Patent ID: 8763210
Filing Date: 2014-07-01
Classification: A43B,A43C,A44B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A locking device for a buckle, the device comprising: a) a housing; b) a lever having a first strap engaging end and a locking portion, the lever being connected to the housing for movement relative thereto, the locking portion being cooperable with the housing to be retained therein, the housing being configured to receive therein a strap; and c) an arm resiliently connected to the housing, the arm having a second strap engaging end and a lifting end portion, the lifting end portion being disposed towards the first strap engaging end, such that in a locked position, when the locking portion cooperates with the housing, the second strap engaging end is urged into engagement with the strap, the lifting end portion contacts the first strap engaging end to lift it away from the strap, wherein in a release position, the lever is angled away from the housing such that the first engaging end contacts the lifting end portion to disengage the second strap engaging end from the strap to permit movement of the strap away from the housing.