Abstract: A method of attaching a zipper (42) to a carrying case (40) to define an interior compartment or pocket (60). Opposed edges (52, 54) of a single piece of material (50) are folded under and are sewn to respective top (62) and bottom (64) surfaces of a tape (48) of the zipper to form a double layer of the material (58) extending from the zipper. A fold line (56) is formed in the double layer of material, and the fold line is sewn to the body (44) of the case. Stitching steps are minimized, no raw edge is exposed to the interior volume, and the double layer of material provides strength.

Abstract: A seal cover for closing an annular opening portion having locking projections provided on an outer peripheral surface includes a fitting portion having a seal ring (example of a sealing member) fit on an outer peripheral surface and locking portions configured to be pushed and resiliently deformed by the locking projections and move over the locking projections to be locked to the locking projections when the fitting portion is fit into the opening portion. Tapered surfaces for delaying a time point when the locking portions are maximally resiliently deformed from a time point when the seal ring is maximally compressed when the fitting portion is fit and inserted into the opening portion are formed on front end parts of the locking portions in a connecting direction.

Abstract: A holder for holding an item in place relative to a hat and a hat having a holder. The holder generally comprises a spring, a platform, and at least one string coupled to both the spring and the platform. The spring is generally disposed within an interior cavity of the crown of the hat while the platform is disposed in front of the exterior surface of the crown, while a string joins the two. The platform can then be pulled away from the crown to receive an object to retain the object to the hat.

Abstract: A clip bearing Braille indicia removably attachable to fabric comprises a body member having a face bearing Braille indicia and a clipping member configured to removably clip the body member to the fabric with the Braille indicia facing outwardly. A button bearing Braille indicia for attachment to fabric includes a body having a face bearing Braille indicia and attachment means for facilitating attachment of the body of the button to the fabric with the Braille indicia facing outwardly. A bead bearing Braille indicia for attachment to an article using thread comprises a body having a face bearing Braille indicia and a passage, through the body beneath the face, for receiving the thread.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for an adjustable reusable diaper. Some systems include a reusable diaper including a sealing apparatus configured keep fluid sealed within the diaper. The sealing apparatus may include one or more elastic members and one or more gussets where one elastic member is threaded through channels of the one or more gussets. Some systems include a reusable diaper and one or more soaker pads configured to be attachable to the reusable diaper. The soaker pads may be of varying sizes and shapes and can be selectively attached to the reusable diaper to effect different absorption volumes and patterns within the diaper. The soaker pads may be received in one or more pockets of the reusable diaper. Some systems include one or more openings to a pocket to allow a user to more efficiently attach and position one or more soaker pads in a reusable diaper.

Abstract: Zippers components such as a traditional pin and box assembly may be affixed to zipper stringer tapes by a simple injection molding process. When a non-traditional magnetic alignment assembly is used in place of a traditional pin and box assembly, other means are needed to adequately affix the components of the magnetic alignment assembly to the zipper stringer tapes in order to provide a durable finished zipper.

Abstract: According to the various embodiments of the present disclosure, footwear with an enhanced toe post is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the footwear may comprise a sole portion to support and protect a wearer's foot, a strap portion attached to the sole to bind the footwear to a wearer's foot, and at least one toe post passing between a wearer's toes constructed at least partially of memory foam or other cushioning materials.

Abstract: Zippers components such as a traditional pin and box assembly may be affixed to zipper stringer tapes by a simple injection molding process. When a non-traditional magnetic alignment assembly is used in place of a traditional pin and box assembly, other means are needed to adequately affix the components of the magnetic alignment assembly to the zipper stringer tapes in order to provide a durable finished zipper.

Abstract: A zipper device for repairing and extending the life of a standard zipper used on boat tops, covers and enclosures, or the tops, covers and enclosures on other equipment that use a zipper for fastening and snapping together their openings. The use of the zipper device of the present invention also widens a standard zipper to provide slack to tops, covers and enclosures on boats and other equipment.

Abstract: A button mounting device includes: a button mounting unit that comprises a first die holding the button main body and a second die holding the button mounting tool; an intermediate material formation unit that forms an intermediate material, which is to be interposed between the button main body and the cloth or between the button mounting tool and the cloth, by cutting a strip-shaped sheet material; and an intermediate material transfer unit that transfers the intermediate material formed by the intermediate material formation unit to the button mounting unit to supply the first die or the second die.

Abstract: Magnetic Removable Closure System relates to all purpose closure system which is particularly designed and intended for use in clothing, underclothing, leather goods, shoes, any accessories and any other field of application. The present closure system permits to join. securely different components by attractive action of the magnets. It consists of three separate components, as follows: Fixed part, composed of at least one pocket (1) incorporated into the article(s) or fixed on the surface of the garment; Movable part, composed of two or more flexible removable magnetic strips (10); Magnet or magnetic attractable member (25), which helps to insert or slide the magnetic strip (10) into the pocket (1).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reconnecting a button to a garment includes positioning the button in a desired location on the front side of garment. The ends of a wire are then manually inserted into the thread receiving holes of the button, and the wire is pushed through the garment from the front side to the back side so that the wire urges the button into contact with the first side of the garment, and the ends of the wire penetrate the back side of the garment thereby forming first and second protruding legs. The protruding legs are then manually bent over until they abut the back side of the garment. A sheet is then adhesively applied to the back side of the garment to cover the bent over protruding legs. In another embodiment, the protruding legs are twisted together before being bent over.

Abstract: Bulletproof vests, body armor, and other tactical vests with quick release buckle mechanisms are described along with methods of their use. The multi-point buckle mechanisms release upon rotating a shaft, allowing the vest panels and straps to fall cleanly to the ground without knocking the wearer off balance. Waist belt clips allow a wearer to put the vest on over his or her head without engaging the emergency release, or the multi-point buckle mechanism can release only the waist straps upon rotating the shaft in the opposite direction. A flap protects the rotatable quick release mechanism from inadvertent activation.

Abstract: A garment includes a first side, possibly corresponding to a user's front. The first side includes left and right portions that each have a free mating edge. Fastener elements are attached to or formed in each of the right and left portions of the garment. One of the two portions includes a two layer placket. Some of the fastener elements include a portion on the outer layer of the two layer placket. At least one interstitial fastener element is positioned only on the inner layer and is between two other fastener elements that include a portion on the outer layer. The at least one interstitial fastener element may be positioned at a wearer's chest or waist region to minimize or eliminate gapping of the shirt in areas of larger girth.

Abstract: Systems and methods for retaining camouflage material from the natural surrounding of a user. A device includes a retaining mechanism and at least two coupling mechanisms for attaching the device to the clothing, or person, of the user. Alternatively, the device includes elastomeric banding to attach a device to the user. The device includes a backing plate to provide tension across the retaining mechanism. The user immobilizes the camouflage material by inserting the camouflage material between the retaining mechanism and the clothing, apparel or person of the user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for modifying an article of clothing employs a button or disk and an oval shaped or elongated receiver or collar. A shirt, blouse, dress or other article of clothing can be modified at any selected location(s) by placing the disk or button behind a portion of the fabric of the article of clothing, encapsulating or twisting the button or disk so that it is covered with the fabric, then pushing the fabric covered button or disk through a second layer or section of the article of clothing. The disk or button with both sections of fabric are then passed through a central elongated opening of the collar or receiver. The collar or receiver then retains the button and the portions of the article of clothing in a position that produces a gathering of fabric, thus modifying the design or look of the garment.

Abstract: A magnetic catch for a garment having which allows adjustment of the garment proximate a magnetically coupled first catch part and a second catch part without release of the magnetic catch.

Abstract: A reversible, seamless article of clothing and a system for constructing reversible seamless garments and accessories by assembling and attaching a plurality of reversible and interchangeable panels of the article of clothing with a plurality of fasteners. The panel elements have a plurality of edges with a plurality of buttonholes adjacent to the edges. The fasteners are elastomeric two-headed button studs. The panel elements are attached by matching the buttonholes of the elements to form the article of clothing and inserting the studs into the buttonholes to fasten the panel elements. A plurality of trim elements have buttonholes adjacent to the edges and can be attached to the article of clothing by inserting the stud into a trim buttonhole and a buttonhole on the garment. With the system of construction using reversible elements with buttonholes and stud fasteners, accessories, such as tote bags and watch bracelets, can be constructed.

Abstract: Bulletproof vests, body armor, and other tactical vests with quick release buckle mechanisms are described along with methods of their use. The multi-point buckle mechanisms release upon rotating a shaft, allowing the vest panels and straps to fall cleanly to the ground without knocking the wearer off balance. Waist belt clips allow a wearer to put the vest on over his or her head without engaging the emergency release, or the multi-point buckle mechanism can release only the waist straps upon rotating the shaft in the opposite direction. A flap protects the rotatable quick release mechanism from inadvertent activation.

Abstract: The present invention is a garment that has two selectable neckline configurations, open and closed. The garment has a frontal closure. In the closed configuration, the frontal closure is closed to the neck. In the open configuration, the frontal closure is open over some interval below the neck. On each side of the frontal closure near the neckline, the garment has a respective proximal flap fastener. There is also a distal flap fastener that is further away from the neckline and from the closure than is the proximal flap fastener, and is usually below the proximal flap fastener. The garment near the intersection of the neckline and the frontal closure on either side can be folded down along a crease line, forming a flap on each side of the closure with the proximal and distal flap fasteners coupled.

Abstract: A protective bodysuit comprises a body portion and a hood portion that are selectively securable together via a zipper along a sealing interface. The body portion and the hood portion are constructed of a material for protecting a wearer against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and/or fire hazards. Additionally, the protective bodysuit comprises a sealing apparatus that is removably coupled between opposing ends of the zipper to provide a complete seal between the hood portion and the body portion.

Abstract: Systems and methods for retaining camouflage material from the natural surrounding of a user. A device includes a retaining mechanism and at least two coupling mechanisms for attaching the device to the clothing, or person, of the user. Alternatively, the device includes elastomeric banding to attach a device to the user. The device includes a backing plate to provide tension across the retaining mechanism. The user immobilizes the camouflage material by inserting the camouflage material between the retaining mechanism and the clothing, apparel or person of the user.

Abstract: In accordance with the aspects of the present invention, an improved button closure for a shirt is disclosed. The present invention includes a sewn on snap button and a snap on button. A snap button will be sewn to the left side of a shirt and the snap on button will be sewn on the right side of the shirt.

Abstract: An adjustable fastener includes a male part and a female part, both of which are preferably made of soft pliable, sewable plastic. The female fastener part preferably has two or more spaced apart openings. Each having a broad portion and a narrow portion. The male fastener part has a base with an upstanding riser with a flange at the end of the riser. The female fastener part is made of a single thin wall which is sewn to the fabric of the garment. The base of the male part is also made of a single thin wall which is sewn to the fabric of the garment. The single wall construction of the female fastener part makes it more flexible, less easily seen, and not felt so much by the wearer. The female fastener part is provided with a bend between the openings so that it lies flat against the back when the male and female parts are coupled to the tightest position. The center of the riser of the male part is offset from the center of the flange.

Abstract: A clothing connector having tensile components is formed in any of the conventional ways, and a soft roughness insulating covering layer is attached to one side and then moved to the other side in an inside-out process which provides a soft finish not only to the side to which it was moved, but also the peripheral edges and a narrow portion of the side of the clothing connector to which it was originally attached. This structure and process enables quick application of a softening, object insulating covering to any clothing connector expected to face the body.

Abstract: SINCH SOCKS are different then any other sock. Magnets, Snaps, or Velcro are sown around the brim of the sock to keep them together during the laundry process. To distinguish SINCH SOCKS from any other sock the actual connection site is sown and permanently fixed to the sock. It is not a clip. It is not removable. If there are conflicts with any other patents or any discrepancies about the uniqueness of Sinch Socks, then the distinction will be the fact that Sinch Socks can be available with connection sites around the entire top brim of the sock.

Abstract: A padded hooded sweatshirt connected by a two way zipper allowing the hood to be unzipped to either side or to the middle, forming a pillow like surface.

Abstract: The invention concerns clothes buttoning system, comprising at least one button and at least one corresponding first eyelet, wherein said at least one button is sewed up to a first end of a corresponding elastic ribbon, whose second end is coupled to said clothes through fixed or removable coupling means. The invention also concerns an article of clothing incorporating a buttoning system of the said kind.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an accessory that can be easily and efficiently attached to clothing apparel by using a fastener therefore. The present invention describes an accessory having: an accessory head; and a threaded body, wherein at least a portion of the threaded body is integrated into the accessory head; and a fastener having: a horizontal part; and a concave vertical part having an elastic member, wherein the vertical part is integrated with the horizontal part, wherein the fastener is integrated into the clothing apparel with the top of the concave vertical part being externally exposed.

Abstract: Snugonz is a garment for Adults who have a incontinent problem. The Garment helps keep the diaper in place, keeping it from shifting or sagging, giving a more secure fit. It's a one piece garment that buttons between the legs with two buttons. Elastic leggings for a snug fit it has a wide v neck for easy on and easy off. You can easily wear it under your clothes giving the person a more secure feeling and a active look.

Abstract: A weld button for garments, i.e. a button, snap or interlocking fastener has fastener halves on two parts of a garment which are releasably joined and in which each of the fastener halves is affixed to the garment by welding two parts of the respective fastening half together.

Abstract: A substantially noiseless fastening system for a carrying pack includes a flap attached to the shell of the carrying pack along one edge of the flap, a fastener button attached to the flap near a second edge of the flap, and a button receiver attached to the shell. The button receiver has a tapered interference fit slot terminating in a notch for receiving the fastener button, the slot narrowing towards the edge of the flap attached to the shell. The fastening system also includes a pouch attached to the shell, a locking channel attached to the pouch, and a locking groove attached to the shell. The pouch has an edge that forms an opening between the pouch and the shell, and the locking channel engages the locking groove in an interference fit to close the opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fixing earphones and/or mini-microphones, especially to items of clothing or equipment. The aim of the invention is to develop a secure, easy to handle, precisely positionable, economical, optimal means of fixing even earphones and/or mini-microphones whose structural shapes are years old. Said fixing means should neither increase the transport weight nor the construction volume of the earphones and/or mini-microphones, should be usable even in an adapted state in a appropriate position on the item of clothing and/or equipment, and should guarantee (with the exception of special structural shapes) overload protection with an emergency triggering function when there is a strong pull on the earphone and/or microphone cable. To this end, a permanent magnet (2), a magnet system (6) or an adhesive system (1) is provided at the designated fixing point for the earphones (9) and/or mini-microphones (16) outside of/inside the particular item of clothing and/or equipment.

Abstract: A link having snap-fitted parts is provided with selected stones having different appearances to render the link highly versatile. The garment link, for brassieres, lingerie and the like, can use a perfume stone with laser-perforated capillaries communicating with a cavity from which scent may be released and which serves to draw a perfume liquid into the cavity.

Abstract: A garment fastener, especially for brassieres, with a press-button action and configuration, utilizes a pair of circular members welded to the garment and through which the fabric is visible and a circular member attached to the strap and forming a press connection with either of the two circular members attached to the fabric. The members have prongs which are engaged in the fabric of the garment and are welded to the member on the opposite side of the fabric.

Abstract: A method of fastening buttons by welding whereby a fusing device is used upon an accumulation of button threads thereby to create a substantially smooth surface. A device for using the method includes a thermal mandrel which may have a cutting surface on its outer edge. Multiple mandrels may be used to simultaneously fuse multiple buttons.

Abstract: A machine has a support (3) which receives and supports a button shank (6) at a support station (4); a winding device (12) rotates thread (21) through an outlet (25) to wind it around the shank supported in the support under the control of tensioner (17); hooks (56, 57) catch the thread at both ends after bonding the winded thread, the hooks moving as a unit (77) snap the thread to release the shank from the support.

Abstract: An apparatus for winding round the stem of a button is disclosed wherein the drawbacks of the prior invention disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,082,151 were settled. Namely, after drawing the winding thread from the bobbin and in the process of the winding operation, if the thread is recoiled and drawn, the tensile force of the thread decreases and during the winding operation maintaining high rotation speed, the thread is frequently cut off, which leads to the frequent interruption of the winding operation. It was very inefficient in the respect of operation and had impractical disadvantage.

Abstract: A button attaching device for attaching a button having four holes to a layer of material includes a holder having a front end and a rear end, four rodless fastener dispensing needles projecting out from the front end of the holder and two fasteners, each having a foot at each end of an elongated filament. Each foot is removably mounted on one of the rodless fastener dispensing needles. A cover is removably mounted on the front end of the holder and includes an anvil. In use, the cover is removed from the holder and the layer of material placed on the cover over the anvil. The button is then placed over the layer of material. The holder is then pushed in the direction of the cover so that the needles and fastener feet extend through the holes in the button and through the layer of material, with the tips of the needles striking the anvil. The tension on the filaments of the fasteners causes the feet to pop out from the needles.

Abstract: To retain a glove or mitten to a jacket, an elastic loop is sewn into the cuff of the sleeve which is sized to securely receive the barrel shaped cord lock at the end of a glove leash. The narrow glove loop opening prevents the larger cord lock from slipping through the loop, securely retaining the unworn glove to the jacket.

Abstract: A replacement button assembly comprises a replacement button, a carrier sheet for securing and carrying the replacement button, a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet underlying the carrier sheet, and an adhesively removable backing sheet underlying the adhesive sheet. Such replacement button assembly can be easily adhered to a garment after the removable backing sheet is stripped from the assembly. The present invention also provide a process of making the replacement button assembly.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes a fastening system having first and second buttons bonded to an elastic strap member in respective first and second end regions. The straps are adapted to attach to a garment and maintain the garment in place during use. Reinforcement members are provided within reinforcement zones surrounding the attachment locations of each of the buttons. The reinforcement members locally stabilize the strap member near the attachment locations to minimize or eliminate rolling and twisting of the sides of the strap members during use.

Abstract: A fastener for attaching a button or the like to a garment or piece of fabric is provided, the button having an outer surface and two or more holes. The fastener comprises a U-shaped filament, a first foot at one end of the filament, and a second foot at the opposite end of the filament. The fastener is constructed of plastic except for the filament or at least a portion thereof which is made of thread. The first foot and the second foot are appropriately dimensioned so as to be insertable through two holes in the button as well as through the garment in such a way as to be retained by the underside of the garment. The length of the portion of the filament made of thread is sized so that when the first and second feet of the fastener are inserted through the button holes and the garment, only thread is visible over the outer surface of the button so as to give the illusion that the button has been attached to the garment or piece of material using only thread.

Abstract: Button and slit arrangements for adjusting the size of a cloth article or the like, particularly characterized in that the joined size of the article is made variable by using one or more dismountable/remountable buttons so as to achieve the size corresponding to its use. A plurality of aligned slits are formed on at least one of the joining portions of the article and a dismountable/remountable button is attached through a slit in one portion and through a selected one of the slits in the other portion to make variable the joined size of the joining portions, thereby desirably determining the size of a garment, a tent, a construction sheet, a cover for cars, etc., which is regarded as an article.

Abstract: In a method for winding round the button stem of a button sewn by a sewing thread to an article of clothing, in which a winding thread made from an elastomeric plastic is wound on under tension onto the thread bundle formed from sewing thread between the button and the article of clothing, in a simpler manner a reliable fixing of the winding thread end is brought about in that the winding thread, following the wrapping of the thread bundle, is drawn off the stem in a direction roughly at right angles to the axis with a tension increased to beyond its yield point, before the separation thereof at the button stem. The thread end extending over several coil turns is firmly fixed between the previously placed coil turn as a result of its diameter greatly reduced by complete elongation. Two embodiments of an apparatus for performing the method are also described and the apparatus is constructed as a compact, esily handleable hand-operated device.

Abstract: A padding assembly including a first pad member which is placed between the garment and the accessory to be protected, and a second pad member that extends over the first pad member in engagement therewith, with the accessory being sandwiched between the pad members. After dry cleaning and/or laundering, the pad members can easily be detached and removed from the accessory and the garment.

Abstract: The sewing attachment of a jacket front panel zipper in which the edges of the zipper side tapes are folded into inwardly facing C shapes and the left and right jacket front panel edges into outwardly facing C shapes, and these inwardly and outwardly facing C shapes are interfolded with each other and held in this relationship by the zipper attaching seams, with the result that the cut edges of the sewn together components are hidden within the folding from view to thereby enhance the appearance of jacket.

Abstract: An article of wearing apparel adapted to have releasably secured thereto an ornamental element. There is provided fastener means having a pair of complementary fastener portions adapted to be selectively engageable or disengageable for securing or releasing said fastener portions, respectively. One of said fastener portions is secured to the inside of said article of wearing apparel and the other of said fastener portions is adapted to be secured to said ornamental element. In this way any selected one of a plurality of ornamental elements provided with said other of said fastener portions is adapted to be releasably secured to the article of wearing apparel to form a combination which simulates an article of wearing apparel having an ornamental element permanently secured thereto by stitching.

Abstract: The neck and/or cuffs of a man's dress shirt are closed in a continuous adjsutable manner by providing Velcro-type fasteners on respective facing portions of the garment. A dress button sewn on an outer surface of a dress shirt portion simulates the appearance of a conventional garment closure button but serves no part in fastening outer and inner garment portions together.

Abstract: A glove adapted to have releasably secured thereto an ornamental accessory. There is provided fastener means having a pair of complementary fastener portions adapted to be selectively engagable or disengagable for securing or releasing said fastener portion, respectively. One of said fastener portions is secured to the inside of said glove and the other of said fastener portions is adapted to be secured to said ornamental accessory. In this way any selected one of a plurality of ornamental accessories provided with said other of said fastener portions is adapted to be releasably secured to the glove to form a glove and accessory combination which simulates a glove having an accessory permanently secured thereto by stitching.