There is provided a cover-material fixing tool. A cover-material fixing end member is configured to be attached on a cover-material. A clip is configured to be attached on a cover-material fixing end member. The cover-material fixing end member includes a tape member, a clip locking member, and a plurality of stoppers. The clip includes a locking portion for holding the clip locking member to allow the clip locking member to move in a longitudinal direction, and a locking protrusion protruding toward the clip locking member and configured to abut against the stoppers. The clip is movable between the adjacent stoppers to allow position adjustment thereof.

A fastening device and a fastening system including two fastening devices. The fastening device includes a first part having a first engaging side and a second part having a second engaging side, and at least two sets of individual engaging members configured to engage each other. Each set of engaging members includes a hook member and a locking member. The hook member protrudes from the first engaging side and has an engagement side from which a hook protrudes. The locking member is pivotably connected to the second part and extends into a recess in the second engaging side. The recess is adapted to receive the hook member for engagement with the locking member, and the locking member is configured to pivot towards the hook member when the hook member is in engagement with the locking member and a force is applied from the hook member on the locking member.

Embodiments are generally directed to a snap button fastener providing electrical connection. An embodiment of a fastener includes a first mechanical part, the first mechanical part including at least a stud portion, the first mechanical part including a first electrical connector; a second mechanical part, the second mechanical part including at least a socket portion with a spring element and the socket portion, the second mechanical part including a second electrical connector. The stud portion of the first mechanical part and the socket portion of second mechanical part, if separated, are to interlock upon the application of a first force towards each other, and, if interlocked, to separate upon the application of a second force away from each other. The first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are to be electrically connected when the first mechanical part and the mechanical part are interlocked, and first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are to be disconnected when the first mechanical part and second mechanical part are separated.

A neckwear includes a neckband, a neckband module and one or more torso segments connected by fasteners. The neckwear may include a plurality of pivoting, intra-changeable, metallic torso segments. Also provided are improved take-apart fasteners and improved quick-release buckles, for use in neckwear, jewelry, wristwatches and watchbands or for otherwise securing objects.

A strap system is disclosed that has elongated primary and secondary straps, each having top and bottom sides, front and rear ends, and peripheral edges. The top side of the primary strap includes a first two-part mechanical fastener. The front end of the bottom side of the primary strap has a first part of a second two-part mechanical fastener, from which a stiffener extends forward. The bottom side of the secondary strap is fixed with the second object. The secondary strap also includes at the front end of the bottom side a second part of the second two-part mechanical fastener, and includes at the rear end a loop fixed about a rigid ring.

A strap system is disclosed that has elongated primary and secondary straps, each having top and bottom sides, front and rear ends, and peripheral edges. The top side of the primary strap includes a first two-part mechanical fastener. The front end of the bottom side of the primary strap has a first part of a second two-part mechanical fastener, from which a stiffener extends forward. The bottom side of the secondary strap is fixed with the second object. The secondary strap also includes at the front end of the bottom side a second part of the second two-part mechanical fastener, and includes at the rear end a loop fixed about a rigid ring.

Disclosed herein is a locking button system and methods for use thereof, wherein the system includes a first component having a flange portion and a first locking pin provided on an upper surface of the flange portion. The system also includes a second component having an annular retention ring defining an interior cavity, the annular retention ring having an interior groove provided on the interior surface, the interior cavity having a diameter corresponding to an outer circumference of the flange portion of the first component, an axially telescoping cap, and a second locking pin provided on an interior surface of the axially telescoping cap.

Contemplated herein is a locking button system which includes a male component having a flange portion and a male locking pin provided on an upper surface of the flange portion. The system also includes a female component having an annular retention ring defining an interior cavity, the annular retention ring having an interior groove provided on the interior surface, the interior cavity having a diameter corresponding to an outer circumference of the flange portion of the male component, an axially telescoping cap, and a second locking pin provided on an interior surface of the axially telescoping cap.

A fastener element for attachment to a component, wherein the fastener element has a contact surface which contacts the component in the installed state. Furthermore, the fastener element has a mounting recess which faces the component in the dismantled state. The mounting recess is bounded by at least one sidewall and by a base section. The sidewall is, at least regionally, provided with at least one undercut which is effective in the axial direction of the fastener element. The base section is formed free of any aperture.

A neckwear includes a neckband, a neckband module and one or more torso segments connected by fasteners. The neckwear may include a plurality of pivoting, intra-changeable, metallic torso segments. Also provided are improved take-apart fasteners and improved quick-release buckles, for use in neckwear, jewelry, wristwatches and watchbands or for otherwise securing objects.