Abstract: A closure for a beverage container that has a cap for overlapping a mouth of the beverage container. An arcuate member attached to the cap having a pair of extremity portions separated from one another and a springing member is connected to the arcuate member proximate to one of the extremity portions that is angularly pivotally moveable in response to a manually applied force, between a first position at which the springing member closes and completes a continuous periphery of the arcuate member and a second position at which the arcuate member periphery is open.

Abstract: There is disclosed a pacifier strap clip comprising two clamping parts which can be pivoted in relation to each other and have co-operating clamping regions, wherein, in a closed clamping position of the pacifier strap clip, opposing, inner-side surfaces of the clamping regions substantially rest against each other and, in its open position, the clamping regions are spaced apart from each other, wherein a closure part by means of which the clamping regions can be transferred into their clamping positions is rotatably mounted on one of the clamping parts and the closure part has at least one engaging device, so that, when the closure part is turned in the direction of the open position, the two clamping regions are moved away from each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides a jewellery ornament device for decorating the upper torso region of a user, comprising a clip, and a support for a decoration, the support being detachable from the clip, the clip comprising: a first plate connected to a second plate, the plates being adapted to grip between them a portion of a garment worn by a user, such that when a portion of a garment worn by a user lies substantially flat against the user's body, and the portion of garment is gripped between the second and first plates, the plates limit the movement of the clip about the plane of the portion of the garment, thereby retaining the dip substantially in line with the portion of the garment.

Abstract: A unitary one piece badge holder for attachment to a garment, e.g., fabric pocket. The holder includes a substantially planar clip body having a front and rear surface and side edges. An opening in the clip body passes through the front and rear surfaces forming a periphery structure in the clip body. The structure has an interior wall surrounding the opening. A substantially planar flexible central spring member having front and rear surfaces and a surrounding edge surface appends from a top portion of the periphery structure. The opposing free end terminates within the opening near a bottom portion of the structure. The spring member and periphery structure are within the same plane. The gap between the surrounding edge surface of the spring member and the interior wall of the periphery structure decreases in width from the bottom portion of the peripheral structure to the top portion of the peripheral structure.

Abstract: A system for engaging and supporting a flat piece of cardstock. The system utilizes a clip. The clip is made from a continuous strip of material. The clip is configured into four sections that are delineated by three bends. A first clip structure is defined by a first section, a first bend and a second section. The first clip structure is capable of receiving and retaining a portion of a flat piece of cardstock. Likewise, a second clip structure is defined by a second section, a second bend and a third section. The second clip structure is capable of receiving and retaining a portion of a different piece of cardstock. The clip can be supported or interconnected to other clips by a detachable tubular element, such as a straw.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pacifier clip, consists of a base board, a pulling sheet, a mobile clipping sheet and a connection tool. When the pulling sheet is pulled, through the leverage effect the swivel rod optionally abuts against the bottoms of the support arms or swivels the passive sheet while the swivel rod is rotated, so the mobile end of the mobile clipping sheet generates an upward or downward movement, and the teeth lines of the mobile end and the teeth rows of the base board are engaged or forms a slit. When the mobile clipping sheet of the pacifier clip is clipped on a thicker object, through the leverage effect, the pair of support arms of the mobile clipping sheet applies a clockwise force to the swivel rod disposed below the support arms, so the abutting force between the two components is enhanced and the clipping effect is also increased.

Abstract: An accessory designed to hold straps tefillin straps and straighten them out (preventing coiling), which comprises a attaching device and a holding slit, whereby the attaching device is attached to the worshipper's clothing and the said strap is inserted through the holding slit.

Abstract: A ring-retention device comprising a band having a band length and a band width and a retaining element comprising an elevated region forming at least a portion of the band width and at least a portion of the band length to provide security against loss of a ring or other jewelry while said ring or other jewelry is being worn by a wearer.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a portable shopping aid used to mount a shopping list, coupons, or other documents. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the aid is configured to sacrifice a writing surface in favor of portability, by providing a small body that may be easily inserted into a pocket or handbag. The body includes a clamp for mounting the aid onto a push bar of a shopping cart, for hands free viewing during shopping, as well as a document clip mechanism that clips documents by their ends closest to the push bar. In order to provide structural rigidity to retained documents, and notwithstanding the absence of a writing surface or clipboard, the clip mechanism is configured to crease documents. The shopping aid also includes feet for standing the aid upright, on a flat surface, and means for mounting the aid magnetically on a refrigerator wall, in all cases such that retained documents are presented in a convenient reading orientation.

Abstract: A securing device connected to a tether including a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion each having a respective first or second exterior surface and interior surface opposite the exterior surface. The first and second clamp portions each have an end that is connected to one another at a connected portion and an opposite free end that is free to form a “C” shape. The connected portion connects the first and second clamp portions to bias the free ends away from each other. A slider is movably connected to the first and second clamp portions so that the slider moves toward and away from the free ends. A ridge is connected to the second exterior surface adjacent the free end of the second clamp portion so that the ridge protrudes from the second exterior surface to be engaged by a user while moving the slider.

Abstract: A pocket clip is attached at a first end to a tool such as a folding knife. A roller assembly is provided at a second end of the clip with a portion extending toward the tool. The roller assembly includes a ratchet wheel between a pair of elastomeric roller wheels. A pawl engages the ratchet wheel and limits rotation of the roller assembly such that the assembly rotates in one direction around an axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the tool, and resists rotation in an opposite direction. When the tool is positioned in a user's pocket, a panel of the pocket engages the roller assembly, which rotates substantially freely, permitting the pocket panel to slide easily between the pocket clip and the surface of the tool. However, the roller assembly resists movement of the pocket panel in the opposite direction, holding the tool securely in the pocket.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a gripper for securely holding an object and a holder for attaching to a surface. The holder is secured to the gripper and is operable to be attached to the surface at a location away from area where the gripper is secured to the holder. The gripper is capable of movement so as to engage and disengage with the object. The holder is capable of movement so as to engage and disengage from the surface. The holder and the gripper engage and disengage with the surface and the object respectively by moving in directionally different planes to ensure a secure grip during engagement.

Abstract: A clip structure for a USB wireless transmission device includes a housing, a flexible clip, a guide ramp, and a positioning wall. The flexible clip is pivotally disposed on the housing and is provided, on a surface thereof, with the guide ramp and the positioning wall. When the flexible clip is pivoted to a clipping position, the positioning protrusion of the housing happens to fall between the guide ramp and the positioning wall, and that the positioning wall restrains the positioning protrusion therein and prevents the flexible clip from pivoting and escaping from the clipping position. Therefore, a flexible object, to be clipped, is clipped in several folds so as to obtain a desirable clipping and securing effect.

Abstract: The invention includes a belt clip for mounting objects to a user's belt. The belt clip has a resilient U-shaped member portion and a hollow hanger member. The resilient U-shaped member portion having an upper end and a lower end with a U-bend portion at the upper end and parallel inner and outer walls extending downwardly from the U-bend. A gap is defined between the inner and outer walls for slidably engaging a belt. The hollow hanger member portion protrudes outwardly from the outer wall of the U-shaped member portion and has a generally downwardly facing wall with an aperture extending therethrough. The aperture provides a means for mounting objects to the belt.

Abstract: A molded, semi ridged device for the purpose of securing a length of fabric or towel wrapped around the body of a person of the type having a straight flat base (10) connected to the face (12) by the top section (21). The base can be offset from the face to the left (7), right (13), and bottom (9) making the device easy to install beneath the bottom layer of the towel or fabric. The face of the device is inclined toward the base a few degree's from parallel till the beginning of the raised lip (14) which than is raised away from the base a few degree's from parallel to help facilitate the installation process. The towel/fabric clip has raise rails (15) (16) running vertically under the face, and raised rails (17) (18) running vertically under the base of the device to insure horizontal and vertical pressure on the towel/fabric.

Abstract: An eyeglasses holder for holding eyeglasses proximal a wearer's cap is provided. The holder includes a longitudinally extending first retaining member and a longitudinally extending second retaining member spaced-apart from the first member and being interconnected on respective first ends thereof by a laterally extending base member. A longitudinally extending intermediate retaining member is positioned between the first and second members and defines a cap engaging void between the first member and an eyeglasses engaging void between the second member.

Abstract: A clip for holding articles and being mountable to headwear includes a first body member and second body member pivotally mounted thereto. The first and second body members include respective first and second mating elements. The second body member is movable between a closed position, wherein the first and second elements are mutually engaged and an open position wherein the first and second elements are disengaged thereby providing for the second body member to pivot away from the first body member. In the closed position, the first and second body members provide for holding articles therebetween. A bottom portion extends from the first body member is insertable within a slot formed in the headwear.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable shirt tuck clip device having a clip which has a U-shaped base and two adjustable/detachable identical arms. The base slips into openings in the arms to create an adjustable component and the clip attaches to a shirt and adjust its waist size on a user. The present invention also relates to a method having an adjustable shirt tuck clip having a base and two adjustable/detachable identical arms, slipping the base into openings in the arms to create an adjustable component, and attaching the clip to a shirt to adjust its waist size, and, thereby, allowing the user to fold an excess of shirt material against the side beneath the arms and neatly tucking the excess into the user's trousers.

Abstract: A moveable clip device for hanging a towel on a golf bag that includes an S-shaped clip member having a first strip portion engageable with an inner surface of an open end of the golf bag, a second strip portion engageable with an outer surface of the open end of such golf bag, and a third strip portion. A first connecting strip portion, engageable with an edge of the open end of such golf bag, connects the first and second strip portions. A second connecting strip portion connects the second and third strip portions. A flange portion having a channel formed between first and second wall portions is connected to the third strip portion. A support member is connected to each of the wall portions for supporting the towel on the clip. A mechanism is engageable with the towel and support member for connecting such towel to the clip.

Abstract: There are disclosed embodiments of a marking clip for marking garments which may be stacked flat on a surface. The marking clip is generally U-shaped with leg portions joined by a bight portion and is preferably molded of flexible, resilient, plastics material and bears repetitive indicia along the outer surface of the leg and bight portions. Two or more marking clips may be coupled to provide selected combinations. A label strip with respective indicia and with an RFID transponder and/or a machine-readable code can be adhesively adhered either directly to a garment across a fold or to the marking clip.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a tag to an object. The apparatus may include a body. The apparatus may also include an attachment arm, the attachment arm having a locked position and an unlocked position, and the attachment arm lockably closing to form a first closed loop with the body when the attachment arm is in the locked position. The apparatus may also include a tag loop mechanically coupled to the body. The apparatus may also include a detent arm mechanically engaged with the attachment arm in the locked position of the attachment arm, the detent arm configured so that an application of a force to the detent arm simultaneously unlocks the attachment arm and opens the tag loop.

Abstract: An ear hook device with illumination function is worn on a user's ear to provide illumination, so that the user can have their hands free to do more works. Furthermore, the ear hook device is further provided with a holding assembly which can hold the ear hook device and is then clipped to the user's pocket when the ear hook device is not in use, making it easier for the user to use and carry the ear hook device.

Abstract: A belt mounted infant carrier support device comprising a belt clip, an attached upward projecting hook-like protrusion upon which the lip of an infant carrier rests and a support cross member below the hook.

Abstract: A belt clip for detachably fixing a cellular phone is disclosed, which comprises a body which has an accommodating part provided in the interior of the same and having an opened upper side, and a guide groove provided at a front side of the same for guiding accommodating into the accommodating part; and at least one stopper which is integrally formed at an inner side of the body and has a certain elastic force for preventing an escape of the accommodated engaging protrusion. It is possible to easily and reliably engage and disengage the cellular phone or the cellular phone casing to/from the belt clip, and the construction is simple. Since springs are not used in the present invention as compared to the conventional art, the manufacturing cost is not high, and a reliable and cheap belt clip for cellular phone can be manufactured.

Abstract: Various jewelry devices are provided for use in a pierced body part, such as the naval, and/or with devices implanted in a pierced body part. In one embodiment, a ring-shaped member is provided and it includes a first semi-circular member having first and second terminal ends, and a second semi-circular member having a first portion that is hingedly connected to the first terminal end of the first semi-circular member and a second portion that is fixedly mated to the first portion and that includes a terminal end that is adapted to removably mate to the second terminal end of the first component. The present invention also provides a connector for easily removably mating various jewelry ornaments to a jewelry device that is worn in a pierced body part.

Abstract: A disengageable clip is provided which has a first configuration to permit an item to be securely gripped and a second configuration that permits the item to be disengaged. Once disengaged, the clip may be removed from the item and/or may be repositioned and then reattached to the item. The clip may include a clip member having an engagement portion defining an open loop and a clip portion extending therefrom. The clip may also include a sleeve slidably positioned upon the clip portion and at least one stop having a width greater than the sleeve. The sleeve may be configured to translate along the clip portion between first and second positions. The first position is proximate the engagement portion and may cause the engagement portion to grip the item. Conversely, the second position is spaced from the engagement portion by the stop to permit disengagement from the item.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding an end of a belt in place. The apparatus comprises a clip member having a predetermined shape and formed of a first predetermined material for engagement with a user's belt. There is a covering member for covering an exterior surface of the clip member. Such covering member being formed of a second predetermined material.

Abstract: Elastic force originating from an elastic body is applied to gripping portions, so that a lower member and an upper member functions as a clip. An elastic member is formed in such a manner as to be cut out from an attachment surface of the lower member along the contour (other than a portion thereof) of a closed figure, and can warp with respect to the attachment surface with that portion taken as a warp axis. The elastic member has a projection on the leading end thereof, and a rear panel has a recess in an attachment surface thereof. When the rear panel is rotated with respect to the lower member, the projection is disengaged from the recess by warping of the elastic member, or engaged with the recess by a retroaction of the warping.

Abstract: An attaching device for removably attaching various types of display objects to a hat. The attaching device has a fastener for engaging with the display object and a spring member for retaining the fastener therein and attaching to a button of the hat. The fastener is in the form of a plastic ring with a plurality of tabs projecting from a bottom rim thereof. The spring member has an upper spring portion, a lower spring portion and a joint spring portion connecting the upper and lower spring portions. The upper spring portion has an inner perimeter substantially the same as the maximum radial extent of the tabs, such that the plastic ring can be inserted therein. A plurality of protrusions is formed to extend inwardly from the inner perimeter of the upper spring portion. The protrusions are outline with a profile mating that of the tabs, such that the plastic ring can be secured interlocked with the spring member.

Abstract: A portable securement system for securing implements such as eyewear and pens to a user's garment for safekeeping. The system includes a device usually hidden in use, and formed as a pendant construction to be mounted on button threads behind a garment placard. There it is anchored while a magnet secured at the device's lower part secures implements for easy retrieval. The device includes an opening which may be placed over the button, with a narrowed portion of the opening engaging the threads and serving as an anchoring trap to hold the device in place. In an alternative arrangement, wire-like segments define the device's central opening and terminate at opposed wire ends at an upper part of the device to form a releasable clip. This clip may be utilized to anchor the device to an inner seam or other garment parts where it can be utilized without being outwardly visible.

Abstract: A headset cord holder comprises a body and a first groove built into the body configured to receive and releasably hold a headset cord. In some embodiments, the first groove has a diameter less than or equal to approximately 2 mm. In further embodiments, the body is integrally formed within the closure mechanism. In some embodiments the body comprises one or more of glass, wood and metal. In some embodiments, the body comprises one or more of stamped metal and molded metal. In further embodiments, the body comprises molded plastic. In some embodiments, the body comprises one or more additional grooves configured to receive and releasably secure the headset cord.

Abstract: A microphone holder includes a rotational shaft capable of fitting into a clamping unit of a holder base through pushing and opening tip ends of bent arms of the clamping unit. The rotational shaft of the microphone holder has, at an outer periphery of the rotational shaft, a plurality of smooth concave portions at different angular positions. The rotational shaft is stably fit into the clamping unit as convex portions of the clamping unit fit into the concave portions of the rotational shaft. An angle of the microphone holder can be adjusted through smooth rotation of the microphone holder accompanied by sliding between the convex portions of the holding unit and the concave portions of the rotational shaft. Thus, noise generated upon the adjusting can be substantially reduced. A user can easily adjust the direction of the microphone only through the rotation of the microphone holder.

Abstract: The earpiece retainer is a retaining device for securing an earpiece, such as a Bluetooth® earpiece or the like, to a support, such as the user's belt. The earpiece retainer includes a housing having opposed front and rear walls and at least one sidewall. The housing defines and open interior region therein. A slot is formed through the front wall. The slot is dimensioned and configured for removably receiving an earphone portion of the earpiece therethrough. The earphone portion of the earpiece is releasably locked within the open interior region of the housing to secure the earpiece to the to housing when not in use. A spring-biased retaining member is disposed within the open interior region, the retaining member resiliently engaging the earphone portion and releasably holding the earphone portion against the front wall to releasably lock the earphone portion in place.

Abstract: A jewelry clasp for use in connection with a hearing aid (2). The jewelry clasp (10) comprises a hoop (20) sized for captively retaining a hearing aid tube (8), and a retaining ring (24) being permanently affixed to the hoop (20). The retaining ring (24) has an aperture therein which facilitates attachment of a desired jewelry thereto. The hoop (22) and the attachment ring (24) together define and lie in a common plane of the jewelry clasp. The hoop is one of a continuous permanently closed hoop and a hoop which comprises a first member (12) pivotally connected to a second member (14) via a pivot axis (16), and a spring generally biases the first and second members (12, 14) into engagement with one another to captively surround and retain a hearing tube (8).

Abstract: This disclosure provides a portable shopping aid used to mount a shopping list, coupons, or other documents. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the aid is configured to sacrifice a writing surface in favor of portability, by providing a small body that may be easily inserted into a pocket or handbag. The body includes a clamp for mounting the aid onto a push bar of a shopping cart, for hands free viewing during shopping, as well as a document clip mechanism that clips documents by their ends closest to the push bar. In order to provide structural rigidity to retained documents, and notwithstanding the absence of a writing surface or clipboard, the clip mechanism is configured to crease documents. The shopping aid also includes feet for standing the aid upright, on a flat surface, and means for mounting the aid magnetically on a refrigerator wall, in all cases such that retained documents are presented in a convenient reading orientation.

Abstract: A wearable, item attaching, apparel clamp is disclosed. The clamp broadly includes a clamping jaw and an underlying opposed clamping jaw capable of permanently or temporarily attaching a personal item either directly or indirectly to whatever substrate or fabric edge the clamp is attached. The clamping jaw attaches to the underlying jaw via a hinge element which includes a fulcrum. An article connecting element attaches to the clamping jaw and extends toward or beyond the securing portion of the clamping jaws. The connecting element contains a resilient opening large enough to attach a second item directly or indirectly. Such other item may include a key chain, chain link, receptacle, or the like, thus enabling the item to hang below the bottom of the clamp. The underlying clamping jaw(s) distribute the weight of the attached item relative to the clamp preventing the flexible substrate to which the clamp can fasten from excessive bending.

Abstract: An apparatus for one of substantially minimizing damage to and loss of earbuds when not in use. Such apparatus comprises an elongated member formed of a predetermined material and a loop member engageable with a first end of the elongated member for securing such earbud when such loop member is tightened over such earbud thereby securing it thereto. A crimp bead member is disposed intermediate such first end of such elongated member and such loop member, such crimp bead member capable of sliding so as to tighten the loop member and close the loop member over such earbud. A clip member is engageable with a second end of the elongated member for engagement with a preselected object for securing the elongated member having such loop member attached thereto with such earbud disposed therein to such preselected object. There is, further, a clasp member for securing the second end of the elongated member to the clip member.

Abstract: A clip holder for eyeglasses, comprising a holding assembly comprising a wall. Protruding from the wall are first and second lateral walls having a ridge. Extending from the first and second lateral walls and the ridge is a retaining wall having a front wall. The retaining wall and the front wall merge together and terminate at a top wall. The holding assembly further comprises a bracket that extends from the wall. The ridge and the retaining wall have a cooperative shape and dimension to securely suspend eyeglasses. A swivel assembly comprises a hinge and a base wall. A clip assembly has a base wall and a concave wall. The clip assembly is mounted onto the bushing. The clip assembly is mounted onto a car visor, whereby a sufficient force is placed onto the clip assembly to cause the car visor to squeeze in between the ledge and a base wall.

Abstract: A belt clip has a planar base with a longitudinal axis and a connector element extending outwardly from the upper end of the base. A belt clamp unit is rotatably attached to the connector element and is operable between raised and lowered positions. The clamp unit comprises a keeper plate with lateral arms supporting a friction bar. The friction bar is rotatable from a position above the base to the lowered position, which compels the bar against the base to effectively and immoveably secure and maintain the belt terminus on the belt body. The clip also has a ring attachment which permits ornaments or utilitarian items to be hung from the clip.

Abstract: A belt loop securing device featuring a clasp body and a locking clip is provided. The clasp body includes a front plate and a rear plate operatively connected to one another to permit movement of the plates between an open position in which the front and rear plates are splayed from one another and a closed position in which the front and rear plates are substantially parallel to one another to permit capture of a belt and/or pants waistband between the plates. The lock clip is slidable over the clip clasp for securing the front and rear plates in the closed position. A method of securing a belt to pants, and a method of securing an equipment holding case to a belt are also provided.

Abstract: A retainer for a bag shoulder strap, including a flat longitudinal member having a retaining portion on one end, a pin retaining member secured to one side of the flat longitudinal member, and a pin member. The pin retaining member defines a transverse space between the retaining member and the longitudinal member adjacent the longitudinal member other end, and also includes wings spaced from the longitudinal member and projecting inwardly from opposite sides adjacent the longitudinal member one end. The pin member includes a transverse portion pivotally trapped in the transverse space, and first and second pin legs extending longitudinally from opposite ends of the transverse portion to pointed ends adjacent the longitudinal member one end. In a securing position the pointed ends of the pin legs are between the pin retaining member wings and the longitudinal member.

Abstract: A headset clip assembly which includes a clip for attaching to a cloth material and a coupling mechanism for mating with a headset interface to couple the clip assembly to a headset.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrying arrangement for fastening a headset for a mobile terminal to the user's ear. To allow a user wearing glasses to use a headset in a more comfortable way, a carrying arrangement for fastening a headset at the user's ear is provided, the carrying arrangement comprising the headset, a set of at least two ear fixing devices and at least one connecting system for the connection between the headset and the ear fixing devices, wherein the at least one connecting system is formed in such a way that each of the at least two ear fixing devices can be detachably mounted to the headset. Furthermore, the invention relates to a corresponding headset.

Abstract: Audio recordation and reproduction spring clips of various configurations are disclosed. The clips are adapted to quickly, securely, resiliently, biasedly, and removably attach audio messages to documents, folders, papers, etc., as well as bind objects, such as documents, together.

Abstract: A single piece clip has two arms that together hold a lighter, and one arm serves as a bottle opener. The inside arm is parallel and spaced apart from the outside arm and both arms join at a common shoulder. The inside arm widens down from the shoulder into a loop bottle opener while the outside arm extends away from the shoulder into a pointed tongue with a loop for a key ring. The outside arm has a pair of flanking flanges spaced apart to receive a disposable lighter. The shoulder and spaced apart arms allows the clip to fit upon a belt with the outside arm outward and the inside arm between the belt and the trousers. The clip has a compact form that fits comfortably upon a person.

Abstract: An apparatus for securely displaying a pair of eyeglasses comprising a mounting member adapted to be securely attached to a display fixture, a base member coupled to the mounting member having a first end and a second end, and, a cap member having a first end and a second end. The base member and the cap member are pivotally coupled together near the first ends thereof such that the apparatus is moveable between an open configuration wherein the second ends of the cap member and the base member are spaced apart from each other and a closed configuration wherein the second ends of the cap member and the base member are in close proximity to each other. The second ends of the cap member and the base member have corresponding releasably locking features thereon configured to releasably lock the apparatus in the closed configuration.

Abstract: A fastening system includes a grommet having a grommet shank and two grommet cap ends secured to opposing ends of the grommet shank; a planar border having a base and integrally formed substantially parallel planar flexible peripheral first and second legs of substantially like length, the first leg having a first leg distal end with a first aperture and the second leg having a second leg distal end with a second aperture and an integral and peripheral first spike having a first spike pointed end, each of the first and second apertures being proportioned for slidable receipt of the grommet when the first and second apertures are aligned with each other; and an elongate securement leg integrally dependant from the base in a direction of the distal ends of the flexible legs, and including a securement leg distal end having a receiving surface for receiving first spike pointed end.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a tag to an object. The apparatus may include a body. The apparatus may also include an attachment arm, the attachment arm having a locked position and an unlocked position, and the attachment arm lockably closing to form a first closed loop with the body when the attachment arm is in the locked position. The apparatus may also include a tag loop mechanically coupled to the body. The apparatus may also include a detent arm mechanically engaged with the attachment arm in the locked position of the attachment arm, the detent arm configured so that an application of a force to the detent arm simultaneously unlocks the attachment arm and opens the tag loop.

Abstract: A clip is adapted to be secured to an item fitted using a closure device. The item is typically a shoe that is laced wherein the closure device is a shoelace. The clip includes a base extending between a back end and a forward end. The base defines a bottom surface. A loop extends over the base to receive a portion of the shoelace therethrough. The clip also includes a fastener fixedly secured to the forward end for selectively securing an ornament thereto to display the ornament on top of the shoe over the tongue thereof.

Abstract: An article for holding currency and credit cards is disclosed which comprises (a) a first length of substantially non-stretchable material having a first end and a second end configured to form a closed flat loop when the first end is retained on or near the second end, a lumen in the first length, a flat length of bendable metal within the lumen in the first length which allows the closed flat loop to retain a desired shape, the closed flat loop having a length which is slightly longer than half the length of U.S. currency; (b) a second length of substantially non-stretchable material having a middle, a first end, a second end, and a lumen, the first end and the second end secured to the first length of substantially non-stretchable material, thereby forming a second flat loop slightly wider than the width of U.S.