Abstract

A counter release buckle is provided herein. More particularly, a counter release buckle disengages in a direction opposite the direction that the buckle member is tensioned in. The counter release buckle releases each of the buckle members in the opposite direction of tension that is or would be placed on the buckle member. The buckle also engages the opposing buckle portions by moving them in the direction that the tension is or would be pulling on the respective buckle member.

IPC Classes  ?

• A44B 11/00 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts
• A44B 11/25 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts
• A44B 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• A44C 5/18 - Fasteners for straps
• A45F 3/14 - Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
• B65D 63/10 - Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bands; Filamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wires; Joints between ends thereof