Fastener for attaching a button to a piece of fabric or garment
Inactive Publication Date: 2005-07-14
PAK JANE
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[0007] An aspect of the present invention is to provide a button fastener including a base with a bottom surface, and a plurality of legs connected to the base. The plurality of legs may extend downward from the bottom surface of the base. Each leg of the plurality of legs is able to pass through a button hole and is able to pass through a fabric. The base of the fastener may include a top surface with an optional coating applied to it. Each leg of the plurality of legs are capable of being bent over or pushed back to position near the inner surface of the fabric or garment, in order to firmly secure the button to the piece of fabric or garment. Once the fastener is deployed, a cover may be used to fit over the end of each of the plurality of legs, thus enhancing the overall safety of the fastener.
Problems solved by technology
Loose or lost buttons on garments, such as shirts and blouses may result from wear and tear caused by the use of washers and dryers, and commercial pressing equipment.
Discovering that a button has become loose, detached or in need of repair is often made at an inconvenient time (e.g., during dressing, at work, traveling, or when the garment is unpackaged from the laundry).
At such times, it may be inconvenient or impossible to repair the button using conventional techniques of needle and thread or sewing machine.
Even if a needle and thread or a sewing machine is available, many individuals may have difficulties operating these devices due to poor eyesight or coordination, or may be simply reluctant to engage in such activity.
The problem with these buttons, however, is that the locking clasps are generally permanently locking and cannot be easily removed from the garment once attached.
It is not practical to carry this tool and toolkit at all times in order to meet all emergency situations.
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[0020] Fasteners according to the present invention provide a quick and convenient way to replace detached, loose or missing buttons without the use of tools or other mechanical devices. Such fasteners may be used to attach a loose or detached button to a piece of fabric or garment. Such fasteners may include a base with a bottom surface, and a plurality of legs connected to the base. Each leg of the plurality of legs extends from the bottom surface of the base. Each leg of the plurality of legs may be designed to pass through a button hole.
[0021] Each leg of the plurality of legs may be designed to pass through, penetrate or piece a piece of fabric or garment, to which it may be desirous to attach a button. After passing through, puncturing or piercing the piece of fabric or garment, the plurality of legs are bent over or pushed back so as to lie along the inner surface of a piece of fabric or garment, in order to firmly secure the button to the piece of fabric or garment.
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A fastener for attaching a button or similar item to a piece of fabric or a garment is provided. The fastener may include a base and connected to the base may be a plurality of legs where each leg may extend downwards from the bottom surface of the base. Each of the plurality of legs may be designed to pass through one of the plurality of holes of a button and then may pass through the fabric. Additionally after passing through the fabric, each of the plurality of legs is capable of being bent over or pushed backward to secure the button to the garment.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention generally relates to the fasteners and more specifically to fasteners for attaching or reattaching a button or the like to a garment or piece of fabric. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0002] Loose or lost buttons on garments, such as shirts and blouses may result from wear and tear caused by the use of washers and dryers, and commercial pressing equipment. Discovering that a button has become loose, detached or in need of repair is often made at an inconvenient time (e.g., during dressing, at work, traveling, or when the garment is unpackaged from the laundry). At such times, it may be inconvenient or impossible to repair the button using conventional techniques of needle and thread or sewing machine. Even if a needle and thread or a sewing machine is available, many individuals may have difficulties operating these devices due to poor eyesight or coordination, or may be simply reluctant to engage in such activity. [0003] One device developed to...
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Login to View More IPC IPC(8): A44B1/04A44B1/06A44B1/08A44B1/18A44B1/42A44B17/00
CPCY10T24/36A44B1/42
InventorPAK, JANE
OwnerPAK JANE