US20110302812A1

US20110302812A1 - Occasions Pin

Info

Publication number: US20110302812A1
Application number: US12/814,324
Authority: US
Inventors: Gwendolyn Henry
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-06-11
Filing date: 2010-06-11
Publication date: 2011-12-15

Abstract

An ornamental badge to be worn on a garment on a special occasion, comprising a surface for displaying a name or occasion and a means of clipping, holding, or fastening gifts of paper currency or similar gifts to the badge.

Description

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

The present invention, called “Occasions Pin,” relates generally to ornamental identification badges attached to a person's garment, and more specifically, to an ornamental identification badge comprising attachment means such as clips, which hold gifts of paper currency that the giver attaches to clips on the recipient's badge.
The custom of pinning money to a person's garment on a special occasion is seen in countries from Poland to Africa and from Mexico and North America.

PRIOR ART

U.S. Pat. No. 7,596,966 is an Interchangeable Jewelry Clip device for displaying decorative ornamentation comprising a single spring tension member made of any lightweight metal or plastic frame and folded to form a spring tension clip. The clip is capable of securing an ornament. The clip may incorporate earring posts, holes, pin, or cuff links, or other attachment mechanisms for creating various types of jewelry.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,559,675 is a Corsage Support for fastening a decorative object such as a flower or corsage to an article of clothing. It is comprised of a pair of elements having cooperative shapes such that one clamps into the other, from one side thereof. A decorative object is secured to one of the elements.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,216,404 is a Pouch-Mounting System which fastens a pouch onto a shirt or other clothing article, wherein the pouch provides a receptacle aperture into which a fastener is placed with its flanges positioned on opposing sides of the aperture. The cloth to which the fastener is mounted is gripped between the fastener and the aperture and is locked into place by a U-shaped clip.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,985,968, “Fastener means for pacifiers, toys, badges and like articles,” is a decorative body member that includes a separable, interlocking fastening device for engaging a portion of a garment therebetween. In one embodiment, an elongated ribbon is attached at one end to the body member and at the other to a pacifier, teething ring, or toy, to avoid loss.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,655,271, “pinless clothing attachable image holder button,” is a clothing accessory that includes a molded plastic plate and a molded plastic ring. When the ring is placed on one side of a fabric and the plate is placed on the other side of a fabric, the plate and ring may be pressed together so that the plate is frictionally engaged inside the ring by the fabric of the clothing.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,926,920 is a snap-in adapter system for jewelry, name tags and the like which includes an interior piece having a circular interior face and a short cylindrical side wall forming a cylindrical recess, the recess having an interior diameter.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,223,399 is adornment clamping device which is able to secure the adornment to the base of an item.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,313,721 is a pocket clip for card cases, identification badges and the like, which may be attached to clothing. The clip is attached to a card holder or a strap attached to a card holder.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,108,957 is a protective ticket holder and memorabilia device, adapted to be worn by a patron, which includes two cards with insert portions. The first and second cards are aligned and secured together to form a generally hidden pocket.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,301,751 is a hook-shaped arrangement for a clear plastic identification-card holder.
None of above-cited prior art offers the combination of pin, fastener, identifying badge, and ribbon with fasteners for holding paper money (or other such objects) to the badge ornament.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of this invention to provide an ornamental, personal badge-pin, typically used on a garment, and comprised of various fasteners to securely hold paper money to the ornament, as well a means of attachment to a garment. Other objects of the present invention, as well as particular features, elements, and advantages thereof, will be shown in the following description and accompanying figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an Occasions Pin of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of an Occasions Pin of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of an Occasions Pin of the present disclosure with an example of paper money clipped to the body of the Occasions Pin.

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the Occasions Pin of the present disclosure.

Several drawings have been provided to illustrate features of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is not limited to what is shown in the figures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the present invention are illustrated in FIGS. 1-4. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the object of the present disclosure is comprised of a primary body 102 that provides a surface for decorative elements or identifying lettering. The primary body is comprised of a front and back manufactured of die cut plastic, stamped metal or injection-molded plastic or similar material, and although it may be formed in one piece, may alternatively be comprised of co-molded materials for variety of color and texture, or may be comprised of two or more elements engaged by adhesive, snap-fit or other common means of engagement. The back of the primary body is engaged with a means of adjoining the Occasions Pin of the present disclosure to a garment. Such means of engagement between objects such as jewelry or name tags and garments are common and include pins, safety pins, magnets and the like. The primary body 102 is engaged with a support member 106 that extends downward from the primary body 102.
In FIG. 3, the support member 106 is engaged with a number of elements that provide a means of removably holding gifts such as currency in the form of paper money, vouchers, coupons, gift cards, credit or debit cards or any other kind of flat gifts. The support member 106 is attached to the primary body, and then to a garment. The primary body provides a surface for decorative elements such as lettering 107 comprised of a painted surface, stickers, magnets or the like. The support member is adapted for holding gifts by cutting slots or applying clips or magnets. Any means for attaching a flat gift is within the scope of the present invention.
An exploded view is illustrated in FIG. 4. Clipping means 104 are shown in front of the support member 106. The primary body provides a surface for decorative elements. Decorative elements are alternatively comprised of holes 103 and corresponding forms 105. The front portion of the primary body 102 is shown with punctures 103 in various shapes, such as a written message or a decorative image. The back portion of the primary body can optionally be comprised of corresponding, protruding decorative elements 105 that match the punctures 103 in the front portion of the primary body 102 and may be of contrasting color, texture or the like to the front portion of the primary body.
Several descriptions and illustrations have been presented to aid in understanding the present invention. One with skill in the art will understand that numerous changes and variations can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Each of these changes or variations is within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ornamental badge worn on a garment comprising:

an area for decorative elements;

a means of holding currency.

2. The ornamental badge of claim 1 wherein said area for decorative elements provides a surface for applying images, icons, lettering, in the form of paint, stickers or magnets.

3. The ornamental badge of claim 1 wherein said means of holding currency is an array of clips, or magnets.

4. A personal badge pin comprising:

an oval or circular primary body having a front surface and rear surface, the front surface adapted to carry decorative elements such as images, icons or letters as indentations in said front surface, the back surface having matching indentations as said indentations on said front surface, said indentations on said rear surface being of contrasting color to said indentations on said front surface;

an elongated support body attached to said primary body, said support body having at least one element adapted to hold gifts such as paper money, vouchers, gift cards or coupons;

a pin attached to said back surface of said primary body.

5. The personal badge of claim 4 wherein said surface for applying images, icons, lettering paint, stickers or magnets.

6. The personal badge of claim 4 wherein said element adapted to hold gifts is a clip or a magnet.