Disclosed is a quick release tool belt for the waist of a user, which includes a support strap, a release band with belt teeth on a first end and a binding with a release mechanism on the second end and slidably coupled to the release band. The binding has a base, a release rotationally attached to the base with a tooth lock, a tooth coupling rotationally attached to the base and engaged with the release and the release band, and a lever rotationally attached to the release and engaged with the release band with a tightening tooth. When the release is in the engaged position the tooth coupling and the lever are engaged with the release band and when the release is in the release position, the tooth coupling is operably engaged with the release and the tooth coupling and the lever are disengaged with the release band.

A buckle for fastening a load strap, comprising a buckle frame, a crossbar extending between side arms of the frame, and a pivotable cam arranged between the side arms. The crossbar forms part of a locking element, which is displaceable between a closed position, in which the crossbar extends between the side arms, and an open position, in which the crossbar is separated from at least one of the side arms, such that a load strap is laterally insertable between the cam and the crossbar.

The displaceable locking element may provide great ease of access for laterally inserting a load strap. The integrity of the buckle frame is maintained, increasing the stiffness of the buckle and its ability to withstand tension from a load strap.

A web-adjustment clamp includes a main body including a first lateral channel, a second lateral channel, a fold channel, and an exit channel. The first lateral channel, the second lateral channel, the fold channel, and the exit channel are configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a first webbing. The fold channel may be further configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a second webbing. In at least one embodiment, a locking door is pivotally coupled to the main body. The locking door is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position. The first webbing is adjustable in relation to the web-adjustment clamp when the locking door is in the open position, and locked in place when the locking door is in the closed position.

A belt buckle has a pivoting member pivotally attached to a pair of opposing sidewalls at a predetermined position so as to provide a space between the pivoting member and a belt-receiving surface of the belt buckle. The pivoting member is pivotable to a first position wherein the pivoting member contacts a movable belt section of a belt that is positioned on the belt-receiving surface and between the opposing sidewalls so as to prevent movement of the movable belt section in a direction that would cause loosening of the belt. The belt buckle is configured to allow a user to select the side of the belt that will be visible and the side of the belt that will face the user's waist. In some embodiments, the belt buckle includes a built-in light assembly, an item separation alarm circuit and a compass.

A belt buckle has a pivoting member pivotally attached to a pair of opposing sidewalls at a predetermined position so as to provide a space between the pivoting member and a belt-receiving surface of the belt buckle. The pivoting member is pivotable to a first position wherein the pivoting member contacts a movable belt section of a belt that is positioned on the belt-receiving surface and between the opposing sidewalls so as to prevent movement of the movable belt section in a direction that would cause loosening of the belt. The belt buckle is configured to allow a user to select the side of the belt that will be visible and the side of the belt that will face the user's waist. In some embodiments, the belt buckle includes a built-in light assembly, an item separation alarm circuit and a compass.

The Hidden Blade Belt Ratcheting Device (HB-BRD) facilitates unidirectional belt fastening and fast release. The HB-BRD includes a turning gate rotatably installed diagonally in a channel. The turning gate has a hidden sharp blade front which operates below on the lower belt surface avoiding visible scratches. Attached at the rear is a resilient plate which acts as a spring. The HB-BRD has two states: “active” and “inactive”. In the active state the device works as a belt ratchet i.e. allowing the belt to be pulled forwards but restricting any belt motion backwards. In the inactive state the ratcheting is disabled and the belt is released. Usually, the BRD is kept in active state by a preloaded resilient plate. After fastening, the belt remains fastened until the HB-BRD is switched manually into inactive state by pulling a latch. The blade's smooth side and channel's smooth surfaces minimize belt wear.

The Hidden Blade Belt Ratcheting Device (HB-BRD) facilitates unidirectional belt fastening and fast release. The HB-BRD includes a turning gate rotatably installed diagonally in a channel. The turning gate has a hidden sharp blade front which operates below on the lower belt surface avoiding visible scratches. Attached at the rear is a resilient plate which acts as a spring. The HB-BRD has two states: “active” and “inactive”. In the active state the device works as a belt ratchet i.e. allowing the belt to be pulled forwards but restricting any belt motion backwards. In the inactive state the ratcheting is disabled and the belt is released. Usually, the BRD is kept in active state by a preloaded resilient plate. After fastening, the belt remains fastened until the HB-BRD is switched manually into inactive state by pulling a latch. The blade's smooth side and channel's smooth surfaces minimize belt wear.

The Belt Ratcheting Device with Hidden Blade-III (HB-III) facilitates unidirectional belt fastening and fast release. The HB-III includes a turning gate rotatably installed diagonally in a channel. The turning gate has a hidden sharp blade front which operates on the lower belt surface avoiding visible scratches. The turning gate is connected to a lever by a spring. The HB-III has two states: “active” and “inactive”. In the active state the device works as a belt ratchet i.e. allowing the belt to be pulled forwards but restricting any belt motion backwards. In the inactive state the ratcheting is disabled and the belt is released. The HB-III is controlled by the lever's position. After fastening, the belt remains fastened until the HB-III is switched manually into inactive state by moving the lever. The blade's smooth side and channel's smooth surfaces minimize belt wear.

The Belt Ratcheting Device with Hidden Blade-III (HB-III) facilitates unidirectional belt fastening and fast release. The HB-III includes a turning gate rotatably installed diagonally in a channel. The turning gate has a hidden sharp blade front which operates on the lower belt surface avoiding visible scratches. The turning gate is connected to a lever by a spring. The HB-III has two states: “active” and “inactive”. In the active state the device works as a belt ratchet i.e. allowing the belt to be pulled forwards but restricting any belt motion backwards. In the inactive state the ratcheting is disabled and the belt is released. The HB-III is controlled by the lever's position. After fastening, the belt remains fastened until the HB-III is switched manually into inactive state by moving the lever. The blade's smooth side and channel's smooth surfaces minimize belt wear.

A tie-down device for securing a load to another object has a buckle assembly that includes an outer housing having two parallel side walls, a bridge, and first and second end walls connected to the side walls. A pivoting member extends through the side walls. The buckle assembly further includes a cam-shaped locking button which is located on the pivoting member and is normally biased by a biasing member into a locked position, the locking button having a central bore formed therethrough and receiving the pivoting member. A row of serrated teeth is provided on the locking button and is biased downwardly by the biasing member into substantial engagement with the second end wall. A hook extends from the first end wall and has a bar that defines a space with the first end wall. The hook is provided in the same piece and same material as the outer housing.