Strap lock
OwnerClark Leviinventor
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Abstract
A strap lock has a flexible strap having a leading end and a trailing end. A locking device includes a first strap engagement portion that is capable of holding one part of the strap in position with respect to the locking device in a lock position thereof, and releasing the one part of the flexible strap in a release position. A second strap engagement portion engages another part of the flexible strap. A lock is capable of locking the first strap engagement portion in the lock position. The strap is preferably woven from strands of metal and high strength polymer.
Claims20
A strap lock, comprising:
- a flexible strap;
- and
- a lock device comprising first and second relatively movable members capable of holding said strap therebetween;
- wherein said strap comprises a plurality of raised portions raised relative to other portions of said strap for providing resistance to slipping when said strap is held between said first and second relatively movable members.
A strap lock, comprising:
- a flexible strap;
- and
- a lock device comprising first and second relatively movable members capable of holding said strap therebetween;
- wherein said strap comprises a stainless steel chain.
A strap lock, comprising:
- a strap;
- and
- a lock body for holding said strap, said lock body comprising:
- a first lock body member,
- a second lock body member pivoted to said first lock body member at a first side of said first lock body member and said second lock body member so as to be relatively movable between open and closed positions, and
- a lock for locking said first body member and second lock body member in said closed position;
- wherein said first lock body member and said second lock body member comprise strap engagement portions thereon for holding said strap therebetween in said closed position;
- and
- wherein said first lock body member and said second lock body member comprise respective member engagement portions at a second side of said first lock body member and said second lock body member for securing said first lock body member to said second lock body member in said closed position.
A strap lock, comprising:
- a flexible strap;
- and
- a lock device comprising first and second relatively movable members capable of holding said strap therebetween;
- wherein said strap comprises a post at one end thereof, said post having a slot therein sized to receive said strap, and another end capable of being inserted into said slot.
A strap lock, comprising:
- a flexible strap;
- and
- a lock device comprising first and second relatively movable members capable of holding said strap therebetween;
- wherein said strap comprises a post at one end thereof, a first strap portion extending from said post and having a first free end, and a second strap portion extending from said post and having a second free end;
- and
- wherein said lock device is capable of receiving both said first strap portion and said second strap portion between said first and second relatively movable members at one time.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.