Abstract: A magnetically assisted coupling comprises at least two shaft segments. Each shaft segment has opposed ends and a hollow core. Adjacent segment ends are configured in a probe/socket configuration such that one segment end is configured to receive the adjacent segment end. Magnets of opposite polarity are mounted within said hollow core of adjacent segment ends, such that the magnet in the socket is positioned at a bottom of the socket, while the magnet in the probe defines a probe end. When adjacent segment ends are brought into close proximity the magnets attract each other and draw the probe end into the socket until the magnets are in contact.

Abstract: A wearable limb restraint comprises a resilient flexible cord having a first end and a second end. A magnet is disposed at each of the first end and the second end of the cord. The magnets are configured to removably attach to each other one in order to form a closed loop with the cord.

Abstract: An article including a first section of material, a second section of material, and a magnetic button assembly comprising a first component and a second component. The first component has a ring magnet and a body portion with the body portion having a fastening region with a first thread disposed therethrough for coupling the first component to the first section. A second thread passes through the second component for coupling the second component to the second section, and comprises at least one of a magnet and a ferromagnetic material to couple the second component to the first component thereby coupling the second section to the first section. The fastening region is formed of a polymeric material to minimize frictional wear of the first thread to prevent separation of the first component from the first section.

Abstract: Methods of providing jewelry apparatus may include providing a sheet of magnetic material and a receiving portion. The sheet of magnetic material may include a plurality of decorative insert bodies, and the receiving portion may be configured to receive a decorative insert body of the plurality of decorative insert bodies.

Abstract: A connector system includes an insert configured to be attached to a first object and a magnetic coupler configured to be attached to a second object. The magnetic coupler has a quick connect receiver receiving the insert. The magnetic coupler has a magnet magnetically attracting the insert into the quick connect receiver. The magnetic coupler has insert latches engaging and locking the insert in the quick connect receiver. The insert latches are releasable to allow the insert to be removed from the quick connect receiver.

Abstract: A device for securing an article of clothing to a desired length or position and a method for using the device are described. The device is comprised of a first member and a second member pivotally coupled together on corresponding ends thereof and a closure means attached at the opposing ends of the first and second members. The device can be used to secure an article of clothing by disengaging the closure means to open the device, sliding the second member of the opened device beneath the article of clothing to be secured, and engaging the closure means to close the device over the article of clothing.

Abstract: A magnetic clip is provided having two magnetic components to create a low-cost, thin, soft magnetic vise-like mechanism. The magnetic components are disposed in individual stickers or a unitary sticker. The clip includes an adhesive layer to which a real banknote may be removably attached. The user can simply peel back the banknote to open the magnetic vise-like mechanism to insert or remove one or more banknotes. The user then folds the substrate back onto itself to close and secure the remaining banknote(s).

Abstract: An organization and attachment device for detachably holding an insert. The device includes a first section with a first magnet section, a second section with a second magnet section, and a connecting section joining the first section and second section. The device also includes a linking device engaged with the connecting section. The linking device includes a linking member with a first end and a second end, and a first fastener connected to one of the ends of the linking member. The holding device can be arranged in multiple positions in which the linking device is stored. In each position in which the linking device is stored, the linking device is held in place by at least one of the magnet sections. In one position in which the linking device is stored, the linking device is completely enclosed by the first and second magnet sections.

Abstract: An accessory having decorative coin ornaments and connectors are designed, The decorative coin ornaments can easily link each other by using the magnetic connectors. The accessories can be a necklace or a bracelet with variety of designs depending on the size and type of the coin ornaments. It could be created the various accessory fashions according to circumstances. Thereby, the wearers are able to choose their favorite accessories from the various designs. Therefore, the wearers are possibly save the money for purchasing a lot of accessories. Especially, it is providing an effect of stimulating the blood circulation of the body by using the magnetic material.

Abstract: A buckle for securing strap ends to each other has an anchor peg, with a recess, attached to one strap end. Another strap end has a clamping head that has a recess adapted to allow insertion and removal of the anchor peg. A moveable locking mechanism in the clamping head can be moved from an open position, that allows insertion or removal of the anchor peg, to a closed position that prevents removal of an anchor peg inserted into the clamping head.

Abstract: A removable hardware structure and method are provided. The removable hardware structure does not require drilling, riveting, or otherwise damaging a mounting surface that will receive the decorative hardware element. The removable hardware structure includes a hardware element and an attachment element for securing the hardware element to a portion of a mounting surface. The attachment element is configured such that securing the hardware element to the portion of the mounting surface does not require puncturing the portion of the mounting surface.

Abstract: A magnetic locking device for closing preferably handbags and similar objects. includes connecting modules each provided with a guide piece having a tubular or trough-like cross section, wherein the guide pieces are formed so as to be fittable into one another, and permanent magnets are arranged at the bottoms thereof, wherein the permanent magnet in the first guide piece is fixedly arranged and the permanent magnet in the guide piece is movably arranged so that, when the device is closed, it is automatically adjusted to the other permanent magnet and brought into an attraction position.

Abstract: A connector for use with a drawstring is described which allows a user to attach one or more flexible elongate closure means, e.g. drawstrings together. A first end of the connector is mountable to a first end of a flexible elongate closure means. A second end of the connector is mountable either to a second end of the same or to another flexible elongate closure means. A swivel means may be situated between the first and second ends of the connector for rotating the ends and assist in fastening the connector to the drawstring. The connector may be a permanent fixture to a drawstring or a releasable attachment. The connector may be used in a method of replacing a drawstring of a product with a second drawstring. An end of a first drawstring is connected to an end of the second drawstring via the connector. The first drawstring is pulled until the connected second drawstring has replaced a position of the first drawstring on the product, then the drawstrings are disconnected at the connector.

Abstract: A system for removably securing a component to a base. The system includes a plurality of attachment means, each having a first attachment mechanism fixedly secured to the base, and a second attachment mechanisms fixedly secured to the component. Each of the first attachment mechanisms is configured to correspond to, and engage with, one of the second attachment mechanisms to securely fasten the component to the base. The plurality of first attachment mechanisms and the plurality of second attachment mechanisms are configured such that a gap is formed between the component and the base, and a void is formed between the plurality of attachment means when the attachment mechanisms are engaged, to create a leverage point directly above the void that allows the attachment mechanisms to at least partially disengage and the component to be removed from the base when a force is applied to the leverage point.

Abstract: A closure device for connecting two parts includes a first connecting module and a second connecting module. The first connecting module can be arranged on the second connecting module in a closing direction and is mechanically latched with the second connecting module in a closed position. The device also includes magnetic means which cause a magnetic attraction force between the first connecting module and the second connecting module to support the transfer of the first connecting module into the closed position. The first connecting module can be released from the second connecting module by means of a movement of the first connecting module or a part of the first connecting module in an opening direction that differs from the closing direction. The magnetic means counteract a movement of the first connecting module in the opening direction.

Abstract: In a microphone holder, a microphone can be attached and detached by a one-touch operation and to be securely held. A microphone grip is pressed into between clamp arms in a state where front ends are opened. This causes the microphone grip to press rear ends of the clamp arms to swing the front ends in closing directions. Thus, the microphone can be attached and detached by a one-touch operation without causing collision noise and the like.

Abstract: Kits enabling one or more items to be attached or detached using an assembly with a magnet for providing a magnetic attraction strong enough to movably hold the magnet adjacent a first outer plate for a quick connecting and disconnecting of an item.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a backlight module and an LCD having a positioning structure for fixing an optical film and a frame. The frame includes a side frame having an assembling hole. The optical film is placed on the side frame and includes a protruded ear having a positioning hole. The positioning structure includes: a magnetic member installed inside the assembling hole; an attracted member including a compression part and a positioning pillar, wherein the positioning pillar is connected to the compression part and gets inside the assembling hole through the positioning hole such that the positioning pillar is connected to an attraction hole due to a magnetic effect to make the compression part compress and fix the optical film on the side frame. The positioning structure can fix the optical film in X, Y, and Z directions to raise the positioning reliability, assembling speed, and capacity.

Abstract: A golf glove magnetic attachment adaptor has a magnetic body and a male snap stud. The magnetic body includes a magnet and a magnet casing; the magnet casing having an end wall, a lateral wall, and an end cap. The magnet is positioned within the magnet casing and allows the golf glove magnetic attachment adaptor to be attached to any substantially ferrous metal object. The male snap stud is centrally connected to the magnet casing opposite the magnet and allows the golf glove magnetic attachment adaptor to be attached to a female snap socket of a golf glove. In turn, the golf glove can be attached to any desired metal object. The golf glove magnetic attachment adaptor also functions as a ball marker when detached from the golf glove by depressing the male snap stud into the ground in order to anchor the magnetic body in place.

Abstract: A device for retaining tails of a shirt in a pair of pants is provided including a first magnetic component, a second magnetic component and a third magnetic component. The first magnetic component is attracted to the second magnetic component and the second magnetic component is attracted to the third magnetic component. A first cord is connected to the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component and a second cord is connected to the second magnetic component and the third magnetic component. A method of using the device is also provided.

Abstract: A fastener for removably attaching a filter material to a mounting structure includes a base and corresponding retainer. The base includes an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end including an attachment means for removably attaching the fastener to the mounting structure. The retainer is configured to be removably received onto the shaft to secure at least a portion of the filter material between the retainer and the base.

Abstract: An improved magnetic attachment system involves a female component that is associated with a first object and a male component that is associated with a second object. The female component includes a hole and a first magnetic structure having a first plurality of magnetic source regions having a first polarity pattern. The male component includes a peg that can be inserted into the hole and a second magnetic structure having a second plurality of magnetic source regions having a second polarity pattern complementary to said first polarity pattern. The male and female component are configured such that when the peg is inserted into the hole the first and second magnetic structures face each other across an interface boundary enabling magnetic attachment of the first object to the second object, where while the peg remains inserted within the hole the male component can be rotated relative to the female component but translational movement of the male component relative to the female component is constrained.

Abstract: A clasp in which magnetic leakage is reduced includes a pair of pieces which are to be engaged with each other. Both pieces, when being engaged, both may rotate about an axis common to both pieces. Both pieces are provided with a pair of permanent magnets held in both pieces. Both permanent magnets have front and rear surfaces in which multiple poles are magnetized, and when both pieces are engaged, the front surfaces of both permanent magnets face each other.

Abstract: A force focused fastening system maintaining a fastener element in plane during fastening. The force focused fastening system includes a force focused fastening member including an extensible region and an end region. The end region includes a fastener element and the extensible region includes a high modulus region aligned relative to a center portion of the fastener element. During fastening, the force focused fastening member directs forces toward the center portion of the fastener element, away from end portions, minimizing distortion of the fastener element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a locking device, including a first locking part, having a casing and a blocking piece arranged on the casing, a second locking part, having a spring lock element which is formed spring-elastic at least in sections, and magnetic means, which act between the blocking piece of the first locking part and the second locking part and cause a magnetic force between the blocking piece of the first locking part and the second locking part. To close the locking device the first locking part can be attached onto the second locking part in a closing direction. To release the locking device the spring lock element can be slid in an opening direction directed essentially lateral to the closing direction relative to the blocking piece.

Abstract: An article of clothing, such as a dress shirt, blouse, coat, jacket, or medical gown includes a sheet of material forming a body portion. First and second plackets are formed along respective first and second end portions of the sheet of material. First and second magnetic elements are secured inside first and second pockets of the plackets, respectively, such that positions of the one or more second magnetic elements correspond to positions of the one or more first magnetic elements.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to a product and method to restrain movement, and more particularly to a product and method to releasably restrain the movement of a part of the human body, such as an arm or a leg. In one embodiment of the invention, a first piece is releasably positioned at a part of the body the movement of which is desired to be restrained and a second piece is positioned at the desired location of restraint. The first piece and the second piece are adapted to be releasably connected to each other, such as by magnetic forces, the attractive magnetic forces of two or more magnets, or by mechanical forces such as by a snap, button, buckle, pin, hook and loop fastener or other device.

Abstract: A magnetic jewelry clasp includes a first body member having a magnet defining a first magnetically attractive surface and a second body member that has a magnet defining a second magnetically attractive surface that magnetically connects to the first magnetically attractive surface to define a first locking arrangement of the clasp. The magnetic jewelry clasp also has (1) a second locking arrangement wherein a height of a bump on a first side of the second body member is long enough to get locked within a perimeter of the first safety clasp located on a first side of the first body member and (2) a third locking arrangement wherein a height of a bump on a second side of the second body member is long enough to get locked within a perimeter of a second safety clasp on a second side of the first body member.

Abstract: A clasp system for attaching two elements, comprising first and second parts (A, B) each having a body (10, 11) for attachment to a respective one of the elements. The first and second parts having a fastening means comprising first and second fastening portions (1, 6), the first part including the first fastening portion and the second part including the second fastening portion. The first fastening portion and the second fastening portion are respectively configured for clipping engagement to fasten the first and second parts together. The unfastening comprises a relative twist movement of the first and second parts to unclip the first and second fastening portions. The first and second parts further comprise magnetic material (2, 3, 4, 5) arranged to pull the first and second parts together into the clipping engagement when the first and second parts are relatively oriented in a predetermined manner and spaced less than a predetermined maximum distance apart.

Abstract: A magnetic tie clip is provided, which includes a first component that is fastened with a button on a shirt and a second component which is fastened on a tie. The second component includes a magnet which is magnetically coupled with the first component in order to secure the tie to the shirt. The first component further includes a button fastener which attaches with the button, a magnetic member which is magnetically coupled with the second component, and a connector which flexibly connects the button fastener and the magnetic member. The connector may be set to a length which provides for flexible movement of the magnetic member relative to the button fastener, such that the tie is secured close to the shirt but is permitted to move as the wearer moves.

Abstract: A female component of a press stud including a monolithic body made by hot forming and defining a housing seat for a retaining member housed in the housing seat and intended to lock a corresponding male component in position selectively during use. A locking lip, integral with the monolithic body, extends from the housing seat and is deformed so as to partially close the housing seat in order to secure the retaining member therein. In order to produce the female component, the monolithic body is hot formed, and the locking lip is deformed after the introduction of the retaining member into the housing seat, by hot or cold crimping, upsetting or deformation in general.

Abstract: A seatbelt buckle retaining device comprising a clamp device for attachment to a magnetic device arranged to retain a seatbelt buckle when in use, wherein the clamp device is arranged to: i) capture the magnetic device when in use and only release the magnetic device upon activation of a clasp device, and ii) locate under a car seat cover, or be permanently affixed within a car seat or car seat cover.

Abstract: A connector structure includes a base body, a slider, a connector holder, a holder, a slider restriction portion and a connector holder restriction portion. In a state where the slider is not held to the base body by the holder, the slider restriction portion restricts a movement of the slider in one direction of one axis. In a state where the movement of the slider is restricted, the connector holder is separable from the slider in the one direction. The connector holder restriction portion restricts a position and an attitude taken by the connector holder separated from the slider within a predetermined range.

Abstract: A device and a method for attaching a cover to a structure such as a boat. A plurality of complementary configured ferrous and magnetic fasteners is used. The existing fasteners on the boat may be removed or modified to secure the new fasteners. The existing fasteners on the cover may receive a replacement fastener.

Abstract: An adaptable magnetic cufflink assembly to convert conventional button sleeve button cuffs to a decorative French cuff cufflink. A cuff button attachment clip is magnetically secured through a shirt sleeve cuff portion to a magnet retainment stud having a selective fastener assembly registerable with a decorative cufflink overlay.

Abstract: In a belt buckle device including a tongue piece (75, 76; 210; 310) connected to an end of a belt extending in a longitudinal direction and a hook member (68, 70; 220; 320) configured to be selectively connected to the tongue piece by engaging a first lateral bar of the tongue piece in a hook opening (111; 226; 326) defined by a hook portion (71, 72; 225; 324) thereof, a longitudinal dimension (B) between the free end of the tongue piece and a base end side of the first lateral bar is substantially equal to or smaller than a width (A) of the entrance of the hook opening, and the effective thickness (C) of the first lateral bar is greater than the width (A) of the entrance of the hook opening. Thus, the first lateral bar is held inside the hook opening as long as the tongue piece is kept in a flat position in a reliable manner.

Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Abstract: A magnetic jewelry clasp is described that includes a first body member having a magnet that defines a first magnetically attractive surface. The clasp includes a second body member that has a magnet that defines a second magnetically attractive surface that magnetically connects to the first magnetically attractive surface to define a first locking arrangement of the clasp. The clasp includes a safety catch that has a first protuberance that is adapted to open and close the safety catch. The safety catch includes a second protuberance that fits over the end of the second body member which defines a second locking arrangement of the clasp. The Safety catch is designed so that it will function whether the two bodies are brought together with both right side up or with one up side down. It includes a pair of side panels that prevent misalignment of the first and second body members.

Abstract: A locking system (2) for a piece of jewelry, including mutually complementary interacting locking parts (4, 6) shaped as coupling parts of a male and female type, where each locking part (4, 6) additionally includes polarized magnets (10, 12), where each locking part (4, 6) opposite the coupling parts additionally includes end parts (8) with connecting means (9) for connecting the end parts (8) with one or more pieces of jewelry, e.g. in the form of necklaces, bracelets, ankle bands, headbands, belts or the like.

Abstract: Buttons are disclosed. The buttons can have a female portion and a male portion. The female portion can include a member configured to engage and retain the male portion. The female portion can include one or more of an annular elastic portion, a movable member with a magnet and a spring.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing having an external surface and a magnet within the housing that moves from a first position where the magnetic axis is substantially parallel to the external surface to a second position where the magnetic axis is substantially perpendicular to the external surface. The magnet may be configured to move in the presence of an external magnetic field of another magnet, thereby engaging the two magnets.

Abstract: A snap fastener includes a male component and a female component. In a mechanical fastener, a shaft having an enlarged tip fits within a socket having a retaining element for releasably holding the enlarged tip. In a magnetic snap fastener, the female component has a magnet and a cover with a central hole for receiving the shaft. In both forms of snap fasteners, the male component and female component have anti-rotation surfaces, which interact to prevent rotation of the male and female components relative to each other.

Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Abstract: An attachment system comprises an attachment assembly having a side with an exposed surface. A magnetic structure comprises a plurality of assembly field emission sources having positions and polarities relating to an attachment spatial force function. A plurality of assembly pole pieces are coupled to the magnetic structure such that a spatial spacing is created between the magnetic structure and the side. Each assembly pole piece is coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of assembly field emission sources for directing magnetic flux. An attachment target attaches to the exposed surface based on the attachment spatial force function. The attachment target comprises a plurality of target field emission sources having positions and polarities relating to the attachment spatial force.

Abstract: A magnetic clip provides a quick and easy method to attach an electronic device's cord to a user's clothing. The magnetic clip allows a user to create a fully customized cord management system, based upon their specific needs and/or preferences. The cord management system can include a tether to join a magnetic disk with a magnetic clip. The magnetic disk and magnetic clip can be disposed on opposite sides of a garment to position the magnetic clip securely on the user's garment, regardless of how slippery or form fitting the garment's material may be. A garment can have integrated magnetic disks, where the magnetic clip can attach.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a magnetic attachment mechanism is described. A method is provided for determining the magnetic field axis of an element prior to machining it. The magnetic field axis can be used as a reference to machine an outer surface of the magnetic element at a desired angle. The method provides a means to more precisely align magnetic field axes of corresponding magnets in a magnetic attachment system.

Abstract: This non-provisional patent pertains to a new and improved decorative magnetic snap system to aesthetically embellish articles such as wearing apparel, accessories, and interior decor, allowing one to interchange decorative embellishments day to day. This novel improved embellishment snap system can be sold in a variety of retrofitting kits or inserted into an article for the purpose of interchanging decorative ornaments on an object. The improved system would allow one to aesthetically change the appearance of an item infinitely, by means of a strong magnetic bond and reinforced structure.

Abstract: Clasps and methods of manufacturing the clasps are disclosed. The clasp comprises a male end, a female end coupleable to the male end. The female end comprises at least two pushers, the pushers each movable between a first position and a second position, and at least one magnet coupled to each pusher. The pushers are positioned such that when the pushers are each in the first position, the magnetic force between the magnets biases the pushers toward the second position.

Abstract: A garment securing device and adjustable positioning thereof. The garment securing device is a fabric fastener adjustably located between two prefabricated garment buttons. The fabric fastener adapted to secure a first shirt panel to a second shirt panel of a dress shirt including a collar button, a first torso button, and a second torso button, all symmetrically positioned and including associated eyelets. The fabric fastener includes a clothing button firmly attached with an adhesive to a first permanent magnet. The combination of a second permanent magnet and the first permanent magnet is to provide an alignment and the securing of the first shirt panel and the second shirt panel to each other between the first torso button and the second torso button.