Abstract: A sandal can include a sole, one or more straps each having at least one end that is operationally connected to the sole, and a fastening member for releasably receiving an ornament comprising one or more protruding members. The fastening member can be coupled to at least one of the one or more straps and can include an inner cavity and a housing at least partially enclosing the inner cavity. An opening can be disposed in and through an upper portion of the housing in such a way that the opening leads to the inner cavity. One or more projections can be joined with the housing and can extend into the inner cavity. Each of the one or more projection can be situated at a position along a path of motion of at least one of the one or more protruding member from an unfastened position to a fastened position.

Abstract: A sandal can include a sole, one or more straps each having at least one end that is operationally connected to the sole, and a fastening member for releasably receiving an ornament comprising one or more protruding members. The fastening member can be coupled to at least one of the one or more straps and can include an inner cavity and a housing at least partially enclosing the inner cavity. An opening can be disposed in and through an upper portion of the housing in such a way that the opening leads to the inner cavity. One or more projections can be joined with the housing and can extend into the inner cavity. Each of the one or more projection can be situated at a position along a path of motion of at least one of the one or more protruding member from an unfastened position to a fastened position.

Abstract: A bag holder device is disclosed then comprises first and second component members interconnectable to form a composite beam member. Each component member has a respective end portion so that when the component members are interconnected, the end portions are oppositely disposed. Each end portion has a support surface that is delimited by a border over which a portion of a bag's wall overhangs when draped onto the support surface. Respective to each end portion is housing that fits thereover to clamp the overhanging bag portion about the border and to clamp the portion of the bag draped on the support surface about the border. Each housing is pivotally attached about its respective end portion in order to rotate on and off the respective end portion.