Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
024306000 | Combined with diverse fastener | 44 |
20080201915 | STRAPPING SYSTEM - A strapping system including a strap having opposite first and second faces carrying first and second arrays of touch fastening elements respectively and a buckle assembly releasably attached to one end of the strap and defining an opening sized to receive an opposite end of the strap. The buckle assembly includes a buckle and an attachment portion coupled to the buckle, the attachment portion having opposing surfaces that releasably engage the touch fastening elements on the first and second faces of the strap, respectively, to releasably secure the buckle to the strap, wherein the strap includes touch fastening elements engageable with other touch fastening elements of the strapping system when the buckle assembly attached to the strap to secure the strapping system about an object. | 08-28-2008 |
20080244877 | Sock keeper - A sock keeper holds clothing items together in the laundry. A flexible base extends between opposite first and second edges, and between opposite ends. One of the base ends has a first tab projecting outward adjacent the base first edge. The opposite base end has a second tab projecting outward adjacent the base second edge. The tabs are thereby spaced apart, allowing manual grasping of the tabs separately. | 10-09-2008 |
20090007397 | GASKET FOR FASTENING THE AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY BELT - The present invention is related to a gasket for fastening the automotive safety belt. A colloidal material is applied to form a one-piece body comprising a fixing part, a flexible part and a plug part. The plug part of the gasket is inlet into the hole of the suspension sheet of the safety belt for fastening the safety belt so as to avoid the safety belt rolling automatically to bind the human body so close that the chest are oppressed uncomfortably. In addition, the gasket mounted on the outer surface of the buckle of safety belt is made of colloidal materials. Even the gasket is touched with human body in use, to adjust and to fasten the safety belt will not result in the human body being hurt from impact. It is much safer for utility. | 01-08-2009 |
20090013504 | Cable organizer - A wire organizer for use with mobile electronics device which require the use of wired speakers or microphones. Said wire organizer may be attached directly onto the device. Alternatively said organizer may be attached to the holder of said device. Said organizer will allow the user to instantly deploy the entire length of the wire attached to speakers or microphones. Alternatively, once use of the device is finished the user may quickly rearrange the wire in a compact fashion in relation to the device. The preferred embodiment includes a middle portion which maybe removably attached to the surface of said device or holder, where one of the cooperating arms has male velcro backing and the other velcro arm has female velcro backing mounted so that the two cooperate to allow the velcro to interact when one arm overlaps the other. | 01-15-2009 |
20090038123 | HOOK AND LOOP FASTENING STRAP AND ASSEMBLY - Various embodiments of the invention provide an elongated hook and loop fastening strap with a slit defined therein for securing one or more objects together. The fastening strap includes an engaging portion, which is disposed generally above the slit, and an anchor portion, which is disposed generally below the slit. The engaging portion is peeled away from a base to which the anchor portion is attached and is wrapped around the objects to be secured. The engaging portion is then threaded through the slit and engaged onto the base. The engaging shear force between the anchor portion of the strap and the base is sufficient to hold the strap to the base when the engaging portion is peeled away from the base, alleviating the need for external bonding methods for securing the strap to the base and allowing a user to secure the strap using one hand. | 02-12-2009 |
20090100648 | TEXTILE SEALING APPARATUS - A water impermeable sealing apparatus usable in textile applications, the apparatus includes a first sealing strip having a base that includes a first set of fastener elements carried on its surface in two spaced-apart areas; and extending along the first surface of the base between the two areas of the first set of fastener elements, a first sealing element is protruding from said the base. A complimentary second sealing strip also includes a base comprising a second set of fastener elements on its surface in two spaced-apart areas; and extending along the surface of the base between the two areas of the second set of fastener elements, a second sealing element is protruding from the base for non-interlocking engagement of the first sealing element when the first and second fastener elements are engaged. | 04-23-2009 |
20090100649 | Apparatus and method for fastening a shoe - A fastening apparatus for a shoe including an adjustable gap and a fastener with two elements, wherein one fastener element is attached to the first side of the adjustable gap. Two laces are attached at a first end to the second fastener element, and extending from the second fastener element to the second side of the adjustable gap, and at least one lace extends from the second side of the adjustable gap to the first side of the adjustable gap. For tightening the shoe, the second fastener element is pulled towards the first side of the adjustable gap, and is attached to the first fastener element for keeping the shoe fastened. | 04-23-2009 |
20090217492 | RELEASABLE FASTENING ARRANGEMENT - The present disclosure provides embodiments of a releasable fastening arrangement that can include a first fastening strip secured to and extending over a substrate surface and having a first surface carrying first fastening elements extending from the surface. The releasable fastening arrangement can also include:a second fastening strip having a second surface carrying second fastening elements that are engageable by the first fastening elements to form a releasable fastening. The first surface can include a flexible flap that is formed therein, and that is surrounded by other portions of the first surface. The flap can carry at least one of the first fastening elements, and can flap have a distal edge that is displaceable from the substrate surface under peel loads applied to the at least one first fastening element carried by the flap. | 09-03-2009 |
20090293239 | Connecting device - The invention relates to a connecting device ( | 12-03-2009 |
20090293240 | Shoelace holder - The present invention is a method for creating a device suitable for holding a shoelace. The purpose of the invention is to prevent injuries caused due to the presence of excess shoelace length when a user is wearing a shoe. The device consists of a fastener with hook and loop fasteners on one side and a bridge on the other side. The laces of a shoe are threaded through the bridge and are secured using the hook and loop fastener. The invention is designed such that the excess shoelace length is directed parallel to the sole of the shoe, thereby minimizing the possibility of the excess shoelace length contacting the ground and posing a hazard to the user. | 12-03-2009 |
20090300890 | FLEXIBLE FASTENER STRIP ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - Various embodiments of a flexible fastener strip assembly include two or more straight hook fastener elements and an elongated connecting member for joining the hook fastener elements in an end-to-end relationship. Each hook fastener element includes a plurality of hooks and defines at least one elongated hole that extends through an upper and a lower surface of the hook fastener element. The elongated connecting member includes a spine and two or more protrusions that extend from one side of the spine in a width plane, and a width dimension of the spine in the width plane is greater than a thickness dimension of the spine in a thickness plane. Each protrusion is engaged into one of the elongated holes of the hook fastener elements such that the spine is disposed adjacent the lower surface of the hook fastener elements. | 12-10-2009 |
20100058564 | GRIP & ROLL IN PLACE STRING (G.R.i.P.-String) - A grip & roll in place string (G.R.i.P.-String) technique is described for the purpose of fastening or securing items that require additional physical support. The inventive device includes standard nylon string material with an integrated hook & loop section for increased gripping after the string has been tied. The string material is 100% multifilament nylon (FIG. | 03-11-2010 |
20100064485 | Golf club head cover & glove tether kit - An adjustable, elastic strap that can be fastened to a golf bag on one end and pinned to a golf club head cover or a hook and loop type pad on the other end utilized to eliminate lost head covers and golf gloves caused by misplacing or forgetting the covers or gloves after use. | 03-18-2010 |
20100115739 | CLIP WITH HARD AND SOFT GRIPS - A clip for attaching objects e.g. cord to other objects such as clothes is disclosed. The clip mechanism is a combination of a hard grip capable of gripping a rigid or semi-rigid material and a soft grip which can simultaneously accommodate multiple rigid objects of various sizes. The hard grip is comprised of a pinched U-shaped section integral to the clip in which the two abutting members of said U-shape exert elastic pressure upon each other. The soft grip is comprised of a U-shaped section integral to the clip, the inside of which is lined with a compressible, foam-type elastic material. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122439 | MOBILE DEVICE ATTACHMENT APPARATUS AND METHODS THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention relate to an article holding apparatus affixed to the exterior of a mobile device for conveniently retaining personal articles therein. In one embodiment of the present invention, a mobile device attachment apparatus comprises a securing surface for positioning the mobile device attachment apparatus against a surface of the mobile device, the securing surface having a securing means thereon, and an article retaining pocket for securely holding at least a removable article therein. In another embodiment, a mobile device attachment apparatus comprises a securing panel for positioning the mobile device attachment apparatus against a surface of the mobile device and for supporting an article retaining portion, the securing panel having a securing means thereon, wherein the an article retaining portion protrudes from the securing panel, adjacent to the mobile device, and securely holds at least a removable article therein. | 05-20-2010 |
20100146745 | FASTENING ASSEMBLY AND CUSHION HAVING FASTENING ASSEMBLY - A fastening assembly and a cushion having the same are provided. The fastening assembly includes a first band, a second band, a third band, and a magnetic layer. The first band has a first surface protrudingly provided with plural hooks, and a second surface. The second band has a third surface and a fourth surface, with the third surface bonded to the second surface of the first band. The second band is wider than the first band and forms a pair of wings protruding beyond longitudinal edges of the first band, respectively. The third band, narrower than the second band, has a fifth surface and a sixth surface, with the fifth surface bonded to a central portion of the fourth surface of the second band. The magnetic layer is located on the third surface or the fourth surface of the wings of the second band and comprises a magnetic material. | 06-17-2010 |
20100162535 | FASTENING ASSEMBLY AND CUSHION HAVING FASTENING ASSEMBLY - A fastening assembly and a cushion having the fastening assembly are provided. The fastening assembly essentially includes a first band, a second band, and a third band. The first band has a first surface protrudingly provided with a plurality of hooks, and a second surface. The second band is made of a sponge material and is provided lengthwise with a central concave portion for receiving the first band which is placed with the second surface facing the second band. The central concave portion is formed bilaterally with a pair of sidewalls, wherein the depth of the central concave portion is not less than the thickness of the first band plus the hooks. The third band is bonded to the bottom of the second band, wherein a magnetic material is placed between the second band and the third band. | 07-01-2010 |
20100199466 | Marking and fastening device and method of using same - A fastening device and a method of using same is provided. The fastening device includes a male member having a projection on a first side and a securing means on a second opposing side. A female member configured to receive the projection detachably secures the female member onto the male member. The female member and the male member comprises a ratchet system to removeably secure the female member onto the male member. The securing means on the second opposing side of the male member is configured to mate with a corresponding securing member mounted on an object. By securing a material such as a shade screen or a tarp on the male member by mating the male member with the female member, the shade screen or tarp may be detachably fastened onto an object. | 08-12-2010 |
20100257703 | STRETCHABLE, ELASTIC TIE-DOWN DEVICE WITH FABRIC FASTENING MEANS - The invention relates to an elastic tie down device with flexible, fabric hook and loop fastener panels that reduce or eliminate the safety and other risks associated with tie down devices that include rigid structural elements such as hooks, locks, clamps, and the like. Such a device would prevent damage or marring of the surface to which the tie-down device is being secured. The tie-down device would be suitable with a wide range of connection points so as to be operable with larger anchor points or oddly shaped anchor points that are not operable with traditional tie down hooks. The improved device might also allow for the selective attachment of a traditional, rigid hook. | 10-14-2010 |
20100275419 | TABLE CLOTH AND SKIRT SECURING SYSTEM - An attachment or clip system is provided for easy, rapid attachment (and detachment) of skirts to covered tables, usually for seating multiple guests at banquets, presentations, luncheon meetings and the like. The system generally includes a low-profile host or carrier frame and one or more embedded magnets. The frame and magnets may be wrapped or covered in “hook”-type hook & loop material, which is complementary to “soft”-type hook & loop material found on the skirt. Methods of making and using the clip system are also provided. | 11-04-2010 |
20100306969 | MECHANICAL FASTENER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MECHANICAL FASTENER (AS AMENDED) - The invention relates to a sticking closure piece comprising a support ( | 12-09-2010 |
20100319167 | Versatile hook-and-loop fastener system - An improved hook and loop fastener system enables fastening to each other of two objects each provided solely with respective pluralities of flexible loops via an intermediate connection element that has two faces each provided solely with flexible hooks and is sandwiched between the two objects. The intermediate connection element can be easily removed and washed separately as needed, for example when either or both of the objects are to be washed with other fibrous objects, to eliminate the likelihood of the hooks inadvertently engaging with and ripping off any ambient fibers that could then clog the hooks and diminish their future performance. Selective retention of the intermediate connection element in engagement with only one of the two objects leaves the other object free of hooks and thus safely contactable by ambient objects that contain frangible fibers. | 12-23-2010 |
20110030175 | Cording restraining means attachable to a tool - An apparatus is disclosed for bundling or securing cording such as common electrical lines extending from various tools such as hand tools or the like. The apparatus includes a base member with a C-shaped clip member attached thereto. A strap is secured to the base member and extends outwardly through a loop to form a cording securement zone to allow cording to extend axially therethrough. The main strap can extend again toward the base member through a cinching slot defined in the C-shaped clip member and is detachably securable with respect to the base to hold the strap in position extending through the cinching slot to bundle the cording extending through the cording securement zone. | 02-10-2011 |
20110167598 | Fastening strap assembly and foam article including same - One aspect of the present invention provides a fastening strap assembly for used in a foam article. The fastening strap assembly includes a substrate having two sidewalls each formed along one side thereof in a longitudinal direction and spaced apart from each other; a substantially fishbone-shaped fastening member disposed between the sidewalls and adhered to the substrate, the fastening member having an elongate central rib and a plurality of fastening parts laterally extending from either sides of the rib and longitudinally spaced apart from each other, each fastening part having a plurality of hooks formed on a upper surface thereof; and a magnetic layer disposed between the substrate and the fastening member. The fastening strap assembly of the present invention has a unique sideway bending/curving function. Another aspect of the present invention provides a foam article, such as a seat cushion, including the sideway-bendable fastening strap assembly. | 07-14-2011 |
20110179605 | Magnetic hook and loop interface system - An interface system for hook and loop engagement structures comprises a first interface patch and a second interface patch. The first interface patch has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface thereof. Hook engagement structures extend from the first major surface of the first interface patch. A first magnetic element is embedded within the first interface patch between said first and second major surfaces thereof. The second interface patch has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface thereof. Loop engagement structures extend from the first major surface of the second interface patch. A second magnetic element is embedded within the second interface patch between said first and second major surfaces thereof. | 07-28-2011 |
20110252608 | Cord Management System - A cord management system includes a strap. The strap has a first set of magnets attached to a first location on the strap and a second set of magnets attached to a second location on the strap. The strap also includes at least two modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically attached to the second set of magnets so that a first segment of the strap located between the first set of magnets and the second set of magnets forms a loop configured to secure a cord that is wrapped around the strap. In a second mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically detached from the second set of magnets so that the first segment no longer forms the loop. The strap is also configured to be coupled to an object. | 10-20-2011 |
20110252609 | Cord Management System - A cord management system includes a case and a strap. The strap has a first attachment point at a first location on the strap and a second attachment point a second location on the strap. The strap also includes at least two modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the first attachment point is attached to the second attachment point so that a first segment of the strap located between the first attachment point and the second attachment point forms a loop configured to secure a cord that is wrapped around the case. In a second mode of operation, the first attachment point is detached from the second attachment point so that the first segment no longer forms the loop. In some embodiments, the strap is permanently attached to the case, while in other embodiments the strap is semi-permanently attached to the case. | 10-20-2011 |
20110302748 | SKATEBOARDER'S SHOELACE CLAMP AND METHODS OF USE - A device for securing shoelaces without needing to tie the shoelaces is disclosed. One embodiment of the device comprises a pair of small, planar fastener disks with an aperture cutout in each disk. Aglets at each end of a shoelace are inserted through fastener-disk apertures and the fasteners are slid down to a desired point or tension on the shoelace, next to one of the article of footwear's eyelets. Because the fastener disks develop a frictional grip on the shoelace, tension in the shoelace is substantially maintained. Importantly, the device can be used to simultaneously secure and article of footwear on a wearer's foot while providing a false impression that the article of footwear is untied and unsecured, a feature desired by the skateboarding community. Additionally, one or more such devices can be used to ornament an article of footwear on the exterior sides of footwear eyelets. | 12-15-2011 |
20110308049 | Wire fastening band - A wire fastening band is made by a soft material and can be sheathed on a wire by using a commissure formed on a sleeve. The sleeve is extended with a wrapping member to fix and fasten the collected wire. The sleeve on the wire is also formed with a first fastening member, a second fastening member, and a first corresponding fastening member. The first fastening member is fastened with the first corresponding fastening member to fix the sheathed wire, and then the second fastening member is fastened with a second corresponding fastening member on the wrapping member to quickly and conveniently fix and fasten the collected wire. | 12-22-2011 |
20120204383 | METHOD OF MAKING A MECHANICAL FASTENING STRIP AND RETICULATED MECHANICAL FASTENING STRIP THEREFROM - A method of making a mechanical fastening strip and a reticulated mechanical fastening strip are disclosed. The method includes providing a backing having upstanding posts; providing interrupted slits through the backing, the interrupted slits being interrupted by at least one intact bridging region; spreading the slit backing to provide multiple strands separated from each other between at least some of the bridging regions to provide at least one opening; and fixing the multiple strands of the backing in a spread configuration. The reticulated mechanical fastening strip includes multiple strands of a backing attached to each other at bridging regions in the backing and separated from each other between the bridging regions to provide openings. Upstanding posts on each of the multiple strands have bases attached to the backing, and each of the multiple strands has a width that is greater than that of the bases of its attached upstanding posts. | 08-16-2012 |
20120222271 | SHOELACE LOCKING STRUCTURE - A shoelace locking structure used in a shoe for locking two opposite ends of a shoelace is disclosed to include a locating plate affixed to a tongue of the shoe, two locating rods arranged on the locating plate for the winding of the ends of the shoelace respectively, and two strips of hook and loop materials located on the shoe at two opposite lateral sides relative to the locating plate for securing the ends of the shoelace. | 09-06-2012 |
20130055534 | FASTENING STRAP ASSEMBLY AND FOAM ARTICLE INCLUDING SAME - One aspect of the present invention provides a fastening strap assembly for used in a foam article. The fastening strap assembly includes a substrate having two sidewalls each formed along one side thereof in a longitudinal direction and spaced apart from each other; a substantially fishbone-shaped fastening member disposed between the sidewalls and adhered to the substrate, the fastening member having an elongate central rib and a plurality of fastening parts laterally extending from either sides of the rib and longitudinally spaced apart from each other, each fastening part having a plurality of hooks formed on a upper surface thereof; and a magnetic layer disposed between the substrate and the fastening member. The fastening strap assembly of the present invention has a unique sideway bending/curving function. Another aspect of the present invention provides a foam article, such as a seat cushion, including the sideway-bendable fastening strap assembly. | 03-07-2013 |
20130125350 | FASTENING SYSTEM - A fastening system for the releasable fixing of a second component ( | 05-23-2013 |
20130192031 | SYSTEM FOR PERSONALIZING ITEMS - One example embodiment includes a system for personalizing items. The system includes a body. The system also includes a hole, wherein the hole passes completely through at least a portion of the body. | 08-01-2013 |
20130219672 | Elastic Attachment Strap - An attachment strap created from an elastic strap capable of being stretched. The elastic strap is a continuous substrate forming a base of the attachment strap. A plurality of fastener sections attached to said strap, such that the fastener sections are spaced along the lengthwise direction of said strap and cross substantially the entire width of said strap. The fastener sections cross the width of the elastic strap at angles to the width of said strap. Also discussed is a method of manufacturing a flexible attachment strap which results in forming an elastic strap capable of being stretched. Per the method, a strap forms from a plurality of fastener sections having a fastener outer surface and a mounting inner surface and attaching said inner surfaces of fastener sections on said elastic strap. The mounted fastener sections form discrete fastening regions on the surface of the flexible attachment strap. | 08-29-2013 |
20130255040 | Shoelace Wings - A pair of shoelace wings are united to each other form a keeper that covers the knot of a shoelace, thereby inhibiting the shoelace from becoming untied, as well as presenting a neat appearance. The device has a right-side wing with a plurality of holes for receiving the shoelaces, and a left-side wing having a plurality of holes for receiving shoelaces. The wings are held in place against the shoe by the cross-lacing of the shoelace. The left wing and the right wing are folded relative to each other, and over the knot, and are held together and in position such as by hook and loop material. The shoelace wings may also cover the shoelaces when the shoelace wings are connected to each other. | 10-03-2013 |
20140053377 | FASTENING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a listening system for mounting detachable covering components, like panels, on other components ( | 02-27-2014 |
20140053378 | SPORTS BELT - A sports belt includes a connector strip for securing a golf glove. The belt includes a belt strip, a belt buckle at one end of the belt strip, and holes at an opposite end of the belt strip. The connector strip is cooperable with the belt strip and is configured to secure an object, such as a golf glove, to the belt strip. | 02-27-2014 |
20140130310 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED USE OF RATCHETING TIE-DOWN STRAP OR THE LIKE - An apparatus includes an elongate flexible strap defining first and second ends and first and second sides, a ring attached to said first end of said strap, a first length of hook and loop fastener secured to a mid-portion of said strap on said second side, a second length of hook and loop fastener secured to said strap on said second side near said second end, and a flexible loop attached to said strap at said second end. | 05-15-2014 |
20140259555 | HOOK-AND-LOOP FASTENING SYSTEM - A wearable item, such as a shoe, is disclosed including a first item portion of the wearable item and a second item portion of the wearable item for securing to the first item portion. A hook patch having a plurality of hooks is secured to the first item portion and a receiver portion is secured to the second item portion and is configured to receive a selectively removable fastener. No portion of the wearable item, including the first and second item portions, includes a loop patch for engaging the hook patch. A strap having a first end portion and a second end portion is used with the wearable item. The first end portion includes a loop patch secured thereto and the second end portion has a selectively removable fastener secured thereto for engaging the receiver portion and the loop patch is selectively engaged with the hook patch. | 09-18-2014 |
20150289604 | FASTENER MEMBER - A fastener member | 10-15-2015 |
20160128877 | FASTENING TAPE AND MECHANICAL FASTENER INCLUDING MICROPOROUS FILM - A fastening tape, mechanical fastener, methods of making them, and personal hygiene articles including them are disclosed. The fastening tape includes a tape backing having a fastening portion, an adhesive disposed on the fastening portion, and a release surface for the adhesive. The release surface is a either a release tape attached along one of its edges to the tape backing or a release coating disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the tape backing. At least one of the tape backing or the release surface comprises a microporous film having an opaque, microporous region and at least one see-through region of lower porosity within the opaque, microporous region. The mechanical fastener includes such a microporous film and mechanical fastening elements on at least one surface. The at least one see-through region extends through the thickness of the microporous film. | 05-12-2016 |
20160143791 | STRETCH RELEASE ARTICLES AND FASTENERS - Stretch release articles and fasteners comprising an elastic backing having pressure sensitive adhesive on one side of the elastic backing and bonds or bond elements not formed from pressure sensitive adhesive on the other side of the elastic backing. The pattern of pressure sensitive adhesive on the one side and the pattern of bonds or bonding elements on the other side do not substantially overlap when projected onto a common reference plane that is coplanar with the elastic backing. The stretch release articles and fasteners can be used in a variety of applications, including medical, industrial and consumer products. | 05-26-2016 |
20160174668 | SELF-BINDING STRAP DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING SAME | 06-23-2016 |