Abstract: A machine for the attachment of buttons provided with shanks to articles provided with buttonholes, having a lower tool which holds a button upper part and moves relative to the lower tool towards the latter. A device is disposed in front of the upper tool for widening the buttonhole to approximately the clear width of the shank to be seated through the buttonhole onto the underlying layer of material.

Abstract: A button or the like to be joined in one-point - fastening having two parts lying on both sides of the carrier material, the two parts to be connected to one another. One of the button parts has a hollow shaft, the pointed front end section of which is off-set with respect to the rearward shaft section by means of nominal breaking positions.

Abstract: A fastener in the form of a release fastener, snap fastener and the like for pockets, cases and the like, also comprising a female part formed with an insert opening. A closing head operatively releaseably lockingly engages in the insert opening, and a male holding part carries the closing head. The closing head is formed with a rearward collar supported on the male holding part, with the closing head extending through a hole in the male holding part, and including a plug-in snap-catch connection between the male holding part and the closing head.

Abstract: A snap fastener which comprises a male part, a female part, and the male part has on its top an insertion detent means for holding a decorative cover part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine having a drive for the attachment of fasteners such as rivets and the like. Each of two conventionally and reversibly interchangeable containers have engaging positions coupled to the drive and are provided to store and feed the fasteners separately to an operating position.