Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
024598100 |
Projection passes through cavity then moves toward noninserted portion of its member to complete interlock (e.g., snap hook)
| 88 |
024629000 |
Receiving member includes either movable connection between interlocking components or variable configuration cavity
| 86 |
024604000 |
Projection having movable connection between components thereof or variable configuration
| 66 |
024593100 |
Slot and tab or tongue
| 53 |
024595100 |
Pin, post and receiver
| 32 |
024594100 |
Resilient element (e.g., with spring)
| 26 |
024592100 |
Hook
| 21 |
024700000 |
Cavity having specific shape
| 21 |
024682100 |
Means for mounting projection or cavity portion
| 11 |
024697100 |
Plural distinct cavities or projections
| 10 |
024603000 |
Having electric or fluid powered, actuation or release, of interlock
| 9 |
024596100 |
Notched clasp (e.g., with receiving slot)
| 7 |
024628000 |
Projection member including noninserted spring for engaging and pushing against receiving member | 5 |
20110041298 | Shockproof, Quick-Action Closure for an End Fitting - A quick-action closure for the end fitting of a safety belt, whereby the quick-action closure comprises an insertion tongue which can be inserted into a closure housing and which can be locked therein by means of a locking element disposed in a mobile manner between a locking position and a release position, and whereby the locking element can be transferred from its locking position into its release position by means of an actuating element which can be inserted into the closure housing. A safety element ( | 02-24-2011 |
20110138588 | BUCKLING DEVICE - A buckling device for fastening a belt is provided. The buckling device comprises a first portion, a second portion, an elastic portion and at least one push portion. The elastic portion is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The second portion engages with the belt and the belt is fastened. The at least one push portion is integrally formed with the elastic portion and is exposed from the first portion and the second portion. The at least one push portion is adapted to be pushed inwards by an external force to force the elastic portion to extrude outwards so that the second portion is forced to move outwards to release the belt. | 06-16-2011 |
20120260473 | SNAP-ON LOCKING MEANS - Snap-on locking means ( | 10-18-2012 |
20130081236 | BUCKLE ASSEMBLY - A buckle assembly includes a female connection member having a main body defining an internal chamber and first and second button openings, and a male connection member selectively connected to the female connection member. The male connection member includes opposed first and second buttons selectively retained within the first and second button openings, respectively, and a pull tab operatively connected to the first and second buttons. | 04-04-2013 |
20130104353 | BACKLIGHT MODULE AND CONNECTING DEVICE THEREOF | 05-02-2013 |
024698100 |
Hook-shaped projection member passing through cavity | 4 |
20130199005 | EYE FASTENER - An eye fastener ( | 08-08-2013 |
20080263838 | 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 |
20110047765 | Hook Module of Electronic Device - A hook module of an electronic device is disclosed. The hook module includes a base and a hook body. The base includes two positioning pillars and a side board, and the hook body is located on the base with one end passing through the side board. The hook body includes two elastic arms located at two edges of the hook body, respectively, and each of the elastic arms includes an abutting portion. When the hook body is moved by force applied on it, the two abutting portions abut against the two positioning pillars. The two positioning pillars and the two abutting portions move relative to each other to make the two elastic arms deformed, and an elastic restoring force generated from the two elastic arms drives the hook body to restore. | 03-03-2011 |
20120198667 | COUPLING SYSTEMS - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a releasable coupling system comprising a base, a lengthwise member, and a buckle. The lengthwise member is fixably coupled to the base parallel to the lengthwise dimension and substantially medial with respect to the widthwise dimension. The buckle comprises a planar surface and a first and second hooked region extending from the planar surface oriented opposite one another. The first and second hooked regions and the planar surface define a partially enclosed region corresponding to the widthwise dimension and the base rise dimension of the lengthwise member. A gap in the partially enclosed region corresponds to a coupling between the lengthwise member and the base. | 08-09-2012 |
024602000 |
Interlocking portion actuated or released responsive to preselected condition (e.g., heat, pressure) | 4 |
20110302751 | SAFETY BELT RELEASE MECHANISM - The safety belt release mechanism includes sensor and belt release components. The sensor is installed at a low point within the vehicle. The sensor contains water-soluble material that retains a spring in compression so long as the water-soluble material is dry. If the vehicle is immersed in water, the water-soluble material dissolves, releasing the spring. In one embodiment, the spring drives a pin into a pressurized gas (e.g., CO | 12-15-2011 |
20120131772 | HOLDING DOWEL - A holding dowel ( | 05-31-2012 |
20130212845 | Water Activated Ejector Mechanism for Rotary Buckle Assembly - Disclosed is a rotary buckle assembly for harness. The assembly is adapted to selectively secure or eject the tongue plates for the straps of the harness. The buckle assembly includes a mechanism for automatically releasing the harness in the presence of water. | 08-22-2013 |
20140026376 | Safety Link | 01-30-2014 |
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20090089986 | Reclosable seam - An improved elongated reclosable seam ( | 04-09-2009 |
20090178249 | AUGER CLIP ASSEMBLY - An auger clip assembly configured to be secured to a foam panel may include a main body having a cylindrical main wall that define a central chamber, a first set of opposed threads radially extending from the main wall and a connection stud secured to the main body. Each of the threads includes a leading edge connected to a trailing end, which is in turn connected to a stop flap that outwardly extends from the main wall. The connection stud is configured to securely mate into a reciprocal hole of a structure, such as a vehicle frame. The main body securely connects within a mating hole of the foam panel through a quarter turn. | 07-16-2009 |
20090241303 | CHIP CARD HOLDER - A chip card holder for a portable electronic device includes a body member and a cover member pivotally connected thereto. The body member defines a receiving groove for a chip card. The cover member includes a contact portion, a latching portion, and a connecting portion. The contact portion is pivotally connected to the body member and contacts the chip card. The latching portion latches to the body member. The connecting portion includes a first sheet portion and a second sheet portion. The first sheet portion connects to the second sheet portion, forming a gap therebetween. The contact portion connects to the first sheet portion, outside the gap. The latching portion connects to the second sheet portion, inside the gap. | 10-01-2009 |
20090249592 | Fastener and storage systems - Fastener devices and methods are disclosed that may be provided in combination with attachments, retainer elements and peg board systems that are mounted to the surface of a wall or framing construction. The fastener devices and methods may be used or performed in combination with storage elements, as in traditional peg board hooks, clasps, hangers or rings, with fastener elements, as in screws, bolts, and nails, and retained elements generally, such as materials, tools, and other implements. The fastener device and method may correspond to at least one aperture and in some embodiments a plurality of apertures, each aperture extending from a first to a second surface of the fastener device and having configurations unique of the present invention. In some preferred embodiments, apertures are configured to correspond to one or more portions of the retainer element or elements, may be configured to correspond to other fasteners, and may even be configured for desirable adjustment of the retainer element or elements. In some embodiments, the present invention accommodates for the shape, size and configuration of the retainer element or elements. The fastener device and method may be removably engageable with the retainer element(s), fasteners, and the peg board, and may provide a conformable fastener that self adjusts for the shape and configuration of the retainer element or elements, and may be comprised of and function as an elastic or even an adjustable material. The invention may be utilized for different sizes, shapes and configurations of retainer elements, even providing for the invention to allow for a general configuration to accommodate other uses and applications after having been previously used to fasten retainer elements. Embodiments comprise fastener technologies that are resistant to permanent deformation or even fracturing when in removable engagement with a retainer element. Methods such as those corresponding to the devices and assemblies are also disclosed, as well as methods of doing business and methods of manufacture. Applications may include the implementation of additional storage to existing structures such as garages, sheds, off-site storage, and other storage solutions and may be provided in combination with traditional peg board technologies. | 10-08-2009 |
20090265901 | Swivel Hook Tie Down - A swivel coupling is provided for connecting a multi-piece restraint having two trapezoidally shaped segments capable of rotating with respect to each other. Each segment includes rectangular and multiple cylindrical portions with one being orthogonal to the segment and having an orifice for receiving a connecting means to join the segments. In another embodiment, one segment is joined to an attachment having a hook that includes a base portion and a hook portion where the base portion includes an orthogonal cylindrical portion having an orifice for receiving a connecting means that extends through the orifice and through the second orifice of the segment. | 10-29-2009 |
20100192335 | CUSHION CLIP - A cushion clip may include a hollow cushioning portion having a substantially circular central opening, and an engagement portion that is integrated with the cushioning portion. The cushioning portion has a bottom wall portion and a side wall portion. The side wall portion,has cone-shaped outer and inner surfaces that are linearly tapered from a proximal end thereof toward a distal end thereof. The side wall portion has a top portion that is formed in the distal end thereof. The top portion has a radially inwardly projected inner periphery that defines the central opening therein. | 08-05-2010 |
20100269314 | ATTACHMENT SHACKLE WITH LOCKABLE ROTATING FERRULE - Attachment shackle comprising a body in the form of an open ring having threaded first and second end-parts arranged facing one another at the opposite ends, and a tubular rotary ferrule fitted with screwing on the second end-part to close or open the space separating the two end-parts. A lock is arranged at the rear of the first end-part and is designed to engage in a notch of the ferrule to perform locking in the closed position. Unlocking is performed by a manual releasing action of the lock allowing movement of the rotary ferrule to the open position. | 10-28-2010 |
20100287747 | FASTENING - A fastening comprises a first, female component ( | 11-18-2010 |
20120102686 | CLOSURE FOR CONNECTING STRAPS OF A GARMENT - In the case of a closure for connecting two straps of an item of clothing, in particular the wing end portions of the back band of a bra, on one of which is arranged an overall female closure part, there is provided a plurality of female closure elements that form at least one row, and on the other of which is arranged an overall male closure part, which includes at least two male closure elements that can be moved into force-fitting/form-fitting engagement with female closure elements from one row of the female closure part. The closure elements are arranged in each case on a preferably textile base strip, which is rectangular in basic form, acts as a carrier and serves for fastening the respective closure parts on their associated band wing ends, which overlap in their end regions in the closed configuration. | 05-03-2012 |
20120151722 | METHOD OF MAKING A STRUCTURED SURFACE AND ARTICLE THEREFROM - A method of making a structured surface and a mechanical fastener precursor are disclosed. The method includes providing a thermoplastic backing with spaced-apart, upstanding posts with base portions attached to the thermoplastic backing and distal tips; deforming the distal tips to form caps on at least some of the spaced-apart, upstanding posts to provide capped posts, wherein at least some caps upon forming touch at least one adjacent cap; and separating the capped posts. Typically, the at least some caps upon forming are shaped at least partially by the at least one adjacent cap. The mechanical fastener precursor includes a thermoplastic backing and upstanding male fastening elements with bases attached to the thermoplastic backing and distal caps larger in area than the cross-sectional area of the bases, wherein the bases of the male fastening elements are spaced apart, wherein at least some of the distal caps touch at least one adjacent distal cap. | 06-21-2012 |
20120297586 | Female Snap Button - A female snap button detachably receives a projection of a male snap button in a projection-receiving space. The female snap button includes an annular protrusion rising from a base and defining the projection-receiving space. In the annular protrusion, there are formed thick-walled portions with the thickness from the inner surface of the protrusion to the radially outer side being relatively thick and thin-walled portions with the thickness being thinner than that in the thick-walled portions. The thick-walled portions and the thin-walled portions are arranged alternately in the circumferential direction. | 11-29-2012 |
20120317760 | Button Fastener, Method for Forming Button Fastener, Eyelet, and Method for Forming Eyelet - A button fastener made of metal for fastening a button such as a male snap button or a decorative button to a cloth, includes a plate-like base and a cylindrical post projecting from a center area of the base. The upper end face of the post is open as a top opening, and the lower end face of the post is open in the center area of the base as a bottom opening. To the button fastener, a closing member which closes the inside of the post at a proximal side thereof is provided. The closing member is a closing part which has been cut out, by a punch, of an unfinished post of a semifinished product which is fabricated to the button fastener and then displaced by the punch through the inside of the unfinished post toward the lower end. | 12-20-2012 |
20130097826 | BUCKLE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE - A buckle assembly comprising a buckle body having an engaging element, a base body having an interior surface defining a cavity comprising a first directional retainer portion and a receiving portion, the first directional retainer portion configured to engage a portion of the engaging element of the buckle body and retain the buckle body when the buckle body is forced in a first direction, the receiving portion configured to receive the engaging element of the buckle body and the receiving portion located in a second direction from the first directional retainer portion. In some embodiments, the interior surface further comprises a channel configured to constrain movement of the buckle body in two dimensions and allow the buckle body to move in a third dimension. | 04-25-2013 |
20140007387 | BELT CLASP (VARIANTS) - In order to simplify the design and use of a belt clasp whilst at the same time increasing the reliability and maintaining the integrity of the belt, and ensuring the integrity of the chain in the event of increased, differently directed static and dynamic mechanical loads, and the possibility of use of the front surfaces of the chain as information carriers and design means, in the belt clasp, which comprises two interlocking parts in the form of a linkage and a buckle connected to the belt, the linkage is formed with an internal through-opening for the belt, with arcuate lateral projections and a gap between the arcuate lateral projections with a size equal to or greater than twice the thickness of the belt but less than the width of the belt, while the buckle is formed with a transverse width that is greater than the width of the internal through-opening for the belt in the linkage. Furthermore, the linkage is capable of attachment to a belt, a bag, a briefcase, a case, an instrument case, a load transfer or transportation means or to any other article requiring a temporary connection, while the linkage and the buckle comprise means for mutual fixing when the said linkage and buckle are closed, for example, the means which are in the form of a T-shaped projection arranged on the buckle and a T-shaped opening in the linkage, magnets, velcro fasteners, clips, snap locks or any other functionally similar mutual fixing means. | 01-09-2014 |
20140165344 | PROTECTIVE SHEET ASSEMBLY COUPLING MEMBER - A coupling member for a sheet assembly. The coupling member includes a top portion and a bottom portion spaced from the top portion. A gap exists between the top and bottom portions. The gap is capable of receiving a portion of the sheet assembly therein. Also, at least one fastener is coupled to at least one of the top and bottom portions. | 06-19-2014 |
20140196261 | CUSHION CLIP - A cushion clip may include an engagement leg that is capable of being attached to either one of a fixed member or a movable member moving toward and away from the fixed member; and a cushion that is capable of being elastically deformed by a load applied from the movable member moving toward the fixed member, thereby absorbing impact caused by movement of the movable member. The cushion has a hollow barrel shape such that an intermediate portion positioned between a bottom portion connected to the engagement leg and a top portion positioned opposite to the bottom portion is circumferentially expanded to a maximum circumference. | 07-17-2014 |
20150096155 | Clip Element and Component Connection - A mushroom-shaped clip with a hollow, radially elastic sleeve section and a clamping edge protruding outwardly from the shank. The clip element being used in a component connection having a first component having a projecting male form-fitting element; a second component having a through-hole into which the male form-fitting element projects; and a clip element comprising a radially elastic sleeve section and a clamping edge projecting outward from the sleeve section, wherein the sleeve section is form-fittingly and/or frictionally clipped onto the male form-fitting element, and the clamping edge extends at least partially over the through-hole of the second component and rests against a side of the second component facing away from the first component or is fixedly connected with the second component. | 04-09-2015 |
20150113772 | CAMERA STRAP ATTACHMENT MECHANISM AND METHODS OF USE - A male/female connection system is disclosed. The system is specifically designed as a novel way of attaching straps to cameras. The device includes a male attachment anchor with an overmolded loop, as well as a female housing inclusive of a spring to lock the male and the female together. The anchor connects to a camera at the neck strap loops using a cow hitch knot. The anchor connects to the housing by entering an open end, and being pulled through to an end where it is strapped. A strap connects to the housing by way of a loop being sewn around it. | 04-30-2015 |
20150320131 | BRASSIERE STRAP FASTENING ASSEMBLY - A brassiere strap fastening assembly for coupling together the straps of a brassier includes a fastener that is mountable to the straps. The fastener is attached to a fastener holder and a fastener receiver receives the fastener. The fastener receiver is arranged on a first face of the fastener holder. An ornamental structure is mounted to a second face of the fastener holder. | 11-12-2015 |
20160135549 | EASY RELEASE COMPOUND ASSEMBLIES COMPRISING A LOCKING ARRANGEMENT - There is provided a locking arrangement that includes an entry element and a housing element, the entry element having a portion that is selectively disposable in the housing element via a movement of the portion of the entry element and the housing element relatively toward one another in an insertion direction, the entry element and the housing element being in a releasably secured disposition when the portion of the entry element has been disposed in the housing element via a movement of the portion of the entry element and the housing element relatively toward one another in the insertion direction and the entry element and the housing element being releasable from their releasably secured disposition via a movement in a release direction that is other than a direction opposite to the insertion direction. | 05-19-2016 |
20160166012 | SLIDE RELEASE BUCKLE WITH INCENDIARY IMPLEMENTS | 06-16-2016 |
20190142091 | GARMENT CLOSURE | 05-16-2019 |
20220132999 | SNAP SYSTEM COMPRISING MATING RIVET - The present disclosure is related to a snap system including a mating component and a snap component that connect by means of a snap fit or otherwise. The mating component simplifies the assembly process by combining a structural component and an attachment point. The snap component is associated with a removable component that mates with the attachment point of the mating component. The snap system includes a mating component that combines a structural component to secure a material and an attachment point to secure a snap component. The design of the structural component allows the mating component to be used with a variety of materials having a variable thickness. The mating component is a versatile feature as the structural component self-adjusts to the thickness of the material provided. The snap system decreases the amount of components necessary for manufacturing, which may decrease the cost, as well as improve the visual appeal. | 05-05-2022 |
20220133000 | GARMENT FOR DISPLAYING ORNAMENTS - A garment system includes a garment, a first male connector, and a female connector. The first male connector is coupled with the garment and includes a base and a first ridge coupled with and protruding from the base. The first ridge defines an aperture and has a first ridge outer wall, a first ridge inner wall, and a first ridge central portion extending therebetween. The first ridge further includes a ramp extending from the aperture toward the base at a non-zero angle, and a shelf coupled with the ramp and defining a securing cavity. The female connector is configured to be coupled with the first male connector and includes a cap and a rim. The rim is coupled with and protrudes from the cap, and extends substantially around the cap. A tab is coupled with the rim inner wall and is sized to fit within the aperture. | 05-05-2022 |