Abstract: A safety net system includes a mesh netting, first and second fixed support which are positioned either side of a loading dock or other dangerous zone. Clips secured to the mesh netting interact with connectors affixed to the fixed supports to place the netting in blocking position. An adjustable height stanchion is used as the fixed support in one embodiment.

Abstract: A fastening device of locking press button type includes a first element (1) which in use is present at a substrate and a second element (9) which, to fasten an object (10) to the substrate, can be releasably fastened to the first element by way of a to a snapping part (2) of the first element snapping snapping part (11) of it and wherein the elements (1, 9) remote from their snapping part (2, 11 respectively) have a hooking part (3, 8 respectively) such that the elements (1, 9) first have to be mutually engaged making a mutual angle by the hooking parts (3, 8) and then are pivoted onto each other to subsequently be fixed snapped to each other.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a detachable swivel and associated mount. In one embodiment, a detachable swivel can be provided. The detachable swivel can include a housing with an axial cavity; at least one retention device; and an internal body operable to mount within the axial cavity, the internal body operable to contact the at least one retention device, wherein the internal body axially translates within the axial cavity between a first position and a second position; wherein an axial force applied to a portion of the internal body and away from the housing causes the internal body to translate between the first and second position.

Abstract: A connection mechanism connecting a sheet feeding unit, supplying a paper to an image forming apparatus, with the image forming apparatus or other sheet feeding unit, the connection mechanism comprising: a connection member disposed on a frame of the sheet feeding unit and rotatably supported on the frame; and an engaging member disposed on the image forming apparatus or the frame of the other sheet feeding unit, wherein: the connection member is rotated between an engaging position where the connection member engages with the engagement member and a retracting position where the connection member disengages with the engaging member and retracts from the engaging position.

Abstract: A temporary hold mechanism for a seat belt sub-assembly is disclosed. The seat belt buckle sub-assembly includes a mounting bracket, at least one seat belt buckle receptacle that is selectively movable between a pre-installed position and an installed position, a biasing element that biases the seat belt buckle sub-assembly into the installed position, and a selectively removable retaining element that selectively maintains the seat belt buckle sub-assembly in the pre-installed position. A method for temporarily holding the seat belt buckle sub-assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A locking toggle clasp assembly for releasably coupling opposing terminal portions of a jewelry item, includes a toggle bar connected to a first terminal portion of the jewelry item. A toggle clasp having an opening is connected to a second terminal portion of the jewelry item. The toggle clasp is selectively movable between an open position in which the toggle bar may pass through the opening and a locked position in which the toggle bar is prevented from passing through the opening.

Abstract: An interchangeable jewelry system based on a simple and secure two part coupling device which is a combination of a male prong containing a hook and a snap, and a specifically designed female soleplate having a curved substructure. The shape of this special soleplate guides the prong to a point at which it can be lifted to engage the hook, and rotated to engage the snap. The size and shape of the prong relative to the specific design of the soleplate structure prevents it from being disengaged while being worn. The elements of the coupling device are an integral part of, and incorporated into, the back sides of a wide variety of jewelry elements, resulting in a coupling invisible from the front or the sides of the assembled item of jewelry, the ultimate effect being that of an unalterable entity. All elements in a collection, having these same components, are interchangeable in a countless number of combinations.

Abstract: An add-a-bag assembly for luggage has a base attached to a top wall of the luggage and a buckle that is detachably received on the base. The base has a buckle-receiving portion defined by spaced-apart side walls, each of which has a front overhanging abutment surface that slopes downwardly and rearwardly from a front upper surface. A retainer boss projects laterally from each side wall of the buckle and engages one of the overhanging abutment surfaces of the side wall. Releasable rear locking surfaces on the base and the buckle located rearwardly of the bosses and overhanging abutment surfaces engage each other so as to prevent translatory forward movement of the buckle relative to the base and maintain the bosses on the buckle in engagement under the overhanging abutment surfaces of the base. Tab and slot detents latch the buckle in place. A strap is secured to the rear edge of the body portion of the buckle and is adapted to be joined to an article that is piggybacked on the luggage.

Abstract: A belt buckle with a fastener fitting for vehicle-fixed mounting comprising a carrier plate fixedly connected to the belt buckle. The carrier plate being connected to the fastener fitting. The carrier plate includes an opening by which the carrier plate is mounted rotatably on a pin extending through the opening and fixed to the fastener fitting. A return element is provided which urges the belt buckle relative to the fastener fitting rotationally about the centerline of the pin and rotationally about an axis perpendicular to the centerline of the pin and to the longitudinal axis of the belt buckle into a resting position.

Abstract: A lingerie clasp has a male clasp member with a central projection and a pair of pins lodged in a female clasp member having projections straddling the projection of the male member and formed with channels receiving the pins thereof. The pins are narrower than the mouth slots of the channel to allow them to be inserted and withdrawn. On the face side of the clasp, spherical bulges are provided to ensure an aesthetic appearance of the closed clasp, e.g. in the form of pearls.

Abstract: A multi-strand jewelry clasp comprises a pair of clasp connector boxes in each of which is provided a plurality of pivot hooks and rings for detachable connection to one end of each of a plurality of jewelry strands, such as chains or necklaces. A single latch arm is provided for detachably connecting together, in one operative step, the pair of clasp connector boxes and thus the plurality of strands.

Abstract: A tack button is disclosed which comprises a button body having a cylindrical hub, a tack member and an anchoring member interconnecting the button body and the tack member. The cylindrical hub is resiliently supported to make a tilting movement relative to the plane of a garment fabric at both of its upper and lower marginal edges.

Abstract: A novel closure or buckle for a band as might be used as a watchband, a bracelet, a necklace, or like article is disclosed. The closure requires no springs, biasing devices, nor snugly fitting members to remain closed. The closure employs a keyhole-type slot to receive a linking member and features a slide element engaged by the linking member within the keyhole slot, which slide element follows the inserted linking member as it slides into the narrow end of the slot thereby blocking the larger end of the slot to provide a smooth appearance to the closure in its latched position.

Abstract: Motor vehicle roof with a roof opening which can be closed by a cover that can slide and preferably be pivoted out. The underside of the cover is covered by a headlining, which, close to the cover front edge, is joined to the cover by at least one mounting device. The mounting device allows a height adjustment of the cover without affecting a flush-lifting of the headlining against a fixed roof frame bounding the roof opening. The mounting device includes an essentially vertical mounting pin and a catch clip that, by a relative movement in an essentially horizontal direction, can be brought to engage with each other. The catch clip in the engaged condition can be freely moved a limited distance with respect to the drive pin in the direction of the pin axis and can be freely tilted a limited angle with respect to the drive pin, as well as being swingable into a position permitting unobstructed upholstering of the headlining frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel pivot structure for a seat belt buckle wherein a base plate of a seat belt buckle is connected to an anchor stay by way of a pin and spring means interposed therebetween in such a manner that the buckle may pivot relative to the anchor stay about the pin along the major surface of the anchor stay and, additionally, away from the major surface. The spring means biases the buckle toward a neutral position in which the buckle aligns with the axial line of the anchor stay. Thus, the seat belt buckle is maintained in a relatively rigid state relative to the anchor stay so that a tongue plate may be easily aimed and inserted thereinto. However, once the seat belt is securely fastened by the engagement of the tongue plate and the seat belt buckle, the buckle may pivot in any direction relative to the anchor stay and therefore will readily bend to conform to the body of the person wearing the seat belt and improve the comfort in wearing the seat belt.