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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7946002 | Connecting device A connecting device which has an excellent appearance, produces no frictional sound between a connecting device main body such as a swivel hook main body and a belt attaching member and can be assembled easily and securely. The connecting device includes a neck port... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7712195 | Flat, folded bungee cord anchored in molded base A transverse pin (17) passes through an end loop (46) in a folded, multi-core (43) or single core (69), flat bungee cord (43, 69) to anchor the bungee cord within a molded base (49). The pin extends past the end loop of the ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7536754 | Swaged synthetic cable terminations A connecting system which allows a standard rigging fixture to be connected to a synthetic cable termination by swaging. The cable termination is provided with a swaging sleeve. When the standard rigging fixture is placed next to the termination, this swaging sleeve... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7334712 | Personal storage apparatus for wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices The present invention relates to personal storage devices that are adapted to interconnection to personal mobility devices such as wheelchairs. In one embodiment an accessory bag is interconnected to a docking station with a tethering device that may stretch or be r... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7275288 | Quick-change watchbands One-piece and two-piece watchbands may be quickly and easily installed on a watch of the wearer's choice and may just as easily be removed and replaced with another watchband to provide color and style coordination with other items of the wearer's chosen wardrobe. | 10/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7237306 | Clip and trouser combination An aesthetically pleasing fastener for allowing a desired height of a hem of a pants leg to be maintained and repeatedly changed without compromising structural integrity of the pants leg or having to cooperate with a shoe so as to allow the fastener to be used with... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7231698 | Post attachment device A post attachment device for connecting a helmet to a head and neck support. The device includes a post anchor having a base, a button, a resilient member, a post, a retainer and a catch having a slot with a larger first section connected by a channel to a smaller s... | 06/19/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7140049 | Helmet protection system According to some embodiments of the invention, a system for protecting a device formed from polystyrene is provided. The system includes a body formed from polystyrene. The system also includes a protective layer formed from thermoplastic elastomer. The protective ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7096696 | Scuba tank lock assembly A locking device comprises a locking plate having a first aperture to receive a cable lock, a second aperture having a slot extending therefrom, and a flat attachment cable having one end fixedly attached to the locking plate which is sized to be insertable into the... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7077445 | Dual lever locking hook A dual lever locking hook comprises a hook member having a mounting portion and a catching portion, first and second locking levers, and a connecting member rotatably coupled to the hook member. The locking levers are affixed to the hook member at the mounting porti... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7013535 | Web end A one-piece clip or web end to join the cord ends of a lanyard is disclosed. The clip folds together and snap fits onto the cord ends to secure the ends together. The clip includes numerous pins extending outwardly from the clip body that mate with numerous pin pock... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6978523 | Post attachment device A post attachment device for connecting a helmet to a head and neck support. The device includes a post anchor having a base, a button, a resilient member, a post, a retainer and a catch having a slot with a larger first section connected by a channel to a smaller s... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6966324 | Cleat 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 |
| 6952864 | Shoelace retainer A shoelace retainer including a strip of loop-type fastening material that has been folded back upon itself near its midpoint and seamed in place so as to form a small tab. The tab is perforated so as to provide the strip of loop-type fastening material with an atta... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6907877 | Suspended inhaler retainer A medication inhaler is provided with a lanyard that is formed into a wearer neck encircling loop. A wearer is thereby able to carry the medication inhaler about his or her neck so that it is readily at hand in the event of an asthmatic or allergic attack. The lanya... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6874208 | Anchoring 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 |
| 6868586 | Fastening means for a bungie cord A new and improved method and apparatus for securing a stretchable cord to be used in association with exercise equipment is disclosed herein. ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6776424 | Sled with strap anchor A sled includes a hull having walls defining an inboard hole. A lip extending outward from the hall forms an outboard hole opposed to the inboard hold. A support member extends through the inboard hold and the outboard hole, as well as through the hole of a strap, t... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6748631 | Hinge assembly and wrist mounting-type electronic apparatus utilizing hinge assembly To provide a wrist mounting type electronic apparatus facilitating attachment and detachment thereof. The wrist mounting type electronic apparatus is constituted by a main body bent substantially in an L-like shape and straps comprising a hard material. An inserting... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6631927 | Ski pole handle A ski pole handle with a possibility of adjusting the effective length of a strap (3) fastened to the handle (1), said handle (1) having in its upper portion a throughgoing cavity (9) through which the strap (3) is threaded, and an element (12) is adapted... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6578825 | Wire rope equalizer system for hoist mechanisms A wire rope equalizer system for a conventional double reeved hoist mechanism using wire rope is disclosed. The wire rope equalizer system includes a base member that is secured to the hoist mechanism for selective rotation and a pivoting lever that is pi... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6539593 | Twist-to-engage coupling A line anchoring coupling is disclosed having a base attachable to a support surface and a complementary connector attachable to a line. The connector is insertable into a base cavity and rotatable therein into an operative position permitting the connect... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6471234 | Apparatus for affixing climbing skins to skis A strap and climbing skin attachment assembly and kit having an elongated strap having a thickened end portion, two flat plates riveted to sandwich one end of the climbing skin, a rectangular cutout extending inward from the sandwiched end of the climbing... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6415483 | Jewelry clasp A jewelry clasp assembly, attached to a pair of chains for displaying pearls, gemstones, gems, beads, slides, or the like, including a pair of rectangular shaped pins slidably engaged into similarly shaped receiving channels within said clasp housing and ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6393672 | D-ring assembly A D-Ring assembly comprises a base having a ring integrally formed therewith and protruding from the top surface of the base, and a grommet having an aperture therethrough. The grommet covers the base so that the ring protrudes through the aperture. In us... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6360405 | Security anchor/tether assemblage for portable articles An anchor/tether assemblage for use with a security slot in a portable electronic article that provides a securement for securely attaching the portable article to a stationary fixture. The anchor includes an internal member, an external member, and a mea... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6351874 | Clasp for securing a strap end The clasp for use with an adjustable length strap of the type used on a golf bags, back packs and the similar articles includes a housing having a open passage and a blind compartment in stacked relationship with respect to each other and a hinged lid ove... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6202262 | Universal strap lock A quick disconnect coupling for adapting any guitar strap having a pair of ends with throughbores to any guitar having a pair of guitar strap-attaching pegs that engage the throughbores in the pair of ends of the guitar strap of the guitar, respectively. ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6088884 | Jewelry 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 |
| 5926924 | Handle sheath for a paper bag handle A handle sheath fastened to one end of a twisted handle and adapted to secure it in a face panel of a paper bag, having a cylindrical body mounted around the twisted handle, a longitudinal opening, two longitudinal rows of downward teeth arranged along tw... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5920965 | Cinching strap A cinching strap for retaining cord, rope, or other coiled matter is disclosed, comprising a first strap including means (such as a hook-and-loop material) for releasably retaining the first strap around the coiled matter in a coiled configuration, and a ... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5839171 | Strap anchoring means An anchor for attaching a strap or belt to a panel is a one piece structure having a web attached to two flanges such that the flanges extend parallel to one another and spaced apart by a distance greater than the panel thickness. Each flange has a free e... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5740590 | Alignment device An alignment device for centering both ends of a belt relative to a U-shaped mount of a belt buckle. The inventive device includes a foldable web positionable about the U-shaped mount and including upper and lower spacing webs extending between the belt a... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5657514 | Angle fit belt clip An angled belt clip for diverse worn articles such as heart rate monitors, swimsuits and the like prevents slippage of the article from the proper location on the wearer's body. The clip is provided with an upwardly or downwardly angled portion which hold... | 08/19/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5592718 | Belt buckle alignment device An alignment device for centering an end of a belt relative to a U-shaped mount of a belt buckle. The inventive device includes a folded web positionable about the U-shaped mount and including upper and lower spacing webs extending between the belt and re... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5566428 | Molded synthetic resin belt connecting device and method of producing the same The invention provides a molded synthetic resin belt connecting device of the type including a belt attachment member and a fastening member rotatably connected together, wherein a headed pin formed integrally with a rotatable shaft of the belt attachment... | 10/22/1996 |