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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7946006 | Carabiner having dual gates and associated methods Various embodiments for carabiners include two gates. The carabiners include a C-shaped body having a nose region and an end region. An inner gate is configured to pivot about the end region from a closed position in contact with the nose region, and an open positio... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7918001 | Multi-pivot latch assemblies Multi pivot latch assemblies for releasably engaging anchors and other attach points in vehicles are disclosed herein. A latch assembly configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a latch and an actuator, each of which is movably coupled ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7810220 | Coupling device A coupling device for engagement with an anchor member is provided. The coupling device includes a lever that moves between a closed position that substantially covers the mouth of the device and an open position in which the mouth is substantially uncovered by the ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7624483 | Multi-roller snap ring Described is a multi-roller snap ring with one or more rollers extending across a space defined by a frame and one or more rollers integrated within the frame of the snap ring. The multiple rollers reduce and mitigate the frictional wear and tear caused by a purse l... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7353572 | Snap hook A snap hook having a hook shank and a gate keeper. The hook shank includes a main body and a hook member. The hook member has a hook bowl and a hook bill with the hook bill and the main body defining a gateway opening therebetween. The gate keeper has an open positi... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7325282 | Multifunctional electronic carabiner for climbing The present invention discloses a carabiner for climbing, a body (1) thereof is connected with a left and a right arm parts (4) and (9) via hinges (5) and (10), the left and the right arm parts (4) and (9) respectivel... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7228601 | Carabiners having a captive eye opening Various embodiments for carabiners employing a pivoting gate and having a captive eye opening are disclosed. The carabiners of the present invention employ an arm laterally extending from the body of the carabiner to define a major opening and a captive eye opening ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7204468 | Elastic article suspension device for an infant An article suspension device for infants includes a length of cord having a continuous encircling member at one end for connection to a highchair or stroller or the like. An elastic loop is attached at the second end of the cord including an adjustable sleeve which ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7097223 | Shopping bag handle A device for carrying articles having handles is provided with generally elongated gripping and handle supporting members that are positioned in spaced-apart relationship with one another. A retaining assembly is pivotably coupled to the gripping member which can be... | 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 |
| 7051410 | Snap hook with two opposed closing figures The snap hook of the invention comprises a snap hook body closed by two closure fingers pivoting in opposite directions. The two closure fingers are separated by an insertion space. The insertion space has a width sufficient to allow the insertion of a loop oriented... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7047604 | Handle with grip for comfortably holding articles by hand A simple, strong handle for use as a grip for holding articles is disclosed comprising a carabiner-like snap hook provided with a gripping surface of the proper size and shape to be comfortably held by a human hand. The snap hook has a generally C-shaped back portio... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6948219 | Latch system for child seat A latch system for attaching a child seat to an anchorage of a vehicle seat includes a first latch device connected to a first end of a length of webbing, an adjuster connected to a second end of the length of webbing, and a second latch device. The adjuster has a p... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6941622 | Hook capable of hooking chain at desired length A hook is capable of hooking a chain at a desired length. The hook comprises a hook body, and a buckle above the hook body. The buckle has a U shape opening. Width of the shape opening is confined by the size of a chain to be hung. The buckle, has a penetrating groo... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6925690 | Bullsnap The bullsnap fastener includes a rigid elongate member having a mid-section, a hook mounted to one end of the mid-section, a gate closing the hook, and an eye mounted to an opposite end of the mid-section. The hook has a shank and a curved distal end. The hook exten... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6912836 | Hanging chain structure for pendent lamp A hanging chain structure for a pendent lamp includes a plurality of hanging rings connected with each other. Each of the hanging rings includes a hook body, and a stop member pivotally mounted on the hook body. Thus, the hanging rings are connected with each other ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6907645 | Wire spring latch safety hook The present invention is a safety hook (12, 12′) having a wire spring latch (26, 26′). The wire spring latch (26, 26′) is a wire loop pawl. The safety hook (12, 12′) is made of a heavy gauge wire form material, which is preferably... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6874210 | Clipping device and method of use A clipping device (2) and method of use wherein the clipping device (2) comprises a hook (4) for attachment to a supporting bar or other device. The hook (4) has a shank end (6) and a curved end (8). A two-way gate (10 | 04/05/2005 |
| 6804868 | Swivel locking clasp A locking clasp (1) has a planar clasp body (3) an aperture (13), a swivel cover (12) rivetably mounted on a top surface and an interconnecting link having a plate (8) of the same size and shape as the aperture. When the plate on t... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6772488 | Wire spring latch safety hook The present invention is a safety hook (12, 12′) having a wire spring latch (26, 26′). The wire spring latch (26, 26′) is a wire loop pawl. The safety hook (12, 12′) is made of a heavy gauge wire form material, which is preferably... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6725506 | Standardized cap and tag keeper A standardized attachment system for an object holding system or object displaying system which is easily assembled, comprising a base section made of one or more pieces that engages a cord and an attachment section that secures the object to be held or displayed, s... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6694574 | Snap hook assembly for a luggage A snap hook assembly for a luggage includes a suspension member, and a hook member. The suspension member includes a first suspension block and a second suspension block. The hook member is mounted on the suspension member and includes a main body having ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6662417 | Method of manufacturing a swivel hook having a stamped hook body and forged swivel connector A method of constructing a swivel hook. The method comprises the steps of: forming a hook body by way of a stamping process; forming a swivel connector by means of a forging process; placing a first washer having a rectangular shaped right angled bore ove... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6588076 | Carabiner with locking gate A carabiner having a gate with a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a cylindrical locking element that must be rotated in order to release the gate, a guide pin that extends from the gate, and a guide that cooperates with the guide pin. The... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6557219 | Swivel hook A swivel hook is described that is comprised of a hook body and a swivel connector. The hook body has a generally uniform thickness and is stamped from a sheet of material. A hook member formed at a first end and a longitudinally oriented stem, having a g... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6481790 | Tray lock device A tray lock, comprising comprises a main body 1 including an accommodating section 2 provided with a three fourths (3/4) circular circumference edge extending in the end side of the main body 1, a rotary fastening means 3 connected with the main body 1 th... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6477752 | Lock for a necklace, bracelet or such ornament, as well as an end eye for such a lock A lock (1) for a necklace, bracelet or such ornament, which lock is provided with a carbine hook (2) defining an eye-shaped space and with an end eye (3), which carbine hook (2) is provided with a hook portion (4) and a locking portion (5), which locking ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6438809 | Parrot clasp with an opening button A clasp equipped with an external shell (1), an internal thrust spring (2) and of a rotating lever (3) having a protrusion shaped activation button (8) to allow the user to act upon it with a pressing action to determine its opened position. The external ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6363589 | Rescue hook with safety locking mechanism This invention relates to a rescue hook assembly that utilizes a spring-loaded gate across the opening into the hook and has an improved safety locking mechanism to prevent accidental opening of the gate. The locking mechanism works independently from the... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6308385 | Jewelry clasp A jewelry clasp with two ends for connecting to a necklace. A latch has an aperture in the periphery thereof and aligns with one of two apertures defined by the discontinuous periphery of the clasp. An actuator located on the latch is provided so as to mo... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6192558 | Mechanical trucker's knot, with locking clasp, and method of use A device that assists in the tying of knots for tightening lines, especially ropes that hold heavy loads in place on trucks or flat bed trailers. In the preferred embodiment, the invention comprises two side members, two transverse members, and a clasping... | 02/27/2001 |
| 5984250 | Latch hook A new latch hook for permitting secure hanging of strapped bags, such as purses and backpacks, to help prevent easy removal by thieves. The inventive device includes a mounting plate, a hook body, and a latch member. The root of the hook body is coupled t... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5820181 | Remote maneuver snap-hook making it possible to make a rope fast The snap-hook (2) comprises a tilting finger (5) provided with a pivoting lever (10) intended to bear or not on the external edge of the body (4) of the snap-hook according to the position of the lever (10) with respect to the tilting finger (5), the leve... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5689086 | Simulated suspended mine retrieval system A simulated suspended mine retrieval system is described. It snares a simted suspended mine at sea that is comprised of an anchor, a buoy and a tether connecting the anchor and buoy. The retrieval system has a cable connected to a loop for snaring the si... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5664304 | S-hook with safety latch A safety latched hook has a hook link, a latch and a spring biasing the latch to a closed position. The hook link has a bend in a closed side opposite a latch end. The a chain attachment opening, defined as the distance from the latch end to the closed si... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5577304 | Karabiner with dynamic locking feature A karabiner comprises a generally C-shaped body the ends of which are joined by a pivoting finger, articulated at a first end and engaging at its second end with the free end of the body. The corresponding engagement ends of the finger and of the body inc... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5538303 | Snap hook with tether release A snap hook (H) is adapted to be connected to a ring eye (RE). Snap hook (H) includes a hook eye (HE) at its base end (14). A hook line (L) is connected to the hook eye (HE). Hook (H) includes a shank (20) which extends from the base (14) to a bight (22).... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5517949 | Animal leash with snap link A simple, strong, and durable animal leash, comprising two elements. The first element is a lead formed of strap material. The second element is a snap link, which is a relatively large link made of aluminum, one side of which is a gate which can pivot in... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5357657 | Karabiner for climbing and potholing A karabiner comprises a C-shaped body having a male part composed of a central tab and of a terminal protuberance in the form of a cap, and a pivoting finger equipped with a female part having a first orifice for access to an internal recess for accommoda... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5177837 | Strap attachment for luggage and the like A buckle affixed to an article of luggage forms a webbing clip over a bar of which a loop of a shoulder strap can be inserted past a detent which can be manipulated by the user to allow the web loop to be removed. This arrangement eliminates any metal obj... | 01/12/1993 |
