A securing device (10) for securing an elongate article (12) comprises a rotatable clamping member (22), and a support arrangement for supporting the clamping member (22). The clamping member (22) is rotatably mounted on the support arrangement. The securing device (10) defines a pathway (30) for the elongate article (12). The clamping member (22) is rotatably movable into the pathway (30). The support arrangement further includes an urging formation (20) for urging the clamping member (22) into a clamping position in said pathway (30).

A respiratory personal protective mask includes a filter element that is adjustably carried on a drawstring attached to each of a left side and a right side of the filter element. Tabs at each of the left side and the right side of the filter element secure around the drawstring. The tabs may have a releasable fastener, such as Velcro®, to secure the tabs about the drawstring. The drawstring may be an elastic cord or a resilient cord. A toggle is fitted over free ends of the drawstring. The toggle is adjustable along the length of the drawstring to selective position the filter element in a protective position and a standby position.

A device for holding onto a rope to form a loop that can be tighten about two objects. The device including a base portion having at least one hole for securing one end of the rope. A clamping portion slidably engages a plurality of posts enabling the clamping portion to slide between a clamp position and release position for securing a portion of the rope therebetween. A clamp/release mechanism provides a means to clamp and release the clamping portion onto from the posts. The clamp/release mechanism includes a plurality of levers to selectively engage a respective post to clamp the clamping portion onto the posts when in a clamp position and disengage the at least one post to release the clamping portion from the posts when in a release position.

A cable-clamp system comprises a base structure and a clamp. The base structure is located within an electronic chassis. The base structure includes an upper region, a first side region, and a second side region. The upper region includes a plurality of cable-receptor cavities for receiving the cables. The first side region includes an opening, and the second side region includes a slot. The clamp includes an engagement surface, a first end, and a second end. The first end includes a hook for insertion into the opening to allow pivoting movement of the clamp relative to the base structure. The second end includes a plunger for retention within the slot. When the clamp pivots downwardly to cause the engagement surface to engage the cables, the plunger is retained within the slot to maintain a clamping force on the cables between the base structure and the clamp.

A ring release system is configured to releasably couple a parachute to a payload. The ring release system may comprise a series of release rings affixed to a riser. At least one release ring comprises a removable pin, permitting installation of the release ring after associated components have been stitched together, improving the reliability and manufacturability of the ring release system.

A ring release system is configured to releasably couple a parachute to a payload. The ring release system may comprise a series of release rings affixed to a riser. At least one release ring comprises a removable pin, permitting installation of the release ring after associated components have been stitched together, improving the reliability and manufacturability of the ring release system.

An improved agricultural sheeting fastening component for use in anchoring agricultural sheet material includes two arms, each including one or more prongs having a tip adapted to pierce the sheet material to connect the fastening component to the sheet material, wherein a terminating portion of the prong(s) extends in a direction away from a junction of the prong to the arm and at an angle between the arm and the terminating portion of the prong of between about −25 and about 45 degrees.

An improved agricultural sheeting fastening component for use in anchoring agricultural sheet material includes two arms, each including one or more prongs having a tip adapted to pierce the sheet material to connect the fastening component to the sheet material, wherein a terminating portion of the prong(s) extends in a direction away from a junction of the prong to the arm and at an angle between the arm and the terminating portion of the prong of between about −25 and about 45 degrees.

A quick connect assembly having a male terminal with a plurality of circumferentially arrayed and elongated beams including forward-most arcuate projecting and outer diameter defining portions. A female terminal has a housing exhibiting an inner diameter inlet communicating with an interior arcuate and expanded extending recess which matches a profile defined by the outer diameter beam portions. A forwardly spring biased plug is displaceably supported within the female terminal housing and includes a forward most projecting snout portion which, upon installation of the male to female terminals, the projecting snout portion of the plug seats between the male beams, preventing unintended collapse and remove of the male beams from within the female housing.

A cord lock for cords with a snap part. The cord lock device has a movable top part that forms a button that is pressed to release tension on a cord. When the button is released, the cord is held. The button has a pressing surface which is pressed to bring cord passing surfaces on first and second parts into communication with one another, to release tension on the cord passing through the cord passing surfaces. The pressing surface has a socket for a snap on device, which can be a decorative or useful snap in device.