Buckle assembly

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1998-12-01

1999-12-07

Brittain, James R.

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Separable-fastener or required component thereof

Including member having distinct formations and mating...

24630, 24615, A44B 1125, A44B 1700

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059961929

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a buckle assembly which includes a first tongue, a second tongue, and a socket having a cavity for receiving at least a portion of the first tongue and second tongue. Each tongue includes a tongue coupling member which operates to register the first tongue and second tongue to be inserted into the socket simultaneously. Alternatively, the first tongue and second tongue may be inserted separately wherein the tongue coupling member allows the tongues to be slid relative to one another thereby facilitating individual insertion of the first tongue and the second tongue. In addition, the buckle assembly includes a securement member having a button on each tongue. Both the button on the first tongue and the button on the second tongue must be simultaneously actuated to eject the tongues from the socket. Further, the buckle assembly provides a first slot, a second slot, and a third slot configured to receive a corresponding belt. The slots are oriented relative to one another such that the buckle assembly operates as a five point restraint.

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Pages 6 and 10, Buckles; Century Products Company, 9600 Valley View Road, Macedonia, Ohio 44605. Publication date 1997.

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