89results about "General fasteners" patented technology

A device for joining sets of two or more clothing items, such as socks, gloves or the like, comprises at least two identical components (1, 1′) that can be coupled to each other, as well as a textile item including entire sets of underwear, home linen etc. that incorporates the device for pairing the items when they are washed, dried or stored, preventing having to search for the correct paid of each item before using them. Each of the components (1, 1′) is in turn divided into an outer part (2, 2′) and an inner part (3, 3′) that are also coupled to each other by inserting ribs (5, 5′) provided on the inner face of the outer part (2, 2′) in the orifice (4, 4′) made in the centre of the inner part (3, 3′) so that they are secured in them; the outer, smooth face can bear advertising symbols.

A clasp is described that comprises two identical parts (10,12) that can be joined together to fasten the clasp and that can be separated from each other to release the clasp. Each of the first and second parts includes:a) a resilient latch (14) with an outwardly facing barb (26);b) a channel (32) for receiving the barb of the other part;c) a catch (35) located in the channel for engagement with the barb of the other part when the two parts are pushed together in an axial direction (A);d) a housing (16) containing the channel and extending transversely over the width of the part, the housing having an interface surface (20) extending between the latch (14) and the catch (35) and abutting the corresponding interface surface of the other part when the clasp is fastened, the interface surface extending diagonally with respect to the axial direction (A) such that the interface surface in the region of the catch (35) is located axially behind the interface surface in the region of the barb (26);The barb (26) of each part engages the catch (35) of the other part as the two parts are pushed together, the engagement keeping the parts together. The latches (14) of the two parts can be moved to release each barb (26) from the catch (35) of the other part. The interface surfaces (20) of the two parts are arranged to slide over each other to separate the two parts when the barbs are released from the catches.

An apparatus and method for driving an LCD device is provided. The apparatus includes an LCD panel that is comprised of red, green, blue and white sub-pixels. A data converter converts input data of three colors into input data of four colors. A data driver converts the input data of four colors into a video signal, and supplies the video signal to each sub-pixel. A gate driver supplies a scan pulse to each sub-pixel. A timing controller arranges the input data of four colors supplied from the data converter and then supplies the arranged data to the data driver. A backlight unit is comprised of LEDs of at least five colors to emit the light to the LCD panel. A backlight controller controls the backlight unit in accordance with the input data of three colors and the sub-frame control signal.

An enveloping roughness insulative layer of material is provided which need have no connection to a connection member, such as a female eyelet support before the female eyelet support and enveloping roughness insulative layer of material is attached to the main garment structure. The enveloping roughness insulative layer of material can be formed while attached to a connection member or it can be formed independent of the connection member. The enveloping roughness insulative layer of material is preferably formed into an envelope shape and may be made from a planar layer of material or result in closure of an annular tubular expanse of material.

A harness apparatus including a first adjustable harness strap, a second adjustable harness strap, and a retainer apparatus. The retainer apparatus includes a first retainer portion slidably attached to the first harness strap, a second retainer portion slidably attached to the second harness strap, and a braking mechanism configured to prevent the first retainer portion and the second retainer portion from moving along the first harness strap and the second harness strap. The first retainer portion is removably attached to the second retainer portion. The braking mechanism includes a braking device configured to apply resistance to the first harness strap and / or the second harness strap and to hold the retainer apparatus in a stationary position along the first harness strap and the second harness strap.

Methods and apparatuses for detecting when a subject gets up out of bed or out of chair by detecting changes in body flexion angle with respect to a threshold. Also described herein are systems for monitoring one or more subjects each wearing an angle-sensing unit.

A fastening tape having flexibility in a longitudinal direction of the fastening tape is disclosed. The fastening tape includes a plurality of fasteners, a support, and magnetic material positioned on the support. The support defines a plurality of plateaus and a plurality of valleys. The magnetic material is positioned on at least a portion of one of the plurality of plateaus or the plurality of valleys of the support such that a height of the magnetic material varies in the longitudinal direction. Because the height of the magnetic material varies, the fastening tape is more flexible in the longitudinal direction. In some cases, the fastening tape is also flexible in the lateral direction.

The invention relates to a bracelet clasp including a securing member provided with means for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet, these adjustment means including:a base plate secured and pivotally hinged to the second end of the second strip, the first strand passing between the base plate and the second strip and being held by holding means,second means for locking the base plate in a closed position on the second strip.According to the invention, the second locking means include a push-piece arranged to be moved between a first rest position wherein the base plate is locked in a closed position on the second strip, and a second pushed-in position in which the base plate is released from the second strip.

A resilient rotation buckle includes a decoration plate and the belt coupling structure having an end coupled to a belt. The decoration plate and the belt coupling structure form a rotation shaft and a rotation assembly that cooperate each other. The rotation assembly includes a receptacle compartment having a wall forming a through hole for receiving the rotation shaft therethrough, springs, and retention blocks. An accommodation channel is defined in the receptacle compartment in a direction normal to the through hole. When the rotation shaft is inserted, the retention blocks are in contact engagement with an outer circumference of the rotation shaft. The springs have first ends in biasing engagement with the retention blocks and second ends supported by walls of the accommodation channel. The rotation shaft and the rotation assembly allow for relative rotation therebetween for switching between a locked position and a released position.

Methods and apparatuses for detecting when a subject gets up out of bed or out of chair by detecting changes in body flexion angle with respect to a threshold. Also described herein are systems for monitoring one or more subjects each wearing an angle-sensing unit.

A quick-release securing device is constructed of nylon strap having an openable loop at one end, and snap hook at the other end. The distance between the openable loop and the snap hook, and the circumference of the openable loop, is adjustable. The loop can be opened and closed using a buckle. A supplemental strap may be employed for releasably attaching items, such as boat fenders, to the securing device.

The present invention relates to a method for preparing a copper metal nanopowder having a uniform oxygen passivation layer by using a thermal plasma, and an apparatus for preparing the same and, morespecifically, to: a method for preparing a copper metal nanopowder for light sintering, having an average diameter of 50-200 nm and an average thickness, of a surface oxygen passivation layer, of 1-30 nm, by allowing copper or a copper alloy powder, which has an average diameter of 5-30 [mu]m, to pass through a thermal plasma torch, a reaction container and an oxygen reaction zone, wherein the copper or the copper alloy powder is injected at an injection rate of 0.5-7 kg / hr and the amount of oxygen to be added to the oxygen reaction zone, per kg of the copper or the copper alloy powder to beinjected per hour, is in the range of 0.3-12 standard liters per minute (slpm); and a light sintering copper metal nanopowder preparation apparatus for preparing the same.

A clasp is described that comprises two identical parts (10,12) that can be joined together to fasten the clasp and that can be separated from each other to release the clasp. Each of the first and second parts includes: a) a resilient latch (14) with an outwardly facing barb (26); b) a channel (32) for receiving the barb of the other part; c) a catch (35) located in the channel for engagement with the barb of the other part when the two parts are pushed together in an axial direction (A); d) a housing (16) containing the channel and extending transversely over the width of the part, the housing having an interface surface (20) extending between the latch (14) and the catch (35) and abutting the corresponding interface surface of the other part when the clasp is fastened, the interface surface extending diagonally with respect to the axial direction (A) such that the interface surface in the region of the catch (35) is located axially behind the interface surface in the region of the barb (26); The barb (26) of each part engages the catch (35) of the other part as the two parts are pushed together, the engagement keeping the parts together. The latches (14) of the two parts can be moved to release each barb (26) from the catch (35) of the other part. The interface surfaces (20) of the two parts are arranged to slide over each other to separate the two parts when the barbs are released from the catches.