Clasping device

A clasping device comprising:

• a body comprised of a pair of plate members connected to each other in a spaced relationship, said pair of plate members having a first end and a second end opposite said first end and said first end having a clearance therethrough;
• manipulatable lever means pivotally mounted on said second end of said body for pivotal movement on said body toward and away from said first end of said body, said lever means comprised of a pair of lever members connected to each other in a spaced relationship;
• first and second pin members in spaced relation to each other positioned between said spaced plate members, said first pin member positioned through and connecting said lever means to said body;
• a third pin member positioned between said spaced lever members;
• a flexible strap having first and second ends and extending from said first end through said clearance in said first end of said body, past and in contact with said first pin member, around said third pin member and back past and in contact with said second pin member and back out said clearance when said manipulatable lever means is pivoted away from said body, said strap between said second and third pin members being turned around said first pin member in contact with said strap portion contacting said first pin member when said lever means is pivoted toward said body;
• and
• pulling force receiving means pivotally coupled to said manipulatable lever means for receiving an external pulling force acting in a direction substantially counter to the direction of said second end of said strap.