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Class 24/300 - Elastic connector


Subclass of Class 24 - Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Definition: Subject matter wherein the connector is composed of a resilient
No. of applications: 16
Last issue date: 09/15/2011


Application No.Application TitleIssue Date
20110219586Bi-Directional Tensioning Apparatus
A bi-directional tensioning apparatus including one or more elongate resilient members, one or more support members, one or more first guide members, and one or more optional second guide members is provided. A method of using the bi-directional tensioning apparatus is ...
09/15/2011
20100269308ELASTIC STRUCTURE AND SHELL ASSEMBLY USING THE SAME
An elastic structure includes a main board, two fixing portions, and a latching arm. The two fixing portions disposed at opposite sides of the main board and at the same plane with the main board. The latching arm extends outwardly from a middle portion of the main boar...
10/28/2010
20100011543Fastening Belt with Rotatable Drag Hooks
This invention is about the fastening belt with freely rotatable drag hooks, which includes two drag hooks. The said drag hooks have an upper cover and a bottom cover, with the hook fixed in the front of the drag hooks; one elastic rope to link the two drag hooks, which...
01/21/2010
20090241300STRETCHABLE FASTENING CORD WITH HOOK AND LOOP STRAP CONNECTOR ENDS
A fastening cord includes an elongated elastic member including at least one hook and loop strap connector secured to at least one end of the elongated elastic member. A flexible base material portion attached to an end of a bungee cord, the flexible base material porti...
10/01/2009
20090172925Zipper cord
The present invention features a load-securing device comprising (a) a rope having a first end and second end; (b) multiple hooks, wherein the hook has a first end and a second end, the first end of the hook forms a loop around the rope where the hook can slide along th...
07/09/2009
20070261213Detachable shock absorber accessory for shoulder strap
Portable objects such as luggage, cases, purses, bags, sporting equipment, weaponry and the like typically have a handle and a detachable shoulder strap. The discomfort caused by the weight of the object and the shock to both carrier and object of walking is alleviated ...
11/15/2007
20070199133Ear Protection Device
An apparatus comprising a first curved band portion and a second curved band portion. The first curved band portion has a first end, a second end, an inner curved side and an outer curved side. The first curved band portion defines a passageway between the first end and...
08/30/2007
20070089278Method and device for detachably fixating an object
A device for detachably fixating a first object, a foldable car seat in a folded position, to a second object, a vehicle, the device comprising a cord, wherein the cord is connected, at at least one position, to a fastening means by means of at least one pin, which pin ...
04/26/2007
20070067968Connectable Bungee Cord
A bungee cord fastener includes a hook portion and a receptacle formed in the hook portion for receiving a mating portion of another bungee cord fastener therein. The receptacle is configured for providing a frictional fit of the mating portion within the receptacle suf...
03/29/2007
20060085956Adjustable bungee cord
A bungee cord length adjustment device comprises a housing which may be moved along a bungee cord to a selected position and releasably locked by a manual quarter rotation of a screw. A compression plate disposed between the lower end of the screw and the bungee cord pe...
04/27/2006
20060075610Reinforced securing device
The present invention features a securing device for securing at least one object for storage or transport, wherein the securing device comprises: (a) an elongate bendable member having first and second ends, the elongate bendable member comprising at least one inelasti...
04/13/2006
20050283952Tool retention device
The present invention comprises a retention strap device which retains a tool or object in the vicinity of the user. The invention comprises an elastic cord formed into a loop, with both ends of the cord terminating in a terminal clip. Disposed along the cord, are first...
12/29/2005
20050125964Fastener for use with shoes
A fastener device to replace laces in shoes, sneakers and boots of the type having eyelets allows for decorative ornamentation, ease of installation and security. In a preferred embodiment, each of two vertical mounting members placed inside the each of the two opposing...
06/16/2005
20050097710Lid strap device
The invention comprises a decorative lid strap for securing the cover of a casserole to the top of the casserole or container so that the casserole can be transported safely while food and etc. is in the casserole. The lid strap has an elongated elastic strap with hooks...
05/12/2005
20050050695Bungee Cord Hook
A bungee cord hook including one or more of a reversed hook orientation, a protection overmolded plastic coating, an angled base, a protective bumper, an angled hook portion and a size indication plate. ...
03/10/2005
20050039310ELECTRICAL CORD ANCHORING APPARATUS
A cord securement apparatus comprises an elongate elastic band having a hook integral with one end of the band, and an eyelet integral with the other end of the band. The eyelet is slidingly engaged medially with the band thereby forming a loop at the other end of the b...
02/24/2005
 
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