Load carriage systems are described including one or more of a first chest panel, a first back panel, and a self-adjusting cummerbund connecting the first chest panel and the first back panel. The self-adjusting cummerbund may include a tensioning mechanism configured to allow the cummerbund to extend and retract, and may be configured to provide varying resistive force. The tensioning mechanism may include one or more of a sliding portion, a continuous patterned length of material that is folded over itself, and an elastic member that is attached to the sliding member and the length of material. Body armor plates may be held between outer and inner chest panels and/or between outer and inner back panels. A strip of webbing may be used to secure the body armor plate between the outer and inner panels.

Load carriage systems are described including one or more of a first chest panel, a first back panel, and a self-adjusting cummerbund connecting the first chest panel and the first back panel. The self-adjusting cummerbund may include a tensioning mechanism configured to allow the cummerbund to extend and retract, and may be configured to provide varying resistive force. The tensioning mechanism may include one or more of a sliding portion, a continuous patterned length of material that is folded over itself, and an elastic member that is attached to the sliding member and the length of material. Body armor plates may be held between outer and inner chest panels and/or between outer and inner back panels. A strip of webbing may be used to secure the body armor plate between the outer and inner panels.

A buckle operable with a securement strap. In a most preferred form, the buckle is a belt buckle for a belt including a belt strap having a free end, a connection end and an inner surface having one or more belt strap abutment portions. The buckle includes a body having a first end, a second end and a surface disposed between the first and second ends. The body further includes at least one buckle abutment portion extending outwardly or inwardly from the surface. The first end of the body is configured to be connected to a connection end of a belt strap. The at least one buckle abutment portion is configured to engage (i.e., to contact directly or be positioned to act with) at least one belt strap abutment portion. A release can be movably connected to the body. The moveable release (if used) can slide, pivot or otherwise move relative to the at least one buckle abutment portion.

A buckle operable with a securement strap. In a most preferred form, the buckle is a belt buckle for a belt including a belt strap having a free end, a connection end and an inner surface having one or more belt strap abutment portions. The buckle includes a body having a first end, a second end and a surface disposed between the first and second ends. The body further includes at least one buckle abutment portion extending outwardly or inwardly from the surface. The first end of the body is configured to be connected to a connection end of a belt strap. The at least one buckle abutment portion is configured to engage (i.e., to contact directly or be positioned to act with) at least one belt strap abutment portion. A release can be movably connected to the body. The moveable release (if used) can slide, pivot or otherwise move relative to the at least one buckle abutment portion.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the head cradle including 5 two head band members fastened to each other is provided, where the head band member includes: a support member extending in one direction; a first fastening part formed at one end portion of the support member and having an insertion hole formed to pass therethrough; a second fastening part formed at the other end portion of the support member; and a strap connection part which is formed at an end portion of the first 0 fastening part or the second fastening part and to which a strap connected to a mask main body is connected, where the support member includes a hole-section on which at least one slit hole having a shape extending at a predetermined angle with respect to the one direction is formed.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the head cradle including 5 two head band members fastened to each other is provided, where the head band member includes: a support member extending in one direction; a first fastening part formed at one end portion of the support member and having an insertion hole formed to pass therethrough; a second fastening part formed at the other end portion of the support member; and a strap connection part which is formed at an end portion of the first 0 fastening part or the second fastening part and to which a strap connected to a mask main body is connected, where the support member includes a hole-section on which at least one slit hole having a shape extending at a predetermined angle with respect to the one direction is formed.

A luminous spring buckle device includes a hollow casing, a luminous device, a spring and a bearing device. The hollow casing includes a bottom and an upper opening. The luminous device is positioned in the hollow casing and includes a controlling circuit and a luminous component. The spring is contained in the hollow casing. The bearing device is engaged with the upper opening in a sliding manner and coupled to the spring. Wherein, when an external force is applied to the bearing device, the bearing device compresses the spring and presses the controlling circuit to enable the luminous component to emit light. Compared with the prior art, the luminous spring buckle device includes the function of the spring buckle and luminous function to increase the recognizability and the night warning function.

Apparatus for holding loose end of a belt in place. The apparatus comprises a clip member having a predetermined shape and formed of a first predetermined material for engagement with a user's belt. There is a loop member of a second predetermined material that is attached to one leg of the clip member. There is a connector member of a second predetermined shape and formed of a third predetermined material which is attached to the loop member as well as to the base of the clip member.

Apparatus for holding loose end of a belt in place. The apparatus comprises a clip member having a predetermined shape and formed of a first predetermined material for engagement with a user's belt. There is a loop member of a second predetermined material that is attached to one leg of the clip member. There is a connector member of a second predetermined shape and formed of a third predetermined material which is attached to the loop member as well as to the base of the clip member.

Web adjusters for use with occupant restraint systems are described herein. In some embodiments, a web adjuster can include first and second cross bars that are operably coupled to a frame, and a release member that is pivotally coupled to the frame and configured to cooperate with the second cross bar. In use, a web can be routed through the web adjuster so that it passes between the first and second cross bars. A user can increase tension in the web by pulling on a free end of the web. When the free end of the web is released, it drives the first cross bar toward the second cross bar to fixedly clamp the web therebetween and maintain the tension in the web. To release the tension in the web, the user can rotate the release member away from the frame, which in turn enables the second cross bar to move away from the first cross bar, thereby enabling the web to pass between the two cross bars and through the adjuster.