US20020092138A1 - Adjustable strap assembly - Google Patents
Adjustable strap assembly Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20020092138A1 US20020092138A1 US09/758,340 US75834001A US2002092138A1 US 20020092138 A1 US20020092138 A1 US 20020092138A1 US 75834001 A US75834001 A US 75834001A US 2002092138 A1 US2002092138 A1 US 2002092138A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- looped
- securing
- adjustable strap
- webbing
- fastening means
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
- 241001465754 Metazoa Species 0.000 claims abstract description 27
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 30
- 230000000712 assembly Effects 0.000 claims description 14
- 238000000429 assembly Methods 0.000 claims description 14
- 239000004744 fabric Substances 0.000 claims description 9
- 239000004677 Nylon Substances 0.000 claims description 7
- 229920002457 flexible plastic Polymers 0.000 claims description 7
- 239000010985 leather Substances 0.000 claims description 7
- 229920001778 nylon Polymers 0.000 claims description 7
- 125000000391 vinyl group Chemical group [H]C([*])=C([H])[H] 0.000 claims description 7
- 229920002554 vinyl polymer Polymers 0.000 claims description 7
- 239000011152 fibreglass Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- 150000002739 metals Chemical class 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000002023 wood Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000015572 biosynthetic process Effects 0.000 abstract 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 8
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 8
- 239000000853 adhesive Substances 0.000 description 5
- 230000001070 adhesive effect Effects 0.000 description 5
- -1 for example Substances 0.000 description 4
- 210000001015 abdomen Anatomy 0.000 description 2
- 206010003246 arthritis Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 230000000295 complement effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 201000010099 disease Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 208000037265 diseases, disorders, signs and symptoms Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000000452 restraining effect Effects 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K27/00—Leads or collars, e.g. for dogs
- A01K27/001—Collars
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K27/00—Leads or collars, e.g. for dogs
- A01K27/002—Harnesses
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
- A44B18/00—Fasteners of the touch-and-close type; Making such fasteners
-
- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10S119/00—Animal husbandry
- Y10S119/907—Harness
-
- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
- Y10T24/27—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc. including readily dissociable fastener having numerous, protruding, unitary filaments randomly interlocking with, and simultaneously moving towards, mating structure [e.g., hook-loop type fastener]
- Y10T24/2708—Combined with diverse fastener
Definitions
- the present invention relates to an adjustable strap assembly utilizing hook and loop type fastening means as the primary adjustment means. More particularly, the present invention relates to an adjustable strap assembly that can be used on a variety of articles which require some measure of adjustment to accommodate different users or different utilizations.
- the adjustable strap assembly may be used alone as an adjustable strap, or may be modified for use as an animal collar or animal collar and harness assembly.
- a number of devices have been produced specifically relating to animal collars and animal collar and harness assemblies which include adjustment means to accommodate different sizes of animals. Such collars and harnesses have been used on domestic animals for the purposes of restraining and controlling animals.
- Prior art collars and harnesses have embodied a variety of designs, ranging from simple neck collars and harnesses to more elaborate configurations having a plurality of loops, buckles and fitted vest like straps. While the more elaborate designs have overcome some of the drawbacks of the simpler designs, they also have presented new drawbacks relating specifically to adjustability and/or ease of use. Most significantly, many of these designs frequently are difficult to adjust. The designs having simplified adjustments typically lack the ability to be adjusted properly to fit animals of different shapes and sizes.
- Typical animal harnesses are represented by U.S. Pat. No. 4,444,152, issued Apr. 24, 1984 to Berardo; U.S. Pat. No. 4,655,172, issued Apr. 7, 1987 to King; U.S. Pat. No. 4,559,906, issued Dec. 24, 1985 to Smith; U.S. Pat. No. 5,511,515, issued Apr. 30, 1996 to Brown et al.; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,937,795, issued Aug. 17, 1999 to Raphael.
- each of these devices has complicated adjustment means which may not be suitable for all users.
- an adjustable strap assembly which is simple and quick and easy to use.
- Such an adjustable strap assembly should be sufficiently versatile that it can utilized on a variety of articles, including for example, cloth bags such as gym bags, tote bags, duffel bags and military bags, back packs, clothing articles such as overalls, suspenders, bras, waist belts, watch bands, head bands, baseball caps, industrial and domestic apron straps, safety helmets, head-light bands for hunters, luggage straps and shoulder straps for purses.
- an adjustable strap assembly should be adaptable by simple modification for use as animal collars, animal leashes, animal collar and harness assemblies, children's harnesses, safety harnesses, parachute harnesses, horse bridles, horse and saddle belly straps and horse reign straps to name but a few.
- an adjustable strap assembly should be capable of utilizing a variety of strapping materials, including for example, leather, flexible plastic, nylon, vinyl, elastic, cloth and rope style strapping materials, which may be provided with reflective, glow-in-the-dark and/or printed design features.
- an adjustable strap assembly which can be manufactured from a variety of strapping materials, including leather, flexible plastic, nylon, vinyl, elastic, cloth and rope style strapping materials, which may be provided with reflective, glow-in-the-dark and/or printed design features.
- an adjustable strap assembly comprising an elongated web having an outersurface of loop-type fastening means, a separate short strap member having an undersurface of hook-type fastening means which is secured to one end of the elongated web, and preferably a key which facilitates release of the hook-type fastening means from the loop type fastening means.
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 1A is a top perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 1B is a bottom perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 1C is a bottom perspective view of the short strap member of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIGS. 1D and 1E are perspective views showing the securing of the short strap member to the elongated webbing of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 1F is a side perspective view of the key of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 1G is a perspective view showing the use of the key with the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention adapted for use as a collar.
- FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention adapted for use as a collar and harness assembly.
- FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention adapted for use as a collar and harness assembly.
- FIG. 4A is a side perspective view showing a securing means for the collar and harness assembly of FIG. 4.
- FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention used as a strap member for a back pack .
- the present invention relates to adjustable strap assembly which can be used on a variety of articles, including for example, animal collars, animal harnesses, backpacks, and the like. More specifically, the adjustable strap assembly 1 shown in FIGS. 1, 1A and 1 B includes an elongated webbing 10 and a securing strap member 20 , hereinafter sometimes referred to as strap member 20 .
- the elongated webbing 10 comprises a first end 11 , a first looped end 11 a, a first securing means 12 having a first post member 12 a attached to the first looped end 11 a and a second post member 12 b, a ring element 13 , a mid-section 14 , an outersurface 15 , an undersurface 16 and a second end 17 .
- the outersurface 15 of the elongated webbing 10 is provided with loop-type fastening means V 1 .
- the securing strap member 20 comprises a first strap end 21 , an outersurface 22 , an undersurface 23 and a second strap end 24 , as shown in FIGS. 1C, 1D and 1 E.
- Both the elongate strap 10 and strap member 20 can be composed of any type of flexible webbing material. Suitable such materials include, for example, cloth belted webbing, leather, nylon webbing, flexible plastic materials, vinyl webbing materials, elastic webbing straps and rope style webbing. Such materials also can be provided with particular features, including for example, reflective, glow-in-the-dark and/or printed design features, for example animal prints, and may be of any suitable length, width, thickness and strength.
- First looped end 11 a is formed by passing the first end 11 through the ring element 13 in a first direction, looping the first end 11 about the post member 12 a, then passing the first end back through the ring element in a second direction which is opposite that of the first direction, such that the undersurface of first end 11 lies along the undersurface of the mid-section 14 .
- the first end 11 is releasably attached to the mid-section 14 by means of the securing strap member 20 . More specifically, the strap member 20 is looped about both the first end 11 and the midsection 20 and secured to the outersurface of first end 11 .
- the strap member 20 can be secured to the first end 11 by first attaching the first strap end 21 to the first end 11 and then attaching the second strap end 24 to the first strap end 21 , or both the first and second strap ends can be secured to the first end 11 .
- Suitable means for securing the strap member 20 to the first end 11 include, for example, stitching, adhesive or heat bonding.
- the hook-type fastening means V 2 provided on the undersurface 23 of the securing strap member 20 contacts the loop-type fastening means V 1 provided on the outersurface 15 of the elongated webbing 10 , thereby releasably attaching the elongated webbing 10 with the securing strap member 20 when the hook-type and loop-type fastening means are brought together.
- the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention preferably comprises a key 30 having a leg member 31 which is configured to slide between the hook-type fastening means V 2 and the loop type fastening means V 1 , thereby facilitating the disengagement of the hook-type fastening means from the loop type fastening means, as shown in FIG. 1F and FIG. 1G.
- the key is removed and the hook-type and loop-type fastening means are brought together to re-secure the elongated webbing to the securing strap member.
- the key can be composed of a variety of materials, including for example, plastics, metals, fiberglass and wood materials.
- the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention is versatile in the way it can be used and incorporated into a variety of articles requiring adjustment.
- a simple modification of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention transforms the adjustable strap assembly into a collar, such as an animal collar, such as is shown in FIG. 2.
- collar 40 is constructed when the adjustable strap assembly 1 is modified by providing a second looped end 17 a and a second securing means 18 having a post member 18 a attached to the second looped end 17 a.
- the second looped end 17 a is formed by looping the second end 17 about the post member 18 a of the second securing means 18 and securing the second end 17 to said undersurface 16 of the elongated webbing 10 .
- the second securing means 18 attached to the second looped end 17 a is configured in such a manner that it is detachably securable to said first securing means 12 attached to said first looped end 11 a, thereby joining the first and second looped ends.
- the second end 17 is looped about a D-ring 41 prior to being looped about the post member 18 a in the construction of second looped end 17 a.
- Adjustability of the collar 40 is achieved by the release of the hook-type fastening means V 2 from the loop-type fastening means V 1 and sliding or guiding the elongated webbing 10 along the mid-section 14 to the desired adjusted position and then re-engaging the hook- and loop-type fastening means, thereby re-securing the first end at the desired adjusted position.
- the first and second securing means can be any type of complementary fastening elements, including for example, buckling members.
- the first securing means 12 is a male buckling member and the second securing means 18 is a female buckling member.
- the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention can be adapted for use as a collar and harness assembly.
- a collar and harness assembly A 1 is shown comprising collar assembly 40 , an upper looped belt member 42 , a lower looped belt member 46 , and a chest collar 50 .
- Chest collar 50 is a modification of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- chest collar 50 comprises a first end 51 , a first looped end 51 a, a first rectangular ring 52 , and a mid-section 53 , and outersurface 54 , and undersurface 55 , an O-ring 56 , a second end 57 , a second looped end 57 a, a second rectangular ring 58 , and first and second securing sites 59 a and 59 b.
- the outersurface 54 of the chest collar 50 is provided with loop-type fastening means V 1 .
- Chest collar 50 can be composed of any type of flexible webbing material. Suitable such materials include, for example, cloth belted webbing, leather, nylon webbing, flexible plastic materials, vinyl webbing materials, elastic webbing straps and rope style webbing. Such materials also can be provided with particular features, including for example, reflective, glow-in-the-dark and/or printed design features, for example animal prints, and may be of any suitable length, width, thickness and strength.
- First looped end 51 a is formed by passing the first end 51 through first rectangular ring 52 in a first direction, looping the first end 51 through the O-ring 56 , then passing the first end back through the rectangular ring 52 in a second direction which is opposite that of the first direction, such that the undersurface of first end 11 lies along the undersurface of the first securing site 59 a.
- the first end 51 is releasably attached to the first securing site 59 a by means of a securing strap member 20 a.
- second looped end 57 a is formed by passing the second end 57 through second rectangular ring 58 in a first direction, looping the second end 57 through the O-ring 56 , then passing the second end back through the rectangular ring 58 in a second direction which is opposite that of the first direction, such that the undersurface of first end 11 lies along the undersurface of the second securing site 59 b .
- the second end 57 is releasably attached to the second securing site 59 b by means of a securing strap member 20 b.
- Securing strap members 20 a and 20 b are identical to securing strap member 20 and function in the same manner as securing strap member 20 .
- adjustability of the chest collar 50 is achieved by the release of the hook-type fastening means V 2 provided on the undersurface of each of the strap members 20 a and 20 b from the loop-type fastening means V 1 provided on the outersurface 54 of the chest collar, and sliding or guiding the first end 51 and/or the second end 57 toward or away from mid-section 53 to the desired adjusted positions and then re-engaging the hook-type and loop-type fastening means, thereby re-securing the first end 51 and/or the second end 57 at the desired adjusted positions.
- upper and lower looped belt members 42 and 46 are joined by upper and lower looped belt members 42 and 46 .
- upper looped belt member 42 comprises a first looped end 43 which is formed about D-ring 41 and the elongated web 10 of collar assembly 40 near first looped end 18 a of the collar assembly, and a second looped end 44 which is formed about the mid-section 53 of chest collar 50 .
- the lower looped member 46 comprises a first looped end 47 which is formed about the elongated web 10 of collar assembly 40 between the second end 12 and second looped end 12 a, and a second looped end 48 which is looped through O-ring 56 .
- the upper and lower looped belt members can be composed of any type of flexible webbing material. Suitable such materials include, for example, cloth belted webbing, leather, nylon webbing, flexible plastic materials, vinyl webbing materials, elastic webbing straps and rope style webbing. Such materials also can be provided with particular features, including for example, reflective, glow-in-the-dark and/or printed design features, for example animal prints, and may be of any suitable length, width, thickness and strength.
- FIG. 4 Another adaption of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention for use as a collar and harness assembly is shown in FIG. 4.
- a collar and harness assembly A 2 is shown comprising the collar 40 , an upper looped belt member 42 , a cross looped belt member 60 , a first adjustable strap assembly 7 comprising an elongated web 70 and a securing strap member 20 C and second adjustable strap assembly 8 comprising an elongated web 80 and a securing strap member 20 D.
- First and second adjustable strap assemblies 7 and 8 are constructed in the same manner as the adjustable strap assembly 1 shown in FIG. 1.
- adjustable strap assembly 7 comprises an elongated webbing 70 comprises a first end 71 , a first looped end 71 a, a first securing means 72 having first and second post members 72 a and 72 b attached to the first looped end 71 a, a ring element 73 , a mid-section 74 , an outersurface 75 , an undersurface 76 and a second end 77 .
- the outersurface 75 of the elongated webbing 70 is provided with loop-type fastening means V 1 .
- the adjustable strap assembly 8 comprises an elongated webbing 80 comprises a first end 81 , a first looped end 81 a, a first securing means 82 having first and second post members 82 a and 82 b attached to the first looped end 81 a, a ring element 83 , a mid-section 84 , an outersurface 85 , an undersurface 86 and a second end 87 .
- the outersurface 85 of the elongated webbing 80 is provided with loop-type fastening means V 1 .
- first looped ends 71 a and 81 a are formed in the same manner as first looped end 11 a, each being looped about first post member 72 a and 82 a of the respective securing means 72 and 82 .
- the second end 77 is looped about the elongated web 10 of collar assembly 40 and secured to its underside, such as by stitching, adhesive or heat bonding, to form a second looped end 77 a.
- the second end 87 is inserted between the undersurfaces 87 of the looped end 77 a and secured therebetween, such as by stitching, adhesive or heat bonding, thereby connecting the two adjustable strap assemblies 7 and 8 to the collar assembly 40 , as shown in FIG. 4A.
- the cross looped belt member 60 comprises a first looped end 62 which is formed about second post member 72 b of first securing means 72 and a second looped end 64 which is formed about second post member 82 b of second securing means 82 .
- first and second adjustable strap assemblies 7 and 8 are connected to one another through the cross looped belt member 60 by means of the respective securing means 72 and 82 .
- the cross looped belt member can be composed of any type of flexible webbing material. Suitable such materials include, for example, cloth belted webbing, leather, nylon webbing, flexible plastic materials, vinyl webbing materials, elastic webbing straps and rope style webbing.
- the upper looped belt member 42 is connected to the collar assembly in the same manner as described above in reference to the collar and harness assembly A 1 .
- the upper looped belt member joins the collar assembly 40 to the looped belt member 60 through second looped end 44 which is formed about the looped belt member 60 .
- animal control assemblies and harness assemblies can be constructed with simple modification of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- animal control and harness assemblies include for example, animal leashes, children harnesses, safety harnesses, parachute harnesses, horse bridles, horse and saddle belly straps and horse reign straps.
- the adjustable strap assembly also can be incorporated into a wide variety of articles requiring some adjustment by the user.
- Such articles include for example, cloth bags such as gym bags, tote bags, duffel bags and military bags, back packs, clothing articles such as overalls, suspenders, bras, waist belts, watch bands, head bands, baseball caps, industrial and domestic apron straps, safety helmets, head-light bands for hunters, luggage straps and shoulder straps for purses.
- FIG. 5 shows the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention used as an adjustment means for a conventional back pack 90 .
- a back pack 90 comprises a bag portion 91 having an upper end 92 , a lower end 93 , two securing loops 94 attached to the lower end 93 , and two shoulder strap assemblies 1 a.
- Each shoulder strap assembly 1 a is constructed in the same manner as described in reference to the adjustable strap assembly 1 shown in FIG. 1, each comprising an elongated webbing 10 and a securing strap member 20 .
- the elongated webbing 10 comprises a first end 11 , a first looped end 11 a, a first securing means 12 having a first post member 12 a attached to the first looped end 11 a and a second post member 12 b, a ring element 13 , a mid section 14 , an outersurface 15 , an undersurface 16 and a second end 17 , the outersurface 15 being provided with loop-type fastening means V 1 .
- the securing strap member 20 comprises a first strap end 21 , an outersurface 22 , an undersurface 23 and a second strap end 24 , the undersurface 23 being provided with hook-type fastening means V 2 , as shown in FIG. 1A.
- Each of the shoulder strap assemblies 1 a is secured to the back pack 90 in the same manner.
- the second end 17 of the shoulder strap assembly 1 a is attached to the upper end 92 of bag portion 91 by suitable means, including for example, stitching, adhesive or heat bonding.
- Each securing loop 94 comprises a first end 94 a and a second end 94 b.
- First end 94 a of securing loop 94 is looped about post member 12 b and secured to second end 94 b and to the lower end 93 of bag portion 91 , by suitable means, including for example, stitching, adhesive or heat bonding, thereby forming a securing loop.
- each adjustable strap assembly 1 a is adjusted by releasing the hook-type fastening means provided on the securing strap member 20 from the loop-type fastening means provided on the elongated web 10 .
Landscapes
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Environmental Sciences (AREA)
- Animal Husbandry (AREA)
- Biodiversity & Conservation Biology (AREA)
- Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)
Abstract
Description
- The present invention relates to an adjustable strap assembly utilizing hook and loop type fastening means as the primary adjustment means. More particularly, the present invention relates to an adjustable strap assembly that can be used on a variety of articles which require some measure of adjustment to accommodate different users or different utilizations. The adjustable strap assembly may be used alone as an adjustable strap, or may be modified for use as an animal collar or animal collar and harness assembly.
- Straps, belts, collars, harnesses and similar fastening articles which provide some means of adjustability are well known in the art. Such devices utilize one or more adjustment means. The most simple such device may be the waist belt, which uses a buckle frame and tongue that engages one of a series of holes. Another simple device is the three post sliding buckle. Through the years, more complex designs have been developed having from one to several type of adjustment means, including a plurality of loops, buckling devices, ring elements, snap fit arrangements and hook and loop type fastening means. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,498,613 to Donahue et al., issued Feb. 12, 1985, provides an adjustable support device using Velcro™ fasteners. U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,600,854 to Henrekin, issued Feb. 11, 1997 and 5,915,535 to Henrekin-Jordan, issued Jun. 29, 1999, show an adjustable strap fastener using a pair of loops and Velcro™ fastening means.
- A number of devices have been produced specifically relating to animal collars and animal collar and harness assemblies which include adjustment means to accommodate different sizes of animals. Such collars and harnesses have been used on domestic animals for the purposes of restraining and controlling animals. Prior art collars and harnesses have embodied a variety of designs, ranging from simple neck collars and harnesses to more elaborate configurations having a plurality of loops, buckles and fitted vest like straps. While the more elaborate designs have overcome some of the drawbacks of the simpler designs, they also have presented new drawbacks relating specifically to adjustability and/or ease of use. Most significantly, many of these designs frequently are difficult to adjust. The designs having simplified adjustments typically lack the ability to be adjusted properly to fit animals of different shapes and sizes. Typical animal harnesses are represented by U.S. Pat. No. 4,444,152, issued Apr. 24, 1984 to Berardo; U.S. Pat. No. 4,655,172, issued Apr. 7, 1987 to King; U.S. Pat. No. 4,559,906, issued Dec. 24, 1985 to Smith; U.S. Pat. No. 5,511,515, issued Apr. 30, 1996 to Brown et al.; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,937,795, issued Aug. 17, 1999 to Raphael. However, each of these devices has complicated adjustment means which may not be suitable for all users.
- A number of people have limited physical abilities, due to arthritis and similar debilitating diseases, limited vision, the use of prosthetic hands and the like, and have difficulty in using many of the adjustable fastening articles currently available. Hence, a need still exists in the art to provide an adjustable strap assembly which is simple and quick and easy to use. Such an adjustable strap assembly should be sufficiently versatile that it can utilized on a variety of articles, including for example, cloth bags such as gym bags, tote bags, duffel bags and military bags, back packs, clothing articles such as overalls, suspenders, bras, waist belts, watch bands, head bands, baseball caps, industrial and domestic apron straps, safety helmets, head-light bands for hunters, luggage straps and shoulder straps for purses. In addition, such an adjustable strap assembly should be adaptable by simple modification for use as animal collars, animal leashes, animal collar and harness assemblies, children's harnesses, safety harnesses, parachute harnesses, horse bridles, horse and saddle belly straps and horse reign straps to name but a few. Further, such an adjustable strap assembly should be capable of utilizing a variety of strapping materials, including for example, leather, flexible plastic, nylon, vinyl, elastic, cloth and rope style strapping materials, which may be provided with reflective, glow-in-the-dark and/or printed design features.
- Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an adjustable strap assembly which is simple and easy to use.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide an adjustable strap assembly which can be used by people having limited physical abilities.
- It is an additional object of the present invention to provide an adjustable strap assembly which is sufficiently versatile that it can utilized on a variety of articles.
- It is also an object of the present invention to provide an adjustable strap assembly which can be manufactured from a variety of strapping materials, including leather, flexible plastic, nylon, vinyl, elastic, cloth and rope style strapping materials, which may be provided with reflective, glow-in-the-dark and/or printed design features.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide an adjustable strap assembly which can be adapted for use as an animal collar or leash with a simple modification.
- It is yet another object of the present invention to provide an adjustable strap assembly which can be adapted for use as a harness with simple modifications.
- It is still another object of the present invention to provide an adjustable strap assembly which is inexpensive to manufacture.
- Additional objects, advantages and novel features of the invention will be set forth in part of the description which follows, and in part will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the following specification or may be learned by practice of the invention.
- These and other objects of the present invention are achieved by providing an adjustable strap assembly comprising an elongated web having an outersurface of loop-type fastening means, a separate short strap member having an undersurface of hook-type fastening means which is secured to one end of the elongated web, and preferably a key which facilitates release of the hook-type fastening means from the loop type fastening means.
- The present invention will be better understood with reference to the appended drawing sheets, wherein:
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 1A is a top perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 1B is a bottom perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 1C is a bottom perspective view of the short strap member of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIGS. 1D and 1E are perspective views showing the securing of the short strap member to the elongated webbing of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 1F is a side perspective view of the key of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 1G is a perspective view showing the use of the key with the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention adapted for use as a collar.
- FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention adapted for use as a collar and harness assembly.
- FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention adapted for use as a collar and harness assembly.
- FIG. 4A is a side perspective view showing a securing means for the collar and harness assembly of FIG. 4.
- FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention used as a strap member for a back pack .
- The present invention relates to adjustable strap assembly which can be used on a variety of articles, including for example, animal collars, animal harnesses, backpacks, and the like. More specifically, the
adjustable strap assembly 1 shown in FIGS. 1, 1A and 1B includes anelongated webbing 10 and a securingstrap member 20, hereinafter sometimes referred to asstrap member 20. Theelongated webbing 10 comprises a first end 11, a first looped end 11 a, a first securing means 12 having afirst post member 12 a attached to the first looped end 11 a and asecond post member 12 b, aring element 13, a mid-section 14, anoutersurface 15, anundersurface 16 and asecond end 17. Theoutersurface 15 of theelongated webbing 10 is provided with loop-type fastening means V1. The securingstrap member 20 comprises afirst strap end 21, anoutersurface 22, anundersurface 23 and asecond strap end 24, as shown in FIGS. 1C, 1D and 1E. Theundersurface 23 of thestrap member 20 is provided with hook-type fastening means V2. Both theelongate strap 10 andstrap member 20 can be composed of any type of flexible webbing material. Suitable such materials include, for example, cloth belted webbing, leather, nylon webbing, flexible plastic materials, vinyl webbing materials, elastic webbing straps and rope style webbing. Such materials also can be provided with particular features, including for example, reflective, glow-in-the-dark and/or printed design features, for example animal prints, and may be of any suitable length, width, thickness and strength. - First looped end11 a is formed by passing the first end 11 through the
ring element 13 in a first direction, looping the first end 11 about thepost member 12 a, then passing the first end back through the ring element in a second direction which is opposite that of the first direction, such that the undersurface of first end 11 lies along the undersurface of the mid-section 14. The first end 11 is releasably attached to the mid-section 14 by means of the securingstrap member 20. More specifically, thestrap member 20 is looped about both the first end 11 and themidsection 20 and secured to the outersurface of first end 11. Thestrap member 20 can be secured to the first end 11 by first attaching thefirst strap end 21 to the first end 11 and then attaching thesecond strap end 24 to thefirst strap end 21, or both the first and second strap ends can be secured to the first end 11. Suitable means for securing thestrap member 20 to the first end 11 include, for example, stitching, adhesive or heat bonding. - As the
strap member 20 is secured to the first end 11 of theelongated webbing 10, the hook-type fastening means V2 provided on theundersurface 23 of the securingstrap member 20 contacts the loop-type fastening means V1 provided on theoutersurface 15 of theelongated webbing 10, thereby releasably attaching theelongated webbing 10 with the securingstrap member 20 when the hook-type and loop-type fastening means are brought together. Release of the hook-type fastening means from the loop-type fastening means allows the first end 11 of theelongated webbing 10 to be guided over the mid-section of the elongated webbing to a desired position and then re-engaging the hook-type and loop-type fastening means, thereby re-securing the first end at the desired position. In this manner, the distance between the first and second ends 11 and 17 can be adjusted, thereby providing a simple means to adjust the length of theelongated webbing 10. - The adjustable strap assembly of the present invention preferably comprises a key30 having a
leg member 31 which is configured to slide between the hook-type fastening means V2 and the loop type fastening means V1, thereby facilitating the disengagement of the hook-type fastening means from the loop type fastening means, as shown in FIG. 1F and FIG. 1G. Once the length of the elongated webbing has been adjusted, the key is removed and the hook-type and loop-type fastening means are brought together to re-secure the elongated webbing to the securing strap member. The key can be composed of a variety of materials, including for example, plastics, metals, fiberglass and wood materials. - The adjustable strap assembly of the present invention is versatile in the way it can be used and incorporated into a variety of articles requiring adjustment. For example, a simple modification of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention transforms the adjustable strap assembly into a collar, such as an animal collar, such as is shown in FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 2,
collar 40 is constructed when theadjustable strap assembly 1 is modified by providing a second looped end 17 a and a second securing means 18 having apost member 18 a attached to the second looped end 17 a. The second looped end 17 a is formed by looping thesecond end 17 about thepost member 18 a of the second securing means 18 and securing thesecond end 17 to said undersurface 16 of theelongated webbing 10. The second securing means 18 attached to the second looped end 17 a is configured in such a manner that it is detachably securable to said first securing means 12 attached to said first looped end 11 a, thereby joining the first and second looped ends. Preferably, thesecond end 17 is looped about a D-ring 41 prior to being looped about thepost member 18 a in the construction of second looped end 17 a. Adjustability of thecollar 40 is achieved by the release of the hook-type fastening means V2 from the loop-type fastening means V1 and sliding or guiding theelongated webbing 10 along the mid-section 14 to the desired adjusted position and then re-engaging the hook- and loop-type fastening means, thereby re-securing the first end at the desired adjusted position. The first and second securing means can be any type of complementary fastening elements, including for example, buckling members. Preferably, the first securing means 12 is a male buckling member and the second securing means 18 is a female buckling member. - The adjustable strap assembly of the present invention can be adapted for use as a collar and harness assembly. Referring to FIG. 3, a collar and harness assembly A1 is shown comprising
collar assembly 40, an upper loopedbelt member 42, a lower looped belt member 46, and a chest collar 50. Chest collar 50 is a modification of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention. More particularly, chest collar 50 comprises afirst end 51, a first loopedend 51 a, a firstrectangular ring 52, and a mid-section 53, andoutersurface 54, andundersurface 55, an O-ring 56, asecond end 57, a second loopedend 57 a, a secondrectangular ring 58, and first andsecond securing sites 59 a and 59 b. Theoutersurface 54 of the chest collar 50 is provided with loop-type fastening means V1. Chest collar 50 can be composed of any type of flexible webbing material. Suitable such materials include, for example, cloth belted webbing, leather, nylon webbing, flexible plastic materials, vinyl webbing materials, elastic webbing straps and rope style webbing. Such materials also can be provided with particular features, including for example, reflective, glow-in-the-dark and/or printed design features, for example animal prints, and may be of any suitable length, width, thickness and strength. - First looped end51 a is formed by passing the
first end 51 through firstrectangular ring 52 in a first direction, looping thefirst end 51 through the O-ring 56, then passing the first end back through therectangular ring 52 in a second direction which is opposite that of the first direction, such that the undersurface of first end 11 lies along the undersurface of the first securing site 59 a. Thefirst end 51 is releasably attached to the first securing site 59 a by means of a securingstrap member 20 a. Similarly, second loopedend 57 a is formed by passing thesecond end 57 through secondrectangular ring 58 in a first direction, looping thesecond end 57 through the O-ring 56, then passing the second end back through therectangular ring 58 in a second direction which is opposite that of the first direction, such that the undersurface of first end 11 lies along the undersurface of thesecond securing site 59 b. Thesecond end 57 is releasably attached to thesecond securing site 59 b by means of a securing strap member 20 b. - Securing
strap members 20 a and 20 b are identical to securingstrap member 20 and function in the same manner as securingstrap member 20. In this configuration, adjustability of the chest collar 50 is achieved by the release of the hook-type fastening means V2 provided on the undersurface of each of thestrap members 20 a and 20 b from the loop-type fastening means V1 provided on theoutersurface 54 of the chest collar, and sliding or guiding thefirst end 51 and/or thesecond end 57 toward or away frommid-section 53 to the desired adjusted positions and then re-engaging the hook-type and loop-type fastening means, thereby re-securing thefirst end 51 and/or thesecond end 57 at the desired adjusted positions. - The
collar assembly 40 and chest collar 50 are joined by upper and lower loopedbelt members 42 and 46. Again referring to FIG. 3, upper loopedbelt member 42 comprises a first loopedend 43 which is formed about D-ring 41 and theelongated web 10 ofcollar assembly 40 near first loopedend 18 a of the collar assembly, and a second loopedend 44 which is formed about the mid-section 53 of chest collar 50. The lower looped member 46 comprises a first loopedend 47 which is formed about theelongated web 10 ofcollar assembly 40 between thesecond end 12 and second loopedend 12 a, and a second loopedend 48 which is looped through O-ring 56. The upper and lower looped belt members can be composed of any type of flexible webbing material. Suitable such materials include, for example, cloth belted webbing, leather, nylon webbing, flexible plastic materials, vinyl webbing materials, elastic webbing straps and rope style webbing. Such materials also can be provided with particular features, including for example, reflective, glow-in-the-dark and/or printed design features, for example animal prints, and may be of any suitable length, width, thickness and strength. - Another adaption of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention for use as a collar and harness assembly is shown in FIG. 4. Referring to FIG. 4, a collar and harness assembly A2 is shown comprising the
collar 40, an upper loopedbelt member 42, a cross looped belt member 60, a firstadjustable strap assembly 7 comprising an elongated web 70 and a securingstrap member 20C and secondadjustable strap assembly 8 comprising anelongated web 80 and a securingstrap member 20D. First and secondadjustable strap assemblies adjustable strap assembly 1 shown in FIG. 1. More particularly,adjustable strap assembly 7 comprises an elongated webbing 70 comprises afirst end 71, a first loopedend 71 a, a first securing means 72 having first andsecond post members 72 a and 72 b attached to the first loopedend 71 a, aring element 73, a mid-section 74, anoutersurface 75, anundersurface 76 and asecond end 77. Theoutersurface 75 of the elongated webbing 70 is provided with loop-type fastening means V1. - Similarly, the
adjustable strap assembly 8 comprises anelongated webbing 80 comprises afirst end 81, a first loopedend 81 a, a first securing means 82 having first and second post members 82 a and 82 b attached to the first loopedend 81 a, aring element 83, a mid-section 84, anoutersurface 85, anundersurface 86 and asecond end 87. Theoutersurface 85 of theelongated webbing 80 is provided with loop-type fastening means V1. Each of the first looped ends 71 a and 81 a are formed in the same manner as first looped end 11 a, each being looped aboutfirst post member 72 a and 82 a of the respective securing means 72 and 82. Thesecond end 77 is looped about theelongated web 10 ofcollar assembly 40 and secured to its underside, such as by stitching, adhesive or heat bonding, to form a second loopedend 77 a. Thesecond end 87 is inserted between theundersurfaces 87 of the loopedend 77 a and secured therebetween, such as by stitching, adhesive or heat bonding, thereby connecting the twoadjustable strap assemblies collar assembly 40, as shown in FIG. 4A. - The cross looped belt member60 comprises a first looped
end 62 which is formed about second post member 72 b of first securing means 72 and a second loopedend 64 which is formed about second post member 82 b of second securing means 82. Thus, the first and secondadjustable strap assemblies - The upper looped
belt member 42 is connected to the collar assembly in the same manner as described above in reference to the collar and harness assembly A1. The upper looped belt member joins thecollar assembly 40 to the looped belt member 60 through second loopedend 44 which is formed about the looped belt member 60. - Other animal control assemblies and harness assemblies can be constructed with simple modification of the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention. Such types of animal control and harness assemblies include for example, animal leashes, children harnesses, safety harnesses, parachute harnesses, horse bridles, horse and saddle belly straps and horse reign straps.
- The adjustable strap assembly also can be incorporated into a wide variety of articles requiring some adjustment by the user. Such articles include for example, cloth bags such as gym bags, tote bags, duffel bags and military bags, back packs, clothing articles such as overalls, suspenders, bras, waist belts, watch bands, head bands, baseball caps, industrial and domestic apron straps, safety helmets, head-light bands for hunters, luggage straps and shoulder straps for purses.
- FIG. 5 shows the adjustable strap assembly of the present invention used as an adjustment means for a
conventional back pack 90. Referring to FIG. 5, aback pack 90 comprises abag portion 91 having anupper end 92, alower end 93, two securingloops 94 attached to thelower end 93, and two shoulder strap assemblies 1 a. Each shoulder strap assembly 1 a is constructed in the same manner as described in reference to theadjustable strap assembly 1 shown in FIG. 1, each comprising anelongated webbing 10 and a securingstrap member 20. More specifically, theelongated webbing 10 comprises a first end 11, a first looped end 11 a, a first securing means 12 having afirst post member 12 a attached to the first looped end 11 a and asecond post member 12 b, aring element 13, amid section 14, anoutersurface 15, anundersurface 16 and asecond end 17, theoutersurface 15 being provided with loop-type fastening means V1. The securingstrap member 20 comprises afirst strap end 21, anoutersurface 22, anundersurface 23 and asecond strap end 24, theundersurface 23 being provided with hook-type fastening means V2, as shown in FIG. 1A. Each of the shoulder strap assemblies 1 a is secured to theback pack 90 in the same manner. Thesecond end 17 of the shoulder strap assembly 1 a is attached to theupper end 92 ofbag portion 91 by suitable means, including for example, stitching, adhesive or heat bonding. Each securingloop 94 comprises a first end 94 a and a second end 94 b. First end 94 a of securingloop 94 is looped aboutpost member 12 b and secured to second end 94 b and to thelower end 93 ofbag portion 91, by suitable means, including for example, stitching, adhesive or heat bonding, thereby forming a securing loop. In this manner, the first looped end 11 a of each shoulder strap assembly 1 a is attached to acorresponding securing loop 94 at thelower end 93 ofbag portion 91. In order for the user to obtain a comfortable fit of the back pack over the shoulders, each adjustable strap assembly 1 a is adjusted by releasing the hook-type fastening means provided on the securingstrap member 20 from the loop-type fastening means provided on theelongated web 10. - While particular embodiments of the invention have been described, it will be understood, of course, that the invention is not limited thereto, and that many obvious modifications and variations can be made, and that such modifications and variations are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims (14)
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US09/758,340 US6449815B1 (en) | 2001-01-12 | 2001-01-12 | Adjustable strap assembly |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US09/758,340 US6449815B1 (en) | 2001-01-12 | 2001-01-12 | Adjustable strap assembly |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20020092138A1 true US20020092138A1 (en) | 2002-07-18 |
US6449815B1 US6449815B1 (en) | 2002-09-17 |
Family
ID=25051384
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US09/758,340 Expired - Fee Related US6449815B1 (en) | 2001-01-12 | 2001-01-12 | Adjustable strap assembly |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US6449815B1 (en) |
Cited By (20)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
WO2003086131A1 (en) * | 2002-04-17 | 2003-10-23 | Arion International B.V. | Hook and loop fastener assembly |
US20040084494A1 (en) * | 2002-10-21 | 2004-05-06 | Gilliam Jonathan T. | Universal holster and holster system |
US20060138290A1 (en) * | 2004-12-23 | 2006-06-29 | Vitito Christopher J | Accessory support for an automobile entertainment system |
US8468658B1 (en) * | 2008-07-28 | 2013-06-25 | Kimiko Chapman Rife | Adjustable belt assembly |
ITMO20120167A1 (en) * | 2012-06-29 | 2013-12-30 | Federica Brighenti | DOG BIB |
US20140182084A1 (en) * | 2012-12-27 | 2014-07-03 | Jerry R. Hill Innovations, Inc. | Adjustable Loop Load Tie-Down Strap |
GB2516462A (en) * | 2013-07-23 | 2015-01-28 | Timothy Joannides | Lead securing apparatus |
US20150096111A1 (en) * | 2013-10-04 | 2015-04-09 | Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. | Quick Release Tuck Strap |
US20150305310A1 (en) * | 2014-04-23 | 2015-10-29 | Drew A. Roberdeaux | Pet leash accessory assembly |
US9492615B1 (en) | 2013-10-16 | 2016-11-15 | atHand Medical Inc. | Hand strap for patient controlled analgesia control |
US9526832B1 (en) * | 2013-10-16 | 2016-12-27 | atHand Medical Inc. | Hand strap for patient controlled analgesia control |
US20170202722A1 (en) * | 2016-01-18 | 2017-07-20 | Boe Technology Group Co., Ltd. | Smart wearable device |
US9919101B1 (en) | 2013-10-16 | 2018-03-20 | atHand Medical Inc. | Hand strap for patient controlled analgesia control |
US10035452B2 (en) | 2015-08-22 | 2018-07-31 | Jerry Hill Innovations, Inc. | Tie-down wrap device for securing loads and methods of use |
US20190128374A1 (en) * | 2017-09-27 | 2019-05-02 | Jonathan Corey Cruise | Novel strap enclosure for compression with fail safe feature |
US20190373988A1 (en) * | 2017-02-10 | 2019-12-12 | Kuraray Fastening Co., Ltd. | Fixing belt, fixing method, and fixing belt member |
US10874929B2 (en) | 2018-06-08 | 2020-12-29 | Matthew Lamarque | Abdominal weight lifter belt assembly |
US20220132962A1 (en) * | 2020-11-04 | 2022-05-05 | Ricky Fusillo | Elastic band for clothing |
US11399511B2 (en) * | 2020-09-25 | 2022-08-02 | Ethel Dominguez | Convertible pet harness |
US11684042B1 (en) * | 2020-08-03 | 2023-06-27 | Launch Lab, Inc. | Animal collar |
Families Citing this family (40)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US8715156B2 (en) * | 1998-10-09 | 2014-05-06 | Swaminathan Jayaraman | Modification of properties and geometry of heart tissue to influence function |
US6921006B2 (en) * | 2000-12-12 | 2005-07-26 | Tonya Daree Bauer | Quick-change watchbands |
US6553944B1 (en) * | 2001-07-03 | 2003-04-29 | Virginia A. Allen | Wrist worn leash retaining device |
US6938881B2 (en) * | 2001-09-27 | 2005-09-06 | David B. Grapes | Manual marine winch with lead in webbing strap |
SE520473C2 (en) * | 2001-11-19 | 2003-07-15 | Boerje Hagloef | Device for straps with a slidably arranged housing |
US6779201B1 (en) * | 2002-01-08 | 2004-08-24 | Walt Pfrommer | Loop latch |
US20050125965A1 (en) * | 2002-04-17 | 2005-06-16 | Joosten Erik Theodorus J. | Hook and loop fastener assembly |
US6896458B1 (en) * | 2002-04-25 | 2005-05-24 | A. J. Romero | Tie-down assembly accessory |
US20040000570A1 (en) * | 2002-06-27 | 2004-01-01 | Forsman Barley A. | Strap management system, packs and hydration systems incorporating the same |
US6792894B1 (en) * | 2003-03-20 | 2004-09-21 | Elaine Johnson Donaldson | Non-choking animal shoulder collar with separation controlled hook and loop closure |
US7013493B2 (en) * | 2003-05-06 | 2006-03-21 | Julie Ann Briscoe | Entertainment vest with straps and toys |
US6868619B1 (en) * | 2003-11-10 | 2005-03-22 | Mark Edelman Boren | Tennis net center strap for measuring and holding net at certain height |
US8230823B2 (en) * | 2003-12-31 | 2012-07-31 | Simoni Jacquelyn R | Dog flashlight kit |
US7343647B1 (en) | 2004-02-13 | 2008-03-18 | Terry Kinskey | Device for holding and organizing items |
US7107940B2 (en) * | 2004-07-29 | 2006-09-19 | Abinanti T Michael | Animal restraining apparatus |
US6955617B1 (en) * | 2004-08-19 | 2005-10-18 | Lawrence Christopher Williams | Tennis net center strap for measuring and holding net at certain height |
US20080010787A1 (en) * | 2005-02-11 | 2008-01-17 | Terry Kinskey | Utility strap |
US7448689B2 (en) * | 2005-04-04 | 2008-11-11 | La-Z-Boy Incorporated | Modular furniture attachment strap |
US7832605B2 (en) * | 2005-04-12 | 2010-11-16 | Michael H Bertucci | Watch band construction |
US7950072B1 (en) | 2005-06-03 | 2011-05-31 | Violet Hanson | Reversible belt with slide buckle |
US7467604B1 (en) | 2005-09-15 | 2008-12-23 | Swing River, Llc | Hands free dog leash which enables the dog to move side to side through a pulley attachment and which includes anti-tangling swivel mechanisms and safety mechanisms |
US7980203B1 (en) | 2006-02-13 | 2011-07-19 | Rubottom Derek G | Glow in the dark pet strap |
US20080042451A1 (en) * | 2006-08-16 | 2008-02-21 | Moore Orel R | Deadbolt handle locking device |
US20090120980A1 (en) * | 2007-11-09 | 2009-05-14 | Mitchell Vicera Calayo | Accessory Case for Handheld Electronic Device |
US20090120987A1 (en) * | 2007-11-09 | 2009-05-14 | Mitchell Vicera Calayo | Electronic Device Tether |
US20090120375A1 (en) * | 2007-11-13 | 2009-05-14 | Deric Dyer | Retractable leash safety strap |
US7900586B2 (en) * | 2008-09-10 | 2011-03-08 | Hamblen Eric J | Tether for use with autistic children |
US8002095B2 (en) * | 2008-12-18 | 2011-08-23 | Travel Caddy, Inc. | Buckle and elastic luggage strap |
CN102395287B (en) * | 2009-02-26 | 2014-09-17 | 戴曼加拿大采集无限责任公司 | Self adjusting contoured strap device and method |
US20100219217A1 (en) * | 2009-02-27 | 2010-09-02 | Andochick Scott E | Magnetic holder |
USD662266S1 (en) * | 2009-12-03 | 2012-06-19 | Dold Kathryn M | Pet collar |
USD786032S1 (en) | 2015-06-04 | 2017-05-09 | Paul Fidrych | Bottle opener with strap |
USD698503S1 (en) * | 2010-09-21 | 2014-01-28 | Paul Fidrych | Animal collar |
USD702003S1 (en) * | 2011-01-10 | 2014-04-01 | Paul Fidrych | Collar for a dog |
US8146946B1 (en) | 2011-02-15 | 2012-04-03 | Elizabeth A Emond | Restraint adjustment apparatus, method and system |
EP2811949B1 (en) | 2012-02-10 | 2020-04-08 | Ossur Hf | Wrist brace |
US20140151411A1 (en) * | 2012-12-01 | 2014-06-05 | Todd David Anderson | "TAGH1" tactical athletic gear holder |
US9487385B2 (en) | 2013-06-10 | 2016-11-08 | Brett W. MILLS | Adjustable halter |
US20180161615A1 (en) * | 2016-12-08 | 2018-06-14 | Kuo-Sheng FENG | Weighted training vest |
US11766081B2 (en) | 2018-06-05 | 2023-09-26 | Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc. | Easy access apparel |
Family Cites Families (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4273130A (en) * | 1978-12-11 | 1981-06-16 | Simpson Judith V | Constrictor |
US4566255A (en) * | 1983-02-17 | 1986-01-28 | Degroot Alice A | Training halter for canines |
US4697849A (en) * | 1985-05-23 | 1987-10-06 | Suzann Smith | Child's high chair restraining device |
US4774801A (en) * | 1987-06-24 | 1988-10-04 | Johansen Charles F | Horse halter with attached lead lines |
US5215333A (en) * | 1992-02-07 | 1993-06-01 | Knight Candice T | Seat belt adjustment band |
US5582337A (en) * | 1995-06-20 | 1996-12-10 | Mcpherson; Mathew A. | Strap system for carrying skates and shoes and method of use |
US5604961A (en) * | 1995-07-11 | 1997-02-25 | Fox Ridge Enterprises, Inc. | Multiple purpose fastening device, system and method |
US5896831A (en) * | 1997-06-04 | 1999-04-27 | Alpert; Selma | Supporting appliance for animals |
US5920965A (en) * | 1997-11-12 | 1999-07-13 | Kleban; David J. | Cinching strap |
-
2001
- 2001-01-12 US US09/758,340 patent/US6449815B1/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Cited By (28)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
WO2003086131A1 (en) * | 2002-04-17 | 2003-10-23 | Arion International B.V. | Hook and loop fastener assembly |
US20040084494A1 (en) * | 2002-10-21 | 2004-05-06 | Gilliam Jonathan T. | Universal holster and holster system |
US20060138290A1 (en) * | 2004-12-23 | 2006-06-29 | Vitito Christopher J | Accessory support for an automobile entertainment system |
US8468658B1 (en) * | 2008-07-28 | 2013-06-25 | Kimiko Chapman Rife | Adjustable belt assembly |
ITMO20120167A1 (en) * | 2012-06-29 | 2013-12-30 | Federica Brighenti | DOG BIB |
US9339086B2 (en) * | 2012-12-27 | 2016-05-17 | Jerry R. Hill Innovations, Inc. | Adjustable loop load tie-down strap |
US20140182084A1 (en) * | 2012-12-27 | 2014-07-03 | Jerry R. Hill Innovations, Inc. | Adjustable Loop Load Tie-Down Strap |
GB2516462A (en) * | 2013-07-23 | 2015-01-28 | Timothy Joannides | Lead securing apparatus |
US20150096111A1 (en) * | 2013-10-04 | 2015-04-09 | Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. | Quick Release Tuck Strap |
US9943125B2 (en) * | 2013-10-04 | 2018-04-17 | Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. | Quick release tuck strap |
US9919101B1 (en) | 2013-10-16 | 2018-03-20 | atHand Medical Inc. | Hand strap for patient controlled analgesia control |
US9492615B1 (en) | 2013-10-16 | 2016-11-15 | atHand Medical Inc. | Hand strap for patient controlled analgesia control |
US9526832B1 (en) * | 2013-10-16 | 2016-12-27 | atHand Medical Inc. | Hand strap for patient controlled analgesia control |
US9936679B2 (en) * | 2014-04-23 | 2018-04-10 | Drew A. Roberdeaux | Pet leash accessory assembly |
US20150305310A1 (en) * | 2014-04-23 | 2015-10-29 | Drew A. Roberdeaux | Pet leash accessory assembly |
US10035452B2 (en) | 2015-08-22 | 2018-07-31 | Jerry Hill Innovations, Inc. | Tie-down wrap device for securing loads and methods of use |
US20170202722A1 (en) * | 2016-01-18 | 2017-07-20 | Boe Technology Group Co., Ltd. | Smart wearable device |
US10231893B2 (en) * | 2016-01-18 | 2019-03-19 | Boe Technology Group Co., Ltd. | Smart wearable device |
US11197520B2 (en) * | 2017-02-10 | 2021-12-14 | Kuraray Fastening Co., Ltd. | Fixing belt, fixing method, and fixing belt member |
US20190373988A1 (en) * | 2017-02-10 | 2019-12-12 | Kuraray Fastening Co., Ltd. | Fixing belt, fixing method, and fixing belt member |
US10724602B2 (en) * | 2017-09-27 | 2020-07-28 | Jonathan Corey Cruise | Strap enclosure for compression with fail safe feature |
US20190128374A1 (en) * | 2017-09-27 | 2019-05-02 | Jonathan Corey Cruise | Novel strap enclosure for compression with fail safe feature |
US10874929B2 (en) | 2018-06-08 | 2020-12-29 | Matthew Lamarque | Abdominal weight lifter belt assembly |
US11944889B2 (en) | 2018-06-08 | 2024-04-02 | Matthew Lamarque | Abdominal weight lifter belt assembly with variable fasteners |
US11684042B1 (en) * | 2020-08-03 | 2023-06-27 | Launch Lab, Inc. | Animal collar |
US11399511B2 (en) * | 2020-09-25 | 2022-08-02 | Ethel Dominguez | Convertible pet harness |
US20220132962A1 (en) * | 2020-11-04 | 2022-05-05 | Ricky Fusillo | Elastic band for clothing |
US11903436B2 (en) * | 2020-11-04 | 2024-02-20 | Ricky Fusillo | Elastic band for clothing |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
US6449815B1 (en) | 2002-09-17 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US6449815B1 (en) | Adjustable strap assembly | |
US4922860A (en) | Child or disabled person training harness | |
US7703150B2 (en) | Child's vest | |
US6125792A (en) | Shoulder harness with support handle | |
US4667624A (en) | Safety harness for children | |
US9750353B2 (en) | Child carrier and methods of use | |
US5505356A (en) | Detachable article holders | |
US5388551A (en) | Convertible harness system | |
US5842444A (en) | Hands free dog leash | |
US5240159A (en) | Shoulder harness for backpack | |
US5325818A (en) | Safety harness for infants and toddlers | |
US7757305B2 (en) | Lower body garment with integral back support | |
US5644902A (en) | Apparatus and method for a dog pack harness | |
US20070039086A1 (en) | Adjustable non-slipping soft workbelt | |
US5356355A (en) | Fully adjustable infant walking aide | |
US8534233B1 (en) | Hands-free pet leash | |
CN108114386B (en) | Whole body climbing safety belt | |
US8474667B2 (en) | Method and apparatus for securing a child | |
US20050229867A1 (en) | Belt with universal leash holder and quick-release | |
US10085502B1 (en) | Hands-free dog control harness | |
WO2016004315A1 (en) | Pet accessory bag coupleable with leash in multiple different configurations | |
US20190200573A1 (en) | Animal fitness garment | |
US7712155B1 (en) | Releasably fastening apparel belt | |
US20100095903A1 (en) | Pet belt | |
US20090200346A1 (en) | Compact and safe child carrying device |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
REMI | Maintenance fee reminder mailed | ||
LAPS | Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees | ||
STCH | Information on status: patent discontinuation |
Free format text: PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362 |
|
FP | Lapsed due to failure to pay maintenance fee |
Effective date: 20060917 |
|
FEPP | Fee payment procedure |
Free format text: PETITION RELATED TO MAINTENANCE FEES FILED (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: PMFP); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: SMALL ENTITY |
|
REFU | Refund |
Free format text: REFUND - SURCHARGE, PETITION TO ACCEPT PYMT AFTER EXP, UNINTENTIONAL (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: R2551); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: SMALL ENTITY Free format text: REFUND - SURCHARGE, PETITION TO ACCEPT PYMT AFTER EXP, UNAVOIDABLE (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: R1557); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: SMALL ENTITY |