Patent ID: 8776324

Claim:
An attaching structure for use in an attachable arrangement comprising at least one elongate strap and configured to be removably attached to at least a portion of a body of a user, the attaching structure comprising: a frame having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured for attachment of at least one strap of the attachable arrangement; and an adjustment mechanism in operational engagement with the frame, wherein at least a portion of the adjustment mechanism is configured to contact at least one strap of the attachable arrangement and permit adjustable movement thereof; wherein the second end of the frame is elongated and configured to permit the user to grasp the second end of the frame and move it relative to the body of the user, and wherein the second end has a removably attachable extension structure, wherein the frame defines an opening and the adjustment mechanism is in operative engagement with the opening, and wherein a rib extends at least partially across at least one surface of the frame in an area substantially adjacent the opening to change the exit angle of the strap in order to facilitate operation of the attaching structure.