| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 024596100 | Notched clasp (e.g., with receiving slot) | 7 |
| 20090313795 | Reclosable locking tape - A reclosable locking tape for releasably attaching a fabric add-on to a foundation includes: (a) a substantially planar tape base to which is affixed at least one male locking portion that is generally mushroom-shaped and includes a stem affixed to a cap; and (b) at least one female locking portion affixed to the tape base, the female locking portion including two same-sized hook members on opposite sides of a male portion-sized space in the female portion. Also included are a reclosable rib and groove tape assembly that includes: (a) a fabric add-on including at least one longitudinally extending rib or groove on a substantially planar and flexible portion backing; and (b) a separate foundation attachment portion including at least one rib or groove on a substantially planar portion backing, the rib or groove of the foundation attachment portion corresponding to the rib or groove of the add-on attachment portion, and a related method. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100180411 | SNAP RING HAVING MULTIPLE ROLLERS - A snap ring for coupling a purse line to a purse seine includes a frame, a plurality of rollers, a frame opening, and a locking unit. The frame is connected to the purse seine. The purse line passes through a second end of the frame. The rollers are rotatably provided in the frame at positions at which the purse line is brought into contact with the frame. The frame opening is formed in one side part of opposite side parts of the frame to open the frame. The locking unit is coupled to the frame to openably close the frame opening. The locking unit includes a first cylinder which is hinged at a first end thereof to the part of the frame which corresponds to a first end of the frame opening. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20120005870 | COUPLER SYSTEM - A coupler system for connecting elongate, horizontally disposed rods to vertical supports includes a top-cap component for attaching to the top of a vertical support, and including a body with plural cavities formed therein, and at least one ball-cap component for attaching to an end of a rod, and including a ball region that is constructed to fit within one of the plural cavities of the top-cap component. The body may be formed with four of the plural cavities, with each of them having beveled edges. The ball-cap components may include a ball region, a neck region, and an angled region located adjacent the neck region and away from the ball region. The top-cap and ball-cap components may include insertion regions with opposing sets of ribs. The coupler system may further include a cover component, and the body may be formed with a central hole for receiving a fastener that secures the cover component to the top-cap component. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120124791 | Snap Button - A snap button wherein when a male snap is removed from a female snap, a rotation between the snaps is limited, but is permitted normally. A male-side grooved surface is provided on a male snap radially outward from a projection of the snap with a plurality of grooves formed so that peaks and troughs of the grooves are arranged continuously in the circumferential direction. A female-side grooved surface similar to the male-side grooved surface is provided on a female snap radially outward from a projection-receiving space of the snap. The female-side grooved surface is inclined relative to the male-side grooved surface. When the male snap is removed from the female snap, each axis of the male snap and the female snap, which are yet in a coupled state, inclines relative to each other, causing the male-side grooved surface and the female-side grooved surface to partially engage with each other. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120246893 | FASTENER - A fastener that consists of two components that snap into engagement with one another and that can be used to hold two or more pieces of material together. Each identical part includes a hole or opening running through it that allows for the parts to be disconnected or disengaged from one another. Thus, the fastener can be reused by re-engaging the multiple parts. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130067703 | Safety Connector Assembly for a Lanyard - A safety connector assembly for a lanyard having a first end portion and a second end portion includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion included a first surface, a second surface, an accommodating space, and a ring protrusion. The first surface is connected to the first end portion. The accommodating space is on the second surface. The ring protrusion extends from the accommodating space. The second connecting portion includes a third surface, a fourth surface, and a protruding portion. The third surface is connected to the second end portion. The protruding portion includes a protrusion and extends from the fourth surface. The protrusion is spaced apart from the fourth surface to form a space therebetween. When the first connecting portion interconnects with the second connecting portion, the protruding portion extends into the accommodating space and the ring protrusion abuts against the protrusion. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20150135491 | INTERCHANGEABLE AND DETACHABLE FLANGE FOR CONNECTOR - An interchangeable and detachable flange for a connector is described. A flange with a circular opening can be secured to an electrical or other type of connector by a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is engaged and disengaged by twisting the flange around the connector. The locking mechanism may consist of a tongue that slides into a slot when the flange is twisted around the connector, and may further consist of a raised knob that fits into a recess for the raised knob. | 05-21-2015 |
