US1796924A - Fastening device - Google Patents

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March 17, 1931. J. FLEECE FASTENING DEVICE Filed Sept. 15, 1929 2730372 07: QIOXW Weave Patented Mar. 17, 1931 JOHN FLEECE, F HARVEY, ILLINOIS FASTENING DEVICE My invention relates to fastening devices for apparel and the like, and more particularly to those designated as safety pins, and

my main object is to produce a device of this kind which may be handled with safety whether in engaged or unengaged position.

A further object of the invention is to produce a fastening device whose pin is always protected by a guard against contact with objects not intended to be engaged by it.

A still further object of the invention is to design the novel fastening device with means preventing the pin from projecting away from the device and endangering the hands or other parts of the body which may come in contact with it.

Another object of the invention is to impart a form to the novel fastening device adaptable for the mounting of a shield, frontal cover or emblem for purposes of display.

An additional object of the invention is to design the same with a modified longitudinal form for greater capacity, as in the case where a number of ruiiies are to be held by the pin.

A final but nevertheless important object of the invention is to construct the same of few parts, which aresimple and durable in use.

V fith the above objects in mind, and any others which may suggest themselves from the description and claims to follow, a better understanding of the invention may be gained by reference to the accompanying drawing, in which- Figure 1 is an elevation of the novel fastening device;

Figure 2 is a rear elevation thereof, on an enlarged scale;

Figure 3 is a rear elevation of a modification;

Figures 4 and 5 are, respectively, sections on the lines 4c4c and 55 of Figure 2;

Figure 6 is a front elevation similar to Figure 1, showing a set of retaining tongues;

Figure 7 is a view similar to Figure 6 and including a shield secured by the retaining tongues referred to;

Figure 8 shows the application of a figure or emblem to the novel fastening device; and

Figure 9 is a sectional detail showing a securing element adaptable to the structure of Figure 8.

It is a familiar fact that the conventional safety pin often opens accidentally and presents its pointed stem outwardly, whereby to endanger surrounding objects. to injury. Frequently, when apparel is worn with safety pins, the accidental opening of one or more of these is not detected and the subject is injured without warning and placed in danger of blood poisoning. It has been my intention to eliminate the above difiiculties in connection with safety pins by designing a fastening device which accomplishes the above objects to their fullest extent.

Referring specifically to the drawing, the main portion of the novel fastening device comprises a circular loop one of whose ends is bent into the loop on a diametrical line and pointed to constitute the pin 16.

At the origin of the pin 16 is disposed a retainer 17 therefor. This retainer comprises a doubled plate of sheet metal, of substantially segmental form, one ply being full, as indicated at 18, and the other ply being medially divided to form sections 19. lhe ply 18 is flat, and is used for the construction of the divided ply 19 by rolling the curved surface of the retainer with a hollow bead 20. This head is clinched upon the wire loop 15 whereby to locate the plies in close formation; 0pposite the diviscn of the plies 19, however, the bead is prominently extended as indicated at 21 to form a finger which slightly curls at its extremity to bear upon the pin 16, as shown in Figure 2. The latter is thus impinged by the finger 21 against the frontal ply 18 as a backing; however, the finger 21 is resilient, and will yield upon pressure by the pin 16 in the corresponding direction, as indicated by dotted lines in Figure 3.

The opposite portion of the loop 15 receives the point of the pin and serves as a keeper therefor. The keeper, which is indicated at 22, is a doubled and beaded member similar to'the retainer previously described, also being pressed rigidly upon the loop 15. However, the rear ply 22a of the keeper is split medially to define opposed spring tongues 23, which in connection with the frontal ply 22 act as clips.

As shown in Figure 2, the pin 16 normally occupies a position against the frontal plies 18 and 22 and with its point between the clip tongues lVhen the fastening device is to be used, the pin 16 is pushed back with the forefinger while the thumb and middle fingers hold the sides of the loop 15, so that the pin 16 will move clear of the keeper and be in a position to engage the garment or other articles which are to be secured. Once the material has been impaled upon the pin, the latter ma be released to return to normal position, after which it may be wrenched laterally in one or the other direction to enter one of the clip tongues 22a. It will be understood that the pin will have suiiicient flexibility or resilienc to permit of the lateral adjustment mentioned, and the pin will now be retained against disengagement.

Should force develop with a tendency to dislodge the pin 16 from the clip tongue 22a the result may be that the pin resumes its normal or original position. However, the constant tendency of the finger 21 to keep the pin against the frontal ply 22 of the keeper will prevent the release of the material held because of the resistance imposed by the broad edge of the said ply. However, should such force be brought to bear that the material becomes separated entirely from the pin 16, the latter will still retain its position within the guard-like retainer, and at no time project to tear goods or inflict injury to the body of the wearer. The novel fastening device is thus safe at all times.

Vhile the form shown in Figures 1 and 2 is the preferred one, it will be noted that the useful length of its pin 16 is not great. Con sequently, in instances where a long pin is of advantage, such as in the case of securing a number of folds or rutlles I choose to elongate the fastener as shown in Figure 3, presenting a much longer pin and quite as sturdy a construction as in the main embodiment.

The main embodiment of the fastening device is easily adaptable for button or badge use, that is,,to receive a frontal mounting or shield. Thus, the frontal plies 18 and 22 may be stamped with outstruck tongues 24, which may be passed through slits in the button or badge shield 25, as shown in Figure 7, and rolled close to the shield in an outward direction to firmly retain the same. The doubledply formation also adapts itself to such mountings as require screws to keep them secured. Thus, Figure 9 shows the manner in which the plies are pressed forward with a tapped bearing 26, through which a screw may be directed into the back of a typical figure or emblem mounting 27. Figure 8 shows this mounting secured by four screws in the manner just described.

It will be seen that the novel fastening device is an article of compact and rugged construction. It is capable of being manufac tured by rapid machine methods, and has the features of absolute safety and ready adaptability to various uses employing the expedient of a safety pin.

I claim:

1. A fastening device comprising a closed loop, a pin extended inwardly from the latter and substantially in the same plane a guard member backing the pin in the region of its end, and clips opposite the guard memleer and adjacent to the pin.

2. The structure of claim 1, said clips being tensioned to receive and clamp the pin when the latter is swung laterally in the corresponding direction.

3. A. fastening device comprising a closed loop, a pin formed by the inward continuation of one end of the loop, and a guard for the pin comprising a plate opposite the same and secured to the loop by being rolled over the same with hollow bead, and wings extended from the bead and pressed into cloubled formation with the plate.

A. fastenin device comprising a closed loop, a pin extended into the same, and a keeper for the end portion of the pin comprising a backing plate, the latter being secured to the proximate portion of the loop by being rolled over the same with a hollow bead, an extension of the bead pressed into doubled formation upon the plate, and clips struck out of the extension adjacent to the end portion of the pin.

5. A badge comprising a closed loop, a retainer plate applied to the latter at one portion, a pin extended from the retainer plate toward an opposite portion, a keeper plate applied with loops at the latter portion, a badge shield applied upon the plates, and means between the latter and the shield to secure the shield to the plates.

6. A badge comprising a closed loop, a retainer plate applied to the latter at one portion, a pin extendedfrom the retainer plate toward-an opposite portion, a keeper plate applied with loops at the latter portion, tongues struck out of the plates, and a badge shield perforated by the passage of said tongues, the latter being bent upon the shield to retain the latter to the plates.

In testimony whereof I afiiX my signature.

JOHN FLEECE.

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