The present disclosure relates to novelty and promotional buttons capable of being hung for display. The button includes an insert with an integral tab having an aperture or a button back with integral tab having an aperture for hanging the button.

An ornament clamp apparatus attachable/removable to/from a lace including an ornament body and a clamping assembly for cooperating therewith for attaching the ornament body to the lace; the clamping assembly including a male connector and a female connector, the male connector having curved arms extending downwards from the ornament body, and the female connector possessing a U-shape structure which fits onto the male connector.

A badge system for a shirt carrier or like body armor carrying includes an attachment panel and a badge flap removably attached to the attachment panel. A retention tab is located at the top of the attachment panel such that the top edge of the badge is sandwiched between the strap and the attachment panel to secure the badge to the carrier. The badge flap is printable and embroiderable or may be used a surface on which badges or other items can be attached. The badge flaps can be conveniently printed or embroidered in bulk, avoiding the difficulties associated with printing or embroidering directly on the shirt carrier.

A badge holding system, a holder for a user identification badge and an associated method are provided in order to provide an alert in response to the identification of one or more objects proximate the holder of the badge holding system. In relation to a holder, the holder includes a housing to receive and hold the user identification badge and a controller carried by the housing. The holder also includes a proximity identification system carried by the housing to identify one or more objects proximate the holder. The proximity identification system also provides information to the controller regarding the one or more objects that have been identified. The holder further includes an alerting output device carried by the housing and responsive to the controller. The alerting output device provides an alert in response to identification of one or more objects proximate the holder.

A badge holding system, a holder for a user identification badge and an associated method are provided in order to provide an alert in response to the identification of one or more objects proximate the holder of the badge holding system. In relation to a holder, the holder includes a housing to receive and hold the user identification badge and a controller carried by the housing. The holder also includes a proximity identification system carried by the housing to identify one or more objects proximate the holder. The proximity identification system also provides information to the controller regarding the one or more objects that have been identified. The holder further includes an alerting output device carried by the housing and responsive to the controller. The alerting output device provides an alert in response to identification of one or more objects proximate the holder.

Presented here is a method and system to prevent wrinkling of the wearable identification (ID) by providing a reinforcement to the wearable ID. The reinforcement can act as an interface between the wearable ID and the uniform by attaching to the wearable ID as well as to the uniform. The wearable ID can be detached from the reinforcement, and the reinforcement can be detached from the uniform. The reinforcement can include a hook-and-loop hook on one side and a hook-and-loop loop on the other side to enable attachment between the wearable ID and the uniform. The reinforcement can be made of material that is sufficiently strong to resist wrinkling, but sufficiently flexible to be able to bend in response to an applied force without breaking. Further, the reinforcement material can be fire retardant.

The present disclosure relates to novelty and promotional buttons capable of being hung for display. The button includes an insert with an integral tab having an aperture or a button back with integral tab having an aperture for hanging the button.

A display assembly supports a display item in a visually prominent orientation and is removably attachable to an article of clothing in a nondestructive manner. The display assembly includes a docking assembly removably attached to the article of clothing and having a base unit with one or more dock interconnects and a display interconnect, and a docking unit having one or more base interconnects. A display unit includes a display holder having a display chamber dimensioned to support the display item in the visually prominent orientation. The display unit also includes a docking interconnect, wherein the display unit is attachable to and detachable from the docking assembly with a single hand of the user via an operative engagement of the docking interconnect with the display interconnect of the docking assembly.

A travel kit for providing a clean and sanitary environment when using public transportation. The travel kit may comprise a seat cover having flexible properties and that is puncture- and abrasion-resistant. The seat cover may be removably disposed over a seat to provide a barrier between the seat and an individual sitting in the seat. The travel kit may also comprise a table cover configured to provide a sanitary working surface. The table cover may also include a retaining feature, such as an adhesive, for removably securing the table cover to a surface. The travel kit may further comprise an entertainment item, such as a writing utensil, configured to write on the table cover. The travel kit may also include a mask, such as a surgical mask, to prevent inhalation of allergens or other microorganisms. The travel kit may include a portable container for storing the contents of the kit.

The improved button is of the type having: a metal backer, the backer carrying one of a safety pin and a magnetic clasp; and an overlay disposed upon and in gripping relation to the backer. The improvement includes: a chip disposed between the overlay and the backer, the chip being selected from the group consisting of Near Field Communication tag and RFID chip; and a layer of blocker disposed between the chip and the backer, the layer being adapted to permit operation of the chip.