Patent ID: 8429798
Filing Date: 2013-04-30
Classification: A44B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fastening device, comprising: a plate member having a front surface and a rear surface opposite the front surface, the front surface being configured to receive a first strap portion such that the first strap portion extends over and adjacent to the front surface and the rear surface being configured to receive a second strap portion such that the second strap portion extends over and adjacent to the rear surface; a first protrusion extending from the front surface such that when the front surface receives the first strap portion, the first protrusion is configured to extend into an opening in the first strap portion to inhibit lateral movement of the first strap portion relative to the plate member; a second protrusion extending from the rear surface such that when the rear surface receives the second strap portion, the second protrusion is configured to extend into an opening in the second strap portion to inhibit lateral movement of the second strap portion relative to the plate member; a pair of first retaining members attached to the plate member and extending at least partially above the front surface and configured such that the first strap portion may be positioned between each of the first retaining members and the front surface of the plate member, each of the first retaining members comprising a raised arm that extends between a first end and a second end of the plate member, and each of the first retaining members being located proximate to a third end and a fourth end of the plate member, respectively; and a pair of second retaining members attached to the plate member and extending at least partially above the rear surface and configured such that the second strap portion may be positioned between each of the second retaining members and the rear surface of the plate member, each of the second retaining members comprising a raised arm that extends between the first end and the second end of the plate member, and each of the second retaining members being located proximate to the third end and the fourth end of the plate member, respectively, and the pair of first retaining members are offset relative to the pair of second retaining members such that one pair of retaining members are more closely spaced than the other pair of retaining members.