Improvements in and relating to Buckles and like Fastening Devices.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Jan., 1898-Accepted, 26th Feb., 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Buckles and like Fastening Devices.
WE, ARTHUR KENT HILL and GEORGE C. SLEETI, both of 1,123, Broadway,
New York, United States of America, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Our invention relates to buckles and like fastening devices and has reference
more particularly to buckles or the like wherein the ordinary pivoted tongue or
tongues are dispensed with, and the strap or the like can be drawn up or tightened
simply by pulling it through the device, and will remain absolutely fast as long as
a strain is applied to it in the opposite direction to that in which it has been pulled.
In order that the invention may be clearly understood and readily carried into
effect I will proceed to describe the same fully by aid of the accompanying drawings
in which:-
Figure 1 is a view in perspective of one form of our improved buckle.
Figure 2 is a view in perspective, showing the strap or web in position upon
such buckle.
Figure 3 is a view in perspective of the main frame of the preferred form of our
buckle.
Figure 4 is a view in perspective of a modification of the buckle.
Figure 5 is a view in perspective of the main frame of the buckle, the said being
constructed with an integral loop.
Figure 6 is a view in perspective of the buckle, the same being shown with a cap
or shield, which may be ornamented.
Figure 7 is a top plan view of a double form of the said buckle.
Figure 8 is a view in perspective of the sheet-metal loop of the buckle.
In these drawings:-1 indicates the body of our improved buckle, the same com-
prising the metallic plate 1, in which is formed a rectangular aperture 2 to the
rear-side of the centre thereof. Extending rearwardly from the front edge of the
plate 1, that is toward said aperture 2, are slits 3, the same being formed at equal
distances on each side of the centre of said plate 1. These slits 3 are connected
with longitudinal slits 4, that extend in opposite directions from one another toward
but not entirely to the ends of the plate 1. The small portions of metal thus
separated from the main plate 1 are bent downwardly out of the plane ocoupied
by the main portion of the plate 1, and thus form retaining lips or ears 5.
6 indicates a metallic loop, which is oblong in cross-section, and is located upon,
the strip of metal indicated by the numeral 7, between the rear edge of the plate 1.
and the aperture 2 therein.. Located in said loop 6 are the ends of a rectangularly-
bent wire loop 8, the main bar 9 of which lies immediately above the edge of the
plate 1 at the front of the aperture 2.

page_text: In some instances the plate of which the body of the buckle is formed is extended
rearwardly a sufficient distance from the strip 7, and said portion is bent over and
formed into an integral loop 10, as seen in Figure 5.
Where it is desired to construct our improved buckle with a shield or ornamental
plate, the ends of the plate 1 are provided with trunnions such as 11 and the
shield or ornamental plate 12 is provided at its ends with depending perforated
ears 13, through which said trunnions pass. This plate may be engraved or
ornamented as desired.
In the modification shown in Figure 4, the lips 5 are dispensed with, this buckle
being formed so that it will lie perfectly flat in use.
In the modification shown in Figure 7 the loop 6 is made slightly longer than
when it is used for a single buckle, and a pair of each of the plates I and rectangu-
larly-bent wire frames 8 are carried by and extend in opposite directions from
said loop.
In use, one end of the strap or web on the buckle is passed through the aperture 2
around the loop 6 and is doubled back upon the main portion of the web or band,
being stitched or secured thereto in any suitable manner.
That end of the strap or web which is to be secured by the buckle is then passed
between the lips 5 and the body of the plate 1. From thence it is led through the
aperture 2, around the bar 9 and beneath the plate 1, and then out between said
plate and the main portion of the strap or web between the lips 5 and the plate 1.
When the strap is drawn up tightly, the outer bar 9 of the wire loop will be
drawn outwardly against the forward edge of the aperture 2 and in this manner
will clamp the portion of the strap that passes around the bar 9 against the forward
edge, thus rigidly. securing and holding the strap in the desired position.
It will thus be seen that the gripping is effected by a simple clamping pressure,
and that there are no tongues or teeth, as in ordinary buckles, to perforate and
injure the strap or web.
The modifications shown in Figures 4 and 7 operate in a similar manner to that
just described, and further detailed description of their action is consequently
unnecessary.
A buckle of our improved type is very compact and is simple in construction and
operation. It is also very efficient in use, inasmuch as it can be easily applied,
loosened, or adjusted, and is especially applicable for use upon wearing-apparel
and the like.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is:
1. A buckle or like fastening device comprising a plate having an aperture
adjacent to one edge, the opposite edge of said plate being provided with rectangu-
larly-arranged slits, the portions of metal cut out by said slits being bent into a
plane below that occupied by the main body of the plate, a metallic loop elongated
in cross-section located upon the bar at one side of the rectangular aperture, and
a rectangularly-bent wire frame the ends of which are located in said metallic loop.
2. A buckle or like fastening device comprising a metallic plate provided with
integral retaining-lips at one edge and provided with a slot adjacent to its opposite
edge, a loop passing around the bar at the opposite side of said aperture, a rectangu-
larly-bent wire loop, the ends of which are located in the first-mentioned loop,
trunnions formed integral with the ends of the plate, and a shield provided with
perforated ears that are arranged upon said trunnions.
3. A buckle, comprising a metallic loop elongated in cross-section, plates carried
by said loop and extending in opposite directions therefrom. retaining-lips formed
integral with the outer edges of said plate, and rectangularly-bent wire loops
having their ends located in the first-mentioned loop.
4. A buckle or like fastening device constructed and operating substantially as

page_text: herein before described with reference to either of the forms or modifications illus-
trated in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this Ofith dor of Janu 1908
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicants.