Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Separable-fastener or required component thereof – Including member having distinct formations and mating...
Patent
1994-08-05
1996-08-20
Brittain, James R.
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Separable-fastener or required component thereof
Including member having distinct formations and mating...
24606, A44B 1126
Patent
active
055466427
ABSTRACT:
In accordance with the present invention, a two-piece side-release buckle is provided comprising releasably connectable male and female members. The male member includes a strap connector base portion on which a strap or a belt may be attached. The male member also includes two resilient arms extending outwardly from the base portion. The arms each include at a free end distal to the base portion separate upper and lower abutment surfaces. The upper and lower abutment surfaces are discrete and spaced-apart from each other. The female member includes a body with a cavity therein, in which the arms of the male member may be inserted for coupling the male and female members. The body includes retaining surfaces in the cavity that are adapted for engaging one of the abutment surfaces of the male member when the male and female members are coupled to securely lock the members together. The female member also includes two actuating members that, when pressed, act against the arms and cause the abutment surfaces of each arm to become disengaged from the corresponding retaining surfaces in the body to enable the male and female members to be quickly and easily separated when desired. The female member also includes a strap cross-member on which a strap or belt may be attached at an end thereof distal to the male member.
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Brittain James R.
National Molding Corporation
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