| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
|---|
| 024584100 | Each mating member having similarly shaped, sized, and operated interlocking or intermeshable face | 37 |
| 20080244882 | Connecting Device - A connection device for connecting two structural components is comprising a retaining means in a first structural component and a fixing means for insertion in a second structural component for connecting engagement with said retaining means thereby holding the two structural components together. The fixing means comprises a plug member having a first end and a second end, the said first end comprising an undercut head for insertion in and retaining engagement with said retaining means. The said plug member is comprising means for engagement with said second structural component. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090013508 | Adapter system for the detachable fastening of objects - An adapter system for the detachable fastening of objects, with two adapter elements ( | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090307883 | FASTENING ELEMENT TO BE FASTENED IN A HOLE - A holding element for fastening in a hole of a carrier part has a central shaft extending along a longitudinal axis, a supporting part fastened to the far end of the shaft and projecting laterally, and at least one arm, a fastening end of which is fastened movable to the shaft. The arm extends transverse to the longitudinal axis and for some distance from the shaft and in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis is supportable on the supporting part and in the opposite direction is supportable on a guide part fastened to the front end of the shaft. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100175230 | Locking Mechanisms For Use With Devices For Forming A Closure Between Materials - A waterproof fastening device is provided. The fastening device includes a first fastening member and second fastening member, both having mating surfaces that include rails and channels therein. The fastening devices further include mateable openings and projections therein that cooperate to impart a waterproof seal that is resistant to pull-out. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20130133163 | RELATIVE STIFFNESS FASTENERS - A fastening member has an inboard end and an outboard end. The fastening member comprises a base substrate comprising a panel region disposed adjacent to the inboard end and an end region disposed adjacent to the outboard end. The end region comprises a fastening element zone having a first stiffness and an intermediate zone having a second stiffness. The intermediate zone is disposed between the fastening element zone and the panel region adjacent to an interface between the panel region and the end region. The fastening member comprises a fastening element disposed in the fastening element zone and joined to the base substrate and a bonding agent disposed intermediate the fastening element and the base substrate. The bonding agent comprises a molten polymer. | 05-30-2013 |
| 024585100 | Zipper-type (e.g., slider) | 6 |
| 20080196223 | Wear-proof zipper assembly - A wear-proof zipper assembly has two engaging assemblies engaging respectively with each other. Each engaging assembly has a strip, multiple engaging elements, a binding thread and a core element. Each engaging element has an intermediate recess. The binding thread is mounted on the strip, is mounted in the intermediate recesses of the engaging elements and binds the engaging elements on the strip. The binding threads are hardly worn off so the wear-proof zipper assembly is durable. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20130227825 | VACUUM PRESS FIT ZIPPER ASSEMBLY - A vacuum press fit zipper assembly designed for watersports apparel and gear and other water related applications. Overmolding construction forms an effective seal around the entire perimeter of the fastener assembly, and a vacuum fit is created between the two mating portions of the zipper assembly. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20140130315 | Slider for Slider Fasteners - Provided is a slider for slide fastener. A pull-tab has a cam portion, and when the pull-tab is rotated from a laid-down state where the pull-tab is laid down toward one side of a slider main body to an erected state, the pull-tab is urged with using the cam portion in a direction in which the pull-tab reruns to the laid-down state by an elastic force of a spring part. The slider has a restraining part configured to prevent the pull-tab from rotating further from the erected state and prevent the pull-tab from being laid down toward the other side of the slider main body. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140259571 | Reclosable Fastener And Reclosable Bag Having Same - Reclosable fastener includes a first track having a first engagement profile and a first retention feature extending therefrom, the first retention feature disposed substantially level with or above a bottom of the first engagement profile and having a first outward extension and a first upward extension extending upwardly from the first outward extension; a second track having a second engagement profile and a second retention feature extending therefrom, the second retention feature disposed substantially level with or above a bottom of the second engagement profile and having a second outward extension and a second upward extension extending upwardly from the second outward extension; and a slider disposed on the first and second tracks and interlocking the first and second engagement profiles together when moved from an open position toward a closed position along the first and second tracks. A method of forming a reclosable fastener is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
| 024585120 | For container (e.g., bag) | 2 |
| 20130318752 | RELEASABLE FASTENINGS WITH BARRIERS - A releasable fastening features a first fastening strip including an elongated, flexible base carrying an array of discrete fastener elements arranged in rows and columns, and a second fastening strip configured to releasably engage with the first fastening strip. The first fastening strip also includes a longitudinally continuous rib supported by the upper surface of the base of the first fastening strip, the rib extending sufficiently far from the base of the first fastening strip to engage a sealing portion of the second fastening strip, and of a bending strength sufficiently low that the rib is placed in an elastically bent state, when the first and second fastening strips are in the engaged state, thereby forming with the sealing portion of the second fastening strip a non-interlocking barrier to resist flow across the fastening with the first and second fastening strips in the engaged state. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20150067993 | DEVICE FOR CLOSING BAGS OR THE LIKE, HAVING IMPROVED TACTILE AND SOUND EFFECTS, RESULTANT BAG, AND PRODUCTION METHOD - The present invention relates to a device for closing bags or the like, including two complementary profile members (A, B), characterized in that each of the two complementary profile members includes at least two profiled attachment elements ( | 03-12-2015 |
| 024586100 | Resilient element | 12 |
| 20090119890 | CONNECTOR, HOUSING AND BELT - A connector ( | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090188088 | FASTENING MEANS - A fastening means is provided for fastening an expansion tank for cooling water of an automobile to a holder. The fastening means includes, but is not limited to a first insertion edge and a second insertion edge, and the second insertion edge is disposed substantially parallel to the first insertion edge, and at a distance there from which is selected in such a manner that a fastening rib may be inserted between the insertion edges. The fastening means further includes, but not limited to a first retaining edge and a second retaining edge for delimiting a pivoting movement of the fastening rib. The second retaining edge is disposed substantially parallel to the first retaining edge and at a distance there from which is selected in such a manner that the fastening rib is pivotable from an insertion position in which the fastening rib is disposed between the insertion edges, into a retaining position in which the fastening rib is disposed between the retaining edges. Since the container may be connected to the holder through a simple insertion and pivoting movement, mounting of the container with the holder is more secure and more rapid. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100257707 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FASTENING - In the preferred embodiments, the device and method for fastening includes a first component including an aperture, and a second component including a base with a perpendicular post to be inserted into the aperture to engage the fastener and of a diameter similar to the diameter of the aperture, a sprung latch with a flange to be inserted into the aperture along with the post that engages the surface of the first component underneath the aperture to fasten the second component to the first component, a rotating actuator that rotates on an axis on the base and actuates the flanges to allow clearance for insertion or extraction from the aperture, and a hinge to assemble the rotating actuator to the base. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20160157564 | SIDE-RELEASE BUCKLE - A buckle comprises two components relatively shiftable along a central axis into and out of an assembled state, with an interlocking mechanism for releasably coupling the components in their assembled state. The interlocking mechanism comprises at least one wing on one of the components. The wing has opposed mutually spaced resilient panels defining a passage therebetween leading to aligned locking surfaces. At least one resilient prong on the other component has oppositely protruding posts and first and second cam surfaces. The first cam surfaces are configured and arranged to urge the panels apart and thereby accommodate insertion of the prong into the passage to a locked position at which the posts are in snap engagement with the locking surfaces. The second cam surfaces are configured and arranged to act in response to flexure of the prong towards the central axis to urge the panels apart and to thereby accommodate withdrawal of the prong from the passage. | 06-09-2016 |
| 024586110 | Snap (e.g., identical elements) | 8 |
| 20080222858 | Fastening system - A fastening system for axial fastening of an elongated element with a snap-on fastener to a support, in which the snap-on fastener encloses the elongated element, has a retaining ring with an internal spring and can be inserted by means of a groove into the U-shaped recess in a support and in the fixed state, the retaining ring acts by means of a spring against the support, in order to counteract axial loosening of the snap-on fastener. A support with at least one deep groove relative to the surface of support around the U-shaped recess, a snap-on fastener with an internal spring, which can be adjusted in the direction toward groove, and whose retaining ring has a face, whose shape corresponds to the shape of the groove of the support. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080229561 | Crutch Fastener for Inverted Crutch - Disclosed is a fastener for use on or with a pair of crutches; crutches joined through use of the fastener form a self-stable geometry which permits the crutches to stand without support. The fastener is inexpensive, easy to use, and may be included on or with a wide range of different crutch types. Crutches so equipped provide benefits to users, who find it easier to store crutches without having to lay the crutches down. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080263835 | Device for Fixing a Stretched Fabric - A device for fixing a fabric includes a frame of polygonal shape that is able to accommodate at least one insert, whereby the fabric is wedged between the frame and the insert, the frame includes a groove with a shrunken mouth, and the insert includes a horseshoe-shaped body that can be deformed elastically and can be inserted forcibly into the groove, characterized in that the body includes, on the one hand, a first wall that delimits a housing that opens toward the outside, and, on the other hand, a second wall that defines a retaining surface that can work with the groove, whereby a recess is arranged between the two walls ( | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090089985 | Partial Circumference Variable Length Clothing Retention Apparatus - A clothing retention apparatus comprised of a piece of stretchable material ( | 04-09-2009 |
| 20100018015 | Socket Engaging Tether for Electronic Devices - A tether for electronic devices employing a plug having a first end adapted for engagement to a tether and a second end formed of non conductive compressible material having an exterior surface defining an exterior circumference adapted for frictional engagement with the interior circumference of an electrical socket. The second end can be formed of compressible material having an exterior circumference slightly larger than the socket for a biased and frictional engagement. An axial void can also be provided to accommodate electrical conductors projecting into the socket. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20130047387 | CONNECTING AND STACKING EMBELLISHMENTS ONTO AN ACCESSORY - Embodiments of the present invention provide an attachment assembly comprising a decorative embellishment including a connector. The connector comprises a first mating portion. The assembly further comprises a mounting mechanism for attaching the decorative embellishment on to an accessory. The mounting mechanism comprises an interlocking portion for engaging with the first mating portion of the decorative embellishment. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130305500 | SPACED MULTI-RIB ZIPPER - The present disclosure relates to a one piece multi-rib fastener including at least two groups of ribs, each rib with one or more hooks, wherein the groups are separated by a space less than the width of the maximum number of ribs within one of the groups. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140173858 | INTEGRATED MULTI-PURPOSE FASTENER - An integrated multi-purpose fastener and allowing summary assembly includes a foldable buckling seat with one end disposed with snap-on device and one end of the snap-on device respectively disposed with movable structures and attachments depending on the function desired. | 06-26-2014 |
| 024587100 | Clasp (e.g., spring type) | 3 |
| 024587110 | For jewelry (e.g., buckle type) | 1 |
| 20150101158 | Jewelry Article - A jewelry article includes a body, a ring, and clasps. The body has first and second ends. The ring is disposed on the first end of the body, and the clasps are disposed on the body between the first end and the second end. | 04-16-2015 |
| 024587120 | For belt or strap | 2 |
| 20130097824 | CLASP FOR SECURING FLEXIBLE BANDS - A clasp is configured to permanently interlock around a flexible strip of material and includes first and second interlocking members. Each interlocking member includes two hooks and two recesses. Each of the hooks of the first side are arranged to engage and interlock with one of the recesses of the second side and each of the hooks of the second side are arranged to interlock with one of the recesses of the first side, so as to prevent movement between the interlocking members when interlocked. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20140090213 | LOCKING CLASP REQUIRING WEARER ASSISTANCE FOR REMOVAL - Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved securing device that requires wearer assistance for removal. The securing device typically includes a securing clasp having a first portion and a second portion, each portion including a male connector having fixed ratchet teeth and a female connector having movable ratchet teeth. When the securing clasp is locked together by connecting the male connector of the first portion with the female connector of the second portion, and vice versa, it provides for the securement of an adjoining wristband. The securing device can be unlocked by anyone using a two-hand grip but not by a wearer of the device on their wrist, because the wearer only has the use of one hand to unlock the securing device. | 04-03-2014 |
| 024588100 | Hook | 4 |
| 20100024177 | Hook and connector device - A hook-connector includes a first hook part and a second hook part. Each hook part includes a first plate and a second plate. The plates have a cord opening defined there-through. The hook-connector further includes a hub disposed between the first and second plates which hold the plates in essentially parallel, spaced apart relationship. The hook-connector further includes a hook member attached to a first end of at least one of the first or second plates. The hook member includes a hook element defining a hook opening, and the hook opening is sized to receive the hub of a corresponding hook part. The hook-connector further includes a means for ensuring a positive and releasable engagement of each hook element about the hub of the corresponding hook part. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110010900 | HOOK FOR ATTACHING A SHEET MATERIAL TO A MOULD-FORMED BODY | 01-20-2011 |
| 20140101902 | Hook and connector device - A hook-connector includes first and second first hook parts. Each hook part includes first and second plates. The plates have a cord opening, and each plate is defined by a plate first end and a plate top edge. A hub is disposed between the first and second plates. A hook member is attached to the first ends of the plates, the hook member including a hook element defining a hook opening sized to receive the hub of the corresponding hook part. The hook member includes a means for ensuring a positive and releasable engagement of each hook element about the hub of the corresponding hook part. Each plate is further defined by a plate angled portion located between the plate first end and the plate top edge, the angled portions allowing the hook parts to be connected to one another with the angled portions in juxtaposed position to one another. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140115839 | USING A BICYCLE TIRE INNER TUBE TO MAKE A TIE DOWN STRAP - A tie down strap is used for securing cargo or to attach various objects. A tie down strap is made from a bicycle tire inner tube and clips which can be removeably and adjustably attached to either end of the bicycle tire inner tube which is cut along a radial axis. | 05-01-2014 |
| 024589100 | Slot and tab or tongue | 7 |
| 20080271298 | DEVICE FOR CREATING A SEAL BETWEEN FABRICS AND/OR OTHER MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Provided is a virtually invisible rail closure for use in garments or items having a first rail and a second rail configured to matingly interlock so that the first and second rail are not visible on the exterior facing surface of the rail closure. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090094807 | Seatbelt buckle apparatus - A seatbelt buckle apparatus for attaching a tongue of a seatbelt includes a buckle projection mechanism having a buckle therein, to which the tongue of the seatbelt is to be inserted, a seating detection portion, and a load transmission-driving device. The buckle projection mechanism locates the buckle inside a seat when an occupant is not seated, and to stand up from the seat when the occupant is seated. The seating detection portion is housed in the seat at a seating position of the occupant and detects a load of the occupant. The seating detection portion has a supporting member. The load transmission-driving device transmits a displacement amount of the supporting member, generated in the seating detection portion when the occupant is seated, to the buckle projection mechanism, and drives the buckle projection mechanism so that the tongue can be inserted into the buckle when the occupant is seated. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090133233 | Multiple Engagement Joint Tethered Fastener - A fastener first member connects to a second member by a flexible tether. A third member having multiple deflectable wings slides onto the second member. A first member male pin extends through a third member aperture to engage second member biasing elements, joining the first, second and third members. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090165268 | Connection System for Connecting a Built-In Appliance to a Furniture Unit and Furniture Unit Arrangement - A connection system for connecting a built-in appliance to a furniture unit is provided and includes a securing strip having first securing elements for securing to the furniture unit side of the securing strip and second securing elements for securing to the appliance side of the securing strip and at least one cover strip which can be attached to the securing strip. Said securing strip comprises at least one recess for securing the cover strip to the securing strip. The invention also relates to a furniture unit arrangement, in particular a kitchen range, comprising a plurality of furniture units, wherein at least one furniture unit comprises a niche, and at least one built-in appliance. The built-in appliance is built into the niche. The built-in appliance is connected to the furniture unit by means of the inventive connection system. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20120260472 | TOILET FLAPPER RING DEVICE - The present invention is a stainless steel circular shaped toilet flapper ring device that attaches to a chain and an adjoining handle of a toilet that includes a ring body with a tubular interior, an internal spring set within the tubular interior that provides an internal coned feature, a slide piece that covers the internal spring that can be opened to attach the device to a chain and an adjoining handle of a toilet and a pair of slide stops disposed on each end of the internal spring that lock in place to close the device. The toilet flapper ring device can be utilized with both traditional and modern toilet models. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20130097825 | LOCKING MEMBER FOR A PORTABLE BELT - A portable safety belt for use on a motor coach passenger seat is provided. The portable safety belt is formed of a single strap routed to form a closed loop for encircling a seatback and an open loop terminating at either end of the strap with a male and female buckle. The open loop is adapted as a lap belt for holding a passenger. A locking member disposed at a side of the closed loop provides interrelated adjustment of the open and closed loops to tighten the closed loop around the seatback. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20140259572 | Buckle connector - A buckle connector for releasably connecting a first object to a second object is disclosed. The buckle connector may comprise a first clip member and a connector for connecting it to a first object, and a second clip member and a connector for connecting it to a second object. Legs defining opposed grooves are provided on the first clip member and the second clip member is receivable in the grooves. A stop surface is provided on the second clip member and is engageable with a stop surface on the first clip member to prevent relative movement between the first and second clip members, in a first direction. A strap may be connected to the second clip member so that the strap may be positioned in the grooves in the first and second legs on the first clip member before the second clip member is positioned in the grooves. | 09-18-2014 |
