WO2008142475A2 - Accessoire et élément de fixation pour celui-ci - Google Patents

Accessoire et élément de fixation pour celui-ci Download PDF

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WO2008142475A2
WO2008142475A2 PCT/IB2007/001896 IB2007001896W WO2008142475A2 WO 2008142475 A2 WO2008142475 A2 WO 2008142475A2 IB 2007001896 W IB2007001896 W IB 2007001896W WO 2008142475 A2 WO2008142475 A2 WO 2008142475A2
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clothing apparel
accessory
clothing
fastener
vertical part
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Jason Millward
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B1/00—Buttons
    • A44B1/18—Buttons adapted for special ways of fastening
    • A44B1/28—Buttons adapted for special ways of fastening with shank and counterpiece
    • A44B1/30—Screw-buttons

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  • the field of the invention relates to an accessory and a fastener therefore. More specifically, the present invention relates to an accessory that can be easily and efficiently attached to an object by using a fastener therefore.
  • a typical example of how clothing apparel can be improved with an accessory includes a common metal or award.
  • Metals are attached using a horizontal pin and hook arrangement. The problem with this arrangement is that the pin must be forced through two points of the clothing. This forcing of the pin may damage clothing, especially if it is continuously inserted and removed.
  • Another typical example of how clothing apparel can be improved with an accessory includes a broach. Broaches are attached using a straight pin and clasp. Also, the problem with this arrangement is that the pin must be forced through the clothing and into the clasp. This forcing of the pin may damage clothing, especially if it is continuously inserted and removed. Another problem with this arrangement is that it is quite difficult to align the pin with the clasp.
  • Another typical example of how clothing apparel can be improved with an accessory includes a name tag. Name tags are attached using a clamp. The problem with this arrangement is that the clamp pinches the clothing. This pinching of the clamp may damage clothing, especially if it is continuously clamped on and off.
  • a more recent example of how clothing apparel can be improved with an accessory includes a one piece shoe charm.
  • One piece shoe charms are attached by inserting a flat hook through a prefabricated hole in the shoe.
  • the problem with this arrangement is that, once locked into position, it must be forcibly pushed from the inside out to remove. This forced action may significantly cause wear and tear of the prefabricated hole. Also, it is difficult to place one's finger inside the shoe, feel for and find the charm, and then force the charm out of the prefabricated hole.
  • An advantage of the invention is that it provides an accessory that can be easily and efficiently attached to an object by using a fastener therefore.
  • an accessory in one aspect of the invention, includes: an accessory head; and a threaded body, wherein at least a portion of the threaded body is integrated into the accessory head.
  • clothing apparel includes: a fastener including: a horizontal part; and a concave vertical part having an elastic member, wherein the vertical part is integrated with the horizontal part, wherein the fastener is integrated into the clothing apparel with the top of the concave vertical part being externally exposed.
  • clothing apparel includes: an accessory having: an accessory head; and a threaded body, wherein at least a portion of the threaded body is integrated into the accessory head; and a fastener having: a horizontal part; and a concave vertical part having an elastic member, wherein the vertical part is integrated with the horizontal part, wherein the fastener is integrated into the clothing apparel with the top of the concave vertical part being externally exposed, wherein at least a portion of the threaded body is inside the fastener.
  • Fig. 1 is a cross sectional view illustrating an embodiment of the accessory and fastener of the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a cross sectional view illustrating another embodiment of the accessory and fastener of the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a top view illustrating another embodiment of the accessory and festener of the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a cross sectional view illustrating another embodiment of the accessory of the present invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a cross sectional view illustrating another embodiment of the accessory and fastener of the present invention.
  • the present invention is used in combination with clothing apparel.
  • clothing apparel include hats, shirts, shoes, holed foam footwear, belts, bags, straps, mobile phone straps and the like.
  • the accessory of this embodiment includes an accessory head 1 and a threaded body 2. As shown in Fig. 1, a portion of the threaded body 2 is integrated with the accessory head 1. This integration may be conducted by bonding the threaded body 2 into a concave portion of the accessory head 1.
  • the accessory head 1 may be made of PVC, plastic, metal and the like.
  • the accessory head 1 may also include designs or patterns that alter the appearance of clothing apparel. Examples of the accessory head 1 include a charm, a metal, a broach a name tag, jewelry and the like. Also, the accessory head 1 may include eye loops and the like for attaching other objects thereto.
  • the length and thickness of the accessory head 1 is in the range of about 10 to 20 mm and 5 to 10 mm, respectively.
  • the threaded body 2 may be made of soft plastic, metal and the like.
  • the thread of the threaded body 2 is formed in a substantially spiral manner.
  • An example of the threaded body 2 includes a screw.
  • the length of the threaded body 2 is in the range of about 2 to 5 mm.
  • a fastener of this embodiment includes a horizontal part 3 and a vertical part 4. As shown in Fig. 1, a portion of the vertical part 4 is integrated with the horizontal part 3 in a T-shaped manner. These two parts may be formed together by injection molding or casting into one piece.
  • the horizontal part 3 may be made of plastic, metal and the like. One side of the horizontal part 3 may be formed substantially flat. The flat side is fixed to clothing apparel 5 by bonding, gluing and the like. The length and thickness of the horizontal part 3 is in the range of about 10 to 20 mm and 2 to 4 mm, respectively.
  • the vertical part 4 may be made of plastic, metal and the like. As shown in Fig. 1, the top of the vertical part 4 has an open concave section. The fastener is integrated into the clothing apparel 5 with the top of the concave vertical part 4 being externally exposed from a prefabricated hole in the clothing apparel 5. In the concave section, an elastic member 6 is formed on the circumference of the concave portion.
  • the elastic member 6 may be a diaphragm, deformable plastic member, hard rubber and the like. Also, as shown in Fig. 1, the top of the elastic member 6 is at a downward angle, and the bottom of the elastic member 6 is substantially flat. As shown in Fig. 1, the edge of the elastic member 6 is seated between the threads of the threaded body 2.
  • the thickness of the elastic member 6 is in the range of about 0.1 to 1.0 mm.
  • the angle of the top of the elastic member 6 is in the range of about 20 to 60 degrees.
  • the method of inserting the accessory into the fastener is conducted as follows. First, the threaded body 2 of the accessory is aligned with the concave opening of the fastener. Next, the accessory is urged so that the threaded body 2 slides and squeezes past the elastic member 6 in a one touch motion. This one touch motion continues until the bottom of the accessory head 1 is substantially flush with the clothing apparel 5. Although the accessory may be urged into the fastener in a one touch motion, the fastener may also be screwed in.
  • the method of removing the accessory out of the fastener is conducted as follows. First, one holds the accessory with one's hand. Then, the accessory is screwed out by continuously turning until the entire threaded body 2 exits the fastener.
  • the accessory of this embodiment includes an accessory head 11 and a threaded body 12. As shown in Fig. 2, the top surface of the threaded body 12 is integrated with the accessory head 11. This integration may be conducted by bonding the top of the threaded body 12 to the substantially flat bottom the accessory head 11.
  • a fastener of this embodiment includes a horizontal part 13 and a vertical part 14. As shown in Fig. 2, a portion of the vertical part 14 is integrated with the horizontal part 13 in a T-shaped manner. These two parts may be formed together by injection molding or casting into one piece. As shown in Fig. 2, a hole is formed through the entire vertical part 14. Although a hole is shown to go through the entire vertical part 14, the hole may only be formed part way into the vertical part 14.
  • the fastener is integrated into the clothing apparel 15 with the top of the vertical part 14 being externally exposed from a prefabricated hole in the clothing apparel 15.
  • spiral elastic threads 16 are formed on the circumference of the vertical part 14 hole. These elastic threads 16 may be a deformable plastic member, hard rubber and the like.
  • spiral elastic threads 16 are formed in the hole of the vertical part 14, the threaded body 12 can be urged into position by a one touch or one push insert application until the bottom surface of the accessory head 11 is flush against the clothing apparel 15. Once the threaded body 16 is inserted and seated between threads, it has to be screwed out to remove from the fastener. Any combination of construction material for the threaded screw or fastener which allows for a one touch insert and screw out removal is considered to be in the scope of this invention.
  • the elastic member 26 may be a slotted plastic diaphragm. This configuration allows for a one touch insert and screw out removal. Although a slotted configuration is shown, a non-slotted plastic diaphragm may be used as long as it allows for a one touch insert and screw out removal.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un accessoire qui peut être aisément et efficacement attaché à un vêtement à l'aide d'un élément de fixation pour celui-ci. La présente invention décrit un accessoire ayant : une tête d'accessoire et un corps fileté, au moins une partie du corps filetée étant intégrée dans la tête d'accessoire ; et un élément de fixation ayant : une partie horizontale et une partie verticale concave ayant un élément élastique, la partie verticale étant intégrée dans la partie horizontale, l'élément de fixation étant intégrée dans le vêtement avec la partie supérieure de la partie verticale concave exposée à l'extérieur.
PCT/IB2007/001896 2007-05-21 2007-06-25 Accessoire et élément de fixation pour celui-ci WO2008142475A2 (fr)

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MC2393A1 (fr) * 1995-03-21 1996-07-26 Georges Feghaly Bouton à fixation rapide et perfectionnée
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