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US20110119876A1
US20110119876A1 US12/624,287 US62428709A US2011119876A1 US 20110119876 A1 US20110119876 A1 US 20110119876A1 US 62428709 A US62428709 A US 62428709A US 2011119876 A1 US2011119876 A1 US 2011119876A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/185—Attachment of fasteners to straps or chains
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/20—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for open straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/2019—Hooks
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/44—Clasp, clip, support-clamp, or required component thereof
    • Y10T24/44034—Dissociable gripping members

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  • the present invention relates to a new form of clasp for use with knitted and woven cuffs, bracelets, and the like.
  • an elongated clasp having two components which hook together and the sides of the components which are to engage the knitted material have a relatively large number of holes for receiving strands of thread or very fine wire to neatly connect the cuff or bracelet to the sides of the clasp.
  • FIG. 1 is view of a knitted cuff with a clasp according to the present invention secured thereto.
  • FIG. 2 is a view of the clasp without any knitted material.
  • FIGS. 3 a and 3 b illustrate the hooks and eyes for connecting the clasp components together, as well as the small rings on the opposite sides for connecting to the fabric.
  • the clasp of the present invention is shown at 10 connected to a cuff 12 .
  • the cuff 12 is secured to the sides 14 and 16 of the clasp 10 by cloth or fine wire thread.
  • the clasp 10 comprises left and right components 18 and 20 as best seen in FIG. 2 along with hooks 22 and 24 comprising rings 26 and 28 and hook members 30 and 32 which engage the rings 26 and 28 .
  • the clasp 10 preferably is made of cast metal and has an applied resin or epoxy coated enamel.
  • the clasp can be silver plated over white metal, white bronze, zinc, brass, silver or sterling silver.
  • the clasp components 18 and 20 are shown in FIG. 3 a unhooked and shown in FIG. 3 b hooked together.
  • holes 34 and 36 are on each side and typically 25 or more are provided.
  • the clasp components 18 and 20 may have a plurality of decorative spots or raised areas 40 and 42 for aesthetic purposes. They can be done in cold enamel.
  • a typical length of the components 18 and 20 is two inches or longer, with each component being approximately 3 ⁇ 8 inch wide.
  • the small rings 34 and 36 typically are 1/16 th - 3/32 nds in diameter and have rounded tops.

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A new form of clasp is disclosed having two components which hook together. The components have a large number of holes on two sides to allow thread or fine wire to attach a knitted cuff or the like.

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    BACKGROUND
  • The present invention relates to a new form of clasp for use with knitted and woven cuffs, bracelets, and the like.
  • Various forms of clasps had been devised over the past, but they are not particularly useful for any form of knitted and woven cuffs, bracelets made of knitted or woven cloth or metal materials. They are narrow, frequently use only one hook and are unstable. The loops used are large, only a few and are far apart.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • According to the present invention, an elongated clasp having two components which hook together and the sides of the components which are to engage the knitted material have a relatively large number of holes for receiving strands of thread or very fine wire to neatly connect the cuff or bracelet to the sides of the clasp.
  • It is not intended that the invention be summarized here in its entirety. Rather, the features, aspects and advantages are set forth in or apparent from the following description and drawings.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is view of a knitted cuff with a clasp according to the present invention secured thereto.
  • FIG. 2 is a view of the clasp without any knitted material.
  • FIGS. 3 a and 3 b illustrate the hooks and eyes for connecting the clasp components together, as well as the small rings on the opposite sides for connecting to the fabric.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • Turn now to the drawings, and first to FIG. 1, the clasp of the present invention is shown at 10 connected to a cuff 12. The cuff 12 is secured to the sides 14 and 16 of the clasp 10 by cloth or fine wire thread. The clasp 10 comprises left and right components 18 and 20 as best seen in FIG. 2 along with hooks 22 and 24 comprising rings 26 and 28 and hook members 30 and 32 which engage the rings 26 and 28. The clasp 10 preferably is made of cast metal and has an applied resin or epoxy coated enamel. The clasp can be silver plated over white metal, white bronze, zinc, brass, silver or sterling silver.
  • The clasp components 18 and 20 are shown in FIG. 3 a unhooked and shown in FIG. 3 b hooked together.
  • Of particular significance is the fact that there is a large number of holes 34 and 36 along the outer edges of the components 18 and 20. These holes or loops allow one to attach the clasp to knitted material and are smaller and close together to hold with less stress on any one stitch, which for a cuff or bracelet is particularly important. These holes 34 and 36 typically are on each side and typically 25 or more are provided.
  • The clasp components 18 and 20 may have a plurality of decorative spots or raised areas 40 and 42 for aesthetic purposes. They can be done in cold enamel.
  • A typical length of the components 18 and 20 is two inches or longer, with each component being approximately ⅜ inch wide. The small rings 34 and 36 typically are 1/16th- 3/32nds in diameter and have rounded tops.
  • Various changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications of the subject invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art after considering this specification together with the accompanying drawings and claims. All such changes, modifications, variations, and other uses of the applications which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention are intended to be covered by the claims which follow.

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1. A clasp comprising two elongated components one having hooks for engaging loops in the other, each of the components along the outer edges have a large number of rings or loops which allow knitted fabric of a cuff or bracelet to be attached thereto with thread or fine wire, and preferably the hooks and loops comprise two or more for a two inch long clasp for example.
2. A clasp as in claim 1 wherein the components are of cast metal.
3. A clasp as in claim 1 wherein the components are brass.
4. A clasp as in claim 1 wherein the components are silver.
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US20190174888A1 (en) * 2018-08-07 2019-06-13 Michelle K. Everts Device, System and Methods of Use and Production for Preventing Chains of a Plurality of Necklaces Simultaneously Worn by a User from Entangling
US10973286B2 (en) 2018-08-07 2021-04-13 Michelle K. Everts Device, system and methods of use and production for preventing chains of a plurality of necklaces simultaneously worn by a user from entangling

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US2882905A (en) * 1956-11-23 1959-04-21 True Form Foundations Inc Brassiere construction
US3040750A (en) * 1959-12-21 1962-06-26 Hurwitz Miriam Brassiere construction
US3122143A (en) * 1962-08-15 1964-02-25 Beatrix B Mcshea Brassieres
US3445901A (en) * 1966-02-02 1969-05-27 Brero & Co Fasteners
US4204300A (en) * 1977-07-28 1980-05-27 Gerhard Fildan Fastener for garments
US5954681A (en) * 1995-12-27 1999-09-21 Brooks; Diana Breast-supporting band
US6149496A (en) * 1999-07-29 2000-11-21 Fildan; Gerhard Hidden front-closure brassiere
US20050112996A1 (en) * 2003-11-20 2005-05-26 Buehler Barbara A. Combination brassiere
US20060046615A1 (en) * 2004-08-26 2006-03-02 Zecher Donna F Devices and methods for restraining or inhibiting excessive breast movement
US20060094334A1 (en) * 2004-11-01 2006-05-04 Davis Theodore L Clear fastener and clear extender for use in undergarments and methods of manufacture thereof
US7128635B1 (en) * 2005-11-04 2006-10-31 Regina Miracle International Ltd. Molded seamless brassiere incorporating fasteners
US20080295302A1 (en) * 2004-07-16 2008-12-04 Herbert Senn Fastening Element For End Areas of Garments To Be Fastened To One Another

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US2286850A (en) * 1939-08-04 1942-06-16 Graham Neta Evelyn Victoria Fastening device for garments
US2882905A (en) * 1956-11-23 1959-04-21 True Form Foundations Inc Brassiere construction
US3040750A (en) * 1959-12-21 1962-06-26 Hurwitz Miriam Brassiere construction
US3122143A (en) * 1962-08-15 1964-02-25 Beatrix B Mcshea Brassieres
US3445901A (en) * 1966-02-02 1969-05-27 Brero & Co Fasteners
US4204300A (en) * 1977-07-28 1980-05-27 Gerhard Fildan Fastener for garments
US5954681A (en) * 1995-12-27 1999-09-21 Brooks; Diana Breast-supporting band
US6149496A (en) * 1999-07-29 2000-11-21 Fildan; Gerhard Hidden front-closure brassiere
US20050112996A1 (en) * 2003-11-20 2005-05-26 Buehler Barbara A. Combination brassiere
US20080295302A1 (en) * 2004-07-16 2008-12-04 Herbert Senn Fastening Element For End Areas of Garments To Be Fastened To One Another
US20060046615A1 (en) * 2004-08-26 2006-03-02 Zecher Donna F Devices and methods for restraining or inhibiting excessive breast movement
US20060094334A1 (en) * 2004-11-01 2006-05-04 Davis Theodore L Clear fastener and clear extender for use in undergarments and methods of manufacture thereof
US7128635B1 (en) * 2005-11-04 2006-10-31 Regina Miracle International Ltd. Molded seamless brassiere incorporating fasteners

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20190174888A1 (en) * 2018-08-07 2019-06-13 Michelle K. Everts Device, System and Methods of Use and Production for Preventing Chains of a Plurality of Necklaces Simultaneously Worn by a User from Entangling
US10973286B2 (en) 2018-08-07 2021-04-13 Michelle K. Everts Device, system and methods of use and production for preventing chains of a plurality of necklaces simultaneously worn by a user from entangling

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