CLASP DEVICE WITH CLOSURES FOR ACCESSORIES

Abstract

A magnetic clasp system includes a first clasp component and a second clasp component, each containing a magnet and multiple holes for threading materials through. Multiple magnets can be implemented in the first clasp, and be configured to attract multiple magnets in the second clasp to secure the first and second clasps together. The clasp system can be used to securely connect articles such as jewelry, clothing, and hair accessories.

Claims

1. A magnetic clasp system, comprising: a) a first clasp component including: i) a first housing; ii) a first magnet; iii) a plurality of holes configured to enable a material to be threaded through the first clasp component; b) a second clasp component including: i) a second housing; ii) a second magnet; iii) a plurality of holes configured to enable the material to be threaded through the second clasp component; and c) wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are configured to attract each other to secure the first and second clasp components together.

2. The magnetic clasp system of claim 1, wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are magnets of opposite polarities to enhance the magnetic attraction between the first and second clasp components.

3. The magnetic clasp system of claim 1, wherein the holes in the first clasp component are aligned with the holes in the second clasp component when the magnets are engaged.

4. The magnetic clasp system of claim 1, wherein the first and second magnets are embedded within the respective clasp components.

5. The magnetic clasp system of claim 1, wherein the holes are sized to accommodate various types of materials, including at least one of: fabric, leather, chains, yarn, string, and cord.

6. The magnetic clasp system of claim 1, wherein the first and second clasp components are coated with a protective layer to enhance durability and corrosion resistance.

7. The magnetic clasp system of claim 1, wherein the magnets are configured to generate a magnetic force to ensure secure attachment while allowing easy manual separation.

8. The magnetic clasp system of claim 1, wherein jewelry material can be threaded through the first clasp component and the second clasp component.

9. The magnetic clasp system of claim 1, wherein clothing material can be threaded through the first clasp component and the second clasp component.

10. The magnetic clasp system of claim 1, wherein hair accessory material can be threaded through the first clasp component and the second clasp component.

11. A magnetic clasp system, comprising: a) a first clasp component including: i) a first housing; ii) a first magnet and a second magnet; iii) a plurality of holes configured to enable a material to be threaded through the first clasp component; b) a second clasp component including: i) a first housing; ii) a third magnet and a fourth magnet; iii) a plurality of holes configured to enable the material to be threaded through the second clasp component; c) wherein the first magnet and the third magnet are configured to attract each other to secure the first and second clasp components together; and d) wherein the second magnet and the fourth magnet are configured to attract each other to secure the first and second clasp components together.

12. The magnetic clasp system of claim 11, wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are magnets of opposite polarities to enhance the magnetic attraction between the first and second clasp components.

13. The magnetic clasp system of claim 11, wherein the magnets are configured to generate a magnetic force to ensure secure attachment while allowing easy manual separation.

14. The magnetic clasp system of claim 11, wherein jewelry material can be threaded through the first clasp component and the second clasp component.

15. The magnetic clasp system of claim 11, wherein clothing material can be threaded through the first clasp component and the second clasp component.

16. A magnetic clasp system, comprising: a) a first clasp component including: i) a first housing; ii) a first magnet and a second magnet; iii) a plurality of holes configured to enable a material to be threaded through the first clasp component; b) a second clasp component including: i) a second housing; ii) a third magnet and a fourth magnet; iii) a plurality of holes configured to enable the material to be threaded through the second clasp component; c) wherein the first magnet and the third magnet are configured to attract each other to secure the first and second clasp components together; d) wherein the second magnet and the fourth magnet are configured to attract each other to secure the first and second clasp components together; e) a first handle connected to the first housing; and f) a second handle connected to the second housing.

17. The magnetic clasp system of claim 16, further comprising: a) a third handle connected to the first housing; b) a fourth handle connected to the second housing; c) wherein the first handle and third handle are separated, enabling the material to be guided between the first and third handles; and d) wherein the second handle and fourth handle are separated, enabling the material to be guided between the second and fourth handles.

18. The magnetic clasp system of claim 17, wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are magnets of opposite polarities to enhance the magnetic attraction between the first and second clasp components.

19. The magnetic clasp system of claim 17, wherein jewelry material can be threaded through the first clasp component and the second clasp component.

20. The magnetic clasp system of claim 17, wherein clothing material can be threaded through the first clasp component and the second clasp component.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a clasp component with a plurality of holes.

[0008] FIG. 2A illustrates a top perspective view of the clasp component and FIG. 2B illustrates a bottom perspective view of the clasp component.

[0009] FIG. 3A illustrates a first clasp component with a material threaded through its holes. FIG. 3B illustrates a second clasp component with a material threaded through its holes.

[0010] FIG. 4 illustrates the clasp system with the first clasp component and the second clasp component engaged together.

[0011] FIG. 5 illustrates examples of the clasp system being used for different types of accessories, such as face masks that can be worn as bracelets.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0012] The following descriptions relate principally to preferred embodiments while a few alternative embodiments may also be referenced on occasion, although it should be understood that many other alternative embodiments would also fall within the scope of the invention. The embodiments disclosed are not to be construed as describing limits to the invention, whereas the broader scope of the invention should instead be considered with reference to the claims, which may be now appended or may later be added or amended in this or related applications. Unless indicated otherwise, it is to be understood that terms used in these descriptions generally have the same meanings as those that would be understood by persons of ordinary skill in the art. It should also be understood that terms used are generally intended to have the ordinary meanings that would be understood within the context of the related art, and they generally should not be restricted to formal or ideal definitions, unless and only to the extent that a particular context clearly requires otherwise. Synonymous or equivalent terms may be used in different instances in the specification and should not be construed to limit the invention. For example, terms referred to as broad or synonymous terms in the description or drawings can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings. In light of the present disclosure, those of ordinary skill in the art should also appreciate that many changes can be made relative to the disclosed embodiments while still obtaining a comparable function or result without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.

[0013] For purposes of these descriptions, a few wording simplifications should also be understood as universal, except to the extent otherwise clarified in a particular context either in the specification or in particular claims. The use of the term or should be understood as referring to alternatives, although it is generally used to mean and/or unless explicitly indicated to refer to alternatives only, or unless the alternatives are inherently mutually exclusive. Furthermore, unless explicitly dictated by the language, the term and may be interpreted as or in some instances. When referencing values, the term about may be used to indicate an approximate value, generally one that could be read as being that value plus or minus half of the value. A or an and the like may mean one or more, unless clearly indicated otherwise. Such one or more meanings are most especially intended when references are made in conjunction with open-ended words such as having, comprising or including. Likewise, another object may mean at least a second object or more. Thus, in the context of this specification, the term comprising is used in an inclusive sense and thus should be understood as meaning including, but not limited to. As used herein, the use of may or may be indicates that a modified term is appropriate, capable, or suitable for an indicated capacity, function, or usage, while considering that in some circumstances the modified term may sometimes not be appropriate, capable, or suitable. Example quantities and sizing dimensions are described herein but do not limit the invention, as other sizes and quantities can be implemented. The term plurality is defined as one or more in this specification and the patent claims.

[0014] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a clasp component 100 with a plurality of holes. The clasp component 100 includes a housing 101. The clasp 100 has a first hole 102 and a second hole 103, configured to enable an elastic or any material to be threaded through. The clasp component 100 can be attached to any source of material, fabric, metal, etc., to enable closure that provides easy on and off access. In the example embodiment, the clasp 100 includes a first magnet 104 and a second magnet 105. As described here and recited in the claims, the term magnet can include a magnet, a ferromagnetic member, or a magnetically attractable material.

[0015] Alternatively, the clasp 100 can function with only a single magnet 104 and not include a second magnet or magnetically attractable material. The first 104 and second magnets 105 can be embedded within the housing 101 of the clasp component 100. In alternative embodiments, the clasp 100 can include hooks, buttons, or other means of attachment. The clasp 100 can include a first handle 110 connected to the clasp housing 101. The design is an improvement in the field, eliminating the need for a maker of clothing, bracelets, accessories, other articles, etc., to use glue or other adhesives to enable closure of the articles.

[0016] FIG. 2A illustrates a top perspective view of the clasp component 100. FIG. 2B illustrates a bottom perspective view of the clasp component 100. In this example, the clasp 100 includes a first handle 110 and a second handle 111 connected to the housing 101. Alternatively, the clasp 100 can function with a single handle 110 or no handles at all. The clasp component 100 can be coated with a protective layer to enhance durability and corrosion resistance.

[0017] FIG. 3A illustrates a first clasp component with a material 90 threaded through its holes 102, 103. The holes 102, 103 can be sized to accommodate various types of materials, including: fabric, leather, chains, yarn, cord, string, etc. The material 90 is threaded through the holes of the first clasp 100 and operatively connects the clasp 100 to an article 95, such as a jewelry article, clothing article, hair accessory article, etc.

[0018] FIG. 3B illustrates a second clasp component 120 with a material 90 threaded through its holes 102, 103. It should be understood that the first clasp 100 and the second clasp 120 have identical components. Thus, the aforementioned detailed description of the first clasp is also applied to the second clasp 120. The differences in the first clasp 100 and the second clasp 120 are the magnets. For example, the magnet 104 of the first clasp 100 and a magnet 124 of the second clasp can be magnets of opposite polarities to enhance the magnetic attraction between the first and second clasp components. As aforementioned, the magnet 124 can include a magnet, a ferromagnetic member, or a magnetically attractable material. Further, the magnet 105 of the first clasp 100 and a magnet 125 of the second clasp 120 can also be magnets of opposite polarities to enhance the magnetic attraction between the first and second clasp components.

[0019] FIG. 4 illustrates the clasp system 10 with the first clasp component 100 and the second clasp component 120 engaged together. The magnets of the first clasp 100 and the magnets of the second clasp 120 are attracted to each other, enabling a secure connection between the clasps. The first clasp 100 and second clasp 120 will remain together through normal use of an article 95. The magnets are configured to generate a magnetic force to ensure secure attachment while allowing manual separation by a user. While the magnets of the respective clasps 100, 120 are engaged, the holes 102, 103 in the first clasp 100 can be aligned with the holes in the second clasp 120. As shown, a material 90 is threaded through the holes of the first clasp 100 and operatively connects the clasp 100 to the article 95. Similarly, the material 90 is threaded through the holes of the second clasp 120 and operatively connects the clasp 120 to the article 95.

[0020] As illustrated in FIG. 5, the clasp system 10 can be used for different types of accessories, such as face masks that can be worn as bracelets. The clasp system 10 can also be used for scarves, such as those worn by airline flight attendants. The design of a ready knotted scarf with its quick clasp release can help to prevent the threat of a possible choking from a dangerous passenger, grabbing the scarf trying to choke a flight attendant, it can provide a quick release for a getaway. It can also provide for faster dressing as the scarf is the last thing that is put on in the van on the way to the airport. The clasp system 10 can also be used in different sized versions to make quick release bracelets, necklaces, and various jewelry. The system 10 can be used on bras, competition bathing suits, blouses, and many other clothing articles. The system 10 can be secured around the neck or body in products such as scarves and other clothing. The system 10 can be used in any type of clothing article designed to utilize the clasp for a secure closure: e.g. straps, belts, front of garments. The system 10 can be used in jewelry and produced in different sizes to create a secure closure around the neck, wrist or ankle. The system 10 can be used to secure hair accessories around the head such as headbands. The system 10 can be used an accessory in any field where magnetic closure is needed.