Buckle

Abstract

According to an aspect of the present invention disclosed herein, there is provided buckle, comprising: a male component and a female component, wherein: the male component comprises: a slot for a strap at an end of the male component opposite the side where the male component is configured to insert into the female component; an inclined insert; and one or more mating slots in the inclined insert; and the female component comprises: a top wall, a bottom wall, and sidewalls forming a receiving portion; a plurality of teeth; a slot for a strap; and a chord, wherein the chord is configured that when pulled the teeth disengage just enough for the male component to be released.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A buckle, comprising:
 a male component and a female component, wherein:   the male component comprises:   a slot for a strap at an end of the male component opposite the side where the male component is configured to insert into the female component;   an inclined insert; and   one or more mating slots in the inclined insert; and   the female component comprises:   a top wall, a bottom wall, and sidewalls forming a receiving portion;   a plurality of teeth;   a slot for a strap; and   a chord, wherein the chord is configured that when pulled the teeth disengage just enough for the male component to be released.   
     
     
         2 . The buckle of  claim 1 , further comprising a self-guiding indicator protrusion on the male component. 
     
     
         3 . The buckle of  claim 1 , wherein the female component is curved. 
     
     
         4 . The buckle of  claim 1 , wherein the slots for straps on the female component and the male component are designed for 2 inch webbing. 
     
     
         5 . The buckle of  claim 1 , wherein the buckle has a form factor about 2.5 inches in length and 1.7 inches in width when fully engaged. 
     
     
         6 . The buckle of  claim 1 , further comprising front and back patterns on the female component with openings configured to allow for dust and other foreign particles to be removed naturally. 
     
     
         7 . The buckle of  claim 1 , further comprising the addition of material around the slot for the strap in the male component. 
     
     
         8 . The buckle of  claim 1 , wherein the mating regions on both components of the buckle are rectangular. 
     
     
         9 . The buckle of  claim 1 , wherein the front end is angled slightly. 
     
     
         10 . The buckle of  claim 1 , further comprising an opening on the upper lip of the slot for the strap on one or more of the male component and the female component. 
     
     
         11 . A buckle, comprising:
 a male component and a female component, wherein:   the male component comprises:   a plurality of teeth;   a slot for a strap at an end of the male component opposite the side where the male component is configured to insert into the female component;   an inclined insert; and   one or more mating slots in the inclined insert; and   the female component comprises:   a top wall, a bottom wall, and sidewalls forming a receiving portion;   a plurality of oval patterns;   a slot for a strap; and   a chord, wherein the chord is configured that when pulled the teeth disengage just enough for the male component to be released; and   the teeth located on the male component achieve locking by latching onto the oval patterns on the female component.