Military Thin-Lok Ribbons

Abstract

A thin military ribbon rack assembly includes a number of military ribbons, each consisting of the 3M SJ3056 dual lock fastener glued to the rear side of the ribbon assembly to adhere the ribbon assembly to the back plate. The back plate consists of an aluminum or plastic shim having the Velcro 3905 Loop material glued to one side. When the ribbons are pressed to the back plate, the dual lock fastener material on the ribbon locks the ribbon to the Velcro Loop material on the back plate. The wearer of the ribbon assembly can remove the ribbons and reinstall them to a larger size back plate as additional ribbons are earned.

Claims

1. A flat military ribbon assembly constructed of a metal shim wrapped in ribbon material and a 3M 3506 material glued to the front side of the ribbon assembly.

2. A plastic or metal back plate bonded with 3M 3509 material for retaining the ribbon assemblies. a. A fastening device attached to the rear surface of the back plate for attachment to the military uniform.

3. The fastening device is comprised of a pin and retaining clasp for attachment to the uniform.

4. The fastening device is alternatively comprised of magnetized name tag holders for attachment to the uniform.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] FIG. 1—A steel metal shim is the material the ribbon fabric is attached to. It provides the shape and rigidity of the ribbon assembly.

[0008] FIG. 2—The ribbon fabric is a commercial product and is glued and wrapped around the metal shim.

[0009] FIG. 3—The 3M SJ3056 is one of a two-part low profile reclosable fastener. When glued to the back of the ribbon covered shim, it forms the ribbon assembly. Part two of fastener is described in FIG. 5.

[0010] FIG. 4—The ribbon assembly is comprised of the metal shim wrapped in fabric and attached to the 3MSJ3509 fastener. The ribbon assemblies are attached to the back plate assembly.

[0011] FIG. 4—The back plate is a 0.030″ thick plastic sheet or a 0.020 aluminum shim and forms the attaching back plate for the ribbons.

[0012] FIG. 5—The 3M SJ3059 is part two of the low profile reclosable fastener. When pressed together with part SJ3056, it forms a fastening feature. It is adhered to the back plate and makes up the attaching device for the ribbon assemblies.

[0013] FIG. 6—The back plate assembly is the combined plastic or metal shim and glued to part 3M SJ3059.

[0014] FIG. 7—The pin and clasp assembly consists of a pointed pin attached to a round plastic mounting tab and a retaining clasp. The pins are glued to the rear of the back plate assembly.

[0015] When the pins are pressed through the military member's clothing the metal clasp is attached to the pin and retains the ribbon rack on to the military uniform.