Patent ID: 9433258
Filing Date: 2016-09-06
CPC Classification: A44B,A63B,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus for attaching to a closed loop of a first strap and for providing a gripping force to a second strap having a first portion and a second portion, wherein said first portion is folded over adjacent to said second portion, said apparatus comprising: a strap restraint, wherein said strap restraint encircles said first portion and said second portion, holding said first portion adjacent to said second portion; a tether, wherein said tether is operatively connected to said closed loop and is operatively connected to said strap restraint; and a strap-length adjuster, comprising: wherein said closed loop encircles said first bar; and wherein said second strap passes through said first opening, over said movable gate, through said second opening, and under said second bar.