Patent ID: 7073234

Claim:
A quick-release buckle comprising: a) a spring-like, planar tongue, said tongue including a first surface, an abruptly rising wall arising out of said first surface to a second surface, that thereafter curves downward to a level to at least said first surface to form a clasp thereon; b) a first cover adapted to receive said tongue thereunder, said first cover having formed therein an aperture and arranged to enter into sliding, biased contact with said tongue so that said clasp moves into registration with said aperture and is biased therein to be captured therein in locking engagement therewith; and, c) a handle member including a handle extending therefrom for assembly with said first cover having release means for contacting said clasp and moving said clasp against said bias and out of engagement with said aperture upon a single, quick pull of said handle. d) a female buckle member attached to said first cover, said female buckle member comprising a pair of spaced-apart side walls and a front wall atttached to said first cover, for attachment to an item to be buckled, and a second cover spaced-apart from said first cover, said first cover and said second cover forming a pocket therebetween for acceptance therein of said tongue and said clasp; and, e) a male buckle member surrounding said spring-like, planar tongue and including a pair of spaced-apart side rails and a rear wall to which said tongue is anchored, wherein said rails are arranged for aligned assembly of said male buckle member with said female buckle member.