US2128095A - Decorative button - Google Patents

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Aug. 23, 1938. A, H, LEVY 2,28,095

DECORATIVE BUTTON Filed Nov. 23, 1934 Patented Aug. 23, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE DECORATIVE BUTTON A. Hoyt Levy, Brooklyn, N. Y.'

' Application November 23, 1934, Serial No. 754,392

s claims. Ici. 41-34) This invention relates to buttons and particularly, to buttons made in more than one color.

In-the manufactureheretofore of buttons of more than a single color, it has been customary to paint each button with colors to match the colors of the article of apparel to whichthe button is to be secured. It has therefore been necessary for the button manufacturer or merchant to make or stock a large assortment of buttons of different color combinations to meet the requirements of the trade.

' My inventionv contemplates the provision of a two-part button wherein the main base part is made of one color and is adapted to receive any selected one of a large number of inserts of different colors, shapes and designs so thatwith a limited number of bases, a large variety of color and design combinations may be made up at or before the time the button is to be used.

My invention further contemplates the provision of a button molded from a synthetic resin composition such as Bakelite and adapted to receive any one of a variety of similarly molded center inserts having different designs and different colors to match any particular garment, and which inserts are designed to be quickly and easily secured in place.

The various objects of my invention will be clear from the description which follows, and from the drawing, in which.

Fig. 1 is a vertical section of one form of my new button, wherein the insert is snapped into the base.

Fig. 2 is a similar view of a modied form of the same, wherein the base is first secured to the article of apparel and the insert is later assembled to the base.

Fig. 3 is a top plan view of my new button showing the insert molded in a typical design.

Fig. 4 is a similarv view showing another form of design for the insert.

In the practical embodimentsA of my invention which I have illustrated by way of example, I prefer to provide a base of one color and an insert of a different color designed to be rapidly and easily assembled with the base, it being understood that a number of inserts may be provided of different colors and designs and so formed as to fit the base with which the insert is to be assembled.

As shown, for example, in Fig. 1, the base III is preferably made of a suitable synthetic resin composition such as Bakelite or the like preferably of a solid color. It may also be made, if desired, of colored celluloid, metal or other suitable inateriai. In the form shown, the base is provided with a comparatively'thin annular flange portion 9 surrounding the projecting socket .portion Il. The recess Il in the socket portion is formed with an inwardly projecting head I2 adjacent the rim of the recess. The innermost diameter of the bead is slightly less than the diameter of the recess near its bottom as at I3. The socket portion M extends from the under face I 5 of the base and terminates in the attaching lug i6. Said lug is provided with the opening I1 through which the thread I8 may be passed when the button is sewed onto the article of apparel I9.

'I'he insert 20 is preferably made of synthetic resin such as Bakelite or other suitable material and is provided with a flange or head 2I molded or otherwise formed in any suitable design. The stud part 22 extends from the head and has` a constricted neck 23. It will be understood that thebase I0 is made sufficiently thin so that it will yield to' a slight extent to permit the head 2i to be forced past the bead I2 of the socket in the base. Due to the inherent resiliency of the base, the bead I2 snaps into `the neck 23 of the stud part of the insert after the stud head has' been forced therepast. The extent of the difference in the diameters of the bead I2 and the socketbottom I3 depends largely `on the resiliency of the material used for the base' and on the thickness thereof and as will be obvious, may be such as to permit the stud of the insert to be forcibly snapped into the socket but making it diilicult to then separate the insert from the base.

It will be understood that the insert may be made in one color, designated in the drawing by the legend Color A while the base may be made of a different color designated Color B. It will further be understood that a large number of inserts may be made of different colors and provided with studs adapted to 'enter the socket. When the user desires to match buttons to a garment, he selects a base of the proper color and then selects inserts of the proper color to match the base and the garment and assembles the parts by merely forcing the insert into the socket of the base. The button may then be readily sewed to the garment by sewing through the opening I'I, as will be obvious. After the insert and the base have been thus assembled, the insert is retained in its position in the base since it cannot be separated therefrom except by the use of considerable force.

In that form of my invention shown in Fig. 2, the lug I6 is omitted and instead thereof, the sewing holes 25 and 2i are made through the thickness of the socket I4. In this case, the base I0 is rsewed to the article I0 through the holes 25, 2| before the insert 20 is inserted into the recess II.

As indicated in Figs. 3 and 4, the inserts may be made in a variety of designs of different sizes, shapes and colors. A number of bases being provided of standard or common colors, a selection may be made from a considerable variety of inserts to give the proper combination of colors and designed to match the particular garment to which the completed button is to be secured. It therefore becomes unnecessary to carry a large number or variety oi.' button bases in stock, and it further becomes possible with a small number of inserts, to create a large number of buttons having different color combinations, whereby the range of button designs and colors is greatly increased with a lesser number of completed buttons than has heretofore been possible.

It will be seen that I have provided a simple and eilcient multi-color button of two parts designed to be easily and rapidly secured together and made of standard or interchangeable form whereby a desired color combination in the button can be inexpensivelysecured, and the matching of button colors to an article of apparel becomes easy. It will further be seen that I have provided a button well adapted to meet the severe requirements of practical use. l

While I have shown and described certain specic embodiments of my invention, I do not desire to be understood as limiting myself therei to, but intend to claim my invention as broadly as may be permitted by the state of the prior art and the terms of the appended claims.

I claim:

l. In a button, a molded non-n'ietallic` one-A piece and slightly yieldable base having a comparatively thin ilange and having a central recess therein, said recess being provided with an inwardly projecting bead adjacent the outer face of the base, and a one-piece non-metallic molded insert having a head and having a stud provided with a neck of substantially the internal diameter of the bead whereby the studis adapted to be forcibly snapped into the recess to hold said base and insert together against separation, and a lateral projection `on the base provided with a sewing hole.

2. In a button, a molded, non-metallic, onepiece, slightly yieldable base provided with a socket opening constricted to form a bead near the entrance to the socket. and a molded onepiece, non-metallic insert provided with a stud similarly constricted to engage the bead and adapted to be forced into the socket, the walls of said socket and stud being smooth and uninterrupted, said base being provided with a sewing hole.

3. In a button, a one-piece molded base provided with a socket opening constricted to form a bead, and a one-piece molded insert provided with a stud similarly constricted to engage the bead and adapted to be forced into the socket for permanent connection thereto, said base being provided with a. laterally extending projection having a. sewing hole therein.

4. In a button consisting solely of two members, a flanged one-piece molded base member provided with a recess, the wall of said recess having an inwardly projecting portion thereon, and a second'one-piece molded insert member, said insert member having a head larger than and closing said recess and adapted to rest on the ange of the base member and having a shank of less diameter than the head projecting therefrom and having a constricted portion adapted to receive the inwardly extending portion of the recess, one of said members being provided with a sewing hole therein accessible from that side of the button opposite the head.

5. In a button consisting solely of two members, a molded non-metallic one-piece base member having a comparatively thin flange and hav- 4ing a central recess therein, said recess being provided with an inwardly projecting bead adjacent the outer face of the base member, and a onepiece non-metallic molded insert member having a head and having a stud provided with aneck of substantially the internal diameter of the bead, and an integral lateral projection on one of said members provided with a sewing hole.

6. In a button consisting solely of two members, a one-piece molded base member provided with a socket opening constricted to form a, bead, and a one-piece insert member provided with a Astud similarly constricted to engage the bead, one of said members being provided with a laterally extending projection having a sewing hole therein.

A. HOYT LEVY.

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