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.

A hood (16) of an upper body garment (10) is selectively retained and deployed. A first retention element (18) is provided on a main garment portion (14), a second retention element (20) is provided on the hood (16) and optionally, a third retention element (28) is provided on a helmet (16). The garment (10) can be worn like a conventional garment, with the hood (16) up or down, but when the hood (16) is down, it is retained place behind the wearer's back, by magnetic attachment of the first and second retention elements (18,20). The hood (16) can also be worn over the helmet (26) and can be held in place by magnetic attachment of the third retention element (28) on the helmet (26), to the second retention element (20) on the hood (16).

An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper coupled with the sole structure. The upper has a first side portion, a second side portion separated from the first side portion by a throat opening, and a closure for selectively coupling the first side portion to the second side portion. The closure includes a closure panel and a plurality of laces each extending between a respective first end and a respective second end. The first end of each of the plurality of laces is directly secured to the first side portion of the upper and the second end of each of the plurality of laces is directly secured to the unitary closure panel. A selective and reusable fastener is further provided to couple the closure panel to the second side panel of the upper.

A magnetic snap fastener for releasably coupling a first material to a second material. The fastener includes a first fastening assembly affixable to the first material, and disposed in a first water-resistant enclosure. The fastener includes in one embodiment a second fastening assembly affixable to the second material. The first and second fastening assemblies each include a ferromagnetic eyelet having an integrally formed flange and protrusion magnetically coupled to a toroidal-shaped magnet. Alternatively, the second fastening assembly is a ferromagnetic cap or button. The first and second fastening assemblies provide magnetic coupling to releasably couple the first and second materials.

Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodology for a burp sash/burping cloth, which is a continuous sash/cloth to ensure that the caretaker who is in the act of burping an infant, has a burping cloth that remains in place, avoiding any unintentional shifting, sliding, and/or dropping. It also protects the wearer's clothing during common parental duties (i.e. burping, holding, bathing, or otherwise performing activities common to caring for a baby). The sash/cloth only becomes a continuous piece when the two ends come together and are attached, such as by using magnets or hook and loop fasteners. Because the sash/cloth is not a fixed continuous circle, and has the capability to detach, the wearer has multiple options to put on or take off the item, making it user-friendly. Absorbent material protects the wearer's clothes, and the continuous loop/piece feature allows a caretaker to rotate the sash, resulting in a clean surface for future utilization.

A mechanical-magnetic locking device includes a first connecting component, a second connecting component and a magnet-armature structure. The first connecting component is provided with a locking element with a gap. The second connecting component is provided with a locking member matched with the locking element with the gap. A magnet is provided in one connecting component and an armature is provided in the other connecting component. The locking element with the gap is coupled with the magnet and the armature is coupled with the locking member. When opening the locking device, the magnet and the armature are relatively moved to each other, and the magnetic attracting area is substantially unchanged or increased, allowing the locking element with the gap and the locking member to move from the engaged position to the non-engaged position.

A configuration of magnets for coupling an accessory to an article of clothing, including a first plurality of magnets arranged within a casing with an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. Each of the first plurality of magnets having a first magnetic polarity and a second magnetic polarity opposite the first magnetic polarity. Each of the first plurality of magnets positioned within the casing with a minimum separation between each of the first plurality of magnets. Each of the first plurality of magnets oriented such that the first magnetic polarity emanates from the upper surface of the casing. An accessory clip magnetically attracted to the first plurality of magnets.

A garment with low profile fasteners for removable attachment to a top to keep the top tucked in. The fasteners are low-profile, magnetic, and entirely flexible to improve the comfort to a user. Each fastener includes first and second magnetic components that engage each other. The garment can have a generally rectangular shape with fasteners on a first end and a second end. The magnetic components may be embedded within a tab that is fixedly attached to the first and second ends of the garment. The garment can also be a typical undergarment having a waist band, with the first magnetic components of the fasteners embedded in the waist band that cooperatively engage the separate, second magnetic components.

A magnetic apparel cinch apparatus for securely gathering or taking up slack or adjusting a hem in an article of clothing is provided. A magnetic first member and a magnetic second member coupled via a link strap are featured. A user may gather a portion of the article of clothing and secure said gathering by meeting the first member and the second member such that the portion of the article of clothing gathered by the user is secured in place by the link strap. The magnets in the apparel cinch clip are permanently secured in the first member and the second member to ensure best use, user safety, and to avoid damage to the magnets.

Disclosed herein are trouser assemblies including a trouser assembly that may include: a trouser that may include: a trouser waistband having an internal waistband surface; a right leg portion coupled to the trouser waistband and having a right leg internal surface; a left leg portion coupled to the trouser waistband and the right leg portion and having a left leg internal surface; a rear trouser button coupled to the left leg portion, the right leg portion, or the trouser waistband, wherein the rear trouser button may be configured for removable coupling to a rear portion of underpants; and a front trouser button coupled to the left leg internal surface, the right leg internal surface, or the internal waistband surface, wherein the front trouser button may be configured for removable coupling to a front portion of the underpants.