Patent ID: 7107656
Filing Date: 2006-09-19
Classification: A44B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A safety buckle comprising: a substantially flat elongated body comprising a first distal end opposite to a second distal end, the elongated body having a front surface and a back surface such that the first and second distal ends are bent backwards to form an approximately obtuse angle with the back surface; and first, second and third slots, respectively formed in the elongated body, wherein the first, second and third slots are approximately parallel in direction to each other, so that a first blade is formed between the first and second slots, wherein the second and third slots are configured to receive a first end of a strap by way the first end being tied around the second blade; wherein the first and second slots are configured to receive a second opposite end of the strap by way of the second end being wrapped around the first blade; wherein the third slot is further configured to receive the second end of the strap after the second end is wrapped around the first blade; and wherein the second end of the strap is wrapped over a top portion of the first and second slots before it is received by the third slot.