A44B17/00

BROOCH CONSTRUCTED WITH SNAP FASTENERS FASHIONED AS AN ALTERNATIVE CLASP ON CLOTHING
20230041945 · 2023-02-09 ·

A system for designing the brooch with snap fasteners is just as much an esthetic enhancement as it is designed for its practicality. The snap fasteners allow the ornament to sit upright on the garment opposed to one clasped by a usual pin or hook assortment which forces the brooch to slump on the apparel. While the present invention is not a versatile as the pin or hook variety it is designed for a more bespoke desired look.

Attachment Device
20180008009 · 2018-01-11 · ·

An attachment apparatus for selectively attaching a device to a flexible material, includes a first member, a second member, and a void. The first member has a first wall defining a first opening. The first member includes a first retention feature. The second member has a second retention feature selectively attached to the first retention feature in an attached state to connect the second member to the first member and to the flexible material. The void is formed between the second surface of the first wall and the flexible material when the second member is in the attached state. The first member is operable to support the device within the void between the second surface of the first member and the flexible material when the second member is in the attached state.

ATTACHMENT APPARATUSES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE

A system for carrying or using a device includes the device and at least one attachment apparatus. The device may include at least one attachment element. The attachment apparatus may include a length of material and at least one attachment point arranged on an end of the length of material. The at least one attachment point may include at least one magnetic feature configured to attach and detach the device and the length of material. The material can include but is not limited to cloth, metallic (magnetic and non-magnetic), fibrous material, and so forth.

CONNECTOR
20230023020 · 2023-01-26 ·

A connector for connecting inner and outer layers of an apparatus, the connector comprising: an anchor point configured to be connected to one of the inner and outer layers; a resilient portion arranged to at least partially surround the anchor point about a first axis extending in a first direction and connected to the anchor point; a peripheral portion arranged to at least partially surround the resilient portion about a second axis extending in the first direction and connected to the resilient portion, and configured to be connected to the other of the inner and outer layers; and attachment means on a surface of the connector opposite to the anchor point, for attaching the connector to the inner or outer layer not to be connected to the anchor point; wherein the resilient portion is configured to protrude from the peripheral portion in the first direction, in a connected state in which the connector is connected to the inner and outer layers, and deform to allow the anchor point to move relative to the peripheral portion in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

BELT BUCKLE FOR A SAFETY BELT IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM

The invention is related to a buckle housing (1; 1′) for a safety belt in a child safety seat. The buckle housing (1; 1′) comprises a recess (2; 2′) adapted to receive a tongue (3; 3′) of the safety belt, a magnet (4; 4′) 5 arranged within the housing (1; 1′) to be movable between a first position (P1) and a second position (P2) thereof, and a magnet sensor (5; 5′) arranged in the housing (1, 1′) and adapted to detect when the magnet (4, 4′) is in the second position (P2). The invention also relates to a method for indicating the presence of a tongue (3; 3′) in a belt buckle housing (1; 1′).

QUICK-RELEASE LATCHES
20230225463 · 2023-07-20 ·

A quick-release latch may include a male component and a female component. The male component may include an insertable male portion comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, and one or more sidewalls. The male component may also include a first strap attachment portion defining a first plurality of strap openings each having a laterally extending strap slot and a mouth positioned off-center of and providing exterior access to the respective strap slot. The female component may include a female receptacle portion comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, and one or more sidewalls collectively forming a receptacle configured to receive and releasably lock to the insertable male portion of the male component. The top wall of the female receptacle may include a cantilever wall partially surrounded by one or more slots. The cantilever wall may extend proximate a same plane as the top wall.

Button attachment tool

Provided is a button attachment tool that can eliminate or reduce rotation of a cap relative to an attachment tool body. A button attachment tool comprises a metal attachment tool body and a synthetic resin cap to which the attachment tool body is coupled. The attachment tool body includes a cylindrical part and a flange part extending radially outward from one axial end of the cylindrical part. The flange part includes a plurality of notches recessed radially inward from a peripheral edge of the flange part. The cap includes a clamping part that is fastened to a radially outer portion of the flange part including the plurality of notches.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL SNAP SYSTEM
20230014702 · 2023-01-19 ·

A fastener element used to couple one or more items together, including layers of fabrics or other materials. The fastener element includes a top element having a central opening with a closed bottom surface adjoining a ring. On an underside of the ring is a protruding, piercing element that. The fastener element allows for more than two layers to be fastened together in a snap system and for a plurality of layers to be joined together. The fastener element can allow multiple layers to be joined together by coupling a first socket of a snap system to the top element and another socket to an underside of the ring and to the protruding piercing element. The fastener element can be used for multiple applications to secure more than one layer of fabric or another material together.

BUTTON ATTACHMENT TOOL

Provided is a button attachment tool that can eliminate or reduce rotation of a cap relative to an attachment tool body. A button attachment tool comprises a metal attachment tool body and a synthetic resin cap to which the attachment tool body is coupled. The attachment tool body includes a cylindrical part and a flange part extending radially outward from one axial end of the cylindrical part. The flange part includes a plurality of notches recessed radially inward from a peripheral edge of the flange part. The cap includes a clamping part that is fastened to a radially outer portion of the flange part including the plurality of notches.

Connector, electronic apparatus, wearable apparatus and assembly method

The present disclosure may provide a connector, an electronic apparatus, a wearable apparatus and an assembly method. The connector may include: a main body and a mating member connected to the main body. An inclined face may be provided on one end of the mating member away from the main body, and a recess may be defined between the inclined face and the main body. The mating member may be configured to be inserted into a mating site of the electronic apparatus; the inclined face may be configured to push an engaging member of the electronic apparatus to move on the inclined face while the mating member is being inserted into the mating site; when the mating member is inserted into the mating site and arrives at a predefined location, the engaging member may be restored and accommodated in the recess to engage with the connector.