| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 024305000 | COMBINED DIVERSE MULTIPART FASTENERS | 74 |
| 20090165264 | Strap with a snap and accessory - A strap with a snap integrated into its design along with an accessory is disclosed. The integrated snap allows for the strap to be attached to another article such as a carabiner with an integrated snap. The addition of the snap allows for the strap to be easily and quickly attached or detached from the other article. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090193630 | Attachment device equipped with a whistle - An attachment device with a whistle comprises a securing device of a flexible joining strap and a release button, the assembly being housed in a hollow body made from plastic material. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090276982 | Drinking Container Lid Fastener - A lid fastener for a drinking container comprised of a strap that connects to a belt, band or cylindrical sleeve or directly to the drinking container for use in anchoring the lid of a drinking container. The fastener may be fabricated by use of an elastic strap or measured inelastic fixed strap that connects (i) directly to the sides of the drinking container or (ii) to a belt or cylindrical sleeve made of any material of sufficient diameter to fit fast-food, coffee, or other drinking containers produced, which is wrapped around the drinking container. The elastic strap or measured inelastic strap or straps connects to the side of the drinking container or to a belt, band or cylindrical sleeve using an adhesive, hook, staple or fastener or by manufacture as one continuous piece of material. In one embodiment, an elastic strap is connected to a sleeve by an adhesive. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20120186047 | GLOVE HOLDER - A holder for securing a glove or other article to a bag, hook or other item is provided. The holder comprises a ring, a snap hook type fastener attached to the ring in swivel fashion, and a rigid or semi-rigid tag suspended from the ring by a strap. In one embodiment the tag comprises two members or halves hingedly connected to each other in clamshell fashion so that the two members can be folded together held together via hook and loop type fasteners. The glove may be secured to the holder a via hook and loop type fastening surface located on the glove. The holder can also secure an article not having a hook or loop type fastening surface by draping the article over the hinge. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130061432 | Luggage coupler - The present invention is a luggage coupler comprised of a trapezoid-shaped main body piece with two adjustable connecting straps attached to a narrow end of the body where the body is intended to be inserted through and engage the handle of a secondary piece of luggage and the connecting straps are intended to attach to a primary piece of luggage which is pulled by the user. Multiple pieces of wheeled luggage can thus be coupled together in a train arrangement using multiple couplers. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130061433 | GRIPPING ASSEMBLY FOR SECURING A SHEET OF MATERIAL - An apparatus and method of using a gripping assembly for gripping a sheet of material and attaching the sheet of material to an object is provided. The gripping assembly has a continuous ring-like member having an opening defined by an interior tapered engagement surface, a disk-like member positionable within the opening. The disk-like member has an exterior tapered engagement surface which cooperates with the tapered surface of the ring-like member. A sheet of material, threaded between the engagement surfaces is gripped by the surfaces. The disk-like member has an attachment means with at least one passageway there through. A flexible tie member extends through at least one passageway of the attachment means and is for attaching the gripping assembly to an object. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130097818 | CLAMP - A clamp which is capable of being temporarily fastened relative to a cable is provided. The clamp is for fixing a cable to a vehicle body panel wherein a locking hole is formed. The clamp includes a base member including a groove portion having a bottom portion which can abut against at least one portion of an outer circumferential portion of the cable, and a leg portion which can engage with the locking hole; and a clamping member supported in the base member to be capable of being displaced between a temporarily fastened position and a completely fastened position, and demarcating a housing space, which can house the cable, between the bottom portion. An outer shape of the clamping member is structured such that the clamping member is displaced from the temporarily fastened position to the completely fastened position so as to reduce the housing space. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20140053376 | MULTI-PIN NONWOVEN SEAMING ELEMENT - A seaming element for seaming an industrial textile, an industrial textile, and a method of seaming. A first region of the seaming element comprises at least one securing member, and a second region is securable to the textile. Spaced-apart protrusions in the securing members are interdigitatable with corresponding protrusions in an opposing element, or the other seamable edge of the textile. Opposing protrusions are interdigitated to define first and second channels for securing means. Where the seaming element has two or more securing members, the protrusions of the outer securing member are aligned with those of an inner securing member of the opposing element, and the protrusions of an inner securing member are aligned with those of the outer securing member of the opposing element. Where the securing means is a pintle, the free ends can be inserted back into the channel to secure the seam. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140059811 | FLEXIBLE DEVICE FOR ATTACHING CARDS TO A GIFT OR PACKAGE - Disclosed is a decorative clip that firmly holds a greeting card with ease of removal and replacement. The clip is attached to a ribbon or elongated band by a connector that provides angular, vertical and lateral positioning of the top of the clip with respect to the package to adapt to the shape and size of the package. The present invention also includes a kit of components that can be sold as a unit as well as a method of assembling the components in three ways to provide the optimum versatility of the packaging to fit the size and shape of the package. One such kit is specifically disclosed for wrapping one of the most common gifts of a bottle of wine. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140366334 | DECK BOARD FASTENER AND ARRANGEMENT - A fastening device includes a receptor portion having an angled through hole extending from a first surface of the receptor portion to a second surface of the receptor portion, wherein the angled through hole has an angled axis. The fastening device further includes a top portion having at least a first flange and a second flange extending generally outwardly from the receptor portion. The flanges generally define a flange plane. The angled axis intersects the flange plane at an intersecting angle between 0 and 90 degrees. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140366335 | Fasteners - Disclosed is a fastener to engage and hold a first member to a second member. Fastener has a clip member adapted to install into a first aperture on the first member, the clip member having, a main body and a clipping tongue biased away from the body to engage the aperture. The clip also has a mounting portion extending outwardly. A washer can pass over the mounting portion and the washer has an extension to pass between and wedge the main body and the clipping tongue apart. A fastener then engages the mounting portion to secure the clip member, washer, and second member, to the first member. | 12-18-2014 |
| 024307000 | Buckle | 17 |
| 20100325845 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE - A buckle assembly configured to mate with a plurality of tongues may include a rotational lever; a latch plate supported by the rotational lever and configured to move in a vertical direction when the lever rotates; a plurality of latch pins, wherein each latch pin is configured to engage the latch plate at one end of the pin and one of the plurality of tongues at the other end of the pin in order to mate the tongue with the buckle assembly; and a rotational solenoid. A core of the rotational solenoid may be connected to the rotational lever, so that rotation of the core causes the lever to rotate and the latch plate to move in a vertical direction. Each of the latch pins is configured to disengage from the corresponding tongue when the lever rotates. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20120000039 | SECURING CARGO | 01-05-2012 |
| 20130111711 | INTERLOCKING KEY ATTACHMENT TAB AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates generally to an attachment tab, and more specifically, to an interlocking key attachment tab designed to provide a structurally sound and secure attachment point for electronics covers and cases made from flexible elastomeric material, plastic or similar structural material. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20140101900 | Barrier For Use With Seatbelt Buckle And System Including Same - A barrier may be configured to maintain a fixed position with respect to a seat, the barrier separating a first space from a second space, a seatbelt buckle may be configured to maintain a fixed position with respect to the barrier in the second space, the buckle includes an opening to receive a seatbelt tongue and a release button to release the tongue from the buckle, the barrier may include a slot having dimensions selected to permit passage of the tongue from the first space into the opening and prevent an object from passing through the slot to operate the release button. A force-transfer-structure, coupled between the release button and a solenoid may transfer a force exerted by the solenoid to the release button, where the buckle and force-transfer-structure maintain operational alignment therebetween. A second structure can operate the release button in event that the solenoid is inoperable. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20160144208 | Rigging Link Belt Buckle Device - A rigging link belt buckle device comfortably attaches a rescue tether to a rigging link in alignment with a buckle of a belt. The device includes a buckle having a first section and a second section. The first section is selectively engageable to the second section securing the buckle in a closed position such that the buckle secures a belt to a person. A rigging link is extendable away from the buckle to define a loop with the buckle. The rigging link is configured for coupling to a tether such that force exerted on the rigging link by the tether is aligned with the buckle. | 05-26-2016 |
| 024308000 | And buckles | 2 |
| 20090094802 | BUCKLE SYSTEM - The invention provides a buckle arrangement for a backpack comprising at least 4 interlocking buckle components, each of the components being respectively attached to a strap attached to the backpack, wherein each of the buckle components is provided with means for at least indirect interlocking independent releasable engagement with at least two other buckle components, the arrangement being such that a first component is provided with means for at least indirect independent interlocking releasable engagement with a second component wherein the first and second components are respectively attached to a pair of spaced apart straps, which straps in turn are attached to a same first side of the backpack, and the first component is further provided with means for at least indirect independent interlocking releasable engagement with a fourth component, wherein the fourth component is attached to a strap which in turn is attached to a second side of the backpack, at a point diagonally removed from the attachment point of the strap of the first component, whereby the 4 components are adapted to be at least indirectly interconnected and two diagonally attached components are adapted to be independently released, thereby leaving a diagonal interconnection between the two remaining components. | 04-16-2009 |
| 024310000 | Having separate disconnect means | 1 |
| 20080295299 | Strap retaining device - A strap retaining device with a flat bottom sheet member, a pair of opposing spacer members, a flat top sheet member, and a decorative member fixedly attached to the flat top member. A preferred embodiment includes the spacer members incorporate additional secondary spacers that help hold the main strap portion and folded strap portion more securely. | 12-04-2008 |
| 024316000 | And clasp | 2 |
| 20150096152 | CONNECTION DEVICE WHICH IS DISPLACEABLE AND REMOVABLE ALONG A ROPE - The connection device ( | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150121662 | HANDS FREE BEVERAGE AND KEY RING HOLDER - A container engagement retainment band for resiliently securing selectively about the surface of a container with a universal clip extending therefrom. The attachment clip provides dual selective access portions for band engagement by deformable adjacent ring portions allowing for clip placement and positioning about the band and selective attachment portion access via displacement of aligned portion thereon dependent on user's need or preference use accessibility. | 05-07-2015 |
| 024318000 | And hook | 3 |
| 20090139066 | Straps and method of using straps for holding sinks in position - The present invention relates to straps and more particularly to straps used to hold sinks in place during and after the installation of the sink. The invention comprises a strap with attachment devices and a locking device that allows for the adjustment of the strap when the attachment devices are attached to hooks located along the edges of an opening cut for a sink. When the sink is installed into place, an end of each strap is adjusted and locked into place by the locking device. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20140338157 | OVER MOLDED G-HOOK - A loop engaging G-hook with a metal interior having a polymer covering. The metal interior remains uncovered in selected regions which engage the connection strap and loops during use. One uncovered region may be a wave-form crossbar in a threading eyelet engaging the strap. Another uncovered portion may define an inwardly projecting ridge disposed along the inboard edge of the hooking arm adapted to extend through the loops. The selective combination of bare and covered metal provides a high level of strength in a low profile hook structure. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20150089776 | Hammock suspension device - A hammock suspension device for guiding a guy rope. The device comprising a base body in which two apertures and a receptacle for inserting a retaining loop formed by the guy rope are disposed. The two apertures are on top of one another in the longitudinal direction of the hammock suspension device. The upper aperture which is oriented toward the fastening point of the guy rope displays a guide duct for introducing the guy rope into the hammock suspension device, which guide duct enables a deflection of the guy rope in this region, from approximately the longitudinal direction of the hammock suspension device to approximately the transverse direction of said hammock suspension device. | 04-02-2015 |
| 024323000 | And separable fastening means for attached fastener | 5 |
| 20100299885 | Buckling Device for Safety Belt - A bucking device for safety belts comprises a buckle made of metal material and bent to form a projected holder, a wider segment of the holder being used to insert a side of the safety belt to the buckle, on each of two sides of a narrower segment of the holder being mounted a second side plate, between two second side plates being defined a locking unit by using a shank, and on an upper rim of the second side plate being fixed a recess, the locking unit including an engagement member in which a rotary member, a fixing piece, a compression spring, a mounting member, and a torsion spring are received; a fastening member including a bottom sheet and a wider segment thereof being used to insert another side of the safety belt, and including a retaining pore secured on a narrower segment thereof. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20120291234 | RELEASABLE PACK FOR PARACHUTING WHEN CARRYING EQUIPMENT - A separating mechanism for releasing an equipment bag. The mechanism includes a base assembly, a removable soft loop assembly, an attachment ring, and a retention member. The base assembly includes a base member, an aperture, and one or more base assembly rings. The soft loop assembly includes a soft loop base and a soft loop. The soft loop is inserted through the aperture and a first of the base assembly rings. The soft loop base is configured to not be pulled through the aperture. A last of the base assembly rings is inserted through the attachment ring. The retention member is inserted through the soft loop to restrain the first base assembly ring. The base assembly rings are sequentially engaged to couple the attachment ring with the base member. The retention member is pulled out of the soft loop to release the base assembly rings thereby releasing the attachment ring. | 11-22-2012 |
| 024324000 | Snap fastener | 3 |
| 20130185902 | Cam Lock Buckle - In a cam lock buckle a slide mechanism holds a movable member so that the movable member can slide between a first position at which a shaft is located close to a first end of an elongated hole and a second position at which the shaft is located close to a second end of the elongated hole. A gap defined between a holding portion and a bottom portion when the movable member is slid to the second position is narrower than a gap defined between the holding portion and the bottom portion when the movable member is slid to the first position. One of the holding portion and the bottom portion facing the holding portion is provided with a concave groove and the other of the holding portion and the bottom portion is provided with a convex tread that pushes a part of the belt into the concave groove. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20160066641 | ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR A HELMET - An attachment system for a helmet, the system having a buckle and a stud. The stud has an engaging portion and the buckle extends along a longitudinal axis and has first and second slots for receiving an adjustable strap and a rim defining a housing having an opening for receiving the engaging portion, the housing opening extending in a direction that is transversal to the longitudinal axis of the buckle. The rim is configured to allow sliding engagement with the engaging portion in a direction that is transversal to the longitudinal axis of the buckle between a first position wherein a section of the rim retains the engaging portion in the rim housing for locking the buckle into the stud and a second position wherein the engaging portion is no longer retained in the rim housing for releasing the buckle from the stud. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160374432 | SHOELACE BINDING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a shoelace binding device and, more particularly, to a shoelace binding device that is more convenient by allowing shoelaces to be easily tied and untied, simply replaced, and easily pulled. The shoelace binding device includes: a center stopper fixing a first half and a second half of a shoelace at a middle portion of an instep of a shoe; and a buckle holding the first half and the second half of the shoelace at a middle portion of a neck of the shoe. The buckle includes a male buckle member and a female buckle member. The male buckle member has a male buckle body, a guide formed, and an elastic arm. The female buckle member has a female buckle body, a housing, and a side hole formed. | 12-29-2016 |
| 024326000 | Clasp | 27 |
| 20090133230 | CLOSURE FOR A BRASSIERE - A closure for a brassiere has two closure parts of identical shape that may be fixedly and releasably connected to one another by non-positive or positive mutual engagement of at least two latching devices that are arranged and designed to be point-symmetrical relative to the closure. The closure parts have slot-shaped eyes with a relatively parallel path of the longitudinal edges of the eye openings substantially symmetrically relative to a longitudinal central plane of the closure extending between the eye openings. Stable latching pins are provided extending substantially at right angles to the separation plane and pass through a female latching opening of the other closure part and engage behind a latching region of the edge thereof with a latching projection. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100313386 | Lace Adjuster - A lace adjuster includes a longitudinal flexible hollow wall and an adjusting unit. The hollow wall defines a longitudinal passage with longitudinally opposite first and second open ends, and has two through holes that extend therethrough between the first and second open ends. The adjusting unit is disposed in the longitudinal passage, and includes a longitudinal ring body that defines a ring opening and that has two abutting ring sections on two longitudinally opposite sides of the ring opening, and two clamp pieces extending across and dividing the ring opening into a first stringing hole and two second stringing holes. Each of the clamp pieces is movable toward a corresponding one of the abutting ring sections for clamping a corresponding one of two separate lace segments that extends through a corresponding one of the second stringing holes. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110265290 | Universal cable clamp - A cable-based universal clamping device having a contoured base structured for stability on a diverse variety of differently contoured mounting surfaces, and a strong and flexible cable for securing to a variety of platforms having a diverse variety of nonspecific shapes and sizes. A hollow drum extends above the contoured base with a slot or port that communicates between the hollow interior and an outer surface of the drum. A ramp travels over the drum's outer surface from the port toward the base. The clamp includes a spool that is rotatable inside the cylindrical hollow interior of the drum. The cable has one end fixed to the spool and its length is wound about the spool. The cable exits from the drum through the slot or port and includes an anchor that is interlockable with an anchor receiver on the clamp. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20140345091 | FASTENER SYSTEM WITH DISSIMILAR METALS - An article, for use in coupling a first member including a first material to a second member including a second material different than the first material, includes a clip having a first leg, a second leg, and a middle portion located between the first and second legs. The clip has an inner side including the first material and an outer side including the second material. The clip is aligned on one of the first and second members so the inner side of the clip contacts one of the first and second members and the outer side of the clip contacts the other of the first and second members. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150101154 | FASTENING DEVICE - A fastening device for fastening an element to the slot of a C-profile rail with a gripping element which can be inserted through the slot into the interior of the profile rail and which can be turned in the profile rail around at least one screw-in axis in such a way that it grips behind the leg of the profile rail that delimits the slot is provided. The gripping element has at least one receptacle that runs perpendicular to the screw-in axis and that serves to secure a threaded rod. | 04-16-2015 |
| 024327000 | Having pivoted members | 1 |
| 20130167331 | DEVICE FOR SECURING WEBBING - A webbing securing device comprises a main body having two side arms, a first end, a second end, a cavity between the side arms and a cord securing mechanism. There is a releasable central arm connected to the main body adjacent the first end and an elastic cord connected to the second end. The elastic cord is adapted to be secured on the cord securing mechanism, and is dimensioned so that the cord must be stretched in order to be secured on the cord securing mechanism. A length of webbing is secured in the device by feeding a loop of webbing in between the side arms and over the central arm, or over the side arms and underneath the central arm, and securing the elastic cord on the cord securing mechanism, so that the webbing is secured between the side arms and the central arm. | 07-04-2013 |
| 024335000 | Plural clasps | 7 |
| 20090049657 | - A clamping assembly for securing the canopy of a retractable awning mounted on a recreational vehicle, including one or more clamp members, each having a top section and a bottom section positioned in face opposed relation with each section having a back surface and a front surface. Each back surface includes a protruding member with an opening adapted, when aligned, to receive a means to attach the clamp member to support arms. The front surfaces form a pair of projecting face opposed clamping flanges with a space in between the two to engage the canopy material. Also provided is a pair of spring-loaded lever arms adapted for pivotal movement between a vertical position to enable the flanges to engage the canopy material in a releasable grip and a horizontal position to enable the flanges to separate and release their grip on the canopy. Rotating the lever arms in opposite directions act to adjust the tightness of the grip the flanges have on the canopy material. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090260196 | Self-secure mount for tubular object - A self-secure mount for a tubular object includes an outer holder and an inner holder. The outer holder includes two spaced apart holding panels and an arc-shaped cornering panel extended between the two holding panels for applying an elastic clipping force between the holding panels. The inner holder includes two spaced apart clipping panels overlapping with each other to define a clipping channel therebetween, wherein two inner edges of the clipping panels are extended towards a closed end of the clipping channel. The two inner edges of the clipping panels are adapted for pressing against an outer surface of the tubular object to retain the tubular object in position, such that when the holding panels are pressed to minimize a distance therebetween, the clipping force of the outer holder is substantially increased towards the inner edges of the clipping panels to hold the tubular object within the cornering panel. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100071171 | KEY LOCATOR - A key locator includes first and second members. The first member has opposed ends and an intermediate u-shaped region. One of the ends of the first member comprises a hook for engaging the second member which includes a clasp while the other end comprises an enlarged portion for fixing an ornament thereto. The arrangement is suitable for hanging at the open top of a bag-like device such as a purse, backpack or briefcase whereby the ornament is displayed at the same time that the keys are readily accessible without undue fishing efforts. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100077572 | Fastening Clip Bar - A fastening clip bar, comprising a plurality of fastening clips arranged parallel to each other, an adhesive joining the fastening clips with each other, and at least one elastic tape extending over the fastening clips which is glued together with the same. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20120151717 | Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing a Beam - Provided is an apparatus comprising a tensioner, first clamp, first slide, second clamp, and second slide. A tensioner may be adapted to apply a tensile force along a first dimension, may comprise a first end and a second end movable with respect to one another, and may be adapted to apply a clamping force therebetween. A first slide may be adapted to secure the first clamp such that the first clamp is substantially free to move in a second dimension and may comprise a first end and a second end movable with respect to one another. A second clamp may be adapted to apply a clamping force between the first end and the second end and may be adapted to secure the second clamp, such that the second clamp is substantially free to move in the second dimension. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20140259557 | COMBINATION CLAMP, ORGANIZING HARNESS AND DRAPE CLIP - A surgical organizing device ( | 09-18-2014 |
| 024336000 | Resilient type clasp | 1 |
| 024341000 | And disconnect means | 1 |
| 20170232781 | DEVICE FOR JOINING TWO WRITING INSTRUMENTS | 08-17-2017 |
| 024343000 | And hook | 10 |
| 20080256763 | Clip for interconnecting garments - The clip includes an outer component having an opening in which an inner component is received. The inner component is resiliency biased into a closed position in which its front and back walls are co-planar with the front and back walls, respectively, of the outer component. A force opposed to the bias of the resilient means causes the inner component to pivot away from the outer component thereby enlarging the space between the two components. A pair of socks or mitts may then be inserted into the space. The socks or mitts are retained in the space when the inner component springs back to the closed position. The clip is optionally provided with a panel on which information or illustrations is provided. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20110113595 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING FOOTWEAR TO A BAG, BACK-PACK, OR OTHER OBJECT - The invention generally relates to a footwear clamp bag accessory used to clamp a pair of shoes together and couple the clamped shoes to some other object using a claw-lock/clip. The footwear clamp bag accessory can include a base, at least two clamps, a locking mechanism, and a claw-lock/clip. The base can be the main structure that at least a portion of the clamps ride and that the claw-lock/clip is affixed to via a strap/cord. The at least two clamps can be a left clamp and a right clamp. Each of the left and right clamps can include a portion that rides a portion of the main structure. Further, clamp pads can couple to the left clamp and right clamp. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110258817 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING CARGO STRAPS - A method for securing a rolled cargo strap may include the steps of attaching a hook of a securing device to an attachment clip of the cargo strap. A strap of the securing device may be passed around a circumference of the rolled cargo strap so that the strap of the securing device is at least partially overlapped. A hook component may then be engaged with a loop component of hook and loop material attached to the strap of the securing device so that the strap of the securing device remains in an overlapped configuration. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110314644 | FASTENING DEVICE AND ARTICLE ASSEMBLY HAVING THE SAME - A fastening device includes a lower engaging hook adapted to be provided on a first article and including a push portion, and at least one first hook portion spaced apart from and disposed below the push portion. Fixing plates are adapted to be provided on a second article disposed above the first article. At least one upper engaging hook is connected pivotally to and disposed between the fixing plates, and includes first and second arms formed as an inverted L-shaped configuration. The first arm extends downwardly from the second arm, and has a second hook portion to engage detachably the first hook portion. The second arm is engageable with the push portion. The upper engaging hook is pivotal to move the second hook portion to engage and move away from the first hook portion when the push portion engages and disengages from the second arm, respectively. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20140259558 | Secure cannula clamping device - A device which helps secure the gas supply lines which deliver a supply of a specialized gas, such as oxygen, to a cannula. The device is a holding structure which includes a cannula tubing retainer attached to a clamping device. The cannula tubing retainer is positioned relative to the clamping device so that a centerline running along an upper surface of said tubing retainer is approximately parallel, if not parallel to a centerline which runs through a clamping mechanism of the clamping device. The clamping device is actuated by a lever with an over center cam action that forces the jaws of the clamp together, and the lever locks the clamp in place when the lever is in a closed position. When the cannula wearer is walking, the clamping device is typically clamped to an article of clothing. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20160113359 | CLASP DEVICE FOR NECKLACE - The present document describes a clasp device for connecting first and second ends of an elongated member used in a necklace or a bracelet comprising first and second connection clasp sections adapted for connection respectively to the first and second ends of the elongated member and adapted to be releasably connected together. At least one of the first and second connection clasp sections includes a releasable portion to connect the clasp device to an associated one of the first and second ends of the elongated member. The releasable portion is adapted for allowing the elongated member to release from the clasp device if sufficient force is applied by the elongated member on the releasable portion. | 04-28-2016 |
| 024344000 | Having intermediate connector allowing movement | 1 |
| 20150082581 | Stay Snapped Suspenders - This redesigned suspender clasp alleviates the problem of suspender clasps coming unfastened when the wearer slides across a surface such as a vehicle seat by reversing the direction of the suspender clasp opening. | 03-26-2015 |
| 024346000 | Having gripping configuration on clasp jaw | 3 |
| 20140317892 | MULTI-FUNCTION HOOK AND CARABINEER - A hook is attached to a carabineer via a mechanism which allows the hook to be deployed to function as a hook or stowed in a compact configuration. The combined carabineer-hook can be used to clip together more than one item or the hook can be deployed, the carabineer portion can be clipped to one item, the hook can be engaged with a surface, and the item can then be hung off of the hook. In addition, the hook can be deployed to hold one or more items while the carabineer is used to clip to another item (such as a ring, cable, rope, rail, etc.). | 10-30-2014 |
| 024347000 | Penetrating type | 2 |
| 20140096346 | CLIP ASSEMBLY FOR USE HOLDING SINUOUS SPRINGS - A piece of furniture ( | 04-10-2014 |
| 20150013118 | Clip Assembly For Use Holding Sinuous Springs - A piece of furniture includes a rectangular frame for supporting a plurality of sinuous springs. A plurality of clip assemblies are secured to opposed side walls of frame. Each clip assembly comprises a metallic piece having a generally planar portion and tacks for insertion into the frame. The generally planar portion of the metallic piece is encased by plastic of a non-metallic piece having a hook to secure one end of a sinuous wire. Flexible connectors may be located in grooves of the clip assembly to collate multiple clip assemblies. | 01-15-2015 |
| 024351000 | And pin | 4 |
| 20100107373 | DEVICE FOR RELEASABLY SECURING TO A SUPPORT SURFACE - A device for releasably securing to a support surface, such as a cork board, bulletin board and/or cubicle wall is provided. The device has a body, at least one pin movably coupled to the body for securing the body to a support surface, and an actuator coupled to the body and arranged to move the pin between a first position and a second position. The body may have a cavity and the pin may be movable between a first position where the pin is recessed within the cavity and a second position where the pin protrudes out of the cavity for securing the body to a support surface. In one embodiment, the device is a clip for releasably holding an object, such as paper, to the support device. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100269310 | Quick Detach Shackle - A shackle is provided that is fixedly mounted to a surface. The shackle can have a body, a hasp, and a locking pin. The body can define at least one mounting bore that is configured for mounting the shackle to the surface. The proximal end of the hasp is configured to rotate relative to the body and the distal end of the hasp is configured to selectively engage the locking pin, such that an enclosed area is defined. A tethering device can be attached to the shackle via cooperative engagement with the selectively enclosed area. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20140373314 | MAT FASTENER - In a mat fastener for preventing a mat disposed on a carpet provided on a vehicle body panel from moving, a first fixing member is fixed to the carpet. A second fixing member is fixed to the mat. An operational mounting member is arranged to mount the second fixing member to the first fixing member. The first fixing member includes a supporting portion arranged to support the operational mounting member, and an engaging portion arranged to hold the second fixing member. The second fixing member includes a locked portion arranged to be locked on the operational mounting member, and an engaged portion arranged to be engaged with the engaging portion in a state where the second fixing member is mounted to the first fixing member by the operational mounting member. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150033511 | CLIP AND MEMBER MOUNTING STRUCTURE WITH SAME - A member mounting structure joins together a first member which has a first mounting hole and a second member which has a second mounting hole. The member mounting structure is configured in such a manner that a pin has a shaft section and a radial protrusion section which protrudes in the radial direction from the shaft section. A clip, which is formed by punching and press-forming a metallic plate and which is used to grip the first member, has: a first plate section which has formed therein a first insertion hole into which the shaft section of the pin is inserted; a second plate section which faces the first plate section; and a connection section which connects the first plate section and the second plate section. | 02-05-2015 |
| 024356000 | Pin | 3 |
| 20100000057 | DRAWING PIN HAVING FUNCTIONALITY OF DRAWING BACK AUTOMATICALLY - A drawing pin having functionality of drawing back automatically is provided, which includes a containing portion and a pin portion. The pin portion is disposed in the containing portion when the pin portion is at a first location, and an appropriate part of the pin portion is exposed outside the containing portion when the pin portion is at a second location. The containing portion provides a resilient force that enables the pin portion to draw back from the second location to the first location automatically when the pin portion moves from the first location to the second location. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100263174 | MAGNETIC SAFETY PUSHPIN - A pushpin device of one embodiment preferably comprises a head adapted to allow a user to apply pressure to the head without discomfort. A longitudinally extending fastening member comprises a point at a distal end and is coupled to the head at a proximal end. A base comprises an aperture. The aperture is configured to allow the fastening member to pass through the base as the head moves proximate to the base. An outer member is coupled to the head and the base. The outer member comprises a first position in which the head is spaced from the base and the outer member encloses a longitudinal segment of the fastening member. In a second position the head is proximate to the base and the outer member is deformed, thereby allowing the fastening member to extend through the aperture. The outer member exerts a countering force on the base and the head. One of the head and the base comprises magnetically susceptible material and the other comprises magnetic material. A magnetic force between the head and the base maintains the outer member in the second position in opposition to the countering force. | 10-21-2010 |
| 024367100 | Including a button fastening element | 1 |
| 20130247337 | Unitary Lanyard and Base for Electronic Surveillance Tag - A mounting disk, lanyard and distal tip are formed as a unitary member and may be utilized with a plurality of differing EAS tags to provide effective theft protection devices. | 09-26-2013 |
| 024369000 | Hook | 14 |
| 20090199368 | Wearer-Friendly Garment Hook And Eye Closure - The present invention refers to a wearer-friendly hook and eye closure for garments such as brassieres. In order to provide comfort, the eye closure component of the hook and eye closure includes, as part of its structure, a laminated foam or rubber-type padding. This foam or rubber could also be used without lamination. The foam or rubber-type base provides a cushion shielding the wearer from the feeling of the metal hardware. The foam edges also provide soft edges on the eye tape for extra comfort to the wearer. In addition, the backing material of this laminated foam eye tape is printable, so that label instructions can be printed on to it, and the brassiere can be designed tag-free for additional comfort. This hook and eye tape is also dyeable, so it can be offered in any desired color. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090276983 | FASTENER - The present invention is directed to a fastener ( | 11-12-2009 |
| 20120192385 | DEFORMABLE LATCH FOR TIE-DOWN HOOKS - A retaining latch or strap for use with tie-down hooks has an elastically deformable body, which includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The sidewalls are joined together at first and second ends, and are spaced apart by a strut extending transversely between them to define first and second hook openings. The latch may include a handle extending from one end of the body. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120210542 | Safety hook with a releasable rotatable hanging loop - A safety hook includes a hook body comprising an internally threaded ring portion on bottom; a bolt including upper threads passing the ring portion, two intermediate annular flange members, and a lower annular groove; a nut threadedly secured to the upper threads; a biasing member; a rotatable hanging loop including a top ring portion, an annular trough on an inner surface of the top ring portion, and a loop depending downward from the top ring portion; and a cylindrical connection member including a lengthwise central hollow, external threads on an upper portion, a spring depressible detent through the upper portion, an intermediate annular flange, and two opposite steel balls each through a lower portion; and a gate pivotably secured to the hook body for opening or closing mouth of the hook body. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120266420 | CONNECTORS FOR TIE DOWN DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Connectors for tie down devices and methods of use are provided herein. According to some embodiments, a connector device may include two hooks that each comprise a ring section and a hooked section, the two hooks being coupled together such that when the ring sections of two hooks are aligned the hooked sections of the two hooks are moved away from one another and disposed into a locked configuration. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20140143986 | Quick Release Horse Lead Clip Assembly - The present invention describes a horse lead clip assembly for connection between horse tack that comprises an upper clasp section with a hook and bolt closure and a lower quick detachable end that allows for the replacement of a broken clip with a new clip portion when excess stress is placed upon the hook of the clasping section. The assembly further comprises a sleeve that when actuated laterally, allows for the introduction or removal of a new clasp section from the receiving end of the detachable portion. The assembly provides easy replacement of a broken clip, prevents the user from discarding the rope due to the broken clip, and allows a user to leave the clip hooked on one object while detaching it from the other | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140157554 | TAG HANGER - A tag hanger is provided and may include a first portion having a first attachment feature and a first locking element movable from an unlocked state to a locked state. The tag hanger may additionally include a second portion having a second attachment feature rotatably attached to the first attachment feature and a second locking element movable from an unlocked state to a locked state. The second portion may cooperate with the first portion to define an aperture that attaches the first portion and the second portion to an external structure when the first and second locking elements are in the locked state. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140182090 | CLIPPING JOINTER STRUCTURE - A clipping jointer structure including a hooking member, a first moving fastener and a second moving fastener is provided. The hooking member is assembled to a rigid body, and has a suspending portion to buckle the hooking member onto one side of the rigid body. The first moving fastener is disposed on a board of the hooking member, and has an operating portion to buckle the first moving fastener onto another side of the rigid body or separate the first moving fastener from the rigid body. The second moving fastener is disposed on the board of the hooking member, and has a supporting portion to buckle the second moving fastener onto the structure body. | 07-03-2014 |
| 024370000 | And hook | 3 |
| 024373000 | Having securing means | 3 |
| 024374000 | Sliding | 1 |
| 20160165850 | CONNECTOR FOR ANIMAL | 06-16-2016 |
| 024375000 | Snap type | 1 |
| 20130219673 | SNAP HOOK - A snap hook is provided. A body of the snap hook includes a generally hooked shaped mid portion positioned between a nose portion and a connection portion. The body further has an opening to an inner edge that is positioned between the nose end and the connection portion. A gate has a first end pivotally coupled proximate the connection portion of the body and a second end configured and arranged to engage the nose portion of the body to selectively close an opening in the body. A locking member has a first end that is selectively received in a slot in the nose portion of the body. A trigger has an end that engages a second end of the locking member to disengage the first end of the locking member from the slot of the nose portion of the body. | 08-29-2013 |
| 024376000 | Pivoted | 1 |
| 20160153487 | Fastener with improved gate | 06-02-2016 |
| 024377000 | Having penetrating prong | 2 |
| 20130067699 | Pushpin Retaining Device And Method Of Retaining Without Object Puncture - In accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment, a pushpin retaining device is disclosed. An exemplary pushpin retaining device can include a resilient, elongated pin that can have a first end portion for puncturing and a second end portion. A grip foot can be operatively associated with the second end portion of the pin. Alternatively, a cut edge can be on the second end portion of the pin. A method of retaining objects without object puncture can include providing a pushpin retaining device. The method can also include puncturing a support surface with an end of the pin of the pushpin device and pressing a portion of an object against the support surface with the grip foot or cut edge, respectively. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20150353147 | ASSEMBLY FOR TENSIONING A CABLE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A spring clip for use with a cable eyelet, a cable assembly incorporating the spring clip and a method of using the spring clip to bias a cable attached to the cable eyelet toward a fastener extending outwardly from a structure. The fastener is received through an aperture in the cable eyelet. The cable eyelet is itself secured to an end of the cable. The cable eyelet, defines an aperture therein and the aperture receives the fastener therethrough. The spring clip includes a first region that is securable to the cable eyelet and a second region extending outwardly from the first region in a direction opposite to the cable. The hook-shaped second region is configured to engage the head of the fastener and to bias the cable toward the fastener thus reducing the tendency of the cable to appear slack. | 12-10-2015 |
| 024378100 | Including a button fastening element | 1 |
| 20100095488 | COVER LATCHING MECHANISM - A cover latching mechanism is provided including a base member, a cover member, and a button assembly. The cover member includes a latching hook. The button assembly includes a latching jaw and two elastic resisting arms. The latching hook and the latching jaw interlatch with each other when the cover member latches to the housing member. The elastic resisting arms are secured to the housing member and restore the button assembly back to its original position when releasing the latching of the latching hook and the latching jaw. | 04-22-2010 |
| 024379100 | Button fastening element including another fastener element | 2 |
| 20130199000 | Two-Piece Molded Garment Button - A garment button for insertion into a button hole to secure two segments of material together, is described. Generally speaking, the button is a two piece device and includes a first body forming an outer perimeter of the button, the first body being sized to fit into a desired button hole and having an opening defined inside of the outer perimeter, and a second body detachably fixed within the opening, wherein the second body divides the opening to define two distinct and separate openings. The two bodies snap together after passing through a custom strap or loop of material. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20150335103 | ORNAMENT HOLDER - An ornament holder includes a frame body and a presser plate attachable to the frame body. The frame body includes a plate-like portion and locking shafts extending upright from the first plate-like portion. The presser plate is formed with a hole into which the locking shafts are inserted for attaching the presser plate to the frame body. The locking shafts include horizontally protruding locking portions. The presser plate includes locked portions adjacent to the hole and configured to engage with the locking portions of the locking shafts The locking shafts are elastically deformable so as to approach each other when being inserted into the hole of the presser plate. | 11-26-2015 |
