Abstract: A clasp fastener having a clasp (1) is designed to be snapped into engagement by exerting a closing force. A locking device (4) for locking the clasp (1) is placed by the closing force in an engaged position in which it is in a first snap engagement with a locking projection (6), and a closing member (5) for closing the clasp (1) is fixed by the closing force in a safety position in which it is in a second snap engagement with the locking device (4) so that the snapping force of the first engagement of the clasp (1) with the locking projection (6) is increased. At least one variable-diameter pin (17,18) that is flexible and/or has different diameters allows some movement of the locking device (4), so that the effective closing force exerted on the locking projection (6) is reduced.

Abstract: A device for closing a boot, in particular a ski boot, designed to hold two sections of the boot together and comprising, first, a control lever carried by a plate made integral with one of the sections to be joined together, and second, on the other section, a rack, in one of the teeth of which a hooking device is designed to be engaged, this device being connected to the control lever by an inextensible tie rod. The hooking device has two hooking ends and is connected to the tie rod by a connection block on a pin belonging to which it rotates asymmetrically in a plane substantially parallel to that of the boot surface, the hooking ends being equipped with catches.

Abstract: A cam buckle for adjustably securing a strip of web-like material includes a pair of side walls having front and rear ends, a top wall extending between the side walls, a first bar extending between the side walls below the top wall and a second bar slidably mounted between the first bar and the top wall. A loop is pivotally attached to the side walls rearwardly of the second bar, and one end of the strip is secured to the loop. The buckle is pivotable relative to the loop between locked and unlocked positions. The other end of the strip is looped around the second bar when the buckle is in the unlocked position, and the end of the strip is secured to the remainder of the strip by hook and loop fasteners. The buckle may be cammed over center to the locked position to tighten the strip.

Abstract: A "quick cinch" is provided to replace the latigo normally used on a saddle for tightening the cinch around the stomach of a horse. There is a first or upper U-shaped member which has two parallel arms and a top or cross member to complete the U configuration. The top cross member extends beyond the parallel arms for using as a stop when connected to the D-ring that is secured to the saddle. These stops hook with the D-ring. A second U-shaped member having two arms is provided. The ends of the arms of the first and second U-shaped member are pivotally connected. A strap bar is provided between the two arms of the second U-shaped member intermediate the ends thereof. A piece of leather extends over the strap bar and is buckled to the ring on the cinch and the top of the other U-shaped member is hooked to the ring which is secured to the saddle. Then movement of the second U-shaped member with respect to the first will tighten the cinch.

Abstract: A two-part latch comprising hinged bail and crank for latching a globe and ring assembly to a fixed housing requires no screws, rivets or similar discrete fastening means. The crank member is a rectangular link formed from a length of resilient wire having its ends butted together at a split near the middle of one side. It is inserted into a captivating recess in which a pair of side ramps and a cut-off center ramp engage opposite faces of the link and cause the portions on each side of the split to twist and snap back after passing beyond the cut-off, whereby the crank is permanently captivated in a hinged attachment.

Abstract: This wristlet clasp with unfolding buckle has a central portion made of two curved plates of which the relative position is adjustable and which can be secured by means of screws, the arms hingedly connected to the ends of this central portion being provided with side webs adapted to be secured by snap action to the widest element of the central portion of the clasp. The ends of the two arms to which the wristlet sections are attached and the gap possibly left between these ends in the closed clasp position are concealed by a cover plate adapted to be decorated.

Abstract: A load binder having a shortened handle with means to receive and interlock with a separate extension member, which is also adaptable to release the load binder.

Abstract: A clasping device which has a body and a manipulatable lever pivotally connected to the body. The body has at least two connecting members extending between a pair of side plate members thereof, one of the connecting members can contact a strap connected to the lever means during the usual use to firmly hold the lever in a locked position. The other of the connecting members can contact the strap when the assembly of the body and the lever is turned upside down, to hold the lever in the locked position. A large part of the lever is housed in the pair of side plate members of the body substantially in parallel to the body in the locked position, whereby the construction of the assembly is easy to handle and so firm as to be resistant to any big loads.

Abstract: A strap for attaching a watch or other jewelry article to the wrist of a wearer, including non-expansible non-metallic strap members interconnected by a metallic coupling device. The coupling device is adapted to accommodate adjustment or variation of the overall length of the strap to suit the requirements of the wearer. At least one of the strap members has a strap adaptor permanently secured thereto, with at least one tab member protruding therefrom. A connector element on the metallic coupling device has an aperture, notch or the like into which the tab member is received before being bendably deformed to overlap and detachably secure the coupling device to the aforesaid strap member.