Abstract: An anti-theft pocket insert designed to prevent a pickpocket from stealing items stored within a traditional pocket. The anti-theft pocket insert includes a first fabric member having a front surface and a rear surface. A second fabric member is affixed to the front surface of the first fabric member such that a compartment having an interior volume designed to hold a passport or wallet is formed. An upper side of the second fabric member is not affixed to the first fabric member such that an opening in communication with the interior volume is formed. Further, the first fabric member is greater in length than the second fabric member such that a top edge of the first fabric member overhangs the opening. In this way, a user is able to store items inside the anti-theft pocket insert and place the insert within a pocket to prevent pickpockets from stealing the items.

Abstract: A bottle opener bracket and method of forming a bottle opener bracket comprises a first bottler opener formed on a metal body; a second bottle opener formed on the metal body; and a clip formed on the metal blank, wherein the clip comprises a channel between the clip and the metal body, wherein the clip is configured to receive an object within the channel such that the object is frictionally coupled to the clip securely.

Abstract: An accessory mount for goggles is disclosed which may be attached to the strap or straps of goggles worn on the face of a person. The accessory mount may include a body and a mounting structure. The body may include one or two slits through which the strap or straps of the goggles may be inserted. The body may also include a facial section contoured to fit a person's face, and the facial section may have a cushion configured to rest against the face. The mounting structure may be configured so that different types of accessories, such as a camera or flashlight, may be removably affixed to the mounting structure.

Abstract: A cell phone holder, for attaching to a user while wearing a bra having cups. The holder has a carrier and a bilateral clip assembly. The bilateral clip assembly attaches to the cups of the bra. The carrier secures to a cell phone and has a pair of magnets. A neck chain allows the carrier to be tethered around the neck of the user, while the magnets allow the carrier to be selectively secured against the torso garment of the user with the weight of the carrier and its contents fully supported by the bilateral clip assembly and bra, and selectively detached when desired to access the cell phone.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein provides a method and device for storing and transporting a hat that is compact and addresses the problem of attaching a hat to a carrier, for example a bag, without the primary use of friction or clamping force to secure the hat, as these tend to damage the hat. More specifically, the clipping apparatus attaches to the hat by utilizing features of the hat to create mechanical interlocks to secure the hat, as opposed to friction. Further the device is easily and repeatedly attachable and removable from a hat without causing damage to the hat.

Abstract: Tool holder devices are provided, which are designed to hold tools having spring clip mechanisms. In one aspect, a tool holder device comprises a guiding portion and a mounting portion. The mounting portion is adapted to engage a spring clip of a tool for mounting the tool. The guiding portion is adapted to guide a spring clip towards the mounting portion as a person slides the tool from the guiding portion to the mounting portion while maintaining contact between the spring clip and the guiding portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing the dropping of a handgun during use thereof is shown firstly by detachable a lanyard type of device and alternatively by a locking mechanism that replaces one of the handgrips of the handgun to be used in conjunction with a special glove with an attachment thereon that can be received into the locking mechanism to hold the gun from separation from the glove until such time that the locking device is intentionally unlocked so that the glove can be separated from the locking device.

Abstract: A method for clamping a plate on a sheet or fabric material support, comprises the step of providing a plate and a counter-plate, the plate comprising a plurality of oin supporting elements bearing, on a non exposed to the view rear side thereof a plurality of pins for engagement each in a corresponding hole of the counter-plate, characterized in that method further comprises the step of providing a pre-plate including a plurality of temporary attachment points on non exposed to the view parts of said elements.

Abstract: A money pin device is a device that conveniently and securely holds paper money and/or similar paper instruments on one's person for celebratory or suitable purposes. It also can be decoratively streamed lined and used as a simple filing system for posting receipts, notes, memos, and/or similar postings.

Abstract: Standard pin badges used for police, fire, EMS and security uniforms attach to thin uniform shirts with no other means of support. This gives the badge an unstable platform allowing the badge to flop around on the uniform. That movement creates an unprofessional appearance and possible safety risks of catching on equipment or other people when in close contact. The BadgeKeeper, resolves those issues by attaching behind a pin badge and under a uniform shirt to provide support, stabilization and added safety.

Abstract: A fastening system includes a grommet having a grommet shank and two grommet cap ends secured to opposing ends of the grommet shank; a planar border having a base and integrally formed substantially parallel planar flexible peripheral first and second legs of substantially like length, the first leg having a first leg distal end with a first aperture and the second leg having a second leg distal end with a second aperture and an integral and peripheral first spike having a first spike pointed end, each of the first and second apertures being proportioned for slidable receipt of the grommet when the first and second apertures are aligned with each other; and an elongate securement leg integrally dependant from the base in a direction of the distal ends of the flexible legs, and including a securement leg distal end having a receiving surface for receiving first spike pointed end.

Abstract: A fastener including a pin holder and a pin in which is provided a holding portion in a leading extreme portion vicinity, wherein the pin holder, by bend forming a central portion of a longitudinal direction of a thin plate-like spring material, is formed to have a triangular side view shape formed by an apex and a pair of inclining portions on either side thereof and, as well as providing a pin holder hole for inserting a pin in the apex, a pair of holding members, of a length such as to lock onto the holding portion of the pin inserted into the pin holder hole, protrude from a peripheral portion of a longitudinal direction in the pin holder hole, in the same direction as the inclining portions. According to this invention, a pin holder type fastener with a small pin insertion force but a large pin extraction force, with which moreover it is possible to end a pinning condition with an easy operation, is provided.

Abstract: A support system with repositionable bolsters with a panel of material, which can comprise elastomeric mesh, and bolsters repositionably securable to the panel of material. The panel of material can be retained relative to a bed or other structure or by a frame, which can be foldable. The bolsters, which can be formed with a breathable mesh shell, can be secured to the panel of material by a plurality of extendable and retractable fingers for being received through apertures in the panel of elastomeric material, by at least one expansible structure for being received through the apertures in the panel of elastomeric material and expanded, or by pivotable arms adjustable between generally parallel and non-parallel dispositions. The support system can be used independently or incorporated within a crib, bassinet, car seat, high chair, swing, bouncing seat or support, or any other support structure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for attaching monetary gifts to the clothing being worn by user. The method and apparatus discloses a badge-like portion having a celebratory greeting message disclosed on the front side thereof and a clip on the rear side for attaching the badge in the lapel area of clothing being worn by the user. Also being attached to the rear surface of the badge is a wire attachment means having a pair of ends wherein one end can be threaded through the money so that the ends of the wire can then be reattached to the rear of the badge portion.

Abstract: A combination logo pin holder and eyeglasses holder has a generally elliptical body portion that has a plurality of outwardly extending projections upon its perimeter. The projections have downwardly extending portions, and the body portion has an elongated slot in its middle with fastener openings at either end of the slot. A base portion extends outwardly from the bottom of the body portion and has elongated grooves therein. An eyeglass frame member is then inserted within the grooves so the hinge of an eyeglass frame rests upon the base portion at the body portion.

Abstract: 1. A fastening system includes a straight pin having a cap end, a shank and a pointed end; a planar border having a base and two integrally formed substantially parallel planar flexible peripheral legs of like length, distal ends of each of the legs having apertures proportioned for slidable receipt of the shank of the straight pin; and an elongate securement leg integrally dependant from the base in a direction of the distal ends of the flexible legs, a distal end of the securement leg including a female surface press-fittably complemental about the pointed end of the straight pin. The pin may be inserted through the apertures when they are aligned with each other, and then held by the female surface to enable securement of a planar peripheral legs to each other.

Abstract: An attachment device for attaching office products or equipment to a panel wall that includes generally two elements: a locking member and at least one, and generally two, prong members. The locking member includes a base. Extended outward from the front face of the base is a key member for interaction with a keyhole on an office supply product. The key includes a stem portion and a knob portion and the stem portion is truncated so that the vertical dimension is smaller than the horizontal dimension. The key is inserted into the circular opening of a keyhole on an office supply product, is slid up into the slot portion of the keyhole and is then rotated 90° thereby locking the attachment device to the office product. The pins can be inserted into a panel wall thereby removeably attaching the office supply product to the panel wall.

Abstract: A boutonniere buttoneer, having a rectangular body, a front side and a back side, and having two cylindrical legs connected to the back side which are substantially close to the ends respectively; and having leg covers having a hole and handle for receiving the legs; where when legs penetrate a fabric the leg covers clamp onto the legs and prevent said rectangular body from moving.

Abstract: A clip for stowing auxiliary eyeglasses comprised of a pair of clip bodies forming a jaw with a cylindrical socket formed on exterior surface of one of the bodies. The cylindrical socket is constructed to receive a cylinder held in place by a circumferential ridge engaging a circumferential groove in the cylinder that allows the cylinder to freely rotate in the socket. The cylinder also includes a rectangular slot having detents on either end for receiving a cylindrical end of appendages on auxiliary eyeglasses. The entire clip is simple in construction and easy to use and will securely and quickly stow away auxiliary eyeglasses when not in use.

Abstract: A lapel pin is provided including a display portion and a post portion moveably connected to said display portion. Preferably, the post portion is hingedly moveably disposed relative to the display portion and the display portion preferably includes a recessed portion for receiving the post portion when the lapel pin is not in use.

Abstract: An apparatus having a back region for attachment to a surface, a front region for engagement of the item of personal property, and a substantially vertical aperture region defined within and between the front and back region. The aperture region has a topward opening for initial, vertical slidable engagement of at least a portion of the item and for retention of the item after engagement, and a chamber region below the topward opening for containment of the portion of the item after engagement. The back region substantially lies in a plane and the topward opening has an elongated, semi-circular geometry. The topward opening lies in a plane, such that an angle of incidence is created between said back region plane and said topward opening plane, and the angle of incidence is less than 90°, preferably between 30° and 60°.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a shirt-locking device comprises a fastening device and a weight slidably mounted on the fastening device. The fastening device includes a central portion having a first end and a second end, the first end of the central portion being in the shape of a pin and the second end of the central portion being in the shape of a cooperating hook for holding the first end in a closed position. The weight is approximately 1 ounce and includes a bore into which the central portion of the fastening device is disposed. In another embodiment of the present invention, a shirt-locking device comprises a fastening device, a generally U-shaped bracket mounted on the fastening device and a weight slidably mounted on the bracket. In use, the fastening device of both shirt-locking device embodiments can be used to affix the bottom portion of a shirt, or other similar material, in a tucked position down and against an undergarment, or other similar garment.

Abstract: A securing device to be located on the inside of a uniform garment will accurately align and anchor military-type ribbon holders, nametags and warfare insignias. The securing device contains claps encased within a thin, soft, pliable plastic foam material sized slightly larger than the secured military-type ribbon holders, nametags and warfare insignias, yielding a flush appearance against the wearer's body. Repeated insertion to and retraction from my device can occur without concern for lost clasps or skin penetration.

Abstract: A snap-in adapter system including an interior piece having a circular interior face and a short cylindrical side wall forming a cylindrical recess, the recess having an interior diameter. The system also includes an exterior piece. The exterior piece has a circular exterior face with a diameter essentially equal to that of the diameter of the recess of the interior piece. The exterior piece also has a cylindrical projection. Also provided is an attachment means.

Abstract: An eyeglass holder for securing eyeglasses to a material including a first clip for removably attaching the eyeglass holder to the material. The first clip including a first arm. The eyeglass holder further including an eyeglass support pivotally attached to the first arm for receiving and removably securing a portion of the eyeglasses thereto. The support being rotatable about a first axis and a second axis. The second axis is offset from the first axis, thereby allowing the support to maintain a vertical position with regard to gravity substantially independent of a position of the first clip.

Abstract: An eye glass holder is provided which is attachable to an article of fabric, for supporting and securing a pair of eye glasses. The eye glass holder comprises a pin assembly engageable to the fabric. The pin assembly includes a substantially planar member having an outer eye glass frame striking surface and an inner fabric abutting surface. The pin assembly further includes a ring member extending from the outer striking surface and defining an eye glass frame receiving aperture therebetween. The pin assembly further includes a pin extending normally form the inner fabric abutting surface, through the abutting fabric. A clutch assembly is provided which is engageable to the pin. The clutch assembly includes a clutch for receiving and engaging the pin, and the clutch facing secured to the clutch and extending circumferentially thereabout.

Abstract: A holder is provided for arrangement of small goods which includes: at least one pipe member with open opposite ends; at least one expandable/contractible curled cord which is substantially equal in length to the pipe member when the curled cord is in a contracted state, wherein the curled cord is received in the inside of the pipe member; holding rings for holding small goods, wherein the holding rings are attached at both ends of the curled cord so that the holding rings are located at both ends of the pipe member, respectively, and each of the holding rings have an outer diameter which is larger than an inner diameter of the pipe member; and an attachment member for attachment of the holder to external matter, wherein the attachment member is fixed to the pipe member.

Abstract: A badge clip secures a badge to an attaching member which enables the badge to be worn or carried by a person. The badge clip includes a fixed leg having a first end portion and an opposite second end portion with a curled barrel formation, and a movable leg having a first end portion which is reversely bent from the first end portion of the fixed leg, and an opposite second end portion which is engageable with the curled barrel formation of the fixed leg. The movable leg is pivotally movable between an open position and a closed position, the movable leg being biased to its closed position. The arrangement is such that the curled barrel formation of the fixed leg is capable of receiving a badge having an opening formed therein for securing the badge to the badge clip. The curled barrel formation is received through the opening of the badge when the movable leg is in its open position. The badge is secured to the badge clip when the movable leg resiliently returns to its closed position.

Abstract: A clasp for a medallion or the like. The clasp includes a tubular member secured to and completely surrounded by the medallion and a safety pin movable between an upright position and a stowed position. The safety pin includes a secured leg and a movable leg, the secured leg being received through the tubular member. The movable leg is movable between an open position and a secured position. Both the safety pin and the tubular member are completely surrounded by the medallion. The safety pin lies flat against the medallion when in the stowed position.

Abstract: A shoulder strap and jewelry retainer removeably attachable to a user's garment for support of ornamental jewelry attachments and for the retention of a shoulder strap so that a user may carry a sling or strap equipped article without lifting the shoulder while simultaneously preventing theft of the mentioned article. The shoulder strap and jewelry retainer may be attached to the user's garment by any conventional means and includes a releasable clip structure capable of capturing a shoulder strap. Ornamental jewelry is attached to the clip for disguising the clip structure and for accenting the user's clothing.

Abstract: An eyeglass holder of ornamental design is constructed such that it may be worn with any garment in any position. The holder is a continuous loop shaped to form a first and second portion defining an opening therebetween, wherein a temple sidepiece of a pair of eyeglasses is placed through the opening and supported in a pendulous nature such that the eyeglasses maintain a substantially downward orientation regardless of eyeglass holder position. Additionally, the eyeglass holder is provided with a third portion from which objects such as an identification badge may be suspended.

Abstract: Accessory components aid in preventing loss of a pager of the type that emits an audible and/or visual signal in response to radio signals and which has a clip member pivoted to the pager housing for attaching the pager to another article and a clip tensioning spring which acts to pivot the member towards the housing. In the preferred form, one such component positions an auxiliary spring between the housing and clip member to supplement the force of the pager tensioning spring and enables adjustment of the auxiliary spring force to compensate for a weakened tensioning spring. Another component emits a perceptible signal when the clip member is pivoted outward from the housing to detect accidental dislodgment or theft of the pager.

Abstract: A bow pin and bow-pin system are provided. The bow pin is formed with a preferably cylindrical shaft having a tip at one end which includes a tapered portion, preferably conical in shape, terminating in a sharp point for use in hand-forming applications. The angle of taper defining the sharp point is no greater than about 9.5 degrees, making it possible to manually press the pin through multiple layers of ribbon and underlying packaging material with a force no greater than 7.5 lbs, preferably no greater than 4 lbs. The base of the tip is of greater diameter than the shaft creating an annular retaining shoulder when the tip is forced through ribbon material and a package or other similar structure. The pin also includes a head of suitable size and shape to facilitate manual insertion and to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a badge and badge finding comprises the provision of a backer body with an S-shaped cavity into which is inserted an S-shaped portion of a pin. A double-sided adhesive cover is applied to the backer body to cover the cavity and thereby prevent the S-shaped portion of the pin from leaving the cavity. A liner covers the adhesive on the outer side of the cover. When the badge finding is to be fastened to an article such as a badge body, the liner is removed and the exposed adhesive is pushed against the badge body thereby completing the badge. Thus, the badge may be easily and quickly assembled without messy gluing, molding, welding or crimping. These badge findings may be brought to a trade show and affixed to different kinds of name tags or name badges without the use of a press, a welding machine or messy gluing operations.

Abstract: A self-locking safety pin comprising a tubular body which extends in circular fashion in a plane between opposed, spaced ends, the ends disposed to form a gap in the circular body, and an elongated curved tongue slidably mounted to extend, under bias, between a closed position extending across the gap from one end of the body into the other, and an open position in which the tongue is withdrawn into said one end of the body. The free end of the tongue is tapered to a fabric-piercing point. An actuator, by which the tongue may be moved to open position, extends from the tongue through an elongated slot on the body to the exterior surface of the body. An anchor is also positioned on the exterior surface of the body, spaced from the actuator. The actuator, anchor and slot are located on the side surface of the body, opposite from the gap.

Abstract: The clip is made up of a back strap and securing strap, respectively of hook and loop materials that are secured together by merely fitting them face-to-face. The back strap includes a back flap and a front flap, and the securing strap is fitted to the outer opposed surfaces of the back and front flaps of the back strap and the goggles are held between the back flap and the front flap, with the front strap surrounding the bridge of the goggles. The back strap is secured to the sleeve of the jacket of the wearer and the curvature of the goggles follow the curvature of the arm.

Abstract: A snap together display badge intended to be worn on a person's clothing as a name badge, display button or the like. An open frame equipped with front and rear ridges receives a transparent cover, the display material, and a backplate through the rear, the cover abutting the front ridges and the backplate passing interferingly by the rear ridge. An S-shaped wire clasp is detachably affixed to the backplate by means of a snap attachment made up of ramp elements and protrusions positioned in paired arrangement about an opening in the backplate and a bridge element traversing the opening. The S-shaped body of the clasp is received by the supports of the bridge when the ends of the clasp body are passed over the ramp elements and into position between the protrusion and ramp of each of the pairs thereof.

Abstract: A device for fixing a flower or a bundle of flowers to a dress or similar clothing comprises a body means including a head portion, equipped with a safety pin, and an elongate shaft portion rigidly connected to the head portion. The flowers to be connected to the device are aligned with their stem to the shaft portion and an adhesive tape is wrapped around the shaft portion and the stems. The device is then fixed to the dress by means of the safety pin like a badge.

Abstract: A holder adapted to be removably attached to a garment, such as a shirt or blouse, for releaseably holding a pair of eyeglasses on the garment. The holder includes a body formed by a pair of end parts which effectively form closed loops, and a central part which interconnects the end parts. An attachment device, such as a pin, is carried by the central part for attachment to a garment. The central part can either be vertical, horizontal or inclined when the body is attached to the garment, and the end parts are adapted to receive and removably hold one of the two temples of a pair of eyeglasses while the other temple extends longitudinally of the first temple but externally of the end parts. Several embodiments of the invention are disclosed.

Abstract: A concealment holster which fits an article such as a firearm to be carried in complete concealment. The holster is provided by an elongated pouch having a rounded bottom and an open top, so as to contain a handgun in butt-inverted position. The pouch is detachably connected to the shirttail of a wearer so that the pouch and its contents are hidden behind and/or beneath the wearer's trousers waistband.

Abstract: A finger ring embodies a tube located so as to project sidewardly into the finger space and to have opposite ends contoured to match the curvature of the ring periphery. A holder such as a clasp is receivable into the tube.

Abstract: An anchor for securement to a base having a transitory fluent stage includes a sheetlike segment with an interior zone having a depressed loop. The loop is pressed into a fluent area of the base with the fluent material flowing completely around the loop. Upon solidification of the base, a secure interlock is achieved. A typical anchor may be a pin or other attachment finding for an article of decorative or functional ornamentation such as an identification badge, jewelry, or the like, with the article of ornamentation being formed of a thermoplastic.