Retaining assembly

Abstract

A retaining assembly includes a first portion capable of being attached a strap, a second portion capable of being secured to the first portion, the second portion including a retaining portion capable of cooperating with a harnessing post; and a member capable of sliding over the retaining portion and cooperating with the second portion in a plurality of positions. When the member is in a first position, the combination of the retaining portion and the member is capable of retaining the harnessing post.

1 . A retaining assembly comprising: 
 a first portion capable of being attached to a strap;    a second portion capable of being secured to the first portion, the second portion including a retaining portion capable of cooperating with a harnessing post; and    a member capable of sliding over the retaining portion and cooperating with the second portion in a plurality of positions;    wherein, when the member is in a first position, the combination of the retaining portion and the member is capable of retaining the harnessing post.    
   
   
       2 . The retaining assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the retaining portion is approximately C-shaped.  
   
   
       3 . The retaining assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a spring capable of positioning the member in a second position to allow the retaining assembly to be assembled to the harnessing post.  
   
   
       4 . The retaining assembly of  claim 1 , wherein at least a section of the member is approximately J-shaped.  
   
   
       5 . The retaining assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the second portion comprises a metal.  
   
   
       6 . The retaining assembly of  claim 5 , wherein the metal comprises aluminum.  
   
   
       7 . The retaining assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the member comprises a thermoplastic.