Abstract: A snap-type buckle is disclosed including a buckle portion having a front surface and a rear surface and including an upper eyelet and a lower eyelet for receiving a strap, a recess extending through the rear surface, and a plurality of tabs located proximate the rear surface and extending radially inwardly. A button portion is configured for attachment to the strap and includes a step for engagement with the tabs of the recess. An embodiment of the snap-type buckle includes an aperture in the buckle portion to facilitate removal of the button portion from the buckle portion. Another embodiment of the snap-type buckle includes a spring arm extending across the recess proximate the front surface to facilitate removal of the button portion from the buckle portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved garment loop for engaging and disengaging a button. In a preferred embodiment, the loop is manufactured from a single piece of wire which provides for resilient movement of a button receiving portion by means of a interlocked sliding horizontal strap bar.