the retaining means. After the retaining means passes through the wall, the retaining means relaxes to overlie the wall and capture the end stop to the magazine.

Abstract: A handlebar mounted to a snowmobile framework has an accessory bar secured spanning opposed legs of the handlebar, wherein the accessory bar is arranged to include a heating coil selectively operative to effect heating of an exterior sheath of the accessory bar organization.

Abstract: A lifting jack for automobiles has an extension arm with a particular fastener which may be used to connect longitudinally elongated tubular sections. A series of interlocking sections are provided which need not be identical (e.g. in particular having different ends). The sections are linked in a positive lock (snap fit) by a fastener having one or more resilient legs biasing a lug.

Abstract: A quick release strap system comprising,a molded plastic quick release male or female buckle component, a base and a conical aperture in the base coaxial with the center line, and an annular bearing shoulder formed interiorly of the base and coaxial with the conical aperture. The conical aperture receives a swivel connector having at least a pair of spring cam surface fingers adapted to be cammed toward one another by the conical aperture and a bearing ledge formed on the spring cam fingers contiguous to the cam surfaces and engagable with the annular shoulder bearing surface after the spring cam surfaces have passed the conical aperture. A strap having a pair of ends and means securing said one end of said pair of ends to said swivel connector opposite said spring cam finger.

Abstract: A buckle for connecting the ends of a belt used in clothes and the like. The buckle consists of a socket, which has a hollow socket-body and a locking-device, and a plug, which as a pair of engaging members. The locking device has a locking-plate and a pressuring projection. A resilient engaged member is provided in the socket-body so as to be engaged to and disengaged from the engaging members of the plug. According to this buckle, when the pressuring projection is located at the bottom shell-side, even if the locking-plate is pressured, the locking-plate and the resilient engaged member are provided so as not to be brought into contact each other resulting in ensuring the engagement of the plug and the socket.

Abstract: A jewelry clasp having a catch box and a catch insertable into the catch box to a locked position releasably joining the catch and the catch box. A resiliently deformable interlocking segment of the catch engages a locking member of the box in a locked position. A tab is formed on the interlocking segment for engagement with a human finger to unlock the catch and catch box.

Abstract: A quick disconnect connector. A female member includes an outwardly opening cavity formed by four integrally formed sidwalls. A male member is insertable into the cavity and includes a pair of flexible spring biased arms releasably lockable and extendable into a pair of slots formed in the sidewalls of the female member. Ramps formed on the flexible arms are arranged relative to the slot edges to force the arms inwardly apart from the sidewalls to unlock therefrom when oppositely directed forces are applied to the opposite ends of the male member and female member. Cooperating guide means formed internally on the sidewalls and on a center post cantileveredly mounted to the male member guide the male member relative to the female member. Slots formed in the opposite ends of the male member and female member mountingly receive belts arranged perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the male member and female member.

Abstract: A clasp for bracelets and the like made up of two locking cylinders is described. The clasp is readily separated by compression, turning and then withdrawing one cylinder from the other.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for ear mounts for earrings to which decorative pendents may be attached or detached, thus low cost pendents may be attached to high cost gold pierced ear studs, or to snap spring or screw on ear hangers.

Abstract: A resilient plastic buckle assembly utilizes a pair of identical bases for connecting a receptacle and for connecting a clasp to a belt or the like. Bosses and slots on the receptacle and clasp guide the insertion of the clasp into the receptacle and insure their correct relative orientation. Cantilevered latching wings integral with the body of the clasp engage openings in the receptacle and are manually depressible to release the clasp from the receptacle.

Abstract: A buckle comprises a plug including a protuberant arm having first engaging means; and a socket adapted to be releasably coupled with the plug. The lower wall of the socket has a cantilevered engaging flap provided on its inner surface thereof and having second engaging means for snapping engagement with the first engaging means for coupling of the plug and the socket. The upper wall of the socket has a cantilevered resilient presser flap overhanding the cantilevered engaging flap and being yieldable downwardly to thus depress the resilient engaging flap, thereby bringing the second locking means out of engagement with the first engaging means of the protuberant arm for uncoupling the plug from the socket. The buckle further includes a locking plate slidably mounted on the presser flap for reciprocation between its locking position and its unlocking position.

Abstract: A buckle includes a base consisting of a base plate having an open hole formed therein on the longitudinal one end side thereof and opposite guide grooves formed therein on both sides thereof, a socket consisting of a plate-shaped body having a projection with an aperture formed integrally therewith on an opposite end to a belt connecting portion thereof, the projection being fitted in the hole formed in the base plate, and a plug consisting of a plate-shaped base body adapted to be slidably moved along the guide grooves of the base and having resilient pieces formed one end thereof and engaged with the aperture of the socket in snap-fit fashion and disengaged therefrom, wherein the resistance to sliding of the plug on the base becomes large when the resilient pieces of the plug are located out of the hole formed in the base plate.

Abstract: A buckle includes a first buckle body and a second buckle body. The first buckle body is inserted into the second buckle body so s to be made incapable of withdrawl from the second buckle body and is released from engagement with and made capable of withdrawl from the second buckle body by inserting it further into the second buckle body from its engaged state. The second buckle body is integrally provided with flexing portions which are formed so as to face the free end of the first buckle body when the same is engaged with the second buckle body.

Abstract: A connector aassembly for releasably joining a first structural member and a second structural member. The connector assembly includes a female connector component carried by the first structural member including a window having first and second ends, an outside surface and an inside surface, a cam wall positioned adjacent the first end and recessed from the outside surface, and a deflector positioned adjacent the second end and the inside surface. The cam wall has a ramp surface which converges with the outside surface away from the second window end. The assembly further includes a male connector component carried by the second structural member. This component includes a male member for reception in the window and a stem joining the male member and the second structural member. The male member is resilient and has a head with an undersurface for riding on the ramp surface along with a tail extending rearwardly from the head. The head and tail have a generally coplanar outside surfaces.

Abstract: A slide and latch bracket for releasably securing an article to a mounting surface. The bracket comprises first and second members, each being adapted to be secured to either the article or mounting surface. The first member is shaped to provide a substantially flat, U-shaped channel having side walls for slideably receiving the second member. The second member also has a flat base, side rails adapted to be received along the side walls of the first member, and a releasable latch for bearing against a mating portion of the first member for locking the members together.

Abstract: A car-mat fastener for removably securing a car-mat to a car carpet includes a latching post member, a bottom latching ring-mat member, and a top latching ring-mat member. The top member is telescoped into the bottom member for permanently securing them together and to form an eyelet extending therethrough. The post member includes a lower projecting portion for fixed attachment to the car carpet and an upper post portion for insertion through the eyelet so as to be detachably engaged with the top and bottom latching members.

Abstract: An automotive column cover has a first cover member, a second cover member to which the first cover member is secured, and a clip for connecting together these two members. The clip has a securing portion which is fitted to the first cover member and an engaging portion which is engaged with the second cover member. The first cover member has a secured portion to which the securing portion of the clip is fitted, while the second cover member has an engaged portion provided so as to face the secured portion of the first member and the engaged portion is engaged with the engaging portion of the clip. The securing portion of the clip is fitted to the secured portion of the first cover member, while the engaging portion of the clip is engaged with the engaged portion of the second cover member, whereby the two cover members are readily connected together.

Abstract: A vanity mirror package for a visor includes snap-fastening connectors extending from the mirror frame toward a recess formed in the visor body. The visor body includes a floor with connectors which cooperate with the snap-fastening connectors of the mirror frame such that the vanity mirror package is self-aligning during assembly and can be inserted and removed by flexing one of the connectors without contacting the visor upholstered material or deforming the mirror frame.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for affixing a first item to a second item includes a male latching portion affixed to the first item, and a cavity defined within the second item disposed to receive the male latching portion. The male latching portion includes a tongue affixed to, and extending outward from, the surface of the end of the first item that is to abut the surface of the end of the second item when the first item is affixed to the second item. The tongue of the male latching portion defines a spring finger therewithin having one end thereof affixed to the end of the tongue closest to the surface of the end of the first item and extends outward therefrom surrounded by the sides and end of the tongue. The spring finger has at its free end a locking tooth that extends downward from the tongue to be captured within the cavity of the second item.

Abstract: A side-release type buckle is provided with a sliding member arrangement that enables the buckle to be easily released using only one hand, even if the engagement of the two parts of the buckle are being subjected to a strong pulling force in the direction of disengagement. The sliding member or grip is slidably mounted upon the exterior of the female member and includes laterally inwardly directed tapered surfaces for encountering engaging bars of the male member lockingly engaged with engagement edge portions of the female portion so as to disengage the engaging bars of the male member from the engagement edge portions of the female member when the slidable grip member is moved axially along the female member.

Abstract: A safety buckle which is comprised of two, releasable, interlocking portions. One portion has outward flexing lateral arms with tabs connected to their leading ends. Positioned between the lateral arms is a central safety arm which flexes vertically and has a latching hook connected to its leading end. The arms flex slightly to facilitate insertion into the receiving portion. When fully inserted the tabs of the lateral arm protrude into corresponding openings located on opposite sides of the receiving portion whereas the hook of the safety arm locks into a corresponding slot located on the back of the receiving poriton. Release of the interlocked portions is best accomplished by use of two hands; the thumb and first finger of one hand depressing the tabs of the lateral arms, and a finger of the other hand depressing the hook of the safety arm sufficient to permit release.

Abstract: Clasp for connecting one end of a piece of jewelry to the other and includes a tongue member and a box member. The tongue member has a base with opposite edges, a front end, and a transverse attachment portion at the rear end for attachment to one end of the piece of jewelry. The box member has a base with a front end and with opposite upstanding side walls, and a transverse attachment portion connecting the side walls at the front end for attachment to the other end of the piece of jewelry. The attachment portion of the box member forms a transverse opening wide enough to receive the front end of the base of the tongue member. Each member is constructed and arranged such that the opposite edges of the tongue member slideably engage the upstanding side walls of the box member when the front end of the tongue member is inserted into the opening. The tongue member is provided with a pair of resilient detents integral with and defining the edges of the base.

Abstract: A buckle assembly includes a plug member and a socket member releasably coupled together to connect opposite ends of a strap or belt. The plug member includes a cantilevered resilient tongue having a locking lug lockingly engageable with a stopper bar of the socket member to couple the plug and socket member. The socket member includes a cantilevered resilient flap having a releasing lug engageable with the locking lug to disengage the latter from the stopper bar when the resilient flap is depressed. The stopper bar is engageable with the resilient flap to prevent undue resilient deformation of the latter.

Abstract: A buckle device comprising separable cooperating receptacle and clasp members and releasable locking means between the receptacle and the clasp. Said locking means includes a through side locking slot and top locking slot in said receptacle and a resiliently supported locking side tab on said clasp engageble with said side locking slot and a second tab on said clasp engageable with said second locking slot. The locking means on said clasp include cam means for disengaging said second tab from said second slot when pressure is applied to said side locking tab of said clasp.

Abstract: A sleeve assembly including a pliable sheet and a coupling strip is provided. The coupling strip is adapted to interconnect the ends of the pliable sheet to form a cylindrically-shaped unit. The ends of the pliable sheet are formed to include flukes that are configured to engage the coupling strip. The coupling strip includes a rigid base member and a spaced-apart, substantially parallel seesaw member. The seesaw member is joined to the base member by a pivot beam. The seesaw member has a first leg and a second leg, with the first and second legs cooperating with the base member to form first and second nests for receiving the flukes of the pliable sheet. The seesaw member is permitted to pivot somewhat with respect to the base member to equalize the capturing forces of the first and second nests to enhance the strength and rigidity of the assembled sleeve assembly.

Abstract: A ring including a pair of semi-circular sections. The sections are pivotally connected to each other so that they can be pivoted apart to open the ring. The ring is secured together via latch means. One section of the ring is arcuate in shape and has an arcuate extending member projecting therefrom and adapted to enter and move through a mating recess formed in the other section. A primary locking spring is connected to the extending member and includes a portion adapted to engage a wall portion in the recess of the other section to lock the two sections together. An aperture is provided in the recess to enable the spring to disengaged, via the insertion of a sharply pointed instrument therethrough, thereby enabling the two sections to pivot outward with respect to each other to partially open the ring.

Abstract: A closure device includes a female member which is open at the front end thereof and a male member which is receivable through the open front end of the female member for releasably securing it in a locked position in the female member. The female member includes a top wall having a substantially rectangular aperture therein, and the male member includes a resiliently depressible button portion which is of substantially rectangular configuration and is receivable in the aperture in the female member for securing the male member in the locked position. The female member further includes a pair of spaced alignment tabs which extend inwardly into the open front end thereof for guiding the button portion of the male member into the aperture when the male member is inserted into the female member. The closure device is operable in combination with a pair of plate-like buckle members for securing the buckle members together to form a buckle.

Abstract: An improved radiator shroud consists of a main upper-shroud and a semicircular lower-shroud to be attached to the cut-off portion of the cylindrical opening of the main upper-shroud. The lower-shroud is provided with more than two U-shaped stoppers along its outer periphery, the U-shaped stoppers being interlocked into the slits made along the outer periphery of the cut-off portion.

Abstract: Clasp for connecting one end of a piece of jewelry to the other and includes a tongue member and a box member. The tongue member has a base with opposite edges, a front end, and a transverse attachment portion at the rear end for attachment to one end of the piece of jewelry. The box member has a base with a front end and with opposite upstanding side walls, and a transverse attachment portion connecting the side walls at the front end for attachment to the other end of the piece of jewelry. The attachment portion of the box member forms a transverse opening wide enough to receive the front end of the base of the tongue member. Each member is constructed and arranged such that the opposite edges of the tongue member slideably engage the upstanding side walls of the box member when the front end of the tongue member is inserted into the opening. The tongue member is provided with a pair of resilient detents integral with and defining the edges of the base.

Abstract: A separable connector for strap ends has a tapered tongue guided in a socket member between guide ribs so that passages are formed outwardly of these ribs for deflectable tongues which lodge in slits of the socket member. The plug member of the connector or, more generally, a buckle for a strap end, can have a movable bar about which the strap can be looped and which has wedge-shaped formations at its ends guided in wedge-shaped slots so that canting of the bar is prevented when the bar clamps the strap end against the movable bars.

Abstract: A two piece buckle type fastener including a receptacle and clasp. The clasp includes a base, a substantially rigid stem protruding from the base, a pair of resilient arms extending from the stem, and locking means on the arms. The receptacle includes a body that defines a cavity adapted to receive and to cooperatively engage the pair of resilient arms within the cavity. The fastener also includes means for disengaging the locking means so that the receptacle and clasp can be separated.

Abstract: A press fastener comprising a plug body connecting with a slotted body. The plug body contains an elastic tongue part for extending into the slotted body. The tongue part contains a climbing angle positioned at the end thereof to hook the plug body to the slotted body when the climbing angle of the tongue part extends along an angled receiving groove of the slotted body, thereby stressing the tongue part, and into a center cavity of the slotted body. The central cavity is of such dimensions to allow a press groove to be supported therein to allow unhooking of the plug body from the slotted body when pressure is exerted thereon.

Abstract: A strap buckle having male and female components which are connected to respective opposite ends of a strap and which have cooperative and releasable latching means whereby the two components are releasably held against separation. The strap is connected to the male component through connecting means arranged to permit adjustment of the effective length of the strap so that the strap can be extended or shortened as required, and in use that connecting means normally locks the strap against extension. The female component includes a strap reacting section which overlies the connecting means of the male component when the two components are connected together and thereby prevents the strap from being manipulated such as to release it from the locking influence of the connecting means. The male component has three laterally spaced arms which locate within the female component, and guard means is provided on one or more of those arms to prevent incorrect or incomplete cooperation of the two components.

Abstract: Buckle on which a female part having a receiving opening at one end and an adjacent locking edge on the opposite side to the opening, and a male part, having a locking portion and an activating portion, are designed to connect in releasable manner; the buckle being characterised by the fact that the locking and activating portions are formed on an intermediate portion and the free end respectively of a flexible tongue projecting from the male part in the insertion direction, the flexible tongue being connected to a further essentially-rigid contrasting tongue on the male part, the distance between the tongue and the locking portion on the flexible tongue being greater than the height of the receiving opening.

Abstract: A buckle of synthetic resin is composed of a male member and a female member which can be separated from each other and coupled to each other. The male member has an attachment for attachment to a belt or the like, and a connecting portion composed of a central base including a pair of resilient engagement portions having slanted outer surfaces from which grips extend outwardly. The female member includes an attachment and a tubular member in which the central base can be inserted. The tubular member has fingers lockingly engageable with end surfaces of the engagment portions. The engagement portions have teeth disposed respectively on the end surfaces thereof. The central base has stop pawls disposed outwardly of the teeth and extending toward the end surfaces beyond ends of the teeth.

Abstract: An ink ribbon cassette for a printer includes a casing defined by a top wall and a bottom wall, at least one ink cartridge disposed slidably in the casing, a transfer roller disposed in the casing for transferring ink from the ink cartridge to an ink ribbon, and a spring urges the ink cartridge toward the transfer roller. The top wall has a slot extending radially relative to the transfer roller. A first projection is formed on the ink cartridge, and extends upwardly through the slot. A pair of elastic levers extend from the first projection radially relative to the transfer roller, and are disposed in the slot. Each lever has a second projection formed adjacent to an end thereof remote from the first projection. A pair of third projections are provided on the opposite edges of the slot for engaging the second projections to maintain the ink cartridge in its retracted position away from the transfer roller.

Abstract: An improved jewelry catch comprising a folded pin adapted to be received within a rectangular box for releasable, locking engagement therewith for stringing jewelry on a jewelry chain and securing opposite ends of the jewelry chain. The folded portion of the pin includes a resilient, angle tab which extends through an opening in the box when the pin is received therein, thereby prohibiting rotation of the pin within the box and unintentional disengagement of the pin therefrom. The shape of the pin and box and the size tolerances therebetween further impede the rotation of the pin within the box and the unintentional disengagement of the pin therefrom. The pin may be readily disengaged from the box for the purpose of threading the pin through a minute hollow passage in a piece of jewelry by manually deflecting the tab through the box opening and pulling the pin outward from within the box.

Abstract: Snap-in installation double latch release bracket for retaining passenger car cargo cover end caps.

Abstract: An elastic buckle construction which is comprised of a base which has a bore at its top side and a throughhole passing through from one side to another side of the bore, an engaging ring of a circular shape which has a tapered annular wall surface at its inner side and which is adapted to be received in the throughhole, a buckle body which has an engaging rod of disuniform cross-section for insertion into the bore and an engaging plate directly molded on its one side, whereby the base and the buckle body are firmly interconnected when the engaging rod of the buckle body is inserted into the bore and the engaging ring clamps the engaging rod.

Abstract: A lamp mounting structure for a bicycle, comprising a mounting unit which includes a flanged disk and a wavy plate to firmly hold therebetween a part of a bicycle, such as a seat stay. A lamp mount is detachably connected to said mounting unit, for example, by screws and has angle adjusting means for adjusting the angular position of said lamp mount relative to said mounting unit. A lamp unit is detachably mounted on said lamp mount. Said lamp mount and said lamp unit are provided with slide coupling means for their relative sliding movement on each other.

Abstract: A buckle of the snap closure type consists of two identical parts, each of which has a male member and a female member. The male member of the one part is adapted to engage by snap action the female member of the other part. The fact that the two parts forming the buckle are identical substantially simplifies both the manufacturing of said parts and their storage.

Abstract: A strap fastener for a motorcycle helmet is constructed of a unitary jacket that defines a hollow shell and latch tripping lever arms. A latching fork has a pair of resilient, generally parallel legs and can be slipped through a fabric loop which is attached to one side of the helmet. A fabric strap, secured to the other side of the helmet, is threaded through slots in a catch. The fork and catch are inserted into the jacket shell from opposite longitudinal directions. As the catch approaches the tips of the legs of the fork within the enclosure of the shell, it deflects feet defined upon the legs, overcoming the spring bias of the legs. When the catch is fully inserted, the feet of the fork legs spring back and engage hooks on the catch. The fork and the catch can be disengaged by depression of the lever arms on the jacket. The lever arms act through transverse apertures in the jacket.

Abstract: A releasable clasp having a female receiving member and a male insert member, the female receiving member including an elongated internal passageway which extends from one end thereof and has opposed retaining slots therein. The male insert member includes a body portion supporting a pair of forwardly directed, elongated, spaced apart, springy arms which are insertable into the passageway upon compression of the arms together. An enlarged hand portion extends outwardly from the leading end of each arm for releasably locking into a respective one of the retaining slots when the arms spread apart within the passageway. Each of the hand portions terminates at their free ends with an inwardly extending finger directed towards each other. One of the fingers is forward of and overlaps the other finger to define a unitary leading insertion portion, which can include a nose tip, for facilitating insertion of both arms into the passageway.

Abstract: A trolley of a printer includes a pair of angularly upright projecting dovetail-like fingers spaced apart near a left edge thereof, and a spring biased wedge pin located near a right edge thereof, for slideably engaging chamfer-like surfaces on the left and right-hand sides of a printhead assembly, respectively, for permitting the assembly to be snapped into and out of retention upon the trolley, the trolley further including right and left hand leaf springs located near its rear edge for pushing the printhead assembly forward toward the front edge of the trolley to a forwardmost position determined by one of the pair of dovetail-like fingers striking a "stop" located upon one side of the printhead assembly for preventing further forward movement, whereas the printhead assembly is pushed rearward upon the trolley in the event of a paper jam developing between the printhead and a platen.

Abstract: This invention relates to a jewelry clasp which has a generally tubular body into which is received a catch. The catch consists of a doubled-over strip of spring metal which has central longitudinal portions thereof struck outwardly to provide a bearing surface so that the catch can be more readily inserted into the tubular body. To retain the two parts together, the tubular body has at an open end thereof, an inturned lip while one of the legs of the catch is provided with retaining means in the form of notches that engage the lip on the body.

Abstract: A ring joint for connecting the intermediate portion of an outer webbing to the forward end portion of an inner webbing to fasten the webbings about an occupant in a three-point type seatbelt system, wherein stoppers erected from a joint base prevents the axial movement of a lock bar, whereby, in an emergency situation of a vehicle, the lock bar locks the intermediate portion of the outer webbing between the joint base and itself to prevent the outer webbing from moving in the longitudinal direction thereof, so that an occupant can be reliably restrained.

Abstract: A two-part fastener for fastening two objects together comprising a first fastener part mounted on one of the objects and a second fastener part mounted on the other object. The first fastener part has a plurality of openings therein and the second fastener part has a contractible and expansible locking member which is inserted through one of the openings for fastening the two fastener parts together. The locking member is independently movable with respect to the object upon which the second fastener part is mounted. This enables the locking member to freely move to a position in which it is aligned with an opening in the first fastener part for insertion therethrough.

Abstract: A first part of plastic material (7), preferably a component of a package, is secured to a second part (2). Tubular projections (9) are formed in the first part and are introduced through a hole (4) in the second part. The projection (9) is shaped with an outer terminating portion (11, 12) closing the same, and forming a vaulted termination extending outwardly and provided with such a crease that it can be brought to an at least somewhat inwardly bulging position. After the second part (2) with its hole (4) has been placed on the projection (9), a surface is laid against the vaulted termination and is pressed against the same, so that it is inversely forced into its inwardly bulging position. In this position it causes such a widening of the portion (10;14) of the projection located inside of the termination that this portion forms a rivet head (13;19).