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Utility buckle with accessory loop

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-10
SMALL R MICHAEL
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The problem with this arrangement is that a D-ring permanently mounted on the canister light side (typically the right) of the harness, and in front of the canister light, will interfere with easily adding or removing the canister light.
If a permanent d-ring is placed on the harness in such a location as to be behind the canister light the d-ring will not be easily accessed.
In either case the user has no convenient, stable, easily accessed, location near the canister light to which gear can be clipped.
If one were to place a “D” ring close to the buckle, one may accidentally release the weight belt, resulting in a dangerous, uncontrolled ascent, or loosen the backplate / backpack harness.
Another problem is that one may not be able to release the weight belt because of interference with the “D” ring.

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[0019] The invention is an apparatus that satisfies the need for a utility buckle with an accessory loop that permits clipping on accessories, but will not release the belt accidentally, or hinder releasing the belt in an emergency. The invention is a utility buckle with a loop that combines both features into one. It serves as a buckle and additionally provides a convenient attachment point, via an integral loop, to which other items of gear can be clipped. It is suitable for use with SCUBA diving or other recreational equipment, and as a type of tool belt for industrial use. Although this description describes situations where it is used for SCUBA diving, it is for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to only this use.

[0020] In one embodiment the accessory loop is fixed onto the body of the buckle. In another embodiment, the accessory loop rotates coaxially with the latch. The SCUBA diving utility buckle with rotating loop replaces the con...

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Abstract

A utility buckle apparatus on which accessories can be fastened without inhibiting intentional buckle release or permitting accidental buckle release having a buckle body; a latch secured to the body at a latch rotation location; and an accessory loop secured at a loop location on the body, and by a securing mechanism, selected to maintain free rotation of the latch with respect to the buckle body. The accessory loop can be rotating or non-rotating, and can be attached coaxially with the latch or apart, so long as the loop does not interfere with the operation of the latch.

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BACKGROUND [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to buckles having a device for fastening or holding an article to be carried about, especially SCUBA diving belt buckles, but is not so limited. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] A self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (“SCUBA”) diver typically uses a buckle to securely carry a weight belt or backplate / backpack by fastening it around the user's waist. In the case of using a canister light on a backplate / backpack harness, a buckle can be used to retain a canister light on the waist strap via threading a buckle so the strap passes between the body of the buckle and the latch onto the harness strap and then closing the locking latch so the buckle will not move unless the latch is opened. In all of these cases, the sole purpose of a buckle is to allow the user to securely carry a weight belt or backplate / backpack by closing the buckle, or to securely retain the canister light. [0005] Addition...

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IPC IPC(8): A44B11/12
CPCA44B11/12Y10T24/3401Y10T24/4072
Inventor SMALL, R. MICHAEL
Owner SMALL R MICHAEL
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