초록

A locking clasp provides security against opening without assistance to ensure that items employing the clasp remain locked and affixed in place. In addition, the locking clasp is easy to lock, aesthetically unobtrusive, and comfortable to wear.

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1. A bi-fold locking clasp, comprising: an assembly comprising a retractable spring-loaded slider located on a bottom side of the assembly, the slider comprising at least one locking flange;a short leaf rotatably connected to the assembly via a first hinge, wherein the first hinge is located on the

1. A bi-fold locking clasp, comprising: an assembly comprising a retractable spring-loaded slider located on a bottom side of the assembly, the slider comprising at least one locking flange;a short leaf rotatably connected to the assembly via a first hinge, wherein the first hinge is located on the bottom side of the assembly;a long leaf rotatably connected to the short leaf via a second hinge, wherein the long leaf comprises a hook configured to removably attach to the first hinge when the bi-fold locking clasp is in a closed position; anda safety latch rotatably connected to the second hinge, wherein the safety latch is configured to rotate down on top of and removably attach to the assembly when the hook is removably attached to the first hinge, and wherein the safety latch inhibits the hook being detached from the first hinge when the safety latch is removably attached to the assembly;wherein the at least one locking flange is configured to rest on top of a latching surface of the safety latch when the safety latch is removably attached to the assembly, and wherein the at least one locking flange inhibits the safety latch from being detached from the assembly unless the retractable spring-loaded slider is retracted. 2. The bi-fold locking clasp of claim 1, wherein the assembly, the short leaf, the long leaf, and the safety latch are each composed of a durable, corrosion-resistant material. 3. The bi-fold locking clasp of claim 2, wherein the durable, corrosion-resistant material is stainless steel. 4. The bi-fold locking clasp of claim 1, wherein a spring force of the retractable spring-loaded slider is provided by a first spring pin. 5. The bi-fold locking clasp of claim 4, wherein the first spring pin is attached to the retractable spring-loaded slider at one end, and is attached to a pivot bar at the other end. 6. The bi-fold locking clasp of claim 5, wherein the pivot bar is held in place by a second spring pin which is attached to each of two side walls of the assembly, and wherein the first spring pin is perpendicular to and in line with the axis of the second spring pin. 7. The bi-fold locking clasp of claim 1, wherein the retractable spring-loaded slider further comprises two lateral tabs, wherein the two lateral tabs are configured to be grasped in order to retract the retractable spring-loaded slider. 8. The bi-fold locking clasp of claim 7, wherein the two lateral tabs and the safety latch are configured such that a user cannot simultaneously retract the retractable spring-loaded slider and lift the safety latch with one hand. 9. The bi-fold locking clasp of claim 7, wherein the assembly comprises a channel in each of two side walls of the assembly, wherein the at least one locking flange and the two lateral tabs extend outside of the two side walls through the channel. 10. The bi-fold locking clasp of claim 9, wherein the channel is configured to guide the at least one locking flange between a resting position and a retracted position. 11. The bi-fold locking clasp of claim 1, wherein the short leaf comprises a cut out channel which enables the retractable spring-loaded slider to be retracted. 12. A wrist band, comprising: a band configured to wrap around a wrist of a user, the band including a first end and a second end; anda bi-fold clasp including a first end and a second end, the first end of the band rotatably connected to the first end of the bi-fold clasp, and the second end of the band rotatably connected to the second end of the bid-fold clasp, wherein the bi-fold clasp comprises:a first locking mechanism,a second locking mechanism, wherein the second locking mechanism inhibits unlocking of the first locking mechanism, and wherein the second locking mechanism comprises a safety latch and at least one of the group consisting of: an assembly, wherein the safety latch and the assembly comprise mating friction elements for removably attaching the safety latch to the assembly, anda retractable slider, wherein the retractable slider rests above a surface of the safety latch when the safety latch is in a locked position, and wherein the retractable slider inhibits the safety latch from being lifted, anda third locking mechanism, wherein the third locking mechanism inhibits unlocking of the second locking mechanism. 13. The wrist band of claim 12, further comprising a device located on the band. 14. The wrist band of claim 13, wherein the device is a watch. 15. The wrist band of claim 13, wherein the device is further configured to determine the location of the device. 16. The wrist band of claim 15, wherein the device is configured to transmit the location of the device to a remote server. 17. The wristband of claim 12, wherein the first locking mechanism comprises a hook and a friction element.