Embodiments are directed to a carabiner that includes a carabiner body including a first side and a second side opposite of the first side, the carabiner body forming an opening on the first side and including a gate base and a gate rest. The carabiner further includes a pivotable gate coupled to the gate base on or near the second side at a pivotable point and adapted to contact the gate rest when in a closed position.
An adjustable securement device which retains and secures items of personal property without slippage. The device includes an elastic band, an at least one sliding cinch, and a lanyard attachment mechanism. The elastic band is used to firmly secure and hold the item. The sliding cinch includes a constricting body and a strap-receiving hole. The strap-receiving hole traverses through the constricting body. The elastic band is slidably positioned within the strap-receiving hole to position the body of the elastic band adjacent to itself in order to create two separate loops. The first loop is positioned around the item and constricted tightly by sliding the sliding cinch adjacent to the item, thus securing and holding the item. The second loop is used to attach the lanyard attachment mechanism to the elastic band. The lanyard attachment mechanism is coupled to the elastic band and allows the device to attach to external structures.
A webbing capture area includes a first side plate and a first pin, the first pin in a first slot of the first side plate, the first pin providing rotation of the first side plate about the first slot. The webbing capture area further includes a second pin, the second pin fixed in the first side plate distal from the first pin, such that upon rotation of the first side plate, the second pin rotates on a lever arm of the first side plate. The slot has a first position and a second position and when the first pin is in the first position the first side plate in non-rotatable and when the first pin is in the second position the first side plate is rotatable.
A44B 11/06 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices
A key chain includes a bisected hollow cylinder, one side of the bisected hollow cylinder forming a first side and another side forming a second side. The key chain further includes a first holder, the first holder having a first half cylindrical body, the first holder located inside of the first side of the bisected hollow cylinder, such that a first outer radius of the first holder is coextensive with a first inner radius of the second side when interconnected. The key chain further includes a second holder, the second holder having a second half cylindrical body, the second holder located inside of the second side of the bisected hollow cylinder, such that a second outer radius of the second holder is coextensive with a second inner radius of the first side when interconnected. The key chain further includes a first magnetic material and second magnetic material, the first magnetic material located in the first holder and the second magnetic material located in the second holder, the first magnetic material and the second magnetic material oriented such that when the first side and the second side are proximate to forming a complete cylinder, the first holder is guided to the second holder through magnetism between the first magnetic material and the second magnetic material.
Embodiments are directed to a carabiner that includes a carabiner body forming an opening having a width, the carabiner body including a gate rest notch, and a gate rest. The carabiner further includes a pivotable gate coupled to the carabiner body at a pivotable point and adapted to contact the gate rest notch when in a closed position. The carabiner body is sized to accommodate an object with an aperture and a thickness, and the width is approximately less than 100% greater than the thickness.
Embodiments are directed to a carabiner that includes a carabiner body forming an opening and comprising a gate base, a gate rest, and a gate rest extension. In embodiments, at least one pivotable gate is coupled to the gate base at a pivotable point and adapted to contact the gate rest when in a closed position. In embodiments, the gate rest extension comprises a gate rest extension axis, and an angle between the gate rest extension and gate when in the closed position is approximately 35-61 degrees.
A carabiner includes a carabiner body having a first opening, a first gate coupled to the carabiner body, the first gate configured to open and close the first opening, and a second gate coupled to the carabiner body, the second gate, when closed, defining a first area and a second area and, when opened, providing a second opening to the second area. The first gate, when opened, provides a first opening to the first area. The first gate is configured to open via rotation in a first rotational direction and the second gate is configured to open via rotation in the first rotational direction.
A mobile device connection apparatus, method and system is disclosed which allows a user to physically connect or tether, without the use of adhesive, a mobile device with a case to a user, surface, or structure. The mobile device connection apparatus comprises multiple layers of materials to create a connection point for mobile devices, such as mobile phones, which is compatible with devices with a case, reusable, and robust and prevents mobile devices from being damaged, lost, and stolen. Further the mobile device connection apparatus allows a user to interact with their phone in new ways.
A strap system includes a strap, the strap including a plurality of apertures. The strap system further includes a buckle, the buckle located a first end of the strap, the buckle including an aperture and prong, the prong extending beyond the aperture, the prong sized to fit in each of the plurality of apertures. The strap system further includes a sliding holder, the sliding holder located on the strap, such that the sliding holder slides along the strap, the sliding holder including a projection, the projection extending from the sliding holder, the projection sized to fit into each of the plurality of apertures.
A stand assembly for holding handheld electronic devices in a multitude of positions or locations having a first section with a curved end magnetically attached to second section having and indented surface. The first section also attaches to a surface, the second section either is contiguous with a portable electronic device, a carrying case, or other item; or has a means to attach to another surface. A high-friction elastomeric material, or similar friction producing material, helps to secure the first and second sections together, or the second section against another flat magnetic surface.
F16M 11/14 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction with ball-joint
F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
F16M 11/22 - Undercarriages with or without wheels with approximately constant height, e.g. with constant length of column or of legs
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details
A device holder includes a body portion, the body portion having a surface, a first gripping plate and a second gripping plate, each of the first and second gripping plates including a holding surface approximately perpendicular to the surface, a first lever and a second lever, each first and second lever coupled to the body portion at a pivot point via a spring and rotationally movable at the pivot points, and further includes a first sliding bracket coupled to the first gripping plate and a second sliding bracket coupled to the second gripping plate. The first lever is coupled to the first sliding bracket via a first aperture above the pivot point and a second aperture below the pivot point. The second lever is coupled to the second sliding bracket via a third aperture above the pivot point and a fourth aperture below the pivot point.
H04M 1/04 - Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
F16B 2/18 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using cams, levers, eccentrics, or toggles
A system for mounting an electronic device includes a socket and a stand, the stand having a ball portion. The socket and the ball portion include first magnetic material to hold the socket and the ball portion together in a position selected by a user, the socket further including a magnetic array, the magnetic array having magnetism to hold an electronic device to the socket. In one alternative, the first magnetic material is separate from the magnetic array.
H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
H01R 24/20 - Coupling parts carrying sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A RATCHET MULTITOOL DEVICE
A ratchet keychain attachment includes a body and a ratcheting area in the body. The ratchet keychain attachment further includes a bit holder, the bit holder pivotally mounted in the body. The ratchet keychain attachment further includes a bit, removably located in the bit holder, the bit holder having a first position where the bit is held in a non-removable position in the bit holder and a second position where the bit is in a removable position.
B25B 15/04 - Screwdrivers operated by rotating the handle with ratchet action
B25G 1/08 - Handle constructions with provision for storing tool elements
B25B 23/00 - TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING - Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
B26B 11/00 - Hand knives combined with other implements, e.g. with corkscrew, with scissors, with writing implement
A tensioning device includes a first slot located on a first end of the tensioning device, the first slot being closed on all four sides. The tensioning device further includes a second slot and a third slot, the third slot located on a second end of the tensioning device, the second end opposite the first end, the second slot located between the first and third slot, the second and the third slot being having an open side on one of four sides and closed on three of four sides. The tensioning device further includes a lever arm, the lever arm located on the second end of the tensioning device.
A ratchet device includes a ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first lever, the first lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a second lever, the second lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first pivoting bracket, the first pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the first lever. The ratchet device further includes a second pivoting bracket, the second pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the second lever. The first pivoting bracket has a first position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to engage the ratchet wheel and a second position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to disengage from the ratchet wheel.
A44B 11/06 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices
B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformation; Tools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts
A method for selecting a mode/color on a lighting module, the lighting module having only a single button includes: receiving a first actuation of the single button at the lighting module. The method further includes responsive to the first actuation, turning the device on and displaying a first mode/color. The method further includes detecting that the single button is held down. The method further includes displaying a plurality of modes/colors in a timed sequence, such that each mode/color of the plurality of modes/colors is displayed for a preset period of time. The method further includes detecting that the single button is released. The method further includes displaying a selected mode/color of the plurality of modes/colors that was displayed when the single button was released.
A lighting module includes a first printed circuit board (PCB) with a push button switch and a charging port, a second PCB with a light emitting diode (LED), a rechargeable battery sandwiched between the PCB's, and ring disposed between the PCB's and surrounding the battery. A device including the lighting module, a body having a cavity with an aperture, and a cap having a protrusion facing the body. The lighting module received in the cavity, with the cap covering the aperture. The protrusion and push button switch are positioned such that when the cap is pushed inward near the protrusion, the protrusion pushes the push button switch and activates the lighting module. The cap further includes a ridge surrounding the protrusion on the outward side, the ridge preventing the protrusion from being pushed into the push button switch, unless the cap is pressed at approximately a location of the protrusion.
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
A device for holding a cord includes a first cord holding area shaped to receive a cord. The device further includes a hook portion interconnected with the first cord holding area, the hook portion curving from a first end of the first cord holding area, around a side of the first cord holding area to a second end of the first cord holding area, opposite the first end.
F16G 11/14 - Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops, e.g. choker hooks; Hooks or eyes with integral parts designed to facilitate quick attachment to cables or ropes at any point, e.g. by forming loops
A mobile device mounted holder includes a body portion, the body portion including a slot for receiving cards. The mobile device mounted holder further includes an attachment mechanism, integrated with the body portion, for attaching to a mobile device. The mobile device mounted holder further includes a clip end located proximate to the slot, such that the clip end prevents the cards, when located in the slot, from sliding out of the slot and the clip end is attached to a flexible arm such that the clip end has a flexed position and in the flexed position the cards are removable.
A lighting device includes a body, a lighting module, and a cap. The body includes a cavity, the cavity including an aperture. The lighting module is in the cavity and include a push button switch. The cap covers the aperture and include an outward side and an aperture side having a protrusion. The protrusion and push buttons switch are positioned such that they are proximate and when the cap is pushed inward near the protrusion, the protrusion pushes the push button switch and activates the lighting module. The cap includes a ridge surrounding the protrusion on the outward side, the ridge preventing the protrusion from being pushed into the push button switch, unless the cap is pressed at approximately a location of the protrusion.
F21L 4/04 - Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells characterised by provision of a light source housing portion adjustably fixed to the remainder of the device
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
A ratchet device includes a ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first lever, the first lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a second lever, the second lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first pivoting bracket, the first pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the first lever. The ratchet device further includes a second pivoting bracket, the second pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the second lever. The first pivoting bracket has a first position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to engage the ratchet wheel and a second position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to disengage from the ratchet wheel.
A44B 11/06 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices
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Systems and methods for an adjustable, quck release, positive pressure, electronic device holder
A system for holding an electronic device includes a body portion, the body portion having a surface. The system further includes a first gripping plate and a second gripping plate, each of the first and second holding pieces including a holding surface approximately perpendicular to the surface. The system further includes a first and second arm interconnected with the first and second gripping plate such that the first and second arm are rotationally movable and the first and second gripping plate are linearly moveable, the first and second gripping plate spring driven to move together, the first and second gripping plate configured to move apart when the first and second arm are moved together, the first and second gripping plate being complementarily shaped to hold the electronic device.
H04M 1/04 - Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
F16B 2/12 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using sliding jaws
F16B 2/18 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using cams, levers, eccentrics, or toggles
A lighting apparatus includes a flexible rod having a long length in relation to a width of the flexible rod. The lighting apparatus further includes a support, running the long length of the flexible rod. The lighting apparatus further includes a lighting module interconnected with the flexible rod and the support, the lighting module including a light source, the light source oriented to project light down the flexible rod.
F21L 4/08 - Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells characterised by means for in situ recharging of the batteries or cells
A carabiner apparatus includes a carabiner body, the carabiner body having a first portion and a second portion, the first and second portion defined by a G-arm, the first portion including a carabiner opening, the G-arm adjacent to the carabiner opening. The carabiner further includes a first gate, the first gate oriented to close and open the carabiner opening. The carabiner further includes a second gate, the second gate extending from the G-arm to a portion of the carabiner body, the second gate when closed separating the first portion of the carabiner body from the second portion of the carabiner body.
A 360-degree double carabiner includes an outer-carabiner, an inner-carabiner and a swivel joint including a swivel cylinder and two locking pins. The outer-carabiner is enabled into a horizontal hole, the inner-carabiner is enabled into a vertical hole, the two locking pins are enabled into two smaller holes of the swivel cylinder to lock the outer-carabiner and the inner-carabiner to the swivel cylinder. The 360-degree double carabiner includes an outer latch, wherein one end of the outer latch is fixed to a proximal end of the outer-carabiner and another end of the outer latch rests on a distal end of the outer-carabiner. The 360-degree double carabiner includes an inner latch, wherein one end of the inner latch is fixed to a proximal end of the inner-carabiner, another end of the inner latch rests on a distal end of the inner-carabiner.
An animal restraint is either a leash or a collar. The animal restraint includes a lighting module and a circuit board, the circuit board enclosed in the lighting module. The animal restraint further includes a first light source connected to the circuit board, such that the first light source does not have a fixed position in relation to the circuit board, the first light source enclosed in the lighting module. The animal restraint further includes a fiber optic connected to and receiving light from the first light source, the fiber optic at least partially in the lighting module. The animal restraint further includes a first flat strap, the fiber optic surrounded by the first flat strap.
A glowstick includes a lighting module, the lighting module including a light source having a primary direction of emission. The glowstick further includes a polymer rod, the polymer rod interfaced with the lighting module, the polymer rod having a length, a depth, and a width, wherein the length is greater than the depth and the length is greater than the width, the polymer rod proximate to the light source such that the primary direction of emission of the light source is aligned with the length of the polymer rod.
F21L 4/08 - Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells characterised by means for in situ recharging of the batteries or cells
F21K 2/08 - Non-electric light sources using luminescence; Light sources using electrochemiluminescence using chemiluminescence activated by an electric field, i.e. electrochemiluminescence
F21L 14/02 - Electric lighting devices without a self-contained power source, e.g. for mains connection capable of hand-held use, e.g. inspection lamps
F21Y 103/00 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
A device for holding a cord includes a first cord holding area shaped to receive a cord. The device further includes a hook portion interconnected with the first cord holding area, the hook portion curving from a first end of the first cord holding area, around a side of the first cord holding area to a second end of the first cord holding area, opposite the first end.
F16G 11/14 - Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops, e.g. choker hooks; Hooks or eyes with integral parts designed to facilitate quick attachment to cables or ropes at any point, e.g. by forming loops
F16G 11/10 - Quick-acting fastenings; Clamps holding in one direction only
64.
Systems and methods for a rope, flat-strap, and bungee securing device
A device for holding a cord includes a first cord holding area shaped to receive a cord. The device further includes a hook portion interconnected with the first cord holding area, the hook portion curving from a first end of the first cord holding area, around a side of the first cord holding area to a second end of the first cord holding area, opposite the first end.
F16G 11/14 - Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops, e.g. choker hooks; Hooks or eyes with integral parts designed to facilitate quick attachment to cables or ropes at any point, e.g. by forming loops
A lighting device includes a lighting module. The lighting module includes a module frame and a circuit board interconnected with the module frame. The lighting module further includes a button mounted on the module frame and interconnected with the circuit board, the button located in a recess of the module frame, such that the button is actuatable by a protrusion of a device into which the lighting module is inserted. The lighting device includes a device body, the device body including a second recess for receiving the lighting module. The lighting device further includes a cap, the cap formed to fit with the device body and close the second recess when the lighting module is in the second recess.
A mobile device connection apparatus, method and system is disclosed which allows a user to physically connect or tether, without the use of adhesive, a mobile device with a case to a user, surface, or structure. The mobile device connection apparatus comprises multiple layers of materials to create a connection point for mobile devices, such as mobile phones, which is compatible with devices with a case, reusable, and robust and prevents mobile devices from being damaged, lost, and stolen. Further the mobile device connection apparatus allows a user to interact with their phone in new ways.
A mobile device mounted holder includes a body portion, the body portion including a slot for receiving cards. The mobile device mounted holder further includes an attachment mechanism, integrated with the body portion, for attaching to a mobile device. The mobile device mounted holder further includes a clip end located proximate to the slot, such that the clip end prevents the cards, when located in the slot, from sliding out of the slot and the clip end is attached to a flexible arm such that the clip end has a flexed position and in the flexed position the cards are removable.
A beverage container lighting and insulation device includes a first piece of insulating material. The beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a spring oriented along a length of the insulating material, such that the spring causes the first piece of insulating material to coil. The beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a lighting device joined with the first piece of insulating material, such that the lighting device lights the length of the first piece of insulating material.
A multifunction money clip includes a first plate and a second plate connected to the first plate via a plurality of connectors at the corners of the first and second plate, the first and second plate forming an internal area. The multifunction money clip further includes a plurality of tools each rotationally connected to the first and second plate via one of the plurality of connectors, the plurality of tools located in the internal area when retracted. The multifunction money clip further includes a double clip located on the first plate, a first portion of the double clip opening in a first direction and configured to trap items between the first plate and the clip and a second portion of the double clip opening in a second direction, opposite the first direction, and configured to trap items between the second clip portion and the first clip portion. A small clip is included opposite the double clip to attach to a pocket.
B25F 1/04 - Combination or multi-purpose hand tools with interchangeable or adjustable tool elements wherein the elements are brought into working position by a pivoting or sliding movement
B67B 7/16 - Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers for removing flanged caps, e.g. crown caps
B67B 7/44 - Combination tools, e.g. comprising cork-screws, can piercers, crown-cap removers
B67B 7/46 - Cutting devices, i.e. devices including at least one cutting element having one or more cutting edges for piercing through the wall of a closed container, e.g. can openers
A45C 15/00 - Purses, bags, luggage or other receptacles covered by groups , combined with other articles
B26B 11/00 - Hand knives combined with other implements, e.g. with corkscrew, with scissors, with writing implement
A device holder includes a base portion, the base portion attachable to an object. The device holder further includes a ball portion mounted on the base portion. The device holder further includes a cage portion, interconnected with the base portion, the cage portion shaped to hold a mobile device.
B62J 45/10 - Arrangement of audio equipment; Supports therefor
F16B 2/22 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
F16B 2/08 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using bands
F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
B62J 9/21 - Containers specially adapted for cycles, e.g. panniers or saddle bags attached to the cycle as accessories above or alongside the front wheel, e.g. on the handlebars
B62J 50/21 - Information-providing devices intended to provide information to rider or passenger
100.
Multi-positional mount for personal electronic devices with a magnetic interface
A stand assembly for holding handheld electronic devices in a multitude of positions or locations having a first section with a curved end magnetically attached to second section having and indented surface. The first section also attaches to a surface, the second section either is contiguous with a portable electronic device, a carrying case, or other item; or has a means to attach to another surface. A high-friction elastomeric material, or similar friction producing material, helps to secure the first and second sections together, or the second section against another flat magnetic surface.
F16M 11/14 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction with ball-joint
F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
F16M 11/22 - Undercarriages with or without wheels with approximately constant height, e.g. with constant length of column or of legs
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details