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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 19, 2023
Filed:
May. 28, 2021
Meta Platforms Technologies, Llc;
Jason Howard, Alpharetta, CA (US);
Thomas Christopher Frey, Seattle, WA (US);
Karthik Kadirvel, Cupertino, CA (US);
Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Abstract
The disclosed adjustable strap apparatus may include a left strap having a first rack member and a right strap having a second rack member. An electrical unit may have an opening through which a shaft passes. A pinion member may be affixed to a proximal end of the shaft and may be adapted to (a) engage the first rack member and the second rack member and (b) translate the first rack member and the second rack member in opposite directions via rotation of the shaft. A ratcheting member may be coupled to a distal end of the shaft and may include one or more pawls adapted to prevent rotation of the shaft when engaged. Various other methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.