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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7383620 | Buckle support assembly A buckle support assembly is provided including an anchor member and a buckle with a support member extending therebetween. A sleeve member is supported in position to extend between the anchor member and buckle and about the support member via interfering portions ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7377128 | Clasp for ornamental material A clasp for an ornamental material, such as knitwear, has two portions. One end of a clasp portion serves as a mating face, while the other end of a clasp portion has an aperture. The mating faces have complementary registration structures, such as a bump and well, ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7373701 | Quick release buckle A quick release buckle assembly having a housing, two cams, a knurl bar, and two springs. Each spring is operatively arranged to engage both a respective cam and the knurl bar. The housing includes integral bearing walls for the cams. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7340804 | Strap assembly capable of rotational engagement with an object, and method of manufacturing same A strap assembly capable of engagement with an object (101) includes a strap (110) having a first end (111) and a second end (112), and further includes a buckle (120, 190) coupled to the strap. The buckle includes a cover (210 | 03/11/2008 |
| 7237307 | Slip grip device The present invention is a slip grip device, which permits a cord to be adjusted to any given position or length. It adjusts through a tension mechanism, while allowing the cord to break apart at a pre-determined pressure, thus ensuring safety in the event that the ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7191495 | Device for fastening, quick unfastening, safety release and adjustment of straps for walking sticks, ski poles, hiking canes and the like A device is provided for the fastening, quick unfastening, safety release and adjustment of straps for the handles of walking sticks, ski poles, hiking canes and the like. The device includes a buckle (2), on which are wound the strap (3) and a wedge (... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7124478 | Bracelet clasp This clasp comprises at least two branches (1, 2) articulated on one another via one of their respective ends. One of the free ends of these branches (1, 2) comprises a lever (12, 22, 33) articulated about a shaft (10, 20, 32) parallel to... | 10/24/2006 |
| 6842948 | Rubber band retainer apparatus A wrap for securing objects having an elastomeric band, a retainer having a body defining a notch for receiving widthwise a portion of the elastomeric band, a band receiving portion of the notch, a first tab extending axially over the band receiving portion of the n... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6804977 | Necklace and bracelet pendant-clasp The combination pendant clasp of this disclosure is suitable for a necklace or bracelet. It provides a positive locking clasp which is manipulated in front of the wearer. The pendant clasp has two principle members, both of which may be decorated with precious stone... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6735828 | Belt connector An accommodating portion (13) is formed at the center of a body (8) of a first member (1) having a belt attachment (10). The accommodating portion (13) has an opening (14) on the front and back sides thereof, the opening ( | 05/18/2004 |
| 6622348 | Connection terminals for straps Applicable to tapes like those employed in backpacks, handbags, cyclists' helmets and similar goods, it is constituted by means of a piece (1) injected in plastic in which are defined two bodies (2-3) connected by means of a hinge (4), these bodies coming... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6530133 | Clasp for watch wristband A clasp for a watch wristband includes: two male (2) and female (4) joining parts able to be coupled by inserting the male part (2) into the female part (4); and a resilient locking mechanism, provided on the male part (2), locking with a catching mechani... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6523227 | Shoulder mounted cord retaining clip A shoulder mounted cord retaining clip including a shoulder pad portion positionable on a shoulder of a user. The shoulder pad portion has a forward end and a rearward end. A forward length of line adjustably extends outwardly of the forward end of the sh... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6481065 | Jewelry closure A jewelry closure created when a first jewelry clasp and a second jewelry clasp are aligned such that the central plane of the first jewelry clasp and the central plane of the second jewelry clasp are angularly offset with respect to each other. The centr... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6457215 | Bracelet clasp A clasp for bracelet comprising a body whereof one of the sides is fixed to or integral with one of the ends of the bracelet and whereof the opposite side comprises a retaining element cooperating with a coupling member comprised by the other end of the b... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6453520 | Fastening 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 |
| 6439610 | Stick handle for ski, trekking and the like with adjustable wrist strap A stick handle for ski, trekking and the like, equipped with an improved device for adjusting the wrist strap. An operating lever is equipped with a cam pawl which allows to obtain an effective blocking of the wrist strap for a variety of thickness of the... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6427292 | Connector for the removable connection of a neck strap to a pair of binoculars In a connector for the removable connection of an end of a neck strap to a pair of binoculars or similar optical device, to provide for a simple connection and disconnection with a reliable hold, the end of the strap has an attached clip incorporating two... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6418593 | Strap and attaching structure thereof A rational and economical strap and a strap attaching structure are provided which allow a hand strap and a neck strap to be attached in a non-independent manner and provide superior working efficiency. A hand strap has engagement portions at ends thereof... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6058576 | Jewelry clasp A method and apparatus for connecting two strand ends such as those found on jewelry pieces such as necklaces, chains and bracelets. The method and apparatus involve fastening the two strand ends using a connecting member attached to one strand and a rece... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6056173 | Holding device A holding device comprises a clip, and a flexible cord. The cord is looped upon itself and its ends are received in a trough on a stem of the clip. The trough has laterally spaced tabs which are crimped over the ends of the cord to secure the cord to the ... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5890238 | Patient transfer systems The invention includes several devices for readily transferring patients from one platform to another by one attendant. A first system of horizontal transfer of patients is adapted to use existing transfer sheets and cart appropriately modified. A transfe... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5870803 | Double-locking clasp for watch band A metal locking clasp for securing the free ends of watch bands, bracelets and the like, having a hook and bar joining mechanism that is held in place with a first pivoting lock plate and depending lock element, is provided with a second locking mechanism... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5737781 | Patient transfer system The invention includes several novel devices for transferring patients. A first system of horizontal transfer of patients is adapted to use existing transfer sheets and cart appropriately modified. The sheet is attached to a clamping device that has a rel... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5715578 | Bundle tie A plastic handle about two inches long has a longitudinal slot sized to receive a rubber band. After the rubber band is inserted into the slot, a locking pin is inserted into the first end of the rubber-band loop which has been inserted in the slot. The r... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5689861 | Strap clasp A clasp with a locking flap (8) hingedly mounted between the arms (3a, 3b) of a yoke-shaped member (3) by means of a pin (9) extending through one portion (8a) of said flap (8). Said portion (8a) is shorter than the distance between the two arms (3a, 3b) ... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5628095 | Clasp for jewelry A jewelry clasp has a first and a second clasp member connected to one another for closing the clasp. At least the first clasp member has a spring-weighed element for achieving a fixation of a closed position of the clasp. The first clasp member has a fir... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5560045 | Multi-purpose apparatus braces/suspenders and methods of their use An attachment device and method of operation is described for securing an article of clothing, such as a pair of suspenders, to a pair of pants or a skirt. The attachment device is connected to the suspenders by a loop of flexible material. An embodiment ... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5544395 | Clamping device for a textile edge A clamping device for a textile edge (14) comprise an inner wedge shaped casing (2) with an insertion opening for the textile edge (14) and a slide element arranged in the casing slidably away form and toward the wedge point of the casing to a clamping po... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5542160 | Attachment element for the attachment of straps, belts or loop on edges of flat pieces of material An attachment element is made up of a middle part and two lateral movable parts linked to this middle part. In the middle part, a slot-like recess is provided in order to receive a belt, strap or loop. Using the lateral parts it is then possible for the a... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5388313 | Locking clip A clip assembly for gripping a sheet of material. The assembly includes first and second jaw members having ramp portions which are joined along a common hinge. The ramp portions form divergent inclined planes, and are surrounded by a sliding collar. As t... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5353441 | Sock support device A support plate includes a support loop extending from an uppermost end of the support plate for securement relative to an individual garment, wherein a second end support plate has extending therefrom a keyhole slot arranged to receive a projecting boss ... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5172429 | Combination suspenders for use with button and buttonless trousers A combination suspenders for use with button and buttonless trousers includes interchangeable clip ends and button strap ends connected to the suspender straps via a clip carrier. The clip carrier is formed of a horizontally folded flexible material formi... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5103758 | Bookmark A transferable bookmark which can be clipped to one or more pages, or to the cover, of a book. The bookmark includes a ribbon, one end of which is mounted between a flexible clip and a ribbon cover. The clip includes an inner clipping member which is hing... | 04/14/1992 |
| 4561676 | Safety belt for shopping cart A child safety belt for attachment across a seat having an attaching side rod element for releasable securement of the belt thereto. The belt comprises a strap having elastic properties and a detachable securing buckle is secured to at least one end of th... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4449275 | Device to secure belts and similar parts to resin structures, helmets in particular The device to secure belts and similar parts to resin structures is provided with (Ref. FIG. 4) a block B in elastically yieldable molded material is inserted by snap action in a seat 24 in helmet A engaging forcibly by means grooves and projecting parts ... | 05/22/1984 |
| 4406043 | Belt buckle construction A belt buckle construction is disclosed which has a keeper with a frame and tongue pivotably disposed on the outer end thereof for interengagement with the longitudinally perforated end of a flexible belt strap. The keeper also includes a rearwardly openi... | 09/27/1983 |
| 4069953 | Watch straps A watch strap, the two strap portions whereof are formed of a core of plastics material with a clip embedded therein. The clip has a hook-shaped end which projects from the core and forms with the core an attachment means for attaching to a watch case. Th... | 01/24/1978 |