# US 12,004,582 B2 · Easy-lace strap component and strap component system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,004,582 B2 - Document ID: US12004582B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/892,907 - Filed: 2022-08-22 - Published: 2023-03-02 - Granted: 2024-06-11 - Earliest claimed: 2021-08-24 - Applicants: Aspetto Inc. - Inventors: Abbas Haider; Robert Davis; Vishnu Vardhan Damacharla - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12004582B2 ## CPC - A41F 9/02: Expansible or adjustable belts or girdles {; Adjustable fasteners comprising a track and a slide member (A41F1/008, A41F9/002 take precedence)} - F41H 1/00: Personal protection gear (shields for personal use F41H5/08; {footwear for use in minefields A43B3/0026}; for protection against chemical warfare A62B) - A41D 13/00: Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches (helmets A42B3/00; clothing affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes A62B17/00; life-saving garments for use at sea, diving suits B63C; bulletproof or armoured clothing F41H; clothing affording protection against radiation G21F3/02) - A41F: GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS - F41H: ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL - A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES ## Abstract The present invention relates to a strap component and strap component system. The strap component has a first strap component piece and a second component piece. Each strap component piece has one or more teeth, each teeth having a base with a base width, a tip with a tip width, two side surfaces extending from the tip to the base, and a hole extending through both side surfaces. The first strap component piece and second strap component piece may be arranged whereby the one or more teeth of the first strap component piece and the one or more teeth of the second strap component piece are vertically staggered. In this arrangement, the holes of all of the teeth may be aligned whereby a connecting member may be configured through the holes to connect the first strap component piece and the second strap component piece. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A strap component comprising: a. a first strap component piece comprising: i. one or more teeth, each comprising: 1. a base having a base width; 2. a tip having a tip width, wherein the tip width is parallel to the base width; 3. two side surfaces extending from the tip to the base; 4. a hole extending through both side surfaces, wherein the hole has a hole diameter; ii. one or more loop openings, each comprising two loop opening protrusions, b. A second strap component piece comprising: i. one or more teeth, each comprising: 1. a base having a base width; 2. a tip having a tip width, wherein the tip width is parallel to the base width; 3. two side surfaces extending from the tip to the base; 4. a hole extending through both side surfaces, wherein the hole has a hole diameter; and ii. one or more loop openings, each comprising two loop opening protrusions, wherein the one or more loop openings of each strap component piece are configured opposite the one or more teeth of said strap component piece, wherein loops of a first strap end are inserted into the one or more loop openings of the first strap component piece, wherein loops of a second strap end are inserted into the one or more loop openings of the second strap component piece, wherein the first strap component piece and second strap component piece are arranged whereby the one or more teeth of the first strap component piece are vertically staggered with the one or more teeth of the second strap component piece whereby the holes of the first strap component piece and second strap component piece are vertically aligned, and wherein a connecting member is configured through the holes of the first strap component piece and the second strap component piece thereby connecting the first strap component piece and the second strap component piece. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The strap component of claim 1, wherein the number of teeth of the first strap component piece is at least two. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The strap component of claim 2, wherein the number of teeth of the second strap component piece is equal to the number of teeth of the first strap component piece. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The strap component of claim 2, wherein the number of teeth of the second strap component piece is greater than the number of teeth of the first strap component piece. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The strap component of claim 2, wherein the number of teeth of the second strap component piece is less than the number of teeth of the first strap component piece. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The strap component of claim 1, wherein the base width of each of the one or more teeth is greater than the tip width of each of the one or more teeth. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The strap component of claim 1, wherein the hole diameters are no more than ½ inch. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The strap component of claim 1, wherein the hole diameters are no more than ¼ inch. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The strap components of claim 1, wherein the hole diameters are no more than ⅛ inch. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) A strap component system comprising: a. the strap component of claim 1; b. a first strap end comprising one or more loops; c. a second strap end comprising one or more loops; d. a connecting member; e. a first connecting member stop; and f. a second connecting member stop, wherein the one or more loops of the first strap end are inserted into the one or more loop openings of the first strap component piece, wherein the one ore more loops of the second strap end are inserted into the one ore more loop openings of the second strap component piece, wherein the first strap component piece and second strap component piece are arranged whereby the one or more teeth of the first strap component piece are vertically staggered with the one or more teeth of the second strap component piece whereby the holes of the first strap component piece and second strap component piece are vertically aligned, wherein the connecting member is configured through the holes of the first strap component piece and the second strap component piece thereby connecting the first strap component piece and the second strap component piece, and wherein the first connecting member stop and the second connecting member stop are configured on the connecting member to prevent the connecting member from being unintentionally removed from the strap component. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The strap component system of claim 10, wherein the first connecting member stop contacts the first strap component piece, and wherein the second connecting member stop contacts the second strap component piece. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The strap component system of claim 10, wherein the first connecting member stop and the second connecting member stop contact the strap component piece. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The strap component system of claim 10, wherein the connecting member is a rope. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The strap component system of claim 10, wherein the first connecting member stop and second connecting member stop are knots tied from the connecting member. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The strap component system of claim 10, wherein the first connecting member stop and second connecting member stop are spring-loaded cord locks. ### Claim 16 (depends on 10) The strap component system of claim 10, wherein the strap component system is implemented on a tactical vest. ### Claim 17 (depends on 10) The strap component system of claim 10, wherein the strap component system of implemented on a utility vest. ### Claim 18 (depends on 10) The strap component system of claim 10, wherein the strap component system is implemented on a climbing harness.