Abstract: The present invention provides improvements in paper fastening to enable a user to remove a desired portion of papers from a fastened stack of papers without having to unnecessarily detach unwanted papers in the stack from the prongs of the fastener. The improved paper fastening arrangement is for use with a fastener having a base including two ends each having a leg extended therefrom, the leg foldable relative to the base. The arrangement comprises a sheath including an extension shaped to slideably engage one of the legs, the extension including an opening that defines a cavity to receive the leg, wherein the extension at least partially covers the leg and is operative to engage through sheet materials. At least one guide tab depends from the extension downward from the opening, the guide tab being foldable.

Abstract: The invention is comprised of at least one bookmark having a supply of repositionable self-stick notes disposed thereon. The invention may also have a non-intrusive paperclip-like attaching means disposed on the bookmark. The invention is disposed for advertising, logos and the like.

Abstract: From the “face” side of the base (12) of the male part (4), an engagement protrusion (18) extends directly upwards in the direction of the engagement socket (18). On the surface of the engagement socket (14) side of the base (12), a slanting surface (12a) parallel with the protrusion-forming slanting surface (18b) is formed. From the “face” side of the base (20) of the male part (8), an engagement protrusion (23) extends diagonally downwards in the direction of the engagement socket (21). On both sides of the step (23c), a wall (23e) is provided. On the “face” side of the engagement socket (21) of the base (20), a slanting surface (20a) parallel with the protrusion-forming slanting surface (23b) is formed. The snap fastener has directionality in respect not only of disengagement but also of engagement.

Abstract: An assembly includes a socket member, a post element, a stud member, and a decorative element. The socket member is secured to a fashion article, such as clothing, accessories (e.g., belts, hats, purse, shoes, etc.) or undergarments using the post element. The decorative element is secured to a front side of the stud member to produce an adornment and may include, but is not limited to, rhinestones, acrylic stones, precious and semi-precious stones, beads, button heads, and crystals. An opposite side of the stud member is structured and configured for releasable, snap fit engagement within the socket member, wherein various individual ones of the assembled adornments may be attached, removed and interchanged on the fashion article in accordance with a desired color scheme, arrangement, and overall appearance.

Abstract: A retroreflective button includes: a front mirror surface formed on a front surface of the button, a plurality of micro prisms each being polygonal shape and capable of transmitting and reflecting light from the polyhedral facets of each micro prism for retroreflecting an incoming light as emitted from a light or illuminating source for warning and optical decorative purposes, and a fastening device formed on a rear portion of each button to be secured on a wearer's garment or the like.

Abstract: A pair of socks 10 wherein each sock comprises a connector 16 operably attached thereto wherein each connector comprises locking means 42, 38 for co-operative locking with the other connector. Each connector 16 comprises a first and second member 22, 24, 26, 28 attachable to one another on opposite sides of a region of sock fabric wherein the first member 24, 26 of the first and second connectors respectively comprise said first and second locking means 42, 38 and the second members 22, 28 of the first and second connectors comprise a surface 54 for a design. The first member 24, 26 of each connector 16 is positioned on the inside of the sock and the second member 22, 28 of each connector 16 is positioned on the outside of the sock in the socks usual configuration for wear.

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: A fastener for use in attaching a button to a garment or a piece of fabric and a fastener clip including one or more of said fasteners. In a preferred embodiment, the fastener comprises a U-shaped flexible filament and a pair of transverse feet, the transverse feet being disposed at opposite ends of the U-shaped flexible filament. The U-shaped flexible filament is generally rectangular in cross-section. The width of the filament is substantially uniform over its length whereas the thickness of the filament is greatest in its arcuate region (to maximize the strength of the fastener) and least towards the feet. Because of its U-shape, the filament is permitted to extend between adjacent button holes, thereby creating the appearance of thread.

Abstract: A method of manufacture and apparatus for a temporary garment fastening button (20) for fastening to a garment (21). The button apparatus (20) includes a garment button (21) having a plurality of holes (25) extending therethrough. A tear-a-way backing patch (26) is provided juxtaposed at a button backside (23), and a plurality of side-by-side securing strands (27) each looping through at least two holes of the plurality of holes (25). Each end of each strand (20) extends through the backing patch (26) to anchor the garment button (22) to the backing patch (26). The backing patch (26) is formed to be torn away from a unitary sheet material (31) which is sufficiently rigid to permit mounting of the button (22) to the sheet material (31) by the strands (27). Further, the sheet material (31) is sufficiently frangible to permit manual tearing of the patch (31) therefrom without severing the strands (27). A clasp device (32) is included for coupling the button (22) to a garment fabric (21).

Abstract: Needle for use in the rodless dispensing of plastic fasteners of the type comprises a flexible filament and a cross-bar disposed at one end of the flexible filament. In one embodiment, the needle comprises a solid elongated member terminating at its front end in a tip adapted to penetrate a desired article of commerce and a chamber adapted to receive a cross-bar of a plastic fastener. The chamber includes a front end, a rear end, an open top and an open bottom. The open top, which is spaced rearwardly a distance from the tip, is appropriately sized and shaped to permit the insertion and removal of a cross-bar into and from the chamber.

Abstract: A cap crown button comprises a female retaining body, a decorating cloth, a fastening element, and a male retaining body. The female retaining body has an arcuate top, a periphery and a receiving space provided centrally with a projection having an axial hole which is provided therein with a shoulder. The projection has a belly portion. The female retaining body is covered with the decorating cloth. The fastening element is located in the receiving space such that the fastening element fastens the decorating cloth which extends into the receiving space. The male retaining body comprises a disklike bottom and a nail having thereon a tapered head capable of piercing the cap crown to engage the axial hole of the projection of the female retaining body.

Abstract: The present invention is a fastener assembly that is readily attached to fabric material and the like, without need of sewing. One embodiment of the fastener assembly includes a pair of interlocking male and female members, each for placement upon an opposite side of the fabric material. A coupling, such as a button, cufflink, or snap fastener element, is affixed to one of the members, and a locking device permanently secures the male and female members on opposing sides of the fabric material. Another embodiment of the invention includes two pairs of interlocking male and female members, each having mating couplings configured to removably attach the pairs of members together.

Abstract: A novel system of rapidly securing a button using stud or thread is described, with the possibility of recovering the button after fitting. Improved appearance is achieved by rendering the stud penetration hole invisible on its upper surface. The button comprises an upper part or cup which can be fitted if necessary with a decorative cover (4). It also comprises a support or base with a transverse through hole (6) used for recovering the button or securing it in a conventional manner, the stud penetration hole having two retaining lugs, and also a serrated (2) or coarse (8) stud for securing the button to the fabric (7). The aim of the invention is to improve the appearance of existing "quick fit" buttons, to enable said buttons to be recovered, and to allow them to be secured in a conventional manner.