Rigid single piece buckle

Abstract

This invention relates to a rigid single piece buckle used to securely connect the loose end of a strap to the looped end of another strap.

1 . A rigid single piece buckle capable of easily and securely attaching the loose end of a strap to the closed loop of another strap comprising: 
 an essentially rectangular flat main body;    
   
   
       2 . The device in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the top portion of the rectangular flat main body is formed into a substantially rectangular loop for attaching to a closed loop strap.  
   
   
       3 . The device in accordance with  claim 2  wherein the substantially rectangular loop has an angled slot at the top for the easy insertion of a closed loop strap.  
   
   
       4 . The device in accordance with  claim 2  wherein the substantially rectangular loop has two inwardly protruding members.  
   
   
       5 . The device in accordance with  claim 2  wherein the substantially square loop has a slanted notch in its corner.  
   
   
       6 . The device in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the bottom portion of the rectangular flat main body has two horizontal slots for the attachment of the loose end of a strap.  
   
   
       7 . The device in accordance with  claim 6  wherein a rounded protrusion intersects with the lower horizontal slot.