A tensioning device includes a first slot located on a first end of the tensioning device, the first slot being closed on all four sides. The tensioning device further includes a second slot and a third slot, the third slot located on a second end of the tensioning device, the second end opposite the first end, the second slot located between the first and third slot, the second and the third slot being having an open side on one of four sides and closed on three of four sides. The tensioning device further includes a lever arm, the lever arm located on the second end of the tensioning device.

A buckle device includes a seat body, a belt body having saw-toothed sections, and a control member. An actuating portion and a linkage portion of the control member are pivotally connected to the seat body through a rotating shaft. The actuating portion and the linkage portion are provided with a first return elastic member and a second return elastic member, respectively. The tops and the bottoms of the actuating portion and the linkage portion are provided with raised blocks and raised teeth to engage with the saw-toothed sections, respectively. The user can pull the actuating portion with one hand for the raised teeth of the actuating portion and the linkage portion to disengage from the saw-toothed sections.

A latch set and concomitant methods including an elongated receiving portion including an upper portion with a receiving slot at an angle from horizontal and at least one receiving hole on either side of the slot, and a lower portion with one or more attachment holes, and a strap engaging portion including a strap receiving slot, a channel going from an edge of the strap engaging portion to the strap receiving slot, and a portion engaging the elongated receiving portion via one or more inward-facing tabs on either side of a central connecting portion and configured to engage the one or more attachment holes.

A quick-release buckle with a main body, a plate, and a strap. The main body has a frame and a release lever that rotates about a shaft. The plate has two parallel and longitudinal slots, and the strap passes through the slots in the plate. The frame has two parts that are separated by an angled wall that extends laterally across the frame width. The shaft is secured to the first part of the frame. The second part of the frame is configured to form a seat for receiving the plate. The second part of the frame has two side walls and a channel on an inside surface of each side wall adjacent to the angled wall. Each channel is parallel to the angled wall and at least as wide as the thickness of the plate. The two channels together are configured to receive the width of the plate.

A D-ring keeper assembly is provided. The D-ring keeper assembly includes a D-ring and a base member. The D-ring has a mid-portion, a first end portion and a second end portion. The mid-portion is curved in generally a C-shape. The D-ring further has at least one post that extends between the first and second end portions. The base member is configured and arranged to be coupled to a webbing. The at least one post of the D-ring is pivotally in communication with the base member. The base member further includes at least one locking tab that is configured and arranged to lock the position of the D-ring in relation to the base member.

A D-ring keeper assembly is provided. The D-ring keeper assembly includes a D-ring and a base member. The D-ring has a mid-portion, a first end portion and a second end portion. The mid-portion is curved in generally a C-shape. The D-ring further has at least one post that extends between the first and second end portions. The base member is configured and arranged to be coupled to a webbing. The at least one post of the D-ring is pivotally in communication with the base member. The base member further includes at least one locking tab that is configured and arranged to lock the position of the D-ring in relation to the base member.

A strap tie-down assembly for adjustably binding a strap includes opposed first and second handles pivoted to each other about an axle configured to windably receive a strap for binding. A lock is mounted in the assembly for movement between a locked position, in which the lock prevents movement of the axle, and an unlocked position, in which the lock allows movement of the axle.

The present invention relates to a fastener (1) comprising a band (2) and a holding member (8). The band (2) having a first end (3) and a second end (4), and an inwardly facing surface (5) and an outwardly facing surface (6) extending therebetween. Teeth (7) are provided on the inwardly facing surface (5) and outwardly facing surface (6) at least the first (3) and second (4) ends of the band (2). A holding member (8) for holding the band (2) in a closed loop such that the holding member (8) is arranged to engage the teeth (7) provided by the inwardly facing surface (5) or the outwardly facing surface (6) at least the first end (3) of the band (2) with the teeth (7) provided by the outwardly facing surface (6) or the inwardly facing surface (5) respectively at least the second end (4) of the band (2).

The present invention relates to a fastener (1) comprising a band (2) and a holding member (8). The band (2) having a first end (3) and a second end (4), and an inwardly facing surface (5) and an outwardly facing surface (6) extending therebetween. Teeth (7) are provided on the inwardly facing surface (5) and outwardly facing surface (6) at least the first (3) and second (4) ends of the band (2). A holding member (8) for holding the band (2) in a closed loop such that the holding member (8) is arranged to engage the teeth (7) provided by the inwardly facing surface (5) or the outwardly facing surface (6) at least the first end (3) of the band (2) with the teeth (7) provided by the outwardly facing surface (6) or the inwardly facing surface (5) respectively at least the second end (4) of the band (2).

A buckle for adjusting a length of a strap includes a first body and a locking unit. The first body has a first body unit having a first main body surrounding a containment space, a first through hole and a second through hole disposed separately on the first main body, and a first rod disposed in the containment space. The locking unit has a columnar shape and disposed in the containment space, the locking unit further having two flat surfaces, a side surface connected between an edge of each flat surface, and a supporting aperture accepting the first rod. Each side surface further has a first curved portion, a vertical surface connected to the first curved portion at one end and a second curved portion connected to another end of the vertical surface, and a first protrusion connected to both of the first curved portion and the second curved portion.