Decorative button attachment device

Abstract

A decorative button attachment device includes a generally T-shaped frame that is in communication with the main body having a decorative element along the front surface and having a pair of elongated posts that extend outward from the back surface. The pair of elongated posts include a shape, size and separation distance that is complementary to the known shape, size and separation distance of the apertures of a clothing button to be removably secured therein. A fastener having a pair of openings engages the distal ends of the posts and secures the device to the button.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part to and claims the benefit of U.S. application Ser. No. 13 / 872,278 filed on Apr. 29, 2013, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates generally to ornamental devices, and more particularly to a decorative button device.BACKGROUND[0003]The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.[0004]In today's economy, consumers desire the latest in fashion and apparel. They also like to wear accessories that allow them to personalize their look. As a result, the fashion industry has seen a drastic increase in the popularity of decorative accessories such as customizable jewelry and charms that can be worn on necklaces and / or bracelets, for example, to allow users to express their particular likes and interests.[0005]Although such items have been met with g...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a decorative button attachment device that includes a frame and a decorative element. The frame has elongated posts that match the shape and size of the button's apertures. The decorative element can be a jewel or other decorative element with an orientation-dependent marking. The elongated posts can be easily positioned within the button's apertures and engaged with a fastener. Connectors secure the decorative element to the frame in a removable manner. The technical effects of this invention include a simple and easy way to attach decorative elements to clothing buttons.

Problems solved by technology

Although such items have been met with great commercial success, clothing accessories such as broaches and decorative pins, for example, that are geared toward similar purposes have not enjoyed the same level of commercial success.

Among the many reasons given for why consumers do not like to wear such items are 1) the prong of the pin makes a hole in the clothing which causes damage to the fabric, 2) decorative pins feel awkward to wear, and causes the weight of the clothing to be unevenly distributed, and 3) decorative pins often twist / rotate which causes images on the pin to appear sideways or upside down.

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