Disclosed is a hat holding including a first strap having a first end and a second end, a second strap having a first end and a second end, the second strap joined to the first strap, a first ferromagnetic member disposed at the first end of the first strap, a second ferromagnetic member disposed the first end of the second strap, and a hook coupled to the first strap. The first strap and the second strap are configured to be separably joined at their respective first ends by a magnetic attraction between the first ferromagnetic member and the second ferromagnetic member.

An embodiment personal item management apparatus includes a wearable band having a fixed circumference that defines a first outer diameter; and a clasp coupled to the wearable band, the clasp having a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter and being adapted to couple a personal item to the wearable band. In an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the second outer diameter to the first outer diameter is about 0.4.

A safety system includes (a) a rope or lanyard; (b) a safety hook attached to the rope or lanyard; (c) a load detection sensor retrofit to the hook without altering the structural integrity of the hook; and (d) a transmitter arranged to convey a load status signal.

A load sharing snap-linkable safety rigging plate preferably includes a rigging body, a first gate, a second gate, two first pivoting locks and two second pivoting locks. The rigging body includes a base portion, a first open gate loop and a second open gate loop. A plurality of openings are formed through the base portion. The first and second gates are pivotally engaged with first and second ends of the base portion. The second gate is pivotally engaged with a second end of the base portion and an opposing end is retained by an end of the second open gate loop. The first two pivoting locks are pivotally retained on a first end of the base portion to prevent the first gate from opening. The second two pivoting locks are pivotally retained on a second end of the base portion to prevent the second gate from opening.

A connecting and anchoring device. A cable element terminates at opposite ends in respective gate and spine cable termination structures. A gate housing houses a gating portion of the cable element and includes a locking element. The device has a first configuration in which the termination structures are locked together and a second configuration in which the termination structures can be separated from one another by manipulating the locking element. The device in at least the first configuration defines a closed aperture. A spine housing houses a spinal portion of the cable element. The spine housing is attached to the base and the gate housing is pivotally connected to the base so that the gate housing can pivot relative to the spine housing so as to change the configuration of the connecting and anchoring device between the second configuration and a third configuration in which the aperture is open. The cable element includes a cable that extends uninterrupted from the spine housing, through the base, and into the gate housing.

A carabiner comprises a body and a gate fixed to the body to be movable between closed and open positions. A catch is fixed to the body and installed movable between a blocking position and a release position of the gate in the closed position. A first spring is connected to the gate and to the catch. The first spring biases the gate to the closed position and biases the catch to the blocking position. In the closed position, the first spring is curved with a first mean radius of curvature. In the open position, the first spring is curved with a second mean radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature.

A connecting and anchoring device. A cable element terminates at opposite ends in respective gate and spine cable termination structures. A gate housing houses a gating portion of the cable element and includes a locking element. The device has a first configuration in which the termination structures are locked together and a second configuration in which the termination structures can be separated from one another by manipulating the locking element. The device in at least the first configuration defines a closed aperture. A spine housing houses a spinal portion of the cable element. The spine housing is attached to the base and the gate housing is pivotally connected to the base so that the gate housing can pivot relative to the spine housing so as to change the configuration of the connecting and anchoring device between the second configuration and a third configuration in which the aperture is open. The cable element includes a cable that extends uninterrupted from the spine housing, through the base, and into the gate housing.

A gun cleaning system and method is disclosed. The system includes a housing with a retractor. A tether is coupled with the retractor. A connector hoop is disposed at one end of the tether. A cleaning attachment separate from the housing and the tether is configured to detachably couple with the tether. The cleaning attachment has a coupling recess with an opening providing access to the recess. Inserting the tether's connector hoop into the recess couples the tether and the cleaning attachment. A catch adjacent to the opening prevents the connector hoop from exiting the recess. A method of cleaning a gun bore includes passing the tether through the bore, attaching a cleaning patch to the cleaning attachment, coupling the cleaning attachment and the connector hoop, and pulling the tether and the cleaning hoop member back through the bore in the opposite direction. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Provided is a safety hook. This safety hook is equipped with a hook part, a closing-off body supported by the hook part so as to be capable of swinging, and a first urging member for urging the closing-off body from an open position toward an closing-off position. The closing-off body comprises a closing-off-body base part, a first arm part capable of opening and closing the entrance of the hook part, and a second arm part extending in a direction different from that of the first arm part. The second arm part comprises a closing-off-body operation part. Operating the closing-off-body operation part causes the closing-off body to move from the closing-off position to the open position. The safety hook is further equipped with a lock member for securing the closing-off body in the closing-off position. Operating the lock-member makes it possible to unlock the lock member from the closing-off body.

The inventive technology relates to an improved dual display support system that may support a plurality of support adapters each having one or more fitting supports coupled with fitting displays to more efficiently place, support, and/or retrieve elevated displays, and other promotional/marketing materials having multiple anchor positions.