Adjustment strap with quick crimp nibs

Abstract

An adjustment strap with quick crimp nibs for a multitude of binding embodiments (such as backpacks, seatbelt fasteners, waist belts, hats etc.) is disclosed. The invention being comprised of two, rigid but slightly flexible, interlocking tabs made of, but not limited to, plastic, silicone compounds and the like. Said interlocking tabs being considered male and female components. Notches along the perimeter of said female tab having a triangular shape with a protruding ridge configured to receive proximally-facing teeth on the male tab. An object of the invention is to enhance the ability of a strap to maintain its interlocking strength during tension loads.

Claims

1. An adjustment strap comprising: first and second parts, each of the first and second parts defining a first free edge and a second free edge; the first part having a plurality of triangular teeth arranged in two rows running along the first and second free edges of the first part; the second part having a plurality of triangular notches arranged in two rows abutting the first and second free edges of the second part wherein an outer profile of the two rows of notches of the second part mates and contact with an inner profile of the two rows of teeth of the first part, and the plurality of notches extend out laterally to the free edges to provide receptacles to receive the plurality of teeth of the first part as the first and second parts are being engaged to each other; wherein a terminal end of the first part and a terminal end of the second part both serve to attach the adjustment strap to an article of clothing.

2. The adjustment strap of claim 1 wherein each of the plurality of teeth has a ridge line and each of the plurality of notches have a lip to enhance the ability of the adjustment strap to maintain its interlocking strength during tension loads.

3. The adjustment strap of claim 1 wherein the plurality of triangular notches and the plurality of triangular teeth are inwardly directed to enhance the speed of installation, adjustment and disengagement of the first and second parts.

4. The adjustment strap of claim 1 wherein the first and second parts are fabricated from at least one of plastic, rubber and silicone.

5. The adjustment strap of claim 1 wherein the ridge lines of the plurality of teeth are disposed above the lips of the plurality of notches when the first and second parts are interlocked.

6-8. (canceled)

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0008] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate some, but not the only or exclusive, examples of embodiments and/or features.

[0009] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the invention.

[0010] FIG. 2 showing a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention on a hat.

[0011] FIG. 3 shows a bottom view of the invention.

[0012] FIG. 4 showing a side view of the invention.

[0013] FIG. 5 illustrating a top view of the invention.

[0014] FIG. 6 illustrating a closeup perspective view of the invention.

[0015] Other aspects of the present invention shall be more readily understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and the following detailed description, neither of which should be considered limiting.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0016] In this description, the directional prepositions of up, upwardly, down, downwardly, front, back, top, upper, bottom, lower, left, right and other such terms refer to the device as it is oriented and appears in the drawings and are used for convenience only; they are not intended to be limiting or to imply that the device has to be used or positioned in any particular orientation.

[0017] FIG. 1 showing a perspective view of the invention comprised of two interlocking parts made of, but not limited to, slightly flexible yet rigid materials such as plastics, rubber and silicone etc. Said parts comprised of a rectangular-shaped male crimp tab 1 and another rectangular-shaped female crimp tab 2.

[0018] FIG. 2 showing a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention on a hat. The interlocking portions being available to a user.

[0019] FIG. 3 shows a bottom view of the invention having said male crimp tab 1 and female crimp tab 2 being planar and rectangular shape with one end having a rounded terminus 5 and another end having a square terminus with a plurality of inline apertures perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said crimp tabs 1 and 2 allowing a thread to pass through for affixing a varietal of external straps and the like.

[0020] FIG. 4 showing a side view of the invention with said male crimp tab 1 and female crimp tab 2 having chamfered edges 8 on distal ends perpendicular to their longitudinal axes.

[0021] FIG. 5 illustrating a top view of the invention.

[0022] FIG. 6 illustrating a closeup perspective view of the invention having a plurality of teeth 7 along its parallel edges with a triangular shape with apex facing proximal to said male crimp tab 1. Said teeth 7 having a ridge line 10 around its perimeter offset slightly larger than said triangle. The base of teeth 7 being affixed to male crimp tab 1 by means of another triangular protrusion 9. FIG. 6 also showing female crimp tab 2 having a plurality of teeth mate compartments 6 along its parallel edges comprised of notches to receive said teeth 7. Said teeth mate compartments 6 also having lip 11 allowing said ridge 10 to interlock.

[0023] It is additionally noted and anticipated that although the device is shown in its most simple form, various components and aspects of the device may be differently shaped or slightly modified when forming the invention herein. As such those skilled in the art will appreciate the descriptions and depictions set forth in this disclosure or merely meant to portray examples of preferred modes within the overall scope and intent of the invention, and are not to be considered limiting in any manner. While all of the fundamental characteristics and features of the invention have been shown and described herein, with reference to particular embodiments thereof, a latitude of modification, various changes and substitutions are intended in the foregoing disclosure and it will be apparent that in some instances, some features of the invention may be employed without a corresponding use of other features without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth. It should also be understood that various substitutions, modifications, and variations may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.