Abstract: A label with which, among other things, vegetables, for instance vine tomatoes, fruit and house plants, can be supplied with information. The label is a three-dimensional object obtained by folding and gluing a punched or cut piece of paper, cardboard or another type of thin-walled material, which object can be attached to one or more branches of a vine of tomatoes and whereby at least one surface area of the three-dimensional object is visible in such a way that it can serve as an information-bearing surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention affix numbering indicators to clothing of competitors during competitive events. A strong magnetic attraction in conjunction with an interaction between a projection on the bottom surface of a top magnetically attractive member and a hole in the bottom magnetically attractive member resists movement of the numbering indicator, while allowing lateral repositioning. The two magnetically attractive members can be encased in a water-resistant material to prevent degradation or discoloration by exposure to sweat. A graphical layer affixed to the upper surface of the top magnetically attractive member can display a custom visual depiction, such as a brand logo or advertisement. Additionally, a transparent layer can be affixed to the graphical layer to protect it from degradation while also permitting a substantially clear view of the visual depiction.

Abstract: A garment tag is provided that includes a band having a first opening for attaching to a first fastener of a garment and a second opening for attaching to a second fastener of the garment, the band having a first display portion that displays printed information regarding the garment at a fold in the garment when the garment is in a folded state. The first and second fasteners may be buttons and the first and second openings may be slots. The first display portion may be defined by two creases in the band, the creases being spaced apart by the approximate width of the garment fold. The band may also be pre-folded at the creases.

Abstract: A two-piece button having a backing member and a front member, the front member and back member securable by a securing means extending through alignable apparel button holes to secure a piece of apparel, the front member of the two piece button capable of receiving a unique design and/or indicia on its front face.

Abstract: The invention includes a bag or receptacle for securely containing stray buttons and for attaching to a garment at a location of repair to identify where a button is to be reattached or replaced. In one embodiment, such a button bag is sized and shaped like a business card for displaying a business name of a dry cleaner, launderer, tailor, hotel, or other service provider. The receptacle can include a strap for attaching to an existing button, or for looping through a buttonhole corresponding to a location where a button needs to be repaired. The invention provides a solution to button repair identification that is especially useful with express laundry and dry cleaning services and that does not require a user to verbally explain where buttons need to be repaired.

Abstract: A rotatable graphic assembly includes an outer barrel including an inner surface and a plurality of inner teeth formed thereon with an inner bevel formed at an end of each inner tooth; an inner barrel received within the outer barrel, the inner barrel including an outer surface and a plurality of outer teeth formed on the outer surface with an outer bevel formed at an end of each outer tooth and movably engaged with the inner teeth, the inner barrel defining a first crown gear portion at one end thereof; a spring sleeved in the inner barrel; a base sealing one end of the outer barrel, and the spring biased between the other end of the outer barrel away from the base and the base; and the base defines a second crown gear facing the first crown gear portion; and a button disposed on the end of the second barrel away from the base and showing a graphic.

Abstract: A colored snap backing fastening system for effective closure of openings in any baby garment, the colored snap fastening system consisting of colored snap fasteners installed in series along the opposite sides of any opening on a baby garment, each colored snap backing fastener further consisting of a matching pair of stud and socket portions, a pair of backing portions adjacent to the fabric and between the fabric and each of the stud portion and socket portions whereas each pair of the backing portions has an unique visual indicator associated therewith.

Abstract: A fastening device and a method of using same is provided. The fastening device includes a male member having a projection on a first side and a securing means on a second opposing side. A female member configured to receive the projection detachably secures the female member onto the male member. The female member and the male member comprises a ratchet system to removeably secure the female member onto the male member. The securing means on the second opposing side of the male member is configured to mate with a corresponding securing member mounted on an object. By securing a material such as a shade screen or a tarp on the male member by mating the male member with the female member, the shade screen or tarp may be detachably fastened onto an object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wooden patch and a manufacturing method thereof using a laser. The wooden patch is adhered to clothes, shoes, and headgear as an accessory. In the manufacturing method, since a predetermined pattern is processed on the wooden patch by a laser, the wooden patch may be cut out without cracks or thermal transformation, raised and depressed portion may be variously formed, and grayscales may be realized. In addition, since a resin patch portion is provided to a rear surface of the wooden patch and the wooden patch is adhered to a product by a self-adhesive characteristic or a thermal process, a fabric panel may not be deteriorated, and a wearer may not be hurt. Further, environmentally-friendly beauty may be provided.

Abstract: A customizable poker button for use as a marker in a poker game and having advertising indicia displayed thereon so that poker players and bystanders are capable of viewing the advertising indicia during a poker game. A pedestal is also provided for mounting the poker button thereon in order to allow the advertising indicia to be displayed substantially perpendicular to a table surface when a bottom surface of the pedestal is resting on a poker table.

Abstract: The attachment plate (2) is made of a flexible, bendable material. The attachment plate has two tongue shaped portions including a first tongue and a second tongue formed by a perforation in the plate so that a foot portion of each tongue shaped portion is held to the plate while each respective tongue shaped portion, extending from the foot portion to an outer free end of each tongue shaped portion, respectively, is outwardly bendable from the plate and the outer free ends of the tongue shaped portions are immediately adjacent to one another at a slit formed by a perforation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an attachment plate (2) of a flexible, bendable material adapted for attachment to fabric, cables, flower stalks or similar items. The attachment plate has two tongue shaped portions including a first tongue (4, 20) and a second tongue (6, 21) formed by a perforation in the plate so that a foot portion (8, 9) of each tongue shaped portion is held to the plate while each respective tongue shaped portion, extending from the foot portion to an outer free end (10, 11; 22, 23) of each tongue shaped portion, respectively, is outwardly bendable from the plate and the outer free ends of the tongue shaped portions are immediately adjacent to one another at a slit (12, 24) formed by a perforation. The outer free end (10, 11; 22, 23) of each respective tongue shaped portion (4, 20; 6, 21) has at least one narrowing portion (14, 14′; 15, 15′) so that each respective narrowing portion is adapted to at least partially overlap the other narrowing portion at the slits (12, 24).

Abstract: A device is provided for attachment to the existing snap portions on a helmet such as a motorcycle helmet. Design elements are presented on a display member, and in some embodiments the display member extends across several helmet snap portions. One embodiment incorporates helmet accessories, such as visors, while still providing the outward presentation of the design elements on the display member.

Abstract: A multi colors covered button with advertising object comprising at least a blank element, a male fastening element and a covering material, characterized in that the blank element consists of a net layer having a plurality of through holes, a patterned block connected to the net layer, and the through holes in communication with the external portion of the patterned block and a recessed interior section, the blank element is positioned by the top and bottom mold such that a covering material can be ejected to cover the entire net layer and the covering material is extended to cover the extemal portion of the block 12 and the recessed portion, thereby a covered button with more than two different type of materials and colors is formed.

Abstract: By employing an award determining prize member incorporating a lens constructed to cooperate with printed indicia which produces a minimum of two separate and distinct visual images, depending upon the angle at which images are viewed, a unique and highly valued prize member is created, as well as prize award members which are incapable of having prize related information observed by the consumer prior to purchasing the item. In the present invention, the visual image representing the prize award information is quickly and easily mounted to the inside surface of a cap and is constructed with at least one image thereof being visible only when viewed at an angle which is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the indicia. In this way, advance determination of winning prize members by consumers prior to opening and removing the cap from the container is eliminated.

Abstract: A display button worn for adjustably changing human facial expressions from "happy", to "confused", to "sad", to "skeptical", to "scheming to get even", and to "mad". The invention employs a housing having a shell on which are rotatably mounted a pair of rectangular members and an arcuate member, to simulate the eyebrows and mouth of the face, respectively. The facial expression is thereby changed manually by the wearer. Magnets may be used to control the position of the members.

Abstract: In a decorative member having a transparent layer with a lens effect, a base having a decorative face is covered with the transparent layer with a lens effect. A chevron projection is continuously provided on the boundary between faces constituting the decorative face to emphasize the intersection of the faces.

Abstract: A novelty device designed to be secured over a button on wearing apparel, the device being made of flexible material with a reinforcing member surrounding a portion of the figure and a buttonhole formed through the portion surrounded by the reinforcing member. Because of the flexible nature of the material, the buttonhole can be readily passed over the button. Because of the reinforcing member, the device is firmly held in position. The flexible material preferably has affixed thereto a representation of a figure and the flexible material may be cut out to follow the outline of the figure. The flexible material may be in the form of several pieces of different material. For example, it is possible to secure to the reinforcing members flexible coiled filamentary material to resemble hair.

Abstract: A portable transparent display device consists of two elements, viz. (1) a flexible transparent generally flat receiving element (e.g. disk-shaped), one face of which is recessed to form a receiving space, the side walls of the receiving element defining the receiving space slanting inwardly and upwardly from the bottom thereof; and (2) an insertable element, mating with and insertable into the aforesaid receiving space and removably locked into position by the inclined side walls defining the periphery of the receiving space of the receiving element. A thin paper insert or the like bearing a message or photograph, etc. may be clamped between the receiving element and the insertable element and the device used for display of the message or photograph, etc. through the transparent receiving element. The insertable element may be provided with a clasp at the rear surface for attaching the device to the clothing of the wearer.