Accessory for apparel with fastening system

Abstract

An accessory includes a base. The base accessory includes a first fastener coupled to the base and extending in a first direction. The first fastener is configured to couple the base accessory to a structure in a first orientation. The base accessory includes a second fastener coupled to the base and extending in a second direction. The second fastener is configured to couple the base accessory to the structure in a second orientation. The second direction extends at a first non-zero angle relative to the first direction.

Description

FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates generally to an accessory that can be removably coupled to a structure such as a shoe, headband, clothing, or handbag.BACKGROUND

[0002] It is desirable to customize wearable items such as apparel, including shoes and clothing, in addition to bags and accessories. Customization allows the user to personalize wearable items making them unique and easily identifiable. Typically, when a user wants a wearable item to wear for a specific occasion, such as for a holiday or a special occasion like a birthday, they must purchase a new item. Purchasing new items for each occasion can become expensive and time consuming for users.

[0003] As recognized by the inventor of the present application, it would be advantageous to provide an accessory that can be removably coupled to various items such as shoes, bags, clothing, and accessories so that the item can be worn with a variety of outfits for a variety of occasions. The present disclosure advantageously provides a solution to the foregoing.SUMMARY

[0004] One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an accessory. The accessory includes a base. The accessory includes a first fastener coupled to the base and extending in a first direction. The first fastener is configured to couple the accessory to a structure in a first orientation. The accessory includes a second fastener coupled to the base and extending in a second direction. The second fastener is configured to couple the accessory to the structure in a second orientation. The second direction extends at a first non-zero angle relative to the first direction.

[0005] Another embodiment relates to an accessory. The accessory includes an accessory base and a fastener base coupled to the accessory base. The fastener base extends along a longitudinal direction of the base. The fastener base includes a first fastener configured to couple the accessory base to a first structure in a first orientation and a second fastener configured to couple the accessory base to a second structure in a second orientation. The second orientation is angularly offset from the first orientation.

[0006] Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing an accessory. The method includes coupling a first fastener to a first side of the accessory base. The first fastener extends in a first direction. The method also includes coupling a second fastener to the first side of the accessory base adjacent to a first end of the first fastener. The second fastener extends in a second direction. The method also includes acquiring an ornamental element and coupling the ornamental element to a second side of the accessory base. The second direction extends at a first non-zero angle relative to the first direction.

[0007] This summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. Other aspects, inventive features, and advantages of the devices or processes described herein will become apparent in the detailed description set forth herein, taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The patent or application file contains at least one drawing executed in color. Copies of this patent or patent application publication with color drawing(s) will be provided by the Office upon request and payment of necessary fee.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a front view of an accessory coupled to a structure according to one exemplary embodiment;

[0010] FIG. 2 is a back view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 1;

[0011] FIG. 3 is a side view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 1;

[0012] FIG. 4. is a front view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 coupled to a structure in a first orientation;

[0013] FIG. 5. is another front view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 coupled to a structure in the first orientation;

[0014] FIG. 6 is another front view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 coupled to a structure in the first orientation;

[0015] FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 coupled to a structure in a second orientation;

[0016] FIG. 8. is a side view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 coupled to a structure in the second orientation;

[0017] FIG. 9. is a side view of an accessory according to another embodiment;

[0018] FIG. 10 is a side view of an accessory according to another embodiment;

[0019] FIG. 11. is a perspective view of an accessory according to another embodiment;

[0020] FIG. 12. is a front perspective view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 11;

[0021] FIG. 13. is a front view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 11;

[0022] FIG. 14. is a back view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 11;

[0023] FIG. 15. is a top view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 11;

[0024] FIG. 16. is a bottom view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 11;

[0025] FIG. 17. is a left side view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 11; and

[0026] FIG. 18. is a right side view of the accessory according to the embodiment of FIG. 11.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Referring generally to the FIGURES, disclosed herein is an accessory. The accessory is configured to be coupled to a variety of structures, such as a wearable accessory or clothing item (e.g., a shoe, a shoelace, a purse, a shirt, etc.) as described in more detail below. The accessory generally includes a base, fasteners configured to couple the base to the structure, such as a shoe strap or a shoelace. The fasteners are coupled to the base such that the accessory can be coupled to the structure in at least a first orientation and / or a second orientation (e.g., an orientation rotated from the first orientation, etc.).

[0028] Referring more particularly to FIGS. 1-3, is an accessory 100 according to a first embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 1-3, the accessory 100 includes a base 102. According to this embodiment, the base 102 is a singular piece of fabric or other material, or a combination of materials (e.g., leather, rubber, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), etc.). In other embodiments, the base 102 may include a plurality of pieces of material (e.g., a first piece of fabric coupled to a second piece of fabric, etc.). The base 102 defines a base plane A-A.

[0029] The accessory 100 includes a design element 104 (a design feature, a design ornament, an ornament, a charm, etc.). The design element 104 is coupled to the base 102. According to this embodiment, the design element 104 is a bow. In other embodiments, the design element 104 may be a flower, a heart, a sports symbol, or any other design, such as a design associated with a holiday.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 1, the design element 104 is a bow that includes a center portion 106. The center portion 106 is configured to couple the design element 104 to the base 102.

[0031] Now referring to FIG. 2, is a back view of the accessory 100. The base 102 includes a first side 202 (e.g., a front side, etc.) and a second side 204 (e.g., a back side, etc.). The second side 204 is opposite the first side 202. For example, the first side 202 is positioned adjacent to a structure (e.g., a shoelace, a shoe strap, a purse strap, a headband, a clip, a loop of fabric, a length of material, Atty. etc.), structured to receive the accessory 100, and the second side 204 faces outward (e.g., away from, etc.) the structure.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 2, the design element 104 is coupled to (e.g., fastened to, stitched to, glued to, adhered to, coupled to, etc.) the first side 202. In some embodiments, the design element 104 may be removably coupled to the first side 202 of the base 102. For example, the design element 104 may be removably coupled to the first side 202 of the base 102 via a fastening system such as a hook-and-loop strip or assembly (e.g., VELCO®, VELCRO IP Holdings, United Kingdom).

[0033] The accessory 100 further includes a first fastener 206. The first fastener 206 is coupled to the base 102. According to this embodiment, the first fastener 206 is coupled to second side 204 (e.g., a side opposite the side the design element 104 is coupled to, etc.) of the base 102 via stitching. In other embodiments, the first fastener 206 can be coupled to the base 102 via other securement methods such as glue or other adhesive. For example, the first fastener 206 can be coupled so as to be permanently attached to the base 102 or removably attached to the base 102.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 2, the first fastener 206 is coupled to the base 102 in a first direction. For example, the first fastener 206 extends in the first direction that is parallel to the longitudinal axis AL of the base 102. The first fastener 206 is configured to couple the accessory 100 to a structure. For example, the first fastener 206 is configured to removably couple the accessory 100 to the structure such as a wearable accessory or clothing item (e.g., a shoe, a shoelace, a purse, a headband, etc.). For example, the first fastener 206 is configured to couple the accessory 100 to the structure, such as a shoelace or a shoe strap, in a first orientation. According to this embodiment, when the accessory 100 is coupled to the structure in the first orientation, the longitudinal axis AL of the base 102 is perpendicular to the shoelace or shoe strap. For example, the structure, such as the shoelace or the shoe strap, is threaded (e.g., passed, fed, etc.) through the first fastener 206.

[0035] The base 102 also includes a second fastener 208 and a third fastener 210. According to this embodiment, the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210 are substantially similar. Each of the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210 are coupled to the base 102 (e.g., via stitching, via glue, etc.). According to this embodiment, each of the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210 are stitched to the second side 204 (e.g., are coupled to the same side as the first fastener 206, are coupled to a side opposite the design element 104, etc.). The design element 104 can vary in size, and has a smaller surface area than a surface area of the second side 204. The accessory 100 can be configured to accommodate a plurality of design elements 104 which can differ in size and placement.

[0036] Each of the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210 are coupled to the base 102 in a second direction. The second direction extends at an angle relative to the first direction of the first fastener 206. For example, the second direction extends at an angle a relative to a longitudinal axis AL of the base 102. According to this embodiment, the angle a is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis AL of the base 102. In other embodiments, the angle a can be in a range between about 30 degrees and about 60 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis AL.

[0037] The third fastener 210 is positioned a distance D1 away from the second fastener 208. For example, the distance DI can be in a range between 0.25 inches and one inch. As shown in FIG. 2, the second fastener 208 is coupled to the base 102 adjacent to a first lateral side 212 of the first fastener 206 on a first base side 214, and the third fastener 210 is coupled to the base 102 adjacent to a second lateral side 216 (e.g., a side opposite the first lateral side 212, etc.) on a second base side 218 of the first fastener 206.

[0038] The accessory 100 can be affixed to a structure in at least a first orientation or in a second orientation, although other orientations are contemplated. Similar to the first fastener 206, the second fastener 208 and third fastener 210 are configured to couple the accessory 100 to a structure such as a wearable accessory or clothing item (e.g., a shoe, a shoelace, a purse, a shirt etc.) in a second orientation. For example, the structure, such as a shoelace or shoe strap, is threaded through each of the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210 to couple the accessory 100 to the structure in the second orientation. The first fastener 206 is compressible such that the first fastener 206 can be pressed against the base 102 to facilitate threading of a structure, such as a shoelace or shoe strap, through each of the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210. For example, the first fastener 206 is compressed down against the base 102 and the structure is threaded through the second fastener 208, extends across a top portion of the first fastener 206, and is then threaded through the third fastener 210. When the accessory 100 is coupled to the structure in the second orientation, the longitudinal axis AL of the base 102 is parallel to the shoelace or shoe strap.

[0039] In another embodiment, the first fastener 206 defines a first fastener first aperture and a first fastener second aperture. For example, the first fastener first aperture is defined on a side of the first fastener 206 adjacent to the second fastener 208 and the first fastener second aperture is defined on a side of the first fastener 06 adjacent to the third fastener 210. For example, a structure, such a shoelace, a shoe strap, or a headband, is threaded through the second fastener 208, through the first fastener first aperture and the first fastener second aperture, and then through the third fastener 210. For example, in this embodiment, the first fastener 206 may be manufactured from or comprise a stiffer or less flexible material.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 2, the first fastener 206 is formed of a rigid material (e.g., leather a non-stretchable material, etc.), while each of the second fastener 208, and third fastener 210 are formed of an elastic material (e.g., a stretchable material, etc.). According to this embodiment, the second fastener 208 and third fastener 210 are substantially similar (e.g., formed of similar material, similar in size / circumference, extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis AL, etc.). In other embodiments, the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210 are different such that they vary in size and / or extend in different directions. In yet another embodiment, the accessory 100 can any combination of the first fastener 206, the second fastener 208, and the third fastener 210. For example, the accessory 100 can include just the first fastener 206 and the second fastener 208 and may not include the third fastener 210.

[0041] Now referring to FIG. 3, is a side view of the accessory 100. The first fastener 206 defines a first opening 302. The first opening 302 has a first cross-sectional area 304 (e.g., a first diameter, etc.). To couple the accessory 100 to the structure, the structure is threaded through the first opening 302. For example, a shoe strap may be threaded in a direction from a top end to a bottom end of the base 102 (e.g., in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal base AL).

[0042] The second fastener 208 defines a second opening 306, and the third fastener defines a third opening 308. The second opening 306 defines a second cross-sectional area 310 and the third opening 308 defines a third cross-sectional area 312. According to this embodiment, the third cross-sectional area 312 is substantially the same as the second cross-sectional area 310, and each of the second cross-sectional area 310 and the third cross-sectional area 312 are less than the first cross-sectional area 304. As such that first fastener 206 can facilitate coupling the accessory 100 to a larger structure (e.g., a shoe strap, a purse strap, etc.) and each of the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210 can facilitate coupling the accessory 100 to smaller structures (e.g., a shoelace, etc.).

[0043] As shown in FIG. 3, the design element 104 (e.g., the bow, etc.) can protrude away from (e.g., extend outward from, etc.) the first side 202 of the base 102. For example, the bow 104 includes a first looped portion 314 positioned on the first base side 214 and a second looped portion 316 positioned on the second base side 218. According to this embodiment, each of the first looped portion 314 and the second looped portion 316 are secured to the base 102 by the center portion 106. For example, the center portion 106 is positioned around (e.g., coupled to, in contact with, etc.) a portion of each of the first looped portion 314 and the second looped portion 316, a portion of the base 102, and a portion of the first fastener 206.

[0044] In other embodiments, the first fastener 206 can define a plurality of apertures. For example, the first fastener 206 may include apertures (e.g., a first aperture, a second aperture, etc.) positioned on sides of the first fastener 206 adjacent to each of the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210. The apertures facilitate threading of a structure, such as a shoelace, through each of the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210 along the longitudinal axis AL. For example, the shoelace can be threaded through the second fastener 208, then through each of a first aperture and a second aperture of the first fastener 206, and then through the third fastener 210 to couple the accessory 100 to the shoelace in the second orientation (e.g., an orientation where the longitudinal axis AL is parallel to the shoelace, etc.).

[0045] FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the accessory 100 coupled to a structure according to one embodiment. According to this embodiment, the accessory 100 the structure is a shoelace 402 of a shoe 404. The accessory 100 is coupled to the shoelace 402 in the second orientation.

[0046] In other embodiments, the structure is a different element, such a strap, of a shoe. In another embodiment, the structure can be an element of a different wearable accessory, such as a handle of a purse, a belt, a watch strap, a headband, jewelry such as a necklace or bracelet, glasses, or clothing item, but is not limited thereto.

[0047] In the embodiment of FIG. 4, the accessory 100 is coupled to the shoelace 402 by threading the shoelace 402 through each of the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210 such that each of the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210 are positioned around a portion of the shoelace 402.

[0048] FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrates the accessory 100 coupled to a different structure. As shown in FIG. 5, the accessory 100 is coupled to a strap 502 of an item of apparel, for example, a shoe 504 (e.g., a Mary Jane shoe, etc.). For example, the strap 502 can be a T-strap of the shoe 504 (e.g., a Mary Jane shoe, etc.). It should be appreciated that the accessory 100 can be coupled to a wide variety of surfaces on different underlying structures, such as different kinds of footwear (Mary Janes, other T-strap shoes, walking shoes, dance shoes, clogs with straps, Huarache-style shoes, etc.).

[0049] As shown in FIGS. 5-7, the accessory 100 is coupled to the strap 502 by threading the strap 502 through each of the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210 such that each of the second fastener 208 and the third fastener 210 are positioned around a portion of the strap 502. In another embodiment, the accessory 100 is coupled to a center strap 506 of the shoe 504. For example, the center strap 506 can be threaded through the first opening 302 of the first fastener 206.

[0050] FIG. 7 illustrates the accessory 100 coupled to a side of the strap 502 according to one embodiment. For example, the accessory 100 can be repositioned (e.g., slid, adjusted, etc.) along the strap 502 such that the accessory 100 can be positioned on the side of the shoe 404 near a clasp 702.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 8, the accessory 100 is coupled to strap 502 by threading the strap 502 through the first fastener 206. For example, the first fastener 206 is positioned around a portion of the strap 502. In this embodiment, the first fastener 206 is configured to couple the accessory 100 to a side of the strap 502 in the first orientation. For example, the accessory 100 is coupled to the strap 502 in the first orientation such that the longitudinal axis AL of the base 102 is perpendicular to the strap 502 (e.g., perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the strap 502, etc.).

[0052] Now referring to FIG. 9 is the accessory 900 according to another embodiment. The accessory 900 includes an accessory base 902. The accessory base 902 is similar to the base 102 of previously described embodiments. The accessory base 902 is configured to couple to a design element (e.g., design element 104, etc.). In some embodiments, the accessory base 902 may be the design element (e.g., the accessory base 902 is a bow, etc.).

[0053] The accessory 900 also includes a fastener base 904. The fastener base 904 is coupled to (e.g., stitched to, glued to, etc.) the accessory base 902. The fastener base 904 extends along the longitudinal axis AL of the accessory base 902. The fastener base 904 is configured to couple the accessory 100 to a structure (e.g., a shoelace, a shoe strap, a purse, etc.).

[0054] The fastener base 904 includes a first fastener 906 (e.g., an opening, etc.). According to this embodiment, the first fastener 906 is an opening defined by the fastener base 904 and the accessory base 902. The opening 906 extends along the longitudinal axis AL of the fastener base 904. The fastener base 904 defines an extent (e.g., a maximum extent) of the first fastener 906. The opening 906 is configured to couple the accessory 900 to a structure (e.g., a shoe strap, etc.) in the first orientation.

[0055] The fastener base 904 also includes a second fastener 908, 910. For example, the fastener base 904 defines an extent (e.g., a maximum extent) of the second fastener 908, 910 (e.g., a second opening 908, a third opening 910, etc.). For example, each of the second opening 908 and the third opening 910 are positioned at distal ends of the fastener base 904. Each of the second opening 908 and the third opening 910 are configured to receive a structure to couple the accessory 900 to the structure in a second orientation.

[0056] The accessory 900 is coupled to a structure in a first orientation by threading the structure through the first fastener 906 such that the first fastener 906 of the accessory 900 is positioned around at least a portion of the structure. The accessory 900 is coupled to the structure in a second orientation by threading the structure through the second fastener 908, 910 such that the second fastener 908, 910 of the accessory 900 is positioned around a portion of the structure. For example, in the first orientation, a strap is threaded through the first fastener 906 in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis AL, and in the second orientation a shoelace is threaded through the second fastener 908, 910 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis AL of the accessory base 902.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 9, the fastener base 904 includes a third fastener 912. The third fastener 912 is an opening defined by the fastener base 904. The third fastener 912 is positioned don a center of the fastener base 904. The third fastener 912 is configured to couple the accessory 900 to a structure such as a button.

[0058] Now referring to FIG. 10 is the accessory 1000 according to another embodiment. The accessory 1000 includes an accessory base 1002. Similar to the base 102, and the accessory base 902, the accessory base 1002 is configured to couple to a design element (e.g., design element 104).

[0059] The accessory base 1002 includes a fastener base 1004. The fastener base 1004 can be formed of a flexible and / or elastic material. The fastener base 1004 is configured to couple the accessory 1000 to a structure (e.g., a shoelace, a shoe strap, etc., or other surface allowing for the accessory 1000 to be attached thereto).

[0060] The fastener base 1004 defines a first portion 1006 (e.g., a first fastener, etc.). The first portion extends across the accessory base 1002 along the longitudinal axis AL. As shown in FIG. 10, the first portion 1006 includes a first portion first end 1008 and a first portion second end 1010. Each of the first portion first end 1008 and the first portion second end 1010 are coupled to the accessory base 1002 (e.g., stitched, glued, adhered, etc.). For example, the first portion first end 1008 and the first portion second end 1010 are coupled to the accessory base 1002 such that the first portion 1006 defines a first portion opening 1012. The first portion opening 1012 defines a first cross-sectional area. The first portion 1006 is configured to receive a structure (e.g., through the first portion opening 1012, etc.), such as a shoe strap, in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis AL of the accessory base 1002.

[0061] The fastener base 1004 defines a second portion 1014. The second portion 1014 includes a second portion first end 1016 and a second portion second end 1018. Each of the second portion first end 1016 and the second portion second end 1018 are coupled to the accessory base 1002 (e.g., stitched, glued, etc.) For example, the second portion first end 1016 and the second portion second end 1018 are coupled to the accessory base 1002 such that the second portion 1014 defines a second portion opening 1020. The second portion opening 1020 defines a second cross-sectional area. The second portion 1014 is configured to receive a structure (e.g., through the second portion opening 1020, etc.), such as a shoe strap.

[0062] As shown in FIG. 10, the second portion 1014 extends in a direction D2 that is at an angle A2 relative to the longitudinal axis AL of the accessory base 1002. For example, the angle A2 is in a range between about 30 degrees and about 60 degrees (e.g., 45 degrees, etc.).

[0063] The fastener base 1004 also defines a third portion 1022. The third portion 1022 includes a third portion first end 1024 and a third portion second end 1026. Each of the third portion first end 1024 and the third portion second end 1026 are coupled to the accessory base 1002 (e.g., stitched, glued, etc.) For example, the third portion first end 1024 and the third portion second end 1026 are coupled to the accessory base 1002 such that the second portion 1014 defines a third portion opening 1028. The third portion opening 1028 defines a third cross-sectional area. For example, the third cross-sectional area may be equal to the second cross-sectional area, and each of the second cross-sectional area and the third cross-sectional are less than the first cross-sectional area. The third portion 1022 is configured to receive a structure (e.g., through the third portion opening 1028, etc.), such as a shoe strap.

[0064] As shown in FIG. 10, the third portion 1022 extends in a direction D3 that is at an angle A3 relative to the longitudinal axis AL of the accessory base 1002. For example, the angle A3 is in a range between 30 degrees and 60 degrees (e.g., 45 degrees, etc.). In some embodiments, the angle A3 is equal to the angle A2. In other embodiments, the angle A3 is greater than or less than the angle A2 to facilitate coupling the accessory 1000 to the structure in various orientations.

[0065] In this embodiment, the first portion 1006 is defined by a first length between the first portion first end 1008 and the first portion second end 1010. The second portion 1014 is defined by a second length between the second portion first end 1016 and the second portion second end 1018. The third portion 1022 is defined by a third length between third portion first end 1024 and the third portion second end 1026. As shown in FIG. 10, the first length of the first portion 1006 is greater than each of the second length of the second portion 1014 and the third length of the third portion 1022.

[0066] According to this embodiment, the accessory 1000 can be coupled to a structure (e.g., shoelace, purse strap, etc.) in a first orientation by threading the structure through the first portion 1006 such that the first portion 1006 of the fastener base 1004 is positioned around at least a portion of the structure. The accessory 1000 can be coupled to the structure in a second orientation by threading the structure through each of the second portion 1014 and third portion 1022 such that each of the second portion 1014 and third portion 1022 of the fastener base 1004 are positioned around at least a portion of the structure. Further, according to this embodiment, the accessory 100 can be coupled to the structure in a third orientation by threading the structure through one of the second portion 1014 or third portion 1022.

[0067] According to this embodiment, the first portion 1006, the second portion 1014, and the third portion 1022 are a continuous piece of material (e.g., the fastener base 1004, etc.). In other embodiments, the first portion 1006, the second portion 1014, and the third portion 1022 are separate entities (e.g., separate materials, etc.).

[0068] Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing an accessory 100, 900, 1000. The method includes coupling a first fastener to the first side of the accessory base. The first fastener extends in a first direction. The method further includes coupling a second fastener to the first side of the accessory base adjacent to a first end of the first fastener. The second fastener extends in a second direction. The method can include acquiring an artistic element (e.g., an ornament, charm, decorative enhancement), such as a bow, a ribbon, a geometric shape feature, etc., and coupling the artistic element to a second side of the accessory base.

[0069] While this specification contains specific implementation details, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of what may be claimed but rather as descriptions of features specific to implementations. Certain features described in this specification in the context of separate implementations can also be implemented in combination in a single implementation. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single implementation can also be implemented in multiple implementations separately or in any suitable sub-combination. Moreover, although features may be described as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, one or more features from a claimed combination can, in some cases, be excised from the combination, and the claimed combination may be directed to a sub combination or variation of a sub combination.

[0070] As utilized herein with respect to numerical ranges, the terms “approximately,”“about,”“substantially,” and similar terms generally mean ±10% of the disclosed values, unless specified otherwise. As utilized herein with respect to structural features (e.g., to describe shape, size, orientation, direction, relative position, etc.), the terms “approximately,”“about,”“substantially,” and similar terms are meant to cover minor variations in structure that may result from, for example, the manufacturing or assembly process and are intended to have a broad meaning in harmony with the common and accepted usage by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the subject matter of this disclosure pertains. Accordingly, these terms should be interpreted as indicating that insubstantial or inconsequential modifications or alterations of the subject matter described and claimed are considered to be within the scope of the disclosure as recited in the appended claims.

[0071] References herein to the positions of elements (e.g., “top,”“bottom,”“above,”“below”) are merely used to describe the orientation of various elements in the FIGURES. It should be noted that the orientation of various elements may differ according to other exemplary embodiments, and that such variations are intended to be encompassed by the present disclosure.

[0072] The term “coupled” and the like, as used herein, mean the joining of two components directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary (e.g., permanent) or moveable (e.g., removable or releasable). Such joining may be achieved with the two components or the two components and any additional intermediate components being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another, with the two components, or with the two components and any additional intermediate components being attached to one another.

[0073] When the language “a portion” is used, the item can include a portion and / or the entire item unless specifically stated to the contrary.

[0074] Further, the term “or” is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term “or” means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. Conjunctive language if used is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to convey that an item, term, etc. may be either X, Y, Z, X and Y, X and Z, Y and Z, or X, Y, and Z (i.e., any combination of X, Y, and Z). Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z to each be present, unless otherwise indicated.

[0075] It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the assemblies shown in the various example implementations is illustrative only and not restrictive in character. All changes and modifications that come within the spirit and / or scope of the described implementations are desired to be protected. It should be understood that some features may not be necessary, and implementations lacking the various features may be contemplated as within the scope of the application, the scope being defined by the claims that follow.

Claims

1. An accessory comprising:a base;a first fastener coupled to the base and extending in a first direction, the first fastener comprising a rigid material and configured to couple the base to a structure in a first orientation, the first fastener defines a first opening having a first cross-sectional area; anda second fastener coupled to the base and extending in a second direction, the second fastener comprising an elastic material configured to couple the base to the structure in a second orientation, the second fastener defines a second opening having a second cross-sectional area, the second cross-sectional area being smaller than the first cross-sectional area,wherein the second direction extends at a first non-zero angle relative to the first direction.

2. The accessory of claim 1, further comprising a third fastener coupled to the base and extending in a third direction, the third fastener configured to couple the base to the structure in the second orientation.

3. The accessory of claim 2, wherein the third direction extends at a second non-zero angle relative to the first direction.

4. The accessory of claim 3, wherein the first non-zero angle and the second non-zero angle are in a range between about 80 degrees and about 100 degrees.

5. The accessory of claim 2, wherein each of the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to the first direction.

6. The accessory of claim 1, wherein each of the first fastener and the second fastener are adjustable straps configured to be positioned around at least a portion of the structure.

7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. An accessory comprising:an accessory base;a fastener base coupled to the accessory base and extending along a longitudinal direction of the accessory base, the fastener base comprising:a first fastener configured to couple the accessory base to a first structure in a first orientation, anda second fastener configured to couple the accessory base to a second structure in a second orientation, the second orientation being angularly offset from the first orientation.

10. The accessory of claim 9, wherein the fastener base further comprises a third fastener configured to couple the accessory base to the second structure in the second orientation.

11. The accessory of claim 9, wherein the second orientation is angularly offset from the first orientation at an angle in a range between about 85 degrees and about 135 degrees relative to the first orientation.

12. The accessory of claim 9, wherein the first fastener is a first opening defined by the fastener base, the first opening extending along a longitudinal axis of the fastener base.

13. The accessory of claim 12, wherein the second fastener is a plurality of second openings defined by the fastener base, each of the second openings extend in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction.

14. The accessory of claim 9, wherein the fastener base comprises at least a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion each coupled to the accessory base, andwherein a first length of the fastener base between the first portion and the second portion defines an extent of the first fastener and a second length of the fastener base between the second portion and the third portion defines an extent of the second fastener.

15. The accessory of claim 14, wherein the first length is greater than the second length and the first length extends at a non-zero angle relative to the second length.

16. A method of manufacturing an accessory, the method comprising:coupling a first fastener to a first side of an accessory base of the accessory, the first fastener comprising a rigid material and extending in a first direction defining a first opening having a first cross-sectional area;coupling a second fastener to the first side of the accessory base adjacent to a first end of the first fastener, the second fastener comprising an elastic material and extending in a second direction defining a second opening having a second cross-sectional area, the second cross-sectional area being smaller than the first cross-sectional area; andcoupling an ornament to a second side of the accessory base, the ornament having a smaller surface area than a surface area of the second side,wherein the second direction extends at a first non-zero angle relative to the first direction.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising coupling a third fastener to the first side of the accessory base adjacent to a second end of the first fastener, the third fastener extending in a third direction.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the third direction extends at a second non-zero angle relative to the first direction.

19. The method of claim 16, wherein coupling each of the first fastener and the second fastener to the accessory base comprises stitching each of the first fastener and the second fastener to the accessory base.

20. The method of claim 16, wherein the ornament is a bow, and coupling the ornament to the second side of the accessory base comprises stitching the bow to the second side of the accessory base.

21. The accessory of claim 1, further comprising a design element removably coupled to the base via a hook-and-loop fastener.

22. The accessory of claim 1, wherein the first fastener defines a plurality of apertures therethrough, the plurality of apertures configured to couple the base to the structure in the second orientation,wherein the first fastener defines a first opening and the second fastener defines a second opening, andwherein in the second orientation, the structure is threaded through the second opening defined by the second fastener and each of the plurality of apertures defined by the first fastener.

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