Patent classifications
A44B11/10
CORD LOCK
A cord lock has a housing with an interior cavity and an opening extending between the front and the back for receiving a cord, and an actuator having two legs that are configured to slide within the interior cavity of the housing. A spring is disposed between the housing and the actuator to bias the actuator in a raised position relative to the housing. There is a cam disposed in the interior cavity of the housing. The bottom of the cam is rotatably connected to the housing and the top is rotatably connected to the legs of the actuator. In a resting position, the spring presses the top of the cam against the housing such that when a cord is extended through the opening, the cam locks the cord in place between the cam and the housing. Depressing the actuator compresses the spring and rotates the cam.
Cam buckle with dual-walled feed channel, dual-grip cam cover and snap-lock cam closure
A cam buckle features side walls, a bottom wall spanning therebetween at bottom edges thereof, and a mid wall overlying the bottom wall to cooperatively delimit a strap feed channel therebetween. A rear webbing is fed forwardly through the channel, and then rearwardly back over the mid wall. A cam cover pivotably coupled to the side walls above the mid wall is movable into a closed position holding a top run of the rear webbing. The cam cover has a primary cam-grip lobe, and a second grip ridge for improved holding strength. A snap fit relation between the cam cover and protuberances on the side walls resist inadvertent opening of the buckle. A ramped topside of the bottom wall and curved end of the mid wall cooperatively denote an upturned outlet end of the feed channel for easier grasping and routing of the rear webbing.
Cam buckle with dual-walled feed channel, dual-grip cam cover and snap-lock cam closure
A cam buckle features side walls, a bottom wall spanning therebetween at bottom edges thereof, and a mid wall overlying the bottom wall to cooperatively delimit a strap feed channel therebetween. A rear webbing is fed forwardly through the channel, and then rearwardly back over the mid wall. A cam cover pivotably coupled to the side walls above the mid wall is movable into a closed position holding a top run of the rear webbing. The cam cover has a primary cam-grip lobe, and a second grip ridge for improved holding strength. A snap fit relation between the cam cover and protuberances on the side walls resist inadvertent opening of the buckle. A ramped topside of the bottom wall and curved end of the mid wall cooperatively denote an upturned outlet end of the feed channel for easier grasping and routing of the rear webbing.
Securement and release device for webbing
A securement and release device for webbing (SRDFW) comprised of two design configurations. Both configurations of the SRDFW allow a length of webbing to be quickly and securely attached to or removed from a structure. Both designs essentially function as a quick secure/release device into which webbing is inserted. Both configurations of the SRDFW are comprised of a securing and release assembly having a first side member, a second side member, an upper jaw, a center wedge and a lower jaw. Pivot rods extend outward from the jaws and the wedge. The pivot rods allow the jaws and the wedge to pivot into an open configuration to allow webbing to be inserted into/through the first assembly, and then to pivot into a closed position that locks the webbing within the assembly. The jaws and wedge can then pivot to remove the webbing.
Securement and release device for webbing
A securement and release device for webbing (SRDFW) comprised of two design configurations. Both configurations of the SRDFW allow a length of webbing to be quickly and securely attached to or removed from a structure. Both designs essentially function as a quick secure/release device into which webbing is inserted. Both configurations of the SRDFW are comprised of a securing and release assembly having a first side member, a second side member, an upper jaw, a center wedge and a lower jaw. Pivot rods extend outward from the jaws and the wedge. The pivot rods allow the jaws and the wedge to pivot into an open configuration to allow webbing to be inserted into/through the first assembly, and then to pivot into a closed position that locks the webbing within the assembly. The jaws and wedge can then pivot to remove the webbing.
"Harness Connection Arrangement"
A connection arrangement for use with a wearable body harness has a first connector having a body with a first portion of a locking mechanism and a second connector having a body with a second portion of the locking mechanism. The first portion of the locking mechanism has a tab connected to the body of the first connector and a slot having a first portion extending through the body of the first connector and a second portion extending through the tab. The second portion of the locking mechanism has a tongue configured for being received through the first portion of the slot, and an intermediate connecting element having a first end connected to the body of the second connector and a second end connected to the tongue. The second end of the intermediate connecting element is offset from the body of the second connector.
Cord lock
A cord lock has a housing with an interior cavity and an opening extending between the front and the back for receiving a cord, and an actuator having two legs that are configured to slide within the interior cavity of the housing. A spring is disposed between the housing and the actuator to bias the actuator in a raised position relative to the housing. There is a cam disposed in the interior cavity of the housing. The bottom of the cam is rotatably connected to the housing and the top is rotatably connected to the legs of the actuator. In a resting position, the spring presses the top of the cam against the housing such that when a cord is extended through the opening, the cam locks the cord in place between the cam and the housing. Depressing the actuator compresses the spring and rotates the cam.
Cord lock
A cord lock has a housing with an interior cavity and an opening extending between the front and the back for receiving a cord, and an actuator having two legs that are configured to slide within the interior cavity of the housing. A spring is disposed between the housing and the actuator to bias the actuator in a raised position relative to the housing. There is a cam disposed in the interior cavity of the housing. The bottom of the cam is rotatably connected to the housing and the top is rotatably connected to the legs of the actuator. In a resting position, the spring presses the top of the cam against the housing such that when a cord is extended through the opening, the cam locks the cord in place between the cam and the housing. Depressing the actuator compresses the spring and rotates the cam.
STRING END COVER
An end cover to be attached to an end of a string is provided. The end cover includes a finger-hooking projecting portion having a first finger-hooking face, and a base portion having a second finger-hooking face, and the second finger-hooking face is provided at a position to suppress a rotation of the end cover as a support point of the first finger-hooking face when a pulling force acts on the string using the first finger-hooking face.