Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc. inventions 12/07

20070294865 - Clip comprising a pin and a bush: A clip comprises a pin, and a hollow bush adapted to receive the pin therein. The bush includes a flange and a bush body having an opening which is formed by partially cutting off a peripheral wall thereof and adapted to receive therein a pin shank in a direction orthogonal... Agent: Miles & Stockbridge PC

20070289109 - Slider for reclosable fastener: A foldable plastic slider for straddling relation with a plastic fastener includes first and second profiles. The straddling slider is adapted to close or open the fastener by movement therealong. The slider comprises a transverse support member, first and second legs, first and second separating fingers, and first and second... Agent: Baker Botts L.L.P.

20070283537 - Unfolding clasp for wrist band: Clasp with unfolding buckle for wristlet, having: an inside blade (3), two outside blades (1) forming an articulated shank with the inside blade, two push-pieces (7) capable of being actuated transversely against the action of an elastic element (9) for unlocking the clasp, at least one stopping (11) connected removably... Agent: Pearne & Gordon LLP

20070283538 - Clamp device for connection: A clamping device (1) for connection in which a housing (4) rotatably accommodates a worm screw (5) to mesh with an array of teeth portion (6) of a strap band (3). The strap band (3) is diametrically contracted upon operating the worm screw (5) to wind the strap band (3)... Agent: Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP

20070277354 - Slide fastener: A zipper for hiding an engagement portion of a fastener in a fastener tape, so that the fastener is not exposed, and an opening is formed in a compressible, unitary grip connector so that various kinds of grips may be conveniently attached to a center guide of a slide.... Agent: Lowe Hauptman Ham & Berner, LLP