US20140102141A1 - Relocatable Ornaments and Related Methods - Google Patents
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- a subpopulation of people within a general population must wear or possess on their respective person items that are undesirable or anathema in appearance to the general population. For instance, some children within a group of children at a school may require vision assistance in the form of glasses, wherein the wearing of glasses has been deemed unpopular by the group. For another instance, sometimes individuals must wear clothing (e.g., shoes, sweatshirts, glasses, bags, backpacks, and the like) that is of an outdated style or of a tattered condition, wherein said style or condition may be unfavorable to society. In such circumstances, a need arises for apparatus and related methods of improving the appearance of an item.
- clothing e.g., shoes, sweatshirts, glasses, bags, backpacks, and the like
- apparatus and methods for the attachment of an ornament to an item have not been entirely satisfactory since said apparatus and methods are either: (1) not universal (i.e., are limited to a specific genus of item and/or further limited to a specific species within a genus of items); or (2) feature complicated attachment mechanisms so that the ornament becomes difficult to relocate after attachment. Accordingly, there remains a need for apparatus and related methods of differentiating an item or improving the appearance of an item.
- one way to somewhat universalize an ornamental apparatus for differentiating an item or improving the appearance of the item is to provide a loop or sleeve type structure for the attaching receipt of the rod or string component of the item.
- this type of apparatus populate the group of above recited patents.
- known loop or sleeve type structures, whether elastic or not have not been entirely suitable for rending an ornamental apparatus universal to items with rod-like or string-like components.
- One unsatisfactory aspect results from rod or string like components of a genus of items varying substantially in diameter so that a universal loop or sleeve structure on an ornament attachment must be exceedingly elastic or have a complicated adjustment system to be universal.
- an apparatus that may comprise: (a) an ornament; (b) rigid and/or semi-rigid gasket attached to said ornament; and, (c) an elastic loop attached to said gasket. Operably, o said apparatus may be applied to an item with rod-like or string like components (e.g. writing implements, zipper pull tabs, eyeglasses' temple arms, and the like) via constricting the elastic loop around one or more of said components.
- rod-like or string like components e.g. writing implements, zipper pull tabs, eyeglasses' temple arms, and the like
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view a preferable apparatus 100 .
- FIG. 2 is a top view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a side view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5 is a comparative view of two apparatus 100 A and 100 B.
- the disclosed apparatus may feature: (a) an ornament; (b) rigid and/or semi-rigid gasket attached to said ornament; and, (c) a loop attached to said gasket.
- said apparatus may be applied to an item with rod-like or string like components (e.g., writing implements, zipper pull tabs, eyeglasses' temple rods, and the like) via constricting the elastic loop around one or more of said components.
- rod-like or string like components e.g., writing implements, zipper pull tabs, eyeglasses' temple rods, and the like
- FIGS. 1 through 4 respectively depict a perspective, top, side, and bottom views of an apparatus 100 attached to a component of an item 200 .
- the depicted apparatus 100 comprise three parts: an ornament 110 ; a rigid and/or semi rigid gasket 120 ; and a loop 130 .
- the component 200 of the item is shown in dashed lines because the component may be of any shape or cross-sectional area.
- the ornament 110 preferably features at least one ornamental surface 111 and at least one attachment surface 112 . It is not necessary that the ornamental 111 and attachment 112 surfaces be distinct of one another so that, in some instances, the ornamental surface 111 and attachment surface 112 may be the same. As discussed below, the attachment surface 112 may be a location where the gasket 120 is attached to the ornament 110 .
- the ornamental surface 112 of the ornament 110 is drawn in broken lines because the ornament 110 may be a structure of any ornamental appearance or design.
- Many preferable trinkets may define a suitable ornament, for instance any medallion, token, coin, jewel, sign or other medium may be a suitable ornament 110 .
- the ornament 110 may be a medallion with the logo of a sports team (e.g., the Los Angeles Lakers) or image of a cartoon character (e.g., Mickey Mouse).
- the ornament 110 may preferably feature any image, logo, design, emblem or insignia.
- the ornament 110 may be flexible or rigid. Accordingly, the materials suitable for constructing the ornament 110 include, but are not limited to, metals, woods, plastics, fabrics, textiles, ceramics, rocks, jewels, composites and the like. Those of skill in the art will know well how to form the ornament 110 depending on the material of construction.
- the ornament is plastic that has been molded into a medallion in the shape of a sports team logo or cartoon character (e.g., in the same manner of construction as the ornamental feature of the apparatus disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,698,836 (issued Apr. 20, 2010), D598,314 (issued Jul. 2, 2009), and D604,940 (issued Dec. 1, 2009)).
- the gasket 120 is preferably an intermediate structure between the loop 130 and the ornament 110 .
- the Is loop 130 may preferably feature elastic properties and the gasket 120 is intermediate to the loop 130 and ornament 120 so the ornament 120 is protected against deformation by said elastic properties. If the ornament 120 is sufficiently rigid, then the gasket 120 may be bypassed so that the ornament 120 and loop 130 are attached directly.
- the gasket 120 may be of any shape and any rigid and/or semi-rigid material. In a preferable embodiment, the gasket 120 is a rigid (and/or semi-rigid) plastic or metallic disk.
- the ornament 110 may be mechanically attached to the rigid and/or semi-rigid gasket 120 at its attachment surface 112 .
- the attachment may be (a) rigid or manipulable and (b) permanent or temporary.
- the gasket may be adhesively bonded (via an epoxy or of her resin) to the ornament 110 to accomplish a rigid and permanent attachment.
- the attachment may be via hook and loop fasteners (e.g., Velcro) for a rigid and temporary attachment.
- the attachment may be a swiveling snap fit connection for a rigid or temporary and manipulable attachment.
- the ornament 120 is rigidly adhered to the gasket 120 via an epoxy, resin, or other compatible adhesive (e.g., superglue) (Please note that adhesives and epoxies utilized should preferably compatible with both the material of the gasket 120 and the ornament 110 and those of skill in the art will be readily able to ascertain an appropriate adhesive given the composition of the ornament 110 and the gasket 130 ).
- an epoxy, resin, or other compatible adhesive e.g., superglue
- the loop 120 is preferably an elastic yet semi-rigid structure attached to the gasket 120 or attachment surface 112 of the ornament 110 . Since the loop 130 may contact various components of an item to which the apparatus 100 is attached, the loop may preferably be composed of a non-skid material. In a preferable embodiment the loop 130 is rubber constructed via known methods of constructing rubber tubes. The loop 130 may mechanically attach to the ornament 110 or gasket 120 in a manner that is similar to the above described attachment of the gasket 120 to the ornament 110 (e.g., the attachment may be (a) rigid or manipulable and (b) permanent or temporary). In a preferable embodiment the loop 130 is attached to the gasket 120 or ornament 110 via superglue, a similar epoxy, or other compatible adhesive.
- the depicted apparatus 100 may be applied to an item with rod-like or string-like components (e.g., writing implements, zipper pull tabs, eyeglasses' temple rods, and t he like) via first stretching and then constricting the elastic loop around one or more of said components 200 .
- rod-like or string-like components e.g., writing implements, zipper pull tabs, eyeglasses' temple rods, and t he like
- the apparatus 100 should be sized to cooperate with the item to which the apparatus 100 will be attached.
- the loop 130 is a rubber tube that has been sized so that the apparatus 100 may be attached in one instance to the pull-strings of a hoody, in another instance to a writing implement, in yet another instance to the pull tab of a zipper, other instances to shoe laces, and in a final instance to an arm of a glasses' frame via constricting the loop 130 around one or more of said components.
- FIGS. 1 through 4 illustrate use of the apparatus 100 in the various instances.
- the loop 130 is a rubber tube of one-fourth inch diameter and is capable of constricting a shoe lace, an arm of a glasses frame that is one-eighth inch this by one inch tall, and standard writing implements of up to an inch in diameter.
- FIG. 5 is a comparison of two apparatus 100 A and 100 B that are different with respect to the orientation of the ornament 120 relative to the axis of the loop 130 (and correspondingly the component 200 of the item to which the apparatus 100 A and 100 B is attached).
- the ornament is the face of a cartoon mouse.
- the preferable orientation of the mouse apparatus 100 A and 100 b relative to the loop 130 will change depending on the item to which it is attached. For example, it may be preferable to have the mouse positioned perpendicular relative to the axis of the loop 130 when the apparatus 100 A is placed on an arm of a glasses' frame, whereas it may be preferable to have the mouse positioned parallel relative to the axis of the loop 130 when the apparatus 100 B is placed on a zipper pull tab.
- orientations may be accomplished in a single apparatus via incorporating a swivel mechanism into t he attachments of the gasket 120 or loop 130 to the ornament 110 .
- the orientation is set and permanent.
- ornament 110 orientations that are parallel and perpendicular to the loop axis, it will be readily apparent to those of skill in the art that any orientation of the ornament 110 that is oblique to the axis of the loop 130 will also be preferable.
Abstract
Disclosed is an apparatus and related methods of differentiating an item or improving its aesthetic appearance.
Description
- This application is a continuation application of, and claims the benefit of priority to, U.S. application Ser. No. 13/208,223 filed on Aug. 11, 2011, which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/401,315 filed Aug. 12, 2010 and entitled “Shademates™.” The cited patent applications are hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
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- This specification discloses relocatable (e.g., attachable and removable from a variety of locations) charms, trinkets, or other ornaments (collectively “ornaments”) and related methods of use and construction.
- On occasion, populations of people simultaneously wear or possess on their respective persons items with shared characteristics. For instance, it is not uncommon for populations of people attending a sporting event to simultaneously wear sweatshirts or hoodies (“hooded sweatshirts”), wherein said sweatshirts or hoodies share characteristics (e.g., similar colors, a torso, neck hole, and sleeves). Under such circumstances, individuals within said population may be desirous of differentiating, beyond any inherently distinctive features, their personal item from the other similar items within the population. Accordingly, there is a need for apparatus and related methods of differentiating an item from other items with similar characteristics.
- On other occasions, a subpopulation of people within a general population must wear or possess on their respective person items that are undesirable or anathema in appearance to the general population. For instance, some children within a group of children at a school may require vision assistance in the form of glasses, wherein the wearing of glasses has been deemed unpopular by the group. For another instance, sometimes individuals must wear clothing (e.g., shoes, sweatshirts, glasses, bags, backpacks, and the like) that is of an outdated style or of a tattered condition, wherein said style or condition may be unfavorable to society. In such circumstances, a need arises for apparatus and related methods of improving the appearance of an item.
- Some proposals for meeting the above identified needs involve the attachment of an ornament to the item to be distinguished or aesthetically improved. For instance: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,654,787 (issued Aug. 5, 1997), 4,968,128 (issued Nov. 6, 1990), 6,520,635 (issued Feb. 18, 2003), D376,811 (issued Dec. 24, 1996), 7,559,655 (issued July 14, 2009), 5,500,693 (issued Mar. 19, 1996), 5,161,234 (issued Nov. 3, 1992), 4,909,620 (issued Mar. 20, 1990), 4,298,991 (issued Nov. 10, 1981), 4,105,304 (issued Aug. 8, 1978), 2,682,724 (issued Jul. 6, 1954), 2,724,834 (issued Nov 29, 1955), 2,835,063 (issued May 20, 1958), D635,608 (issued Apr. 5, 2011), 589184 (issued Apr. 20, 1999), 4,471,509 (issued Sep. 18, 1984), 3,979,795 (issued Sep. 14, 1976), 4,927,258 (issued May 22, 1990), 4,974,956 (issued Dec. 4, 1990), 5,497,211 (issued Mar. 5, 1996), 5,675,988 (issued Oct. 14, 1997) (see also 6,027,213 (issued Feb. 22, 2000) and 7,322,214 (issued Jan. 29, 2008)), and D564,574 (issued Mar. 18, 2008) disclose apparatus and related methods for the attachment of an ornament to the frame of eyeglasses; U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,698,836 (issued Apr. 20, 2010), D598,314 (issued Jul. 2, 2009), and D604,940 (issued Dec. 1, 2009) disclose apparatus and related methods for the attachment of an ornament to a shoe or shoe lace; D598,314 (issued Jul. 2, 2009), D604,940 (issued Dec. 1, 2009), D161,005 (issued Nov. 28, 1950), and D343,139 (issued Jan. 11, 1994) disclose apparatus and related methods for the attachment of an ornament to a scarf, tie, pull-string and the like; D630,549 (issued Jan. 11, 2011), 6,026,546 (issued Feb. 22, 2000), 5,136,758 (issued Aug. 11, 1992), 2,221,759 (issued Nov. 19, 1940), and 2,145,118 (issued Jan. 24, 1939) disclose apparatus and related methods for the attachment of an ornament to zippers; and, U.S. Pat. Nos. 0,301,133 (issued Jul. 1, 1884), 0,737,085 (issued Aug. 25, 1903), and 5,140,723 (issued Aug. 25, 1992) disclose apparatus and related methods for the attachment of an ornament to a writing implement or other rod-like item. Although capable of differentiating or improving the appearance of an item, such apparatus and methods for the attachment of an ornament to an item have not been entirely satisfactory since said apparatus and methods are either: (1) not universal (i.e., are limited to a specific genus of item and/or further limited to a specific species within a genus of items); or (2) feature complicated attachment mechanisms so that the ornament becomes difficult to relocate after attachment. Accordingly, there remains a need for apparatus and related methods of differentiating an item or improving the appearance of an item.
- With respect to items with rod-like or string-like components, one way to somewhat universalize an ornamental apparatus for differentiating an item or improving the appearance of the item is to provide a loop or sleeve type structure for the attaching receipt of the rod or string component of the item. Examples of this type of apparatus populate the group of above recited patents. However, known loop or sleeve type structures, whether elastic or not, have not been entirely suitable for rending an ornamental apparatus universal to items with rod-like or string-like components. One unsatisfactory aspect results from rod or string like components of a genus of items varying substantially in diameter so that a universal loop or sleeve structure on an ornament attachment must be exceedingly elastic or have a complicated adjustment system to be universal. Exceedingly elastic loop or sleeve structures have yet been unpreferable in attachable ornaments since the elastic forces, when exerted, may deform the ornamental aspects of the attachment. Adjustment systems are unpreferable due to complexity. Accordingly, there remains a need for a universal apparatus and related methods of differentiating an item or improving the appearance of an item, wherein the item features rod or string like components.
- In view of the foregoing, it is an object of this application to disclose an apparatus and related methods of differentiating an item or improving its aesthetic appearance. It is a further object of this application to meet the above objective with fewer drawbacks than are present in now known apparatus for the same purpose.
- As a preferable means for meeting the above-recited objectives, this specification discloses, among other things, an apparatus that may comprise: (a) an ornament; (b) rigid and/or semi-rigid gasket attached to said ornament; and, (c) an elastic loop attached to said gasket. Operably, o said apparatus may be applied to an item with rod-like or string like components (e.g. writing implements, zipper pull tabs, eyeglasses' temple arms, and the like) via constricting the elastic loop around one or more of said components.
- The manner in which these objectives and other desirable characteristics can be obtained is better explained in the following description and attached figures in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view apreferable apparatus 100. -
FIG. 2 is a top view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a side view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5 is a comparative view of twoapparatus - It is to be noted, however, that the appended figures illustrate only a typical embodiment disclosed in this application, and therefore, are not to be considered limiting of the scope of invention principles, for the invention principles disclosed herein may admit to other equally effective embodiments that will be appreciated by those reasonably skilled in the relevant arts. For instance, the components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, with an emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention. In the figures, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the different views.
- Disclosed by this specification is a preferable embodiment of an apparatus and related methods of differentiating an item or improving its aesthetic appearance. The disclosed apparatus may feature: (a) an ornament; (b) rigid and/or semi-rigid gasket attached to said ornament; and, (c) a loop attached to said gasket. Operably, said apparatus may be applied to an item with rod-like or string like components (e.g., writing implements, zipper pull tabs, eyeglasses' temple rods, and the like) via constricting the elastic loop around one or more of said components.
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FIGS. 1 through 4 respectively depict a perspective, top, side, and bottom views of anapparatus 100 attached to a component of anitem 200. As seen in the figures, the depictedapparatus 100 comprise three parts: anornament 110; a rigid and/or semirigid gasket 120; and aloop 130. Thecomponent 200 of the item is shown in dashed lines because the component may be of any shape or cross-sectional area. - The
ornament 110 preferably features at least oneornamental surface 111 and at least oneattachment surface 112. It is not necessary that the ornamental 111 andattachment 112 surfaces be distinct of one another so that, in some instances, theornamental surface 111 andattachment surface 112 may be the same. As discussed below, theattachment surface 112 may be a location where thegasket 120 is attached to theornament 110. - Referring still to
FIGS. 1 through 4 , theornamental surface 112 of theornament 110 is drawn in broken lines because theornament 110 may be a structure of any ornamental appearance or design. Many preferable trinkets may define a suitable ornament, for instance any medallion, token, coin, jewel, sign or other medium may be asuitable ornament 110. In a preferable embodiment, theornament 110 may be a medallion with the logo of a sports team (e.g., the Los Angeles Lakers) or image of a cartoon character (e.g., Mickey Mouse). In many instances, theornament 110 may preferably feature any image, logo, design, emblem or insignia. - Structurally, the
ornament 110 may be flexible or rigid. Accordingly, the materials suitable for constructing theornament 110 include, but are not limited to, metals, woods, plastics, fabrics, textiles, ceramics, rocks, jewels, composites and the like. Those of skill in the art will know well how to form theornament 110 depending on the material of construction. In a preferable embodiment, the ornament is plastic that has been molded into a medallion in the shape of a sports team logo or cartoon character (e.g., in the same manner of construction as the ornamental feature of the apparatus disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,698,836 (issued Apr. 20, 2010), D598,314 (issued Jul. 2, 2009), and D604,940 (issued Dec. 1, 2009)). - The
gasket 120 is preferably an intermediate structure between theloop 130 and theornament 110. As discussed in further detail below, theIs loop 130 may preferably feature elastic properties and thegasket 120 is intermediate to theloop 130 andornament 120 so theornament 120 is protected against deformation by said elastic properties. If theornament 120 is sufficiently rigid, then thegasket 120 may be bypassed so that theornament 120 andloop 130 are attached directly. Those of skill in the art will be able to readily determine whether the materials composing theornament 110 require anintermediate gasket 120 to prevent such deformation. When used, thegasket 120 may be of any shape and any rigid and/or semi-rigid material. In a preferable embodiment, thegasket 120 is a rigid (and/or semi-rigid) plastic or metallic disk. - Referring once again to
FIGS. 1 through 4 , theornament 110 may be mechanically attached to the rigid and/orsemi-rigid gasket 120 at itsattachment surface 112. The attachment may be (a) rigid or manipulable and (b) permanent or temporary. For instance, the gasket may be adhesively bonded (via an epoxy or of her resin) to theornament 110 to accomplish a rigid and permanent attachment. For another instance, the attachment may be via hook and loop fasteners (e.g., Velcro) for a rigid and temporary attachment. In another instance, the attachment may be a swiveling snap fit connection for a rigid or temporary and manipulable attachment. In a preferable embodiment, theornament 120 is rigidly adhered to thegasket 120 via an epoxy, resin, or other compatible adhesive (e.g., superglue) (Please note that adhesives and epoxies utilized should preferably compatible with both the material of thegasket 120 and theornament 110 and those of skill in the art will be readily able to ascertain an appropriate adhesive given the composition of theornament 110 and the gasket 130). - The
loop 120 is preferably an elastic yet semi-rigid structure attached to thegasket 120 orattachment surface 112 of theornament 110. Since theloop 130 may contact various components of an item to which theapparatus 100 is attached, the loop may preferably be composed of a non-skid material. In a preferable embodiment theloop 130 is rubber constructed via known methods of constructing rubber tubes. Theloop 130 may mechanically attach to theornament 110 orgasket 120 in a manner that is similar to the above described attachment of thegasket 120 to the ornament 110 (e.g., the attachment may be (a) rigid or manipulable and (b) permanent or temporary). In a preferable embodiment theloop 130 is attached to thegasket 120 orornament 110 via superglue, a similar epoxy, or other compatible adhesive. - Operably, the depicted
apparatus 100 may be applied to an item with rod-like or string-like components (e.g., writing implements, zipper pull tabs, eyeglasses' temple rods, and t he like) via first stretching and then constricting the elastic loop around one or more of saidcomponents 200. Accordingly, theapparatus 100 should be sized to cooperate with the item to which theapparatus 100 will be attached. In a preferable embodiment theloop 130 is a rubber tube that has been sized so that theapparatus 100 may be attached in one instance to the pull-strings of a hoody, in another instance to a writing implement, in yet another instance to the pull tab of a zipper, other instances to shoe laces, and in a final instance to an arm of a glasses' frame via constricting theloop 130 around one or more of said components.FIGS. 1 through 4 illustrate use of theapparatus 100 in the various instances. In a preferable embodiment, theloop 130 is a rubber tube of one-fourth inch diameter and is capable of constricting a shoe lace, an arm of a glasses frame that is one-eighth inch this by one inch tall, and standard writing implements of up to an inch in diameter. -
FIG. 5 is a comparison of twoapparatus ornament 120 relative to the axis of the loop 130 (and correspondingly thecomponent 200 of the item to which theapparatus mouse apparatus 100A and 100 b relative to theloop 130 will change depending on the item to which it is attached. For example, it may be preferable to have the mouse positioned perpendicular relative to the axis of theloop 130 when theapparatus 100A is placed on an arm of a glasses' frame, whereas it may be preferable to have the mouse positioned parallel relative to the axis of theloop 130 when theapparatus 100B is placed on a zipper pull tab. Different orientations may be accomplished in a single apparatus via incorporating a swivel mechanism into t he attachments of thegasket 120 orloop 130 to theornament 110. In preferable embodiments the orientation is set and permanent. Although disclosed with reference toornament 110 orientations that are parallel and perpendicular to the loop axis, it will be readily apparent to those of skill in the art that any orientation of theornament 110 that is oblique to the axis of theloop 130 will also be preferable. - The intent of this specification is to provide apparatus for temporarily or long-term attachment of an ornament to a structure or item. The foregoing description of implementations has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not exhaustive and does not limit the claimed inventions to the precise form disclosed. Modifications and variations are possible in light of the above description or may be acquired from practicing the invention. The claims and their equivalents define the scope of the invention.
- These aspects, among other things, demonstrate the industrial applicability of this invention.
- Moreover, it should be apparent that further numerous structural modifications and adaptations may be resorted to without departing from the scope and fair meaning of the present invention as set forth hereinabove and as described herein below by the claims.
Claims (18)
1. An apparatus comprising:
an ornament;
a gasket attached to said ornament; and,
a loop attached to said gasket.
2. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the loop is capable of opening and closing
3. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said attachment of the gasket to said ornament is permanent.
4. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the ornament is oriented parallel to an axis of said loop.
5. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the ornament is oriented perpendicular to an axis of said loop.
6. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the ornament is oriented oblique to an axis of said loop.
7. A method of altering the appearance of an item comprising the steps of:
Obtaining an apparatus comprising an ornament connected to a loop;
Deforming the loop;
Inserting a component of the item into the deformed loop; and,
Constricting the loop around said component.
8. The method of claim 7 wherein the item is an eyeglasses frame and the component is an arm thereof.
9. The method of claim 7 wherein the item is a hoody and the component is a pull string thereof.
10. The method of claim 7 wherein the item is a writing implement and the component is a shaft thereof.
11. The method of claim 7 wherein the item is a show and a component is a string thereof.
12. The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of orienting the ornament perpendicular to the component of the item.
13. The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of orienting the ornament parallel to the component of the item.
14. The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of orienting the ornament oblique to the component of the item.
15. A method of altering the appearance of an item comprising the steps of:
Securing a loop to an ornament;
Undoing the loop;
inserting a component of the item into the undone loop; and
Reconnecting the loop around the component.
16. The method of claim 15 wherein the item is a hoody and the component is a pull string thereof.
17. The method of claim 15 wherein the item is a writing implement and the component is a shaft thereof.
18. The method of claim 15 wherein the item is a show and a component is a string thereof.
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