Patent ID: 9247788
Filing Date: 2016-02-02
CPC Classification: A41D,A44B,A62B,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A strap retaining device for a personal protection device, comprising: a frame comprising a first frame portion and a second frame portion; a retention tab having a first end pivotally connected to the frame at the first frame portion and a second end portion not connected to the frame; a strap channel between the second end of the retention tab and the second frame portion; and a first actuation arm connected to the frame and comprising a first actuation element movable towards the retention tab; and a strap positioned in the strap channel and looped about the second frame portion; wherein the first actuation element is movable in a first plane from a neutral position to an actuated position in which the first actuation element causes the retention tab to move in a second plane that is substantially perpendicular to the first plane; and wherein the strap retention tab clamps the strap against the second portion of the frame in the neutral position.