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Pillow with retractable umbrella

A pillow assembly having a supporting assembly and a retractable umbrella assembly that is easily transportable and allows a user to support his/her head while covering their face from sunlight.

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Class 24/265AL - Ring-loop


Subclass of Class 24 - Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
No. of patents: 58
Last issue date: 03/11/2008


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7341232Methods and apparatus for suspending fixtures
Various systems including brackets and associated wires are disclosed for suspending fixtures from ceilings and the like. The systems improve over the prior art in several ways. Attachment of the wire to the bracket is faster and easier. The attachment can be made m...
03/11/2008
7299527Strap retainer device
A strap retainer device and method for retaining a first object to a second object, the device including a body that is generally planar with an outer periphery portion, the body including a first end portion and a substantially oppositely disposed second end portio...
11/27/2007
7234995D-ring for brassieres and the like
A D-ring for a shoulder strap assembly and brassiere can have a catch which enables the D-ring to be locked in use or opened for lateral insertion of the loop of the shoulder strap. The catch can be formed by a pin on the bow of the D-ring laterally engageable in an...
06/26/2007
7219398Flexible loop bungee cord terminus
A terminus (8) for a bungee cord (9) comprises a molded base (10) having a flexible loop (11) anchored by a compression sleeve secured to one end; a free end (23) of the loop has an enlargement (22) which fits through a hole...
05/22/2007
7070022Gaff shield
An apparatus for protecting at least at least a portion of a leg and at least a portion of a foot. The apparatus has a shield with a vertical portion that is sized to receive and protect at least a portion of a leg. The shield also has a horizontal portion that is s...
07/04/2006
6971623Fitting for building structures and the like
A fitting to prevent movement during seismic activity between a building structure or the like and a rod and channel support or the like connected to said building which may include anti-torque means between the anchor and the channel for preventing rotation of the ...
12/06/2005
6966324Cleat for a tent
A cleat comprising a body comprising a first portion and that defines a web cutout and a tent pole cutout, and a second portion that defines a guy rope cutout, and the body comprising a bend where the first portion and the second portion meet. The cleat is made of s...
11/22/2005
6874208Anchoring attachment apparatus
An anchoring apparatus eliminates the need for an anchor plate and an anti-rattle member. The anchoring apparatus includes a flexible connector member which may be embodied as a strip of fabric material. An end of the connector member is disposed to form a loop and ...
04/05/2005
6711786Ratcheted lashing strap assembly
A ratcheted lashing strap assembly is described. The assembly is formed of a lashing strap and a tightening device. The tightening device has a frame and a winding drum, rotatable in the frame, for winding up the lashing strap. A fixation end of the lashing strap, i...
03/30/2004
6598273Lanyard buckle connector
An identification badge is connected to a lanyard using at least two connectors. One of the connectors securely connects a fixture which clasps the identification badge to a buckle. The other connector securely connects the buckle to the lanyard. The conn...
07/29/2003
6550108Attachment loop for a handheld device
An attachment loop for affixing to a handheld device. The attachment loop includes a self-adhesive base panel having a ring portion pivotally attached thereto. A segment of the ring portion is captured within a channel of the base panel. The base panel ha...
04/22/2003
6539592Band buckle
The present invention relates to a band buckle which is capable of fabricating a buckle based on a set formed of an upper ring and a lower ring, quickly releasing a bound force of an adjusting band by easily lifting only the upper ring when the adjusting ...
04/01/2003
6453520Fastening device for the shoulder-strap of a handbag
The fastening device is for releasably engaging a fastening element connected to one of the ends of the shoulder-strap of a handbag. The device comprises an inner plate-like element to be disposed against an inner surface of the handbag, an outer body to ...
09/24/2002
6425166Strap tab cap for a knee brace
The present invention provides a strap tab cap for connecting a strap tab to a knee brace wherein the strap tab cap has a very low profile and can rotate within a limited range. The low profile of the strap tab cap reduces the possibility that the knee br...
07/30/2002
6389653Belt end fastener
A belt end fastener comprises a flatted tubular socket, and a plug to be detachably inserted in the socket. The plug has a plate-like tongue, and a ring projecting from a base of the plug, the tongue having a pair of belt-insertion holes Also the plug has...
05/21/2002
6178600Molded plastic swivel connector
A sling system for attachment to a firearm using conventional sling-mounting studs, or for attachment to luggage, and including a molded plastic connector portion attached to a strap portion. The strap portion may be of tubular cloth enclosing a padding e...
01/30/2001
6101690Strap retainer for child seatbelts
The strap retainer includes a relatively rigid post element with one end formed integrally with a relatively flexible strap element. The free end of the post element includes parallel stabilizing channels and a central detent channel which receive paralle...
08/15/2000
6101687Child seatbelt assembly
The child seatbelt assembly is provided on-site as a single piece and includes two nylon web seatbelt portions which latch to each other by way of a releasable buckle. Both seatbelt portions are permanently affixed to strap retainers by means of sewing or...
08/15/2000
6088885Strap retainer
The device is a strap retainer having a generally arcuate retainer body 10 and a generally straight, cylindrical post 11. One end of retainer body 10 is integrally connected to one end of post 11. Two catch arms 12a&b are located on the free end of retain...
07/18/2000
6088884Jewelry clasp
A jewelry clasp is provided, comprising a first hollow member having a base end and a distal end, wherein the distal end includes a first eyelet member fixedly inserted therein; a second hollow member having a base end and a distal end, wherein the distal...
07/18/2000
6044528Strap retainer
A strap retainer including a base having an integrally formed post projecting therefrom, and a post receiving member, spaced from the base wherein the post receiving member has an opening formed therein for receipt of the post. A member connects the base ...
04/04/2000
6038745Adjustable strap
An adjustable strap is comprised of an elastic band generally folded in half with one section slightly longer than the other. The end of longer section is folded back over the shorter section and stitched to the end of the shorter section and an adjacent ...
03/21/2000
6026545Universal restraint clip fitting
A universal one piece restraint bracket particularly suited for use with wire rope or cable for transverse, longitudinal and combined transverse and longitudinal seismic bracing systems for supporting an object. The bracket is generally L shaped to define...
02/22/2000
5984837Tensioned floor system
A play system floor includes a frame defining the periphery of an area to be floored and a webbed flooring constructed of a webbing material extending between the frame members. The webbing material has an optimal predetermined stretch coefficient at whic...
11/16/1999
5940944Strap retainer
A strap retainer comprising a flexible elongated body having two planar sides and two free ends adapted for closure on to each other. A locking pawl is integrally formed with one free end and comprises a post and a head section having two locking legs. A ...
08/24/1999
5933923Buckle for cargo control strap
A cargo strap buckle comprises two sets of pins arranged between opposing plates. One set of pins is fixed to the plates and positioned between the other set of pins. The pins of the other set are separable or capable of disengagement from the plates or b...
08/10/1999
5803648Harness plate
A harness plate (22, 28) for attachment to a harness for securing a first load (4), normally in the form of a person, the harness plate being attachable to a first cable (18) which is used to lift the load. The harness plate comprises a quick release mech...
09/08/1998
5781970Strap Retainer
A strap retainer comprising a flexible elongated body having two planar sides and two free ends adapted for closure on to each other. A locking pawl is integrally formed with one free end and comprises a post and a head section forming a free end. A recep...
07/21/1998
5774948Tie-down ring
An articulating tie-down anchor (10) for securing cargo straps or roping includes a base plate (16), a top plate (18) and a knuckle (32) interconnecting the base (16) and top (18) plates. A ring (24) has a shank (26) pivotally journaled in the knuckle (32...
07/07/1998
5697724Metal fitting structure for anchoring a chain to a portable apparatus
To anchor a chain clip to the casing of a radio pager, a generally C-shaped plastically deformable metal fitting has its opposite ends rotatably fitted in a hole formed in the casing. The metal fitting is fully received in a recess also formed in the casi...
12/16/1997
5669118Strap retainer
The apparatus is a strap retainer with a straight post element and a generally arcuate retainer element molded as a single integral piece thereby forming a D-shaped outline. First ends of said post and arcuate retainer elements are affixed to each other w...
09/23/1997
5630254Suspension lug and locking element for a carrying strap
A carrying strap having a suspension lug which is attached at one end in a loop of the strap, is in the shape of a U and includes in the part of the lug lying in the loop, two open legs bent symmetrically at right angles to each other. The legs lie opposi...
05/20/1997
5497818Wallet tether and wallet
A wallet tether is removable from a wallet or the like to which it is secured, to provide for use of the wallet in more formal situations where such a tether would be unsightly. The tether includes an openable loop which is securable about a belt, belt lo...
03/12/1996
5432985Splitter plate
An improved splitter plate arrangement for use with children's furniture such as automobile safety seats and the like comprises a quadrilateral shape having a generally trapezoidal configuration, with the lower edge and side edges disposed in generally or...
07/18/1995
5071193Cable mount for seat belt buckle
The ends of a cable are attached to the seat belt buckle so that a loop of cable projects from the buckle. A mounting bracket comprised of a stamped metal strap is folded into a U-shape and receives the loop of cable. The ends of the metal strap are attac...
12/10/1991
4963410Fastening mechanism
The invention is an apparatus for securing together segments of an elongated member such as an extension cord. The apparatus includes means for engaging at least one segment of the elongated member and a band member for wrapping around additional segments...
10/16/1990
4903349Helmet chin strap having primary fastening device and secondary fastening device for free end of strap
A helmet with a chin strap to reliably secure it to a user's head. The chin strap is comprised of a retainer strap having a fastening member (e.g.: `D`-ring) and an operational band intended to be tightly fastened through the fastening member of the retai...
02/27/1990
4861070Seatbelt guide ring with anti-twist feature
An improved guide ring assembly consists of a guide member which is adapted to be pivotally mounted to a portion of an automotive vehicle and a plastic cover member which is snap fit over the guide member, the guide member and cover member cooperate to de...
08/29/1989
4842173Backpack frame
A backpack frame of the present invention comprises a pair of spaced apart side frame members, a first cross plate member extending between the side frame members having a plurality of generally parallel slots therein extending in side-to-side direction w...
06/27/1989
4810036Shoulder belt restraint
The stop where the shoulder belt restraint is composed of four parallel, coplanar, cylindrical rods bridging between side plates. Each end of each rod is connected to a side plate by a tongue joint including a bellied split tongue snap fitted into a socke...
03/07/1989
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