Systems and methods for customizable, embellishments

Abstract

A fastening device according to various aspects of the present technology is configured to provide a mounting system for allowing various articles to be selectively customized with an embellishment. The fastening device may comprise a frame and top portion having through holes to attach a removable decorative accessory to a backing element. A bottom surface of the frame may comprise a recessed receiving area specially designed to allow the head of a backing element to fit into the recessed area to minimize rotation of the decorative accessory and to allow the head portion to sit flush with the edge of the bottom surface of the frame.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 469,449, fled May 11, 2012, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 485,462, filed on May 12, 2011 and incorporates the disclosure of each application in its entirety by reference. To the extent that the present disclosure conflicts with any referenced application, however, the present disclosure is to be given priority.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Consumers are ever searching for footwear and other wearable articles, such as belts and jewelry, that is comfortable, that matches outfit color schemes, that is of an appropriate dressiness (casual, fancy, etc.), that supports and organization or event, that is suitable for various types of weather, that is in keeping with the latest fashions and trends, etc. Meeting all of these demands requires consumers spend an inordinate amount of money on footwear and wearable articles th...

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Benefits of technology

The present technology provides a fastening device that allows various articles to be customized with an embellishment. The device includes a frame and top portion with through holes to attach a removable decorative accessory to a backing element. The bottom surface of the frame has a recessed receiving area that allows the head of the backing element to fit flush with the edge of the frame. This design provides a secure and stable mounting system for the embellishment.

Problems solved by technology

Meeting all of these demands requires consumers spend an inordinate amount of money on footwear and wearable articles that may only be used occasionally.

These customizable articles may suffer from many defects, such as: the embellishments may rotate out of the proper orientation, the footwear may not be worn without the embellishments, the embellishments may cause discomfort, embellishments may not be interchangeable between articles, and others.

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