Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
024298000 | PLURAL FASTENERS HAVING INTERMEDIATE FLACCID CONNECTOR | 74 |
20080282515 | TETHER APPARATUS AND METHOD - Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for a tether apparatus. | 11-20-2008 |
20080307613 | Pipe engageable safety line anchor - A pipeline-engageable safety line anchor having a base adapted to an engagement with the curved exterior surface of a pipe. The base may be formed to fit the curve of the pipe or may be flexible and thereby adaptable to follow the curved exterior surface of the pipe. A strap provides an attachment of the base portion in a tensioned engagement around the pipe and with the base. Eyes or other engagement points for a safety line attached to a user provide engagement points for the safety line. | 12-18-2008 |
20090119888 | LEASH DEVICE FOR WIRELESS CELLULAR PHONE EAR PIECES - A leash device for wireless cellular phone earpieces. There is a first tubular member, composed of a substantially compliant material; a first intermediate coupling member, fixably attached to an exterior surface of the first tubular member; a leash member, coupled to an end of the first intermediate coupling member; a second intermediate coupling member, fixably attached to an end of the leash member, and oppositely disposed from the first intermediate coupling member; and a first coupling member, fixably attached to an end of the second intermediate clasp member, and configured to fasten the device to itself, a users apparel or eyewear. Further, the compliant material of the first tubular member is elastic. The leash member is composed of a flexible material. The first coupling member is configured in a question-mark-like shape, and is composed of a resilient material. | 05-14-2009 |
20110277277 | Fastener for heat sink - A fastener for fastening a heat sink and a heat-generating element includes a bended flexible main body, an upper hook portion, and a lower hook portion. The heat sink includes a plurality of fins. The upper hook portion extends from an upper end of the main body for matching the fins and hooking the heat sink. The lower hook portion extends from a lower end of the main body for hooking the heat-generating element. | 11-17-2011 |
20130298355 | CLIMBING EQUIPMENT TO INHIBIT ACCESS TO CLIMBING ROUTE AND METHODS TO USE THE SAME - A piece of equipment for climbing includes a barrier sheet, a carabiner receiver, and at least one anchor receiver. The barrier sheet has at least one lateral dimension that is sufficiently wide to effectively block access to hand holds at least at a start of a climbing route on a portion of the climbing wall when the carabiner is received by the carabiner receiver and a piece of webbing, cable or climbing rope to which the carabiner is physically coupled is under tension. Related methods of use and kits of the climbing equipment are also provided. | 11-14-2013 |
20140150215 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR SECURING PORTABLE OBJECTS AND RELATED METHODS - An anchoring device and system for securing portable objects is disclosed. The anchoring device may be configured for engagement with a lockable container or structure having an articulating, lockable member. The system may include an anchoring device and a securing device, the securing device (e.g., a cable, chain, etc.) being configured to engage with portable objects and be secured by the anchoring device. In some aspects, an anchoring device may be for engagement with a lockable vehicle door or tailgate can include one or more anchoring members and at least one restraining member. In some aspects, the securing member may be a cable or chain having a closed loop that can be engaged with a portable object and a restraining portion of the anchoring device, and when the anchoring device is engaged with a lockable container or structure, the portable object may be secured thereto. | 06-05-2014 |
20140182087 | Safety Strap for Truck Tailgate Ramps - The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, is a safety strap device that reduces the likelihood that a tailgate ramp will prematurely detach or disengage from a vehicle during the loading or unloading of an article via the tailgate ramp. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the safety strap device comprises a strap portion with a first end, an opposing second end, a block portion with an opening therein and more than one fastener for attaching said strap portion to both a prior art tailgate ramp on one end and the block portion on the other end. In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, said safety strap device is adjustable to accommodate a wide variety or user applications, truck ramps and vehicles. | 07-03-2014 |
20140259549 | TETHERING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE DEVICE - A tethering system for a remote-controlled device comprising a tether line having a first end adapted to be connected to a ground support and a second end adapted to be connected to the remote-controlled device. The system further includes an anchor-point disposed between the first and second ends of the tether line, the anchor point having an eyelet for securing the tether line and allowing the tether line to slide through the eyelet during use. The anchor-point and eyelet enable the tether line to flex or bend and the remote-controlled device to maneuver one or more of over or around the target area without interfering with any nearby obstructions. | 09-18-2014 |
20150330110 | TAMPER PROOF CABLE LOCK - Provided is a cable lock including a locking clasp including first and second clasp components having first and second security cable connection arms. The locking clasp includes at least one groove. The at least one groove is configured to receive at least one device cable. The cable lock includes a security cable having a wire rope and a vinyl coating. The wire rope includes a plurality of wire strings arranged in a plurality of clusters. The first and second security cable connection arms of the locking clasp are coupled to a first end of the security cable. First and second stop sleeves are disposed on opposite sides of the first and second security cable connection arms. A device connection means is disposed at a second end of the security cable opposite the first end of the security cable. | 11-19-2015 |
20160157568 | Garment Holding Device - A garment holding device for washing or drying garments in an organized manner so as to prevent pairs of garment from becoming separated. The garment holding device includes an elongated cable disposed in a loop configuration, wherein the cable includes a first end removably secured to a second end. A plurality of clips are removably secured to the cable, wherein each clip can hold a pair of socks, gloves, or other paired garments for the purpose of keeping the garments together while being washed or dried. Each clip includes an aperture that is able to receive the elongated cable therethrough and a plurality of teeth that prevent the paired garments from becoming removed therefrom while in the washer or dryer. A clip, along with a clean pair of garments thereon, can be removed from the elongated cable in order to store the pair of garments together in a drawer. | 06-09-2016 |
024299000 | Chain connector | 1 |
20160100643 | SLEEVE AND GLOVE KEEPER WATCH BRACKET - A sleeve keeper for use with a wrist accessory or wristwatch worn by a user includes a first magnetic member coupled to the wrist accessory, and a second magnetic member coupled to the wrist accessory and being attracted to the first magnetic member to hold and retain, between the first and second magnetic members, a long sleeve of a garment worn by the user from obscuring the wrist accessory. | 04-14-2016 |
024300000 | Elastic connector | 24 |
20090172925 | Zipper cord - The present invention features a load-securing device comprising (a) a rope having a first end and second end; (b) multiple hooks, wherein the hook has a first end and a second end, the first end of the hook forms a loop around the rope where the hook can slide along the rope but cannot be removed from the rope, the second end of the hook forms a C-shape; and (c) a first stopper attached to the first end of the rope and a second stopper attached to the second end of the rope, the stoppers being effective to prevent the hooks from sliding off the rope. | 07-09-2009 |
20090241300 | STRETCHABLE FASTENING CORD WITH HOOK AND LOOP STRAP CONNECTOR ENDS - A fastening cord includes an elongated elastic member including at least one hook and loop strap connector secured to at least one end of the elongated elastic member. A flexible base material portion attached to an end of a bungee cord, the flexible base material portion adapted to attach Velcro® hook and loop portions thereon. Velcro® hook and loop portions are attached to the flexible base material portion and separated by a flexible gap formed on the flexible base material portion between said Velcro® hook loop portions. A pull tab can be secured to an edge of said flexible base material portion to facilitate user control over said Velcro® hook and loop portions. | 10-01-2009 |
20100011543 | Fastening Belt with Rotatable Drag Hooks - This invention is about the fastening belt with freely rotatable drag hooks, which includes two drag hooks. The said drag hooks have an upper cover and a bottom cover, with the hook fixed in the front of the drag hooks; one elastic rope to link the two drag hooks, which is made from stretchable material. Two rotatable linker and two ends of elastic rope are fixated inside the rotatable linker. The rotatable linker is connected with the rear rotation of the drag hook. The hook and the elastic rope are linked by the rotatable linker and the drag hook is linked with the rotatable linker. Thus, the drag hook can rotate freely in the elastic rope. The rope does not kink when in use, which not only prolongs the life of elastic ropes, but also reinforce the reliability of the connection between the drag link and the elastic rope. | 01-21-2010 |
20100269308 | ELASTIC STRUCTURE AND SHELL ASSEMBLY USING THE SAME - An elastic structure includes a main board, two fixing portions, and a latching arm. The two fixing portions disposed at opposite sides of the main board and at the same plane with the main board. The latching arm extends outwardly from a middle portion of the main board and forms an acute angle with the main board. The latching arm includes a resisting arm inclined toward the main board. An electronic device using the elastic structure is also described. | 10-28-2010 |
20110219586 | Bi-Directional Tensioning Apparatus - A bi-directional tensioning apparatus including one or more elongate resilient members, one or more support members, one or more first guide members, and one or more optional second guide members is provided. A method of using the bi-directional tensioning apparatus is also provided. | 09-15-2011 |
20130025091 | BI-DIRECTIONAL TENSIONING APPARATUS - A bi-directional tensioning apparatus including one or more elongate resilient members, one or more support members, one or more first guide members, and one or more optional second guide members is provided. A method of using the bi-directional tensioning apparatus is also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20130340212 | GARMENT CLIP SYSTEM FOR HANGERS - A garment clip system for hangers for adjustably holding various clothing has a cover that fits over a central portion of a hanger and has two clips moveably mounted along a portion of hanger that clips cloths to hold them to the hanger. An elastic cord connects each clip to the cover and keeps the clips in a selected place. A closure is disposed along the bottom that opens to allow a user to attach garment clip system for hangers to any hanger. A hook and loop connector is used to keep closure closed. In another embodiment, a retractor is mounted within cover to keep tension on a retractable cord that connects the clips. The retractor is biased using a spring to keep the desired tension on the cords. | 12-26-2013 |
20140053372 | Hook Device - A hook device having a hook bend with a hook tip and a cord attachment end separated from the hook bend by a shank length of connecting wire. The shank length of wire has at least one loop. The loop is separated from the hook tip by a selectable clearance distance. Device including elastic cord and method of making device are also disclosed. | 02-27-2014 |
20140325800 | SINGLE ROPE TIE DOWN DEVICE - A single rope tie down device has a single rope with an internal passageway and two S-hooks. The single rope has a first end and a second end. The internal passageway is proximate to the first end of the rope. The first S-hook is attached to the first end of the single rope. The second S-hook is freely moveable along the single rope between the internal passageway and the second end of the rope. The second end of the rope passes through the eyelet of the first S-hook and then passes through the internal passageway of the single rope forming a closed, adjustable length loop in the single rope. The second S-hook is moveable along the single rope within the loop. The loop can be tightened or loosened to secure the S-hooks to an item below the single rope tie down device to a carrier. | 11-06-2014 |
024301000 | Strap connector | 15 |
20110225779 | Bungee cord assembly - A bungee cord assembly and related methodology is provided for securing an object (e.g., a truck-bed-covering tarp) to a vehicle by threading a bungee cord portion of the assembly through an opening in the object (e.g., an eyelet) and then adjusting bungee-cord operative length for a desired tension. A hook member on a first end portion of the bungee cord enables a user to secure the first end portion to the vehicle. A second-end-portion-engaging keeper member is included that enables the user to secure a second end portion of the bungee cord to the rest of the bungee cord after threading the second end portion through the opening in the object in order to secure the object with user-adjustable bungee-cord tension. The keeper member is hookless to avoid hook-related damage by the adjustable keeper member to the vehicle. | 09-22-2011 |
20110252604 | Length-adjustable elastic strap - A length-adjustable flexible and elastic strap is comprised of an elongated strap member having first and second ends with each of the first and second ends having a hook member secured thereto. The strap member has a plurality of spaced-apart hook connector loops extending transversely therefrom with each of the loops having a hook receiving opening formed therein. Each of the openings of the hook connector loops are adapted to have at least one of the hook members selectively secured thereto to effectively shorten the length of the strap member. | 10-20-2011 |
20120167351 | Multi-Purpose Utility Strap - Embodiments of the present invention include a fastening device having a body portion made of an elastomeric material. The fastening device further includes first and second ends configured with retainer rings into which various end attachment can be formed. End attachments are further configured to engage each other, to engage holes formed in the body portion of the fastener, or to engage other objects. | 07-05-2012 |
20120198662 | Cover Keeper - The Cover Keeper is a universal head-cover retention device that keeps golfers from losing head-covers. The bar latching safety pins allows for connection onto any head-cover, as well as switching head-covers in and out with ease. It allows for two head-covers to be connected together or one head-cover to be connected to the golf bag. The elastic cord allows the golfer to take off and put on head-covers with ease. The barrel swivels keep the cords from tangling, especially on windy days. The Cover Keeper badge allows for custom logos, promotional advertising, storage for metal ball markers, and the ability to decorate head-covers with charms. | 08-09-2012 |
20120311824 | Adjustable Holding Device and Associated Adjustable Connection Mechanism - The present technology provides an adjustable holding device comprising an elongate cord which may be elastomeric. The holding device further comprises a first connection mechanism that is operatively connected to the elongate cord. In addition, a adjustable connection mechanism is also operatively connected to the elongate cord and configured to be movable along the length of the cord. The adjustable connection mechanism includes a cam system configured to engage the elongate cord at a desired location. In addition, the adjustable connection mechanism is configured to move along the elongate cord when the first connection mechanism and the adjustable connection mechanism are operatively connected to desired connection points. | 12-13-2012 |
20130055533 | MAT CONNECTING SYSTEM - A fastening system for connecting mats is provided. The fastening system may include one or more features such as a hook and loop fastening system, a projection and trench fastening system, retainer and a tension strip securing system, and/or magnets to secure mats in place. | 03-07-2013 |
20130067697 | ELASTIC SAFETY PULL ROPE - An elastic safety pull rope with maximum tensile range limitation functions has a telescopic flexible tube, which is a woven fabric tubing provided with an enclosed through-space. At least two elastic threads are assembled into the through-space of the tube. A plurality of weaving fixed portions are fixed onto the joints of the elastic threads and flanged portions of the tube. Two flat joints are formed at two ends of the tube and elastic threads. No extension is possible when the tube is pulled in a straight state, so this could limit the maximum tensile range of the elastic thread. When the two flat joints are pulled to couple with the elastic thread and tube, the flanged portions of the tube could be placed in uniform corrugated state since the weaving fixed portions are linked at interval, thereby preventing possible winding and rupture of the threads with better applicability. | 03-21-2013 |
20130117970 | STRETCHABLE, ELASTIC TIE-DOWN DEVICE WITH FABRIC FASTENING MEANS - An elastic tie down device having a body comprising an elongated, substantially flat, elastic material with a first end and a second end; a first, flexible hook and loop fastener panel secured to the body along the axis of the elongated body at one end of the body, the first panel extending beyond the length of the body; and a second, flexible hook and loop fastener panel secured to the body opposite the first panel and aligned substantially perpendicularly to the axis of the elongated body, the second panel secured to the body at a same end of the body as the first panel. | 05-16-2013 |
20130185900 | Looped Bungee Strap Tie-Down with Locking Slide - A looped bungee cord fastener strap exerts extreme force to temporarily hold and restrain a variety of differently sized and shaped objects. An elongated cord has terminal ends restrained and shrouded within a spherical anchor that are integral with a spaced apart loop in the cord. The cord a two-piece spherical slide sized like the anchor formed from a pair of complementary halves. The cord extends through parallel passageways in the spherical slide, and when the cord is stretched, the slide can be displaced relative to the cord. Each slide passageway has a plurality of spaced-apart, internal nubs that frictionally contact the cord when it is unstretched to lock the slide and cord relative to each other. Surface segments adjacent the passageways in each slide half, and wall surfaces between passageways in each half, contact one another in assembly for strength. | 07-25-2013 |
20130232733 | Hook Device - A hook device having a hook bend with a hook tip and a cord attachment end separated from the hook bend by a shank length of connecting wire. The shank length of wire has at least one loop. The loop is separated from the hook tip by a selectable clearance distance. Device including elastic cord and method of making device are also disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
20140130308 | ELASTIC SAFETY PULL ROPE WITH MAXIMUM TENSILE RANGE LIMITATION FUNCTIONS - An elastic pull rope with maximum tensile range limitation functions has a soft elastic pipe casing forming a closed threading space inside the pipe body. The side edges of the pipe casing are provided with evenly distributed convex and concave folding edges. Elastic strips, made of multiple elastic cords, go straight through the long threading space. Pulling joint parts are configured on the elastic strips, and each part matches the corresponding position of the concave folding edges of the pipe casing. A plurality of pulling woven cords are formed on the inner side of the concave folding edges, so as to bind and fix the pulling joint parts on the elastic strips with the concave folding edges. Two flat-type binding strips are formed on the two ends of the pipe casing and the elastic strips. Extending strips are formed respectively by extending the ends of the two flat-type binding strips. | 05-15-2014 |
20150020352 | SPRINGLESS DOUBLE ENDED ELASTIC FABRIC TENSIONER - A springless, double ended elastic fabric tensioner including at least two gripping members, each having a first jaw and a second jaw biased together at a first pivot point and a second pivot point wherein the first and second pivot points are set apart from each other. A compression activation site is positioned in between the first and second pivot points for activating the first and second jaws from a closed position to an open position. The fabric tensioner further includes a tensioning elastomeric member having a first end and second end and providing sufficient tension between the gripping members whereby each gripping member removably engages either the first or second ends of the elastomeric member. | 01-22-2015 |
20150067990 | FLEXIBLE TAPE HOLDING DEVICE - A flexible tape holding device that holds multiple rolls of adhesive tape, where said device comprises a flexible elongated strap with a locking head on one end and a threaded end on the second end. Either end is passed through the center aperture of the rolls of tape to securely group multiple rolls of tape together. | 03-12-2015 |
20150074953 | BUNGEE CORD / STRAP AND METHOD OF USE - A bungee cord/strap includes an elastic tubular body having an inner surface extending along a length thereof and opposing ends. A pair of inserts are provided, each insert including a connector at one end thereof and a means for attaching to the inner surface of the elastic tubular body at an end thereof. | 03-19-2015 |
20150306988 | Buckle Retraction Device - Car seat harness buckle retract system which by encircling the harness buckle that includes a cord lock with a length of elastic cord, where both ends pass through the cord lock to present a loop to encircle the harness buckle at the base wherein the loop is adjusted to secure the harness buckle. The other end is attached to the material or the like near the harness adjust opening of the car seat. This is then adjusted by releasing and adjusting the cord lock device to prevent the harness buckle from resting in the bottom of car seat. | 10-29-2015 |
024302000 | Strap connector | 39 |
20080263833 | Strap structure - A strap structure used as a strap for an object such as mask or swim fin is disclosed. The object has a locking receptacle on either side. The strap structure includes an elastic strap having a coupling member at either end, the coupling member being adapted to releasably secure to the locking receptacle; and an adapting assembly having one end adapted to releasably secure to the coupling member and the other end releasably secure to the locking receptacle. Moreover, the adapting assembly includes one or more adapters so that the strap structure is adapted to secure around one of the different objects with various sizes. | 10-30-2008 |
20090000083 | Toy Tether - An apparatus for tethering an object includes a length of elastic material having a first end with a first baby-safe clasp capable of mechanically coupling the length of elastic to an object suitable for being handled by a baby and a second end opposing the first end, the second end having a second baby-safe clasp capable of mechanically coupling the length of elastic to a child carrier, thereby tethering the object to the child carrier. | 01-01-2009 |
20090126163 | Apparatus for enhancing cleavage and method - A device and method used with a woman's garment, including a brassiere. The device comprises a ring member having a first segment and a second segment, a front side and a back side, and wherein the ring member has a mid-way point between the first and second segment. The device further comprises a first prong extending from the first end of the ring member, with the first prong having a length terminating at a distance less than the mid-way point of the ring member, and a second prong extending from the second end of the ring member, with the second prong having a length terminating at a distance less than the mid-way point of the ring member. In the most preferred embodiment, the center portion allows for passage of the right shoulder strap and the left shoulder. | 05-21-2009 |
20100205787 | Retaining apparatus used to prevent bed sheets entanglement during tumble drying - An anti-entanglement apparatus that is intended to prevent bed sheet entanglement during machine tumble drying, is provided and includes a hub with at least four radially extended arms attached. The distal end of each arm is permanently attached to a readily releasable holding device. To utilize the apparatus the operable portion of a said holding device is attached to a bed sheet at, or near, the center of one edge. The remaining edges of a said bed sheet are connected to the hub using the same method. The apparatus thereby holds the center of the four bed sheet edges in close proximity to one another during a tumble drying cycle. This arrangement prevents a bed sheet from enveloping other laundry during the drying cycle. No tangles equate to a shorter drying time and reduced power requirements. The end user saves money while producing a smaller carbon foot print. | 08-19-2010 |
20110005041 | ADJUSTABLE TARP STRAP - An adjustable tarp strap assembly is described herein. The adjustable tarp strap assembly may include a buckle assembly a strap and a securing strap. The buckle assembly may include a first slot, a second slot, a tab and a catch. The tarp strap assembly may also include a hook secured to the buckle assembly. The strap may include a first end and a second end, wherein the first end may be intertwined within said slots. The securing strap may include a first aperture and a second aperture, wherein the first aperture may be engaged with the tab and the second aperture may be engaged with the catch. The securing strap may secure the strap within the buckle assembly. The strap may include a length that may be adjustable within the slots. | 01-13-2011 |
20110056051 | CORD ORGANIZER - The present invention is an organizer device having a primary back strap | 03-10-2011 |
20110094069 | STRAP - There is disclosed a strap. In an embodiment, a strap includes a base portion with a longitudinal central portion with string folded back at the center, and a weaved portion with reef knots perpendicular to the base. The reef knots are weaved portions of the string from a side of a base-end portion of the base to a side of a folded back portion of the base. Sides of the base are sandwiched by a pair of ring portions of the reef knots. A first engaging member is coupled with the base-end portion of the base and a beginning section of the weaved portion. A second engaging member is configured to engage with the first engaging member and couple with an end portion of the weaved portion. The second engaging member is movable in a longitudinal direction of the base with respect to the folded back portion of the portion. | 04-28-2011 |
20110099772 | Key and Electronic Device Locator/Holder - A device for retrieval of keys or small electronic devices while stored in clothing pockets, handbags, purses, backpacks, fanny packs, briefcase or other similar carrying cases or packs. The length and flexibility allows the device to drape outside the pocket or bag for easy and quick retrieval of keys or electronic devices. The device is comprised of a clasp at one end to attach keys or electronic devices, a length of flexible material and at the other end a ring for attaching ornaments, flashlights, personal protection devices, door openers or other similar devices. | 05-05-2011 |
20110225780 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED TRAINING USING AN ELIPTICAL EXERCISE MACHINE - An apparatus for use in conjunction with an elliptical exercise machine comprises a front strap encircling a front portion of a foot pedal affixed to the elliptical exercise machine, a rear strap over a rear portion of the foot pedal, an ankle strap affixed both medially and laterally to the rear strap, and a keel strap connecting the front strap and the rear strap wherein the keel strap is positioned on the underside of the foot pedal. The front strap of the apparatus secures a user's forefoot on a top side of the foot pedal and the rear strap along with the ankle strap secure the user's back foot on the top side of the foot pedal. The apparatus provides a resistance in a return stroke of both forward power stroke and reverse power stroke thereby allowing active participation of eccentric and concentric muscle groups in each forward and reverse power strokes and prevents the slippage and lift-off of user's foot that is typically associated with exercises performed using an elliptical exercise machine. | 09-22-2011 |
20110232045 | Device for Retaining Objects to Surfaces - A retaining device for retaining an object or objects to a surface or surfaces. The device is comprised of an elongate, flexible strap having a plurality of bores and a retaining member embedded within a platform body. The retaining member has first and second portions. The first portion has a first end which is passed through one or more of the bores of the strap to operatively connect the strap to the retaining member. The strap is placed around the object to be retained. The second portion retains the first portion in a closed position so that the object is retained securely but non-permanently. An adhesive between the platform body and the surface permanently fixes the retaining device to the surface. | 09-29-2011 |
20110252605 | Cord Management System - A cord management system includes a strap. The strap has a first set of magnets attached to a first location on the strap and a second set of magnets attached to a second location on the strap. The strap also includes at least two modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically attached to the second set of magnets so that a first segment of the strap located between the first set of magnets and the second set of magnets forms a loop configured to secure a cord that is wrapped around the strap. In a second mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically detached from the second set of magnets so that the first segment no longer forms the loop. The strap is also configured to be coupled to an object. | 10-20-2011 |
20110252606 | Cord Management System - A cord management system includes a strap. The strap has a first set of magnets attached to a first location on the strap and a second set of magnets attached to a second location on the strap. The strap also includes at least two modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically attached to the second set of magnets so that a first segment of the strap located between the first set of magnets and the second set of magnets forms a loop configured to secure a cord that is wrapped around the strap. In a second mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically detached from the second set of magnets so that the first segment no longer forms the loop. The strap is also configured to be coupled to an object. | 10-20-2011 |
20110277278 | FASTENER BAND ASSEMBLY FOR OBJECT CARRIED ON MAIN BOARD - A fastener band assembly is provided for fastening an object carried on a main board received inside an enclosure. The fastener band assembly includes male-structured fastener band and a female-structured fastener band, each having an end forming a ring through which a hole is defined for fixing the bands to the main board with the bolts that fix the main board to the enclosure. The male-structure fastener band has a surface forming a serrated structure. The female-structured fastener band has an end forming a locking structure through which a bore is defined and receives a resilient pawl mounted therein. The serrated structure is receivable in the bore of the locking structure for engagement with the pawl thereby fastening an object, such as an interface card or a heat sink positioned under the fastener bands, to the main board, when the fastener bands are tightly stretched. | 11-17-2011 |
20120005867 | Multi-Purpose Adjustable Retaining Device - A multi-purpose adjustable retaining device comprising: at least one cord having a length; at least two attachment means for affixation to an article to be retained, each attachment means fastened to a point along the length of a cord with a distance between them; and at least one adjustment means for changing the length of cord between at least two attachment means. The cord may be an elastic cord having a circular cross-section, and the adjustment means comprising a cord lock adapted to slidingly engage the cord and to release its engagement by a spring-loaded push button mechanism. Clips having a spring-activated mechanism may be used for affixation to the article. The clip may further have a closure means for securely retaining the clip in gripping engagement with an article. In one embodiment, the cord comprises an elastic cord having a circular cross-section, the attachment means comprising hook and loop fastener with one part affixed to the cord and the other part affixed to the article, the adjustment means comprising a cord lock adapted to slidingly engage the cord and to release its engagement by a spring-loaded push button mechanism. | 01-12-2012 |
20120117764 | MAGNETIC FASTENERS - A magnetic strap fastener for use with existing strapped articles without modification is presented. The fastener comprises first and second fastener parts for attaching to complementary engagement means on first and second strap ends. The first and second fastener parts are detachably engageable with each other by magnetic coupling or attraction and comprise complementary engagement means for detachable engagement with the corresponding complementary engagement means on the strap ends. Such a fastener is advantageous because it offers the benefits of magnetic fasteners and is at the same time readily attachable to an article having strap ends with an existing pair of complementary engagement means. | 05-17-2012 |
20120124785 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUICK RELEASE - Release assembly for a personal equipment carrier. Release assembly includes securing component, a plurality of first cable assemblies, a plurality of attachment assembly first portions, trigger termination, and trigger activator. Securing component is attachable to a personal equipment carrier. The first cable assemblies, include an outer member and an inner member. A first end of each first cable assembly outer member is anchored to the securing component. Each attachment assembly first portion includes a detachment portion. The detachment portion is attached to a second end of each first cable assembly inner member. The detachment portion is operable, upon tensioning of the attached first cable assembly inner member, for detaching the attachment assembly first portion from an attached attachment assembly second portion. The trigger termination is connected to the first end of each first cable assembly inner member at the securing component. The trigger activator is connected to the trigger termination. | 05-24-2012 |
20120167352 | HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADE TIE DOWN SYSTEM - A solution to the problem one person tying down the rotor blades of a helicopter when the rotor blades are too high to be reached by a person standing on the ground involves a rotor blade tie down having a flat structure of two adjacent layers attached along three sides and open on one side to facilitate the placement of an end of the rotor blade in an interior of the device. An exterior surface of each of the layers of the flat structure has a member fixed thereto adjacent the open side of the tie down for receiving a rotor blade tie down installation tool. A tether has one end fixed to the tie down and a free end for attachment to a structural member of the helicopter. A helicopter rotor blade tie down installation tool is a pole having a pair of spaced apart substantially parallel arms fixed to the pole that extend away from the pole and are oriented substantially perpendicular to the pole to be received in the members on the exterior of the rotor blade tie down device. | 07-05-2012 |
20120167353 | DEVICE FOR DETACHABLY FASTENING A CAMERA TO A CARRYING STRAP - The invention relates to a device for detachably fastening a camera to a carrying strap. The device for detachably fastening a camera to a carrying strap, includes an eyelet piece comprising an eyelet, a flexible extension fixed to the eyelet piece, and a fastening element designed as a stand screw for securing to the camera, said element being disposed on an end of the flexible extension facing away from the eyelet piece. The special feature of the eyelet of the eyelet piece is that it has an opening in the peripheral rim thereof, through which a carrying strap, in particular a carrying strap that is part of another system, such as the carrying strap of a handbag or camera bag, can be threaded. | 07-05-2012 |
20120192384 | Adjustable Utility Strap - An adjustable utility strap is disclosed. The strap includes a free first end and a second end. A loop is formed from the second end of the strap and folded back on itself. A buckle is threaded through the first end of the strap and the second end of the strap is secured to the buckle using the loop. A clamping assembly is threaded through the first end of the strap between the buckle and the loop, where a length between a first snap and the clamping assembly is adjusted by pulling the first end of the strap through the buckle. The buckle has a first slot and a second slot that form an intermediate strut, where the loop is secured to the strut of the buckle. The clamping assembly further includes a slot to allow the strap to slide therethrough as the length of the strap is adjusted. | 08-02-2012 |
20120246884 | STRAP FOR ADAPTING A HEAVY BAG TO MODEL REAL-LIFE SITUATIONS FOR TRAINING - An attachment for a heavy bag to use while practicing power striking techniques in ground fighting. The attachment may be used on a bag that is hanging, resting on a free-standing base, or on a bag that has been removed from the hanger or base. | 10-04-2012 |
20120284967 | APPLIANCE STRAPPING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system to stabilize an appliance against sudden or continuous movement embodiments including one or more straps coupled to an appliance of interest and a target mounting surface. At least one spacer is located between the appliance and mounting surface. In one embodiment a plurality of straps with grommets located at the relative terminus of one end is affixed by a fastener passing through the grommet to a target mounting surface, and at least one spacer is affixed preferably to a wall stud within the target wall. A second strap end is affixed to a target appliance and tightened to provide snug contact between the appliance and wall. | 11-15-2012 |
20120291233 | Modular and Convertible Straps and Accessories - A kit comprises one or more modular strap segments. Strap segments each comprise one or more end connectors and one or more strap lengths attached to each other with one or more loop connectors. Each end connector comprises a gate sized to accommodate attaching the connector to other items and strap lengths. Preferably, the gate is a spring loaded pivoting door, and the outer perimeter of the end connector is substantially smooth. Each strap length comprises strap material of any length or width and optional embellishments. Loop connectors can be integral with the material or can be attached to the material such that strap material has a loop at one end or at each end. Directly or with additional intermediary connectors, strap segments can be connected with other strap segments in series or parallel to create a modular strap of any length, configuration, or arrangement desired. | 11-22-2012 |
20130014354 | SEAT BELT COMFORT ENHANCING DEVICE - An apparatus for altering the positioning of a seat belt shoulder strap relative to a user is presented. More specifically, an apparatus is presented whereby alteration of the positioning of a seat belt shoulder strap relative to a user is engendered via direct interaction between an intermediate point of the shoulder strap and a body part of the user. The now disclosed invention seeks to remediate the problem of discomfort caused by the positioning of a seatbelt shoulder strap in relation to a user through the use of an apparatus that alters the positioning of the shoulder strap in relation to a user by force generated through the interaction of the user's body with a means of restraining the shoulder strap. | 01-17-2013 |
20130061429 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A STRAP RING FOR CLIMBING ACTIVITIES, FROM A TUBULAR FABRIC AXIALLY CUT UP - A method for manufacturing a strap ring ( | 03-14-2013 |
20130205547 | MOORING DEVICE AND STEERING MOORING MECHANISM USING SAME - It is an object to provide a mooring device capable of connecting weight members to each other easily and tightly and of preventing electric conduction between weight members and generating no noise or heat which causes malfunction. It is an object to provide a steering mooring mechanism using the mooring device. The mooring device has fixing members fixed to two electrically conductive members to be moored, and a metal connecting member connecting the fixing members, wherein at least one of the fixing members is configured as a non-conductive fixing member having a metal fixing body fixed to the member to be moored, and a coupling body made of non-conductive material for coupling the fixing body and the connecting member in a manner not to contact each other, such that the connecting member is non-conductive with respect to the member to be moored on the side of the non-conductive fixing member. | 08-15-2013 |
20130232734 | STRAP ASSEMBLY ACROSS THE FACE OF A SHOE - This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means that mechanically couple a shoe strap to a shoe. The invention can hold shoe laces tied and provide the user with a marketing area. | 09-12-2013 |
20130232735 | Anti-theft cord for personal electronic devices, to be used while device is in use, for devices such as, but not limited to, ipods, iphones, and kindles. - My invention would be a cord that would go from a loop attached at the bottom of a personal electronic device to the owners belt. | 09-12-2013 |
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20140123443 | Clothes Peg - A clothes peg is disclosed, characterized in that it carries a thread which has means for the removable but steady fastening thereof to the washing line or to the structure carrying such lines, and wherein the present invention aims to manufacture a clothes peg which does not pose the risk of being dropped, with no complicated constructions, so that it is within everybody's reach. | 05-08-2014 |
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20140259551 | EQUIPMENT STRAP SYSTEM - A strap for attaching to a piece of equipment may include a strap member that has a first end and a second end with the first end containing a first loop and the second end containing a second loop. A first connecting element may be removably inserted into the first loop, and a second connecting element may be removably inserted into the second loop. The first connecting element and the second connecting element are removably attached to a first attachment point and a second attachment point respectively. During use, the first connecting element is detachable from the first attachment point and reattachable to the first attachment point or a plurality of alternative attachment points, and the second connecting element is detachable from the second attachment point and reattachable to the second attachment point or the plurality of alternative attachment points. The strap may contain a quick-release mechanism. | 09-18-2014 |
20140304952 | TOOL CINCH WITH STABILIZING WINGS - A tool cinch is provided for securement to a tool, the cinch then being connectable to a lanyard for preventing the tool from falling if dropped before, during, or after use. The cinch includes radially projecting wings that are secured to the tool with tape or the like to further buttress securement of the tool. | 10-16-2014 |
20140331459 | Self-Retracting Lifeline Connecting System - Apparatus and associated methods may relate to a Self-Retracting Lifeline Connecting System (SRLCS) that securely attaches to a fall-protection safety harness, and further provides connections to a plurality of safety devices. In an illustrative example, the SRLCS may include a D-pad adapted for rear attachment to a back-pad of a safety harness. In some examples the D-pad may have webbing apertures through which two sections of webbing may be threaded in a criss-crossed manner. In some embodiments, the D-pad may provide an attachment for a first harness ring. In some exemplary embodiments, the D-pad may also provide a tunnel structure for routing a second harness ring therethrough. In an illustrative example, the tunnel may be located immediately adjacent the criss-cross location of the two sections of webbing, thereby permitting a carabiner to make use of the tunnel to capture the two sections of webbing. | 11-13-2014 |
20140373313 | DEVICE FOR ANCHORING A BELT LOCK - A device for anchoring a belt buckle ( | 12-25-2014 |
20150033510 | QUICK RELEASE SUPPORT SYSTEM - Some embodiments provide a support system for using, transporting, or otherwise engaging a structure to be supported. The support system includes a support apparatus that defines a first end and a second end. In some embodiments, the support apparatus includes a plurality of coupling members, positioned such that at least one of the plurality of coupling members can be movably engaged to the support apparatus. The support apparatus may also include a plurality of receiving members, such that at least one of the plurality of receiving members may be disposed adjacent to the first end of the support apparatus. In addition, the plurality of receiving members can be configured and arranged to engage at least one of the plurality of coupling members. Moreover, in some embodiments, the support apparatus can be configured and arranged to be reversibly coupled to the structure to be supported. | 02-05-2015 |
20150089775 | Pinata Rope - A piñata rope that quickly and efficiently suspends a piñata from a horizontal support beam. The piñata rope includes a rope, an adjustable cap, a handle, and a hook. The rope includes an adjustable stop positioned within the adjustable cap to limit the length of operative rope and to prevent the adjustable cap from disengaging the rope. The hook secures a piñata onto the rope such that manipulation of the rope affects the height of the piñata. The handle provides an ergonomic grip for the participant manipulating the rope which prevents injury from handling a bare rope. | 04-02-2015 |
20150121660 | Dual Closed-Ended Zippers Mechanism Reusable Fastener - A reusable fastener that secures the zippers of a dual closed-ended zippers mechanism in the mechanism's closing position. The reusable fastener secures products that are dependent on the dual closed-ended zippers mechanism for actions of opening and closing from being unintentionally opened. While able to secure zippers of the dual closed-ended zippers mechanism in the closing position, the reusable fastener can also be easily detached. Additionally, the detachment process will not destroy the reusable fastener, enabling the reusable fastener to be reused. Furthermore, since no personally-tailored knowledge or lock-and-key is necessary to detach the reusable fastener, public and safety officials can securely reattach the reusable fastener to the zippers after inspections. The reusable fastener contains a plate that will make the reusable fastener easily identifiable. These advantages of the reusable fastener will provide users of products containing the dual closed-ended zippers mechanism a peace of mind. | 05-07-2015 |
20160068096 | Load Securing Assembly - A load securing assembly includes a pair of clips structured to have a first section, a second section and a third section. The second section of the clips may engage a bed of a truck so clips are retained on the bed of the truck. The first section of the clips may have a strap coupled thereto. The strap secures a load in the bed of the truck. | 03-10-2016 |
20160376745 | LAUNDRY SOCK/GARMENT SNARE - A laundry holding snare device for holding multiple clothing items, particularly clothing items without full openings, is provided. The snare device can include two cord sections secured together at at least one end by an end stopper. The two cord sections can also be secured together at various locations along the length of the snare by intermediate stoppers in order to create several loading regions. Within the loading regions and attached to the cord sections can be a cordlock fastener that can be used to secure the clothing items between the cord sections at each loading region. The snare device can be configured for use as a stand-alone laundry device and the snare device can be configured for use with a laundry strap holder. | 12-29-2016 |