David D Hinkle

US Patent:

58819630, Mar 16, 1999

Filed:

Mar 19, 1998

Appl. No.:

/044326

Inventors:

David W. Hinkle - Darien IL

International Classification:

B65H 7548

US Classification:

2423783

Abstract:

A new strap retractor for securing an extra length of the strap to prevent snagging. The inventive device includes a cylindrical housing having an open upper end, a closed bottom end, and a cylindrical side wall therebetween. The cylindrical side wall has a pair of diametrically opposed vertical slots therethrough in communication with the open upper end. The vertical slots are dimensioned for receiving a strap therethrough. The closed lower end has a centrally disposed aperture therethrough. A cap portion snapidly engages the open upper end of the cylindrical housing. The cap portion has a circular flange disposed centrally on an interior surface thereof in alignment with the aperture in the closed lower end of the cylindrical housing. A shaft is rotatably received within the aperture in the closed lower end of the cylindrical housing. An upper end of the shaft is positioned within the circular flange of the cap portion.