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Mountable Printable Placard With Headband

A resilient headband in a shape for being mounted on the head of the user. The headband is equipped with a longitudinal slotted member for holding a placard.

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Class 24/600.9 - Resilient, self-biased gate


Subclass of Class 24 - Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Definition: Projection member wherein the barrier means is integral
No. of patents: 56
Last issue date: 02/17/2009


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7490389Swivel snap hook unit
Swivel hook units are usable to position a fabric cover, such as a swimming pool cover. A base portion of unitary construction can be attached to a fabric cover via a strap sewn to the cover. A hook member is attached to the base portion via a fastener device which ...
02/17/2009
7364111Reel consisting of a metal strip with loops
The invention pertains to a reel, which consists of a metal strip with loops, in particular a clip reel for packaging equipment. The reel must have at least three coils with its free end extending into the direction of unwinding. The reel also features a retaining d...
04/29/2008
7346962Suspension system
A suspension or staying system uses a length of wire or cable with a hook or plain bead secured to one end. The hook may be secured directly or indirectly to a structure, or pass around a fixed structure such as a beam, purlin or girder, or something fixed thereto, ...
03/25/2008
7275288Quick-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
7082647Snap-hook for carrying accessories
The body of a snap-hook for carrying accessories is equipped with a guard lug attached to the top part and extending facing the lateral branch opposite the finger so as to define a groove designed to be inserted on a support element, in particular a belt, to achieve...
08/01/2006
7077445Dual 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
7073761Communication cable support
An apparatus is disclosed for routing a communication cable within a crawlspace. The apparatus has a chain dangling from a means for supporting the apparatus. A generally hook-shaped saddle supports a communications cable thereacross. The saddle has a crown, a stem ...
07/11/2006
7051410Snap 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
7044522Passive capture slip-proof chain handling hook
A chain hook with no moving parts that is capable of passively capturing and supporting both sides of a given chain link. The hook is provided with dual support surfaces that support the link and prevent disengagement of the hook while under load. A horn between the...
05/16/2006
7036189Fastening means with at least one flexible tension strand
A fastening means with at least one flexible tension strand, which has a hook element at each of its two opposite ends, where it is provided in accordance with the invention that each end of the minimum of one tension strand is attached to a seating element, on whic...
05/02/2006
7032873Demountable device bracket
A demountable device bracket having a bracket receiver tube adapted to be fixed to a surface, and defining an upwardly-facing opening having an opening shape. There is a bracket assembly with a bracket mounting bar having generally the shape of the opening in the br...
04/25/2006
6935069Fishing line carrier device for downrigger fishing
A fishing line carrier device for use in downrigger fishing. The device includes a main body portion. A bow extends from the front of the main body portion. A tail extends from the rear of the main body portion and includes a vertical stabilizer and a horizontal sta...
08/30/2005
6907645Wire 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
6874210Clipping 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
6832417Safety snap hook
A safety hook that includes a body having a hook portion and a shank portion, a gate that is pivotally mounted from a gate pivot point on the shank portion, and a locking element that is pivotally supported from the shank. The safety hook also includes a peninsular ...
12/21/2004
6772488Wire 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
6694574Snap 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
6631539Hook device
A hook device has a main body having a pair of arm portions, a connection portion and a hook portion, a block mount disposed on the main body, a fastener seat disposed on the block mount, and a torsion spring. The block mount has a generally U-shaped midd...
10/14/2003
6588075Fish-hook clasp with a double activation mechanism
A fish-hook clasp with a rotating mechanism or "small jack" whose shape forms two activating wings which protrude respectively from the side edges of the clasp's shell. It is possible to act on at least one of the wings to cause the rotating mechanism to ...
07/08/2003
6574839Swivel snap hook of synthetic resin
In a swivel snap hook having a hook body and a stopper piece, a protrusion, which is molded integrally with a front-end inside engaging face or a front-end outside engaging face of the hook body or the stopper piece, is provided so as to have a minute pro...
06/10/2003
6539588Breakaway lanyard with adjustable mounting element
According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a lanyard construction, which includes a strap forming a closed loop of flexible material adapted to be disposed about a part of a human body. An adjustable mounting element, preferab...
04/01/2003
6427296Coupling device
A coupling device has a shackle, a hook connected to the shackle, and a safety clamp device surrounding the shackle. The safety clamp device has a central reinforced rib, a flap bar, a slot, a plurality of clamp teeth, and a flexible plate. The flexible p...
08/06/2002
6317940Synthetic resin swivel hook
A synthetic resin swivel hook having a hook body and a stopper piece, wherein the stopper piece comprises a base end portion protruded from the base portion; a curved portion formed to be integral with the base end portion and forming substantially C-shap...
11/20/2001
6308385Jewelry 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
6195851Hook with locking means
A hook for suspending from a support, such as a rod or wire, a retractable roof covering such as that used for greenhouses, comprises a generally C-shaped body including a pin for engaging the covering, a cavity for retaining the rod or wire, an opening f...
03/06/2001
6019408Safety lock for grab hook
An improved safety lock allowing for locking of a chain on a grab hook. The safety lock includes a spring-lock that substantially closes the throat of a grab hook. The spring-lock has a recess that is in axial alignment with a clevis portion of the hook, ...
02/01/2000
6000108Towing hook structure
An improved towing hook structure including a hook body having a surface provided with reinforcing ribs. The exterior of the hook body is wrapped in a layer of tough and wear-resistant rubber or plastic material using hot pressing to reduce possible damag...
12/14/1999
5921620Headliner retainer
A retainer for horizontally suspended flexible material, such a headliner of a car, has an elongated support bar and one or more retainer pins engaged within one or more openings formed in the support bar. Each of the retainer pins has an arcuate portion ...
07/13/1999
5913479Snap hook with pivotal gate
Various improved snap hooks having generally S-shaped bodies are used to engage spaced objects. In one embodiment, the snap hook has three sections; an eyelet, hook and hinged gate. The hook has a shank leading to a curved section that terminates in a rec...
06/22/1999
5842256Modular attachment system for hats, badges and the like
A modular attachment system for an object holding system or object displaying system that comprises a base section that engages a cord and an attachment section that secures the object to be held or displayed. The cord may be worn by a person such that th...
12/01/1998
5832572Safety hook and latch plate therefor
A safety hook comprises a hook (1) having a cross piece (4) from which two side pieces (5, 5') extend in the direction forwards to a curved part (7, 7'), as well as a latch plate (2) which is connectable to the side pieces of the hook so as to resiliently...
11/10/1998
5758392Snap hook
A hook adapted to be attached to an elongated cord, comprising a hook body having a base, a side and a top curved portion and a latch attached to the base portion. The free end of the latch can be releasably locked to the hook body. A flexible member exte...
06/02/1998
5671514Swivel hook
A swivel hook including a head portion pivotally connected to the strap connector body, a hook-shape leg projecting from the head portion, and an unhooking-preventing leg projecting from the head portion toward a tip of the hook-shaped leg and resiliently...
09/30/1997
5611169Longline snap
A clip for attaching a fishing hook to an elongated line, the clip having a first portion configured to clamp onto the line, the hook being attached to the clip at a second end spaced from the first portion. The clip further includes first, second and thi...
03/18/1997
5475901Swivelling snaphook
A swivelling snaphook is provided having a retainer rotatably connected with a hook member. The retainer includes a receptacle, a base bar with opposing ends, and two converging bars having opposite ends with one of the opposite ends of each converging ba...
12/19/1995
5469607Cloth hanger clip
The present invention relates to a cloth hanger clip for holding a material in which a first resilient hook defines a material holding space an second resilient hook defines a wire holding space. The hooks are formed at ends of an intermediate portion. A ...
11/28/1995
5416956Detachable anchor loop
A ring to which things can be tied, hooked or otherwise linked is pivotally affixed to the end of an elongated shank. At the opposite end of the shank is a wide hook, preferably as wide as the connecting ring. Integral with the shank is a leaf member whic...
05/23/1995
5365642Snap hook assembly
A swivel snap hook assembly in which avoids drawbacks of deforming an opening through which the post of the swivel has been inserted to retain the had of the post, the post is received in a cavity of the hook or web loop member and is retained against lat...
11/22/1994
5274887Swivel hook assembly
A swivel hook assembly comprises a web-engaging member adapted for engaging a web and having a pivotal hole formed therein and a hook member including a hook body and a coupling member for pivotally joining the hook body with the web-engaging member. The ...
01/04/1994
5253396Snap hook assembly
A snap hook assembly in which a web loop is provided with a swivel having either a ball of disk formation at the end of a post. A portion of the body of the snap hook is formed in two halves divided along a longitudinal plane, one half being unitary with ...
10/19/1993
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