Patent classifications
A45C13/1053
FASTENER SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND ARTICLES
A fastener system for clothing and other personal items is disclosed. The fastener system uses a combination of materials to form elements that can be adapted to different fastening applications. A first component of the system includes two members. The first member has an aperture for accommodating a T-shaped attachment member and a button. The second member has a T-shaped attachment member that fits through the aperture and rotates sideways to prevent passing backward through the aperture. The second member also has a strap for securing the attachment member against the aperture by attaching the strap to the button. A second component of the system includes a button with an enlarged head and base, and a flexible washer that fits over the head of the button. Fabric of an article to be secured may be laid over the head of the button and secured around the head of the button using the washer.
Sealable life vest stowage device
A life vest stowage device comprises a receptacle with a receptacle opening. The device has first and second tabs with first and second tab apertures. In a closed configuration, a closure flap is in a folded position in which it at least partially covers the opening. The first and second tabs are exposed through the closure flap to allow access to the tab apertures from an outer side of the closure flap. A pull strap extends from the interior volume through the opening and over the outer side of the closure flap. The pull strap has a pull strap aperture securable to the first and second tab apertures by a frangible seal, such that the closure flap can only be moved to an unfolded position by moving the pull strap aperture and the first and second tab apertures away from one another so as to break the frangible seal.
Organizer with an interchangeable closure strap system
A device for storing and transporting personal items where the device has a folder; a plurality of slots on a first side of the folder; and a strap wherein the strap comprises a first strap end that is inserted through an individual slot of the plurality of slots and a second strap end configured to have an anchor so that the strap stops before going completely through the individual slot and inserting the strap through an individual slot expands or condenses a size capacity of the folder while the strap is secured to the folder.
FOOD CONTAINER
A food container includes a base including one or more compartments. A lid is configured to engage to the base. A lower surface of the lid includes closing members. The closing members include a central portion formed from a first material and a distal portion formed from a second material. The central portion extends from or is integral with the lower surface of the lid. The closing members close the one or more compartments. The distal portion compresses or seals against an upper surface of the base or an insert positioned in one of the one or more compartments.
SEALABLE LIFE VEST STOWAGE DEVICE
A life vest stowage device comprises a receptacle with a receptacle opening. The device has first and second tabs with first and second tab apertures. In a closed configuration, a closure flap is in a folded position in which it at least partially covers the opening. The first and second tabs are exposed through the closure flap to allow access to the tab apertures from an outer side of the closure flap. A pull strap extends from the interior volume through the opening and over the outer side of the closure flap. The pull strap has a pull strap aperture securable to the first and second tab apertures by a frangible seal, such that the closure flap can only be moved to an unfolded position by moving the pull strap aperture and the first and second tab apertures away from one another so as to break the frangible seal.
Closing clip for bag with reinforcing strips
The invention relates to a closing clip for a bag with reinforcing strips, comprising a base and two wings extending from the base approximately perpendicular to and on the same side of the base, the wings being separated from each other, each of the wings having an outer face and an inner face, the inner faces facing each other, the closing clip also comprising two locking wedges, each on the inner face of one of the wings at their free ends. This invention also discloses a bag with reinforcing strips comprising an upper opening, a reinforcing strip fixed on the outer edge of the upper opening and a closing clip according to the invention.
SEALABLE LIFE VEST STOWAGE DEVICE
A life vest stowage device 1 according to one embodiment of the disclosure comprises a receptacle 2 with an receptacle opening 3. The life vest stowage device 1 has first and second tabs 17, 18 with first and second tab apertures 25, 26. In a closed configuration, a closure flap 10 is in a folded position in which it at least partially covers the opening 3. The first and second tabs 17, 18 are exposed through the closure flap 10 to allow access to the first and second tab apertures 25. 26 from an outer side of the closure flap 10. A pull strap 12 extends from the interior volume through the opening 3 and over the outer side of the closure flap 10. The pull strap 12 has a pull strap aperture 15 securable to the first and second tab apertures 25, 26 by a frangible seal 31 in such a way that the closure flap 10 can only be moved to an unfolded position by moving the pull strap aperture 15 and the first and second tab apertures 25, 26 away from one another so as to break the frangible seal 31.
Fastener systems, methods, and articles
A fastener system for clothing and other personal items is disclosed. The fastener system uses a combination of materials to form elements that can be adapted to different fastening applications. A first component of the system includes two members. The first member has an aperture for accommodating a T-shaped attachment member and a button. The second member has a T-shaped attachment member that fits through the aperture and rotates sideways to prevent passing backward through the aperture. The second member also has a strap for securing the attachment member against the aperture by attaching the strap to the button. A second component of the system includes a button with an enlarged head and base, and a flexible washer that fits over the head of the button. Fabric of an article to be secured may be laid over the head of the button and secured around the head of the button using the washer.
CLOSING CLIP FOR BAG WITH REINFORCING STRIPS
The invention relates to a closing clip for a bag with reinforcing strips, comprising a base and two wings extending from the base approximately perpendicular to and on the same side of the base, the wings being separated from each other, each of the wings having an outer face and an inner face, the inner faces facing each other, the closing clip also comprising two locking wedges, each on the inner face of one of the wings at their free ends.
This invention also discloses a bag with reinforcing strips comprising an upper opening, a reinforcing strip fixed on the outer edge of the upper opening and a closing clip according to the invention.
BIODEGRADABLE MEMORY-CARD HOLDER
Various embodiments include, for example, a memory-card holder including a one-piece, unitary tray formed entirely from a bio-degradable material. The tray has a cover portion and a bottom portion formed therein. At least one of the cover portion and the bottom portion has an indentation to accept a digital memory-card. The tray further includes a protrusion area on at least three sides projecting outward from and substantially parallel to the cover portion and the bottom portion. A hinge is integrally formed into the unitary tray and between the cover portion and the bottom portion. The hinge is arranged to allow the cover portion to fold over the bottom portion of the tray. A closure tab and an insertion slot are formed on distal, opposing ends of the tray and arranged to latch the cover portion and the bottom portion to one another. Other devices, apparatuses, and arrangements are described.