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Shoulder strap retention devices that are used to secure the shoulder straps of an article in position relative to a separate chest panel or protector so that they do not slip off the chest panel or the shoulders of a user carrying the article are disclosed. In one embodiment, the shoulder strap retention devices include a retention strap and anchoring strips that are secured to the retention strap and used to attach the shoulder strap retention device to an article having shoulder straps.

The present invention relates to a hook, characterized in comprising: a S-shaped body (2) having hook-bills (20, 22) respectively at two ends; and, two self-locking members (3, 4) for locking said two hook-bills (20, 22), one end of each self-locking member (3, 4) is positioned on the said S-shaped body (2), and the other end of each self-locking member (3, 4) is locked on the corresponding hook-bill (20, 22) so that the two hook-bills (20, 22) are locked by said self-locking members (3, 4). The present invention brings forward a hook which can be conveniently hung to different objects such as a belt, the band of a schoolbag or other bands, or a metal pole, and can also keep desired rigidity and elasticity at the same time.

One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a clamping device with an attached arm in which the act of opening the clamp makes the arm flexible and the act of closing the clamp makes the arm rigid. By operating in this manner, the present invention may allow a worker to position the arm (while flexible) in any number of different and easily attainable positions while also allowing the worker to secure a workpiece and immobilize the arm in a single step. In another embodiment of the present invention the arm can be made flexible independently of opening the clamp.

An accessory holder that is to be used in such a way to securely hold ones accessories like keys (40), cameras (44), cellular phones, pagers, tape measures, and hand drills when they are not in use and to allow the person quick access to these accessories when they are needed. The preferred embodiment uses a modified seat belt buckle to carry A set of keys (40). Female end (25) is attached to the users belt (32) bag, or other convenient location. Male end (24) is attached to the accessory. When the accessory is needed, the user pushes button (26), and the accessory falls into the users hand. To return the accessory to female end (25), male end (24) must be inserted into opening (36). Male end (24) is pushed over the spring loaded locking mechanism and a distinctive "click" is heard once male end (24) is locked in place. The accessory can be conveniently carried in female end (25) until next time it is needed.

An inflatable resuscitation face mask comprising a top sheet joined to a bottom sheet to form an inflatable pocket which when inflated forms a raised body having an apex and a lower perimeter, wherein inflation means is provided on the mask and an opening at the apex allows air to be administered through the opening to an area underneath the inflated mask.

A one-piece, adjustable elastic strap for securing items, which may include overmolded attachment members. The attachment members may be reinforced, and anchor holes may be provided along the elastic member. In addition, non-slip grips may be provided on the overmolded portions to facilitate gripping. Other safety features may also be included.

An eyeglass retainer is configured to retain an eyeglass in a desired position on the body of a user, such as the head or neck of the user. The retainer includes (i) a cord having a first end and a second end; (ii) a first connector coupled to the first end of the cord; and (iii) a second connector coupled to the second end of the cord. Each of the first and second connectors have: (i) a tubular wall defining a hollow chamber configured to receive an eyeglass earpiece therein; and (ii) an expandable opening extending through the tubular wall. The expandable opening may comprise: (i) a hole extending through the tubular wall; and (ii) a slit extending through the tubular wall. An eyeglass earpiece can be selectively mounted in each connector or a temple of the eyeglass can be mounted in each connector. Thus, the eyeglass retainer etains the eyeglass in one of a plurality of possible orientations on the body of the user.

Apparatus and methods are provided which can be adjustably configured to support and carry a variety of objects. The strap-pack system comprises a family of member elements, each having a variety of common fasteners attached thereto. A single member may be self-attached to form carrying apertures, or can be attached to other members for new configurations which can be further attached to outside objects. The basic members comprise a single layer strap connected to a multiple layered strap, each having a plurality of fasteners attached thereto. End fasteners include a releasable hook fastener at one end for attaching the system to outside objects, and hook and loop or snap-fit or side release buckles at the other ends. Interior fasteners are engaged to define holding apertures, while the space between layers is available for smaller articles. An elongated extension strap member is provided which can be used for belt, over-the shoulder holding, or for tethering movable objects.

The present invention provides a tie-down strap that may be used more or less universally for securing cargo of various kinds under varying conditions, and further includes a self-organizing mechanism that is simple, practical, and easy to use for storage and re-use of the tie-down strap.

An ornamental leash for linking a portable object to a user or auxiliary structure where the leash is a flexible, elongate member having a first end including a first fastener, a second end including a second fastener and a body portion, wherein the first fastener can be manipulated to link to one of the second fastener, the portable object, the user or the auxiliary structure, and the second fastener can be manipulated to link to one of the first fastener, the portable object, the user or the auxiliary structure. A plurality of hollow bodies are penetrated by the elongate member to form an ornamental appearance. A variety of fasteners can be used, and include both hooks and loops. Embodiments of the invention further include a lanyard adapted to removably engage the portable object at one end and the ornamental leash at an opposite end. The lanyard may also include a plurality of hollow bodies between the two ends.

In a halftone phase shift mask blank comprising a substrate, a light absorbing film, and a phase shifter film, the light absorbing film contains a metal element of Group 4A in a distribution having a higher metal element content in an upper region than in a lower region. Also provided is a halftone phase shift mask blank comprising a transparent substrate and a halftone phase shift film of a single layer or multiple layers having a preselected phase difference and transmittance, wherein at least one layer of the halftone phase shift film contains at least 90 atom % of silicon and a plurality of metal elements, typically Mo and Zr or Hf.