US20180070663A1 - Decorative apparel clasp and accessories - Google Patents
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- a described aspect provides a decorative apparel clasp apparatus comprising: a clip fastener, the clip fastener including a clasping end, a handling end and a hinge rotatably connecting a first clasp portion having a first clasp face to a second clasp portion having a second clasp face, wherein the first clasp face of the first clasp portion includes a plurality of first engagement elements protruding therefrom, the second clasp face of the second clasp portion includes a plurality of second engagement elements protruding therefrom, and a locking element rotatably connected to at least one of the first clasp portion or the second clasp portion, and wherein the locking element is separately operable and movable with respect to both the first clasp portion and the second clasp portion and the locking element is configured to spatially secure the first clasp face of the first clasp portion in a substantially parallel opposing position to the second clasp face of the second clasp portion so that the first engagement features protruding from the first clasp face of the first clasp portion are interspaced between the second engagement features protruding from the second clasp face of the second clasp portion,
- FIG. 2 is a top view of the embodiment of the decorative apparel clasp apparatus of FIG. 1 , having an embodiment of an ornamental element;
- FIG. 3 is a top view of another embodiment of a decorative apparel clasp apparatus having another embodiment of an ornamental element
- FIG. 4 is a top view of still another embodiment of a decorative apparel clasp apparatus having still another embodiment of an ornamental element
- FIG. 5 is a top view of an embodiment of an article of clothing as physically modified and accessorized by embodiments of a decorative apparel clasp apparatus depicted in FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a young child wearing an embodiment of an article of clothing as physically modified and accessorized by embodiments of a decorative apparel clasp apparatus depicted in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- the decorative apparel clasp apparatus 100 includes a clip fastener 110 .
- the clip fastener 110 includes a clasping end 111 configured for clasping or otherwise securely engaging fabric.
- the clip fastener 110 also includes a handling end 112 formed so that a user may hold, maneuver, or otherwise handle and operate the clip fastener 110 .
- the clasping end 111 and handling end 112 may be axially opposed to each other or may be opposed in an off-axis manner in a way such as to define two distinct ends of the clip fastener 110 .
- a hinge 160 may be provided to rotatably connect a first clasp portion 120 of the clip fastener 110 to a second clasp portion 130 of the clip fastener 110 .
- the hinge 160 may be structured and operable with an axle and rod type functionality or may function through compliance of material that may join the first clasp portion 120 to the second clasp portion 130 . Additionally, the hinge may permit the first clasp portion 120 and second clasp portion 130 to move with respect to each other in a manner that permits the placement and retention of clothing fabric therebetween.
- the first clasp portion 120 may have a first clasp face 122 and the second clasp portion 130 may have a second clasp face 132 , wherein the first clasp face 122 of the first clasp portion 120 may include a plurality of first engagement elements 125 protruding therefrom, and the second clasp face 132 of the second clasp portion 130 may include a plurality of second engagement elements 135 protruding therefrom.
- the clip fastener 110 of a decorative apparel clasp apparatus 100 may also include a locking element 140 .
- the locking element 140 may be rotatable connected to at least one of the first clasp portion 120 or the second clasp portion 130 . When connected in this manner, the locking element 140 may be separately operable and movable with respect to both the first clasp portion 120 and the second clasp portion 130 .
- the locking element 140 may be configured to spatially secure the first clasp face 122 of the first clasp portion 120 in a substantially parallel opposing position, in relation to the second clasp face 132 of the second clasp portion 130 .
- the first engagement features 125 protruding from the first clasp face 122 of the first clasp portion 120 may be situated so that they are interspaced between the second engagement features 125 protruding from the second clasp face 122 of the second clasp portion 120 .
- Such interspaced positioning of the engagement features 125 / 135 may help facilitate secure engagement of clothing fabric positioned between the first clasp face 122 and second clasp face 132 .
- the engagement features 125 and/or 135 may comprise nubs, dimples, spikes, claws, ridges, grooves, serrations, teeth, grates, or other like gripping elements.
- the various component elements of the clip fastener 110 may be comprised of the same material, different materials or a combination of materials.
- the first and second clasp portions 120 and 130 , along with the locking element 140 may all be formed of injection molded plastic, while the hinge 160 may comprise both injection molded plastic features, as well as metallic features, such as a metal axel or rod.
- Other embodiments may be formed entirely of injection molded plastic or may be fashioned from machined-metal components, as will facilitate both effective functionality and complimentary accessorizing.
- a decorative apparel clasp apparatus 100 includes an ornamental element 150 .
- the ornamental element 150 allows a user to decorate, adorn embellish, garnish, festoon, or otherwise beautify an article of clothing, while simultaneously physically modifying it with the decorative apparel clasp apparatus 100 .
- the ornamental element 150 is arranged with an ornament display side 151 and an opposing clasp-mounting side 152 .
- the ornament display side 151 may be configured to exhibit at least one ornamental feature 154 .
- Ornamental features may include, but are not limited to flowers or floral-like structures, ribbons, bows, feathers, embroidered designs, animal figurines, jewels, amulets, charms, and/or other like adornments that may compliment a pattern and/or design of an article of clothing.
- Ornamental features 154 may be formed of any complimentary materials.
- the feature may comprise a red flannel flower, as depicted in FIGS. 1, 2 and 6 , other floral-like designs made of fabric, as depicted in FIGS. 3-5 , or features made of plastics, metals, wood, gems, glass or any appropriate combination thereof or other like material.
- the clasp-mounting side 152 of embodiments of an ornamental element 150 may include a conformable sleeve 153 that may be sized and configured for removably and securely receiving a portion of at least one of the first clasp portion 120 or the second clasp portion 130 of the clip fastener 110 within a pocket-opening 156 of the conformable sleeve 153 .
- the pocket-opening 156 of the conformable sleeve 153 may be formed by stitching three sides of the conformable sleeve 153 to the clasp-mounting side 152 of the ornamental element 150 , thereby leaving one side of the conformable sleeve 153 open to serve as a receptive pocket, or the pocket-opening 156 may be formed by applying adhesive to three sides of the conformable sleeve 153 in a like manner.
- Other means for attaching the conformable sleeve 153 to the ornamental element 150 including forming the sleeve 153 jointly with the ornamental element 150 should be appreciated by those of skill in the applicable art.
- the conformable sleeve 153 itself may include grip enhancing elements 155 positioned and configured to assist in the secure engagement of the decorative apparel clasp apparatus 100 with fabric proximally situated thereby.
- the clip fastener 110 may be removably secured to the ornamental element 150 .
- Some embodiments may utilize the pocket-opening 156 of the conformable sleeve 153 as a means of receiving and holding either the first clasp portion 120 or the second clasp portion. 130 of the clip fastener 110 .
- Other embodiments may likewise position a clasp portion 120 or 130 within the pocket-opening 156 of the conformable sleeve 153 , as assisted by an adhesive.
- the clasp portion 120 or 130 may be positioned within the pocket-opening 156 of the conformable sleeve 153 in a manner exposing at least one protruding engagement element 125 or 135 of either the first engagement elements 125 or the second engagement elements 135 of the first clasp face 122 or the second clasp face 132 of the clip fastener 110 .
- Still other embodiments are contemplated that involve the attachment of a clip fastener 110 directly to the clasp-mounting side 152 of an ornamental element 150 through the application of adhesives.
- Such embodiments may utilize physical features, like scuffing or knurling, to help the adhesive adhere to the clip fastener 110 , as attached to the ornamental element 150 .
- FIG. 2 depicts a top view of the embodiment of the decorative apparel clasp apparatus 100 of FIG. 1 , having an embodiment of an ornamental element 150 .
- the ornamental element 150 includes an ornamental display side 151 including an ornamental feature 154 comprising a red flannel flower (shaped somewhat like a rose) with a small plastic pearl attached to the center of the flower.
- an ornamental feature such as the floral-like ornamental feature 154
- FIG. 3 depicts a top view of another embodiment of a decorative apparel clasp apparatus 300 having another embodiment of an ornamental element 350 .
- the ornamental element 350 includes an ornamental display side 351 including an ornamental feature 354 comprising a dark pink flannel flower (shaped somewhat like a ranunculus bud) with two small green leaves protruding from either side under the floral component.
- an ornamental feature such as the floral-like ornamental feature 354
- FIG. 4 depicts a top view of still another embodiment of a decorative apparel clasp apparatus 400 having still another embodiment of an ornamental element 450 .
- the ornamental element 450 includes an ornamental display side 451 including an ornamental feature 454 comprising a yellow flannel flower (shaped somewhat like a sunflower) with a black flannel center portion capped by a black button with white polka dots.
- an ornamental feature such as the floral-like ornamental feature 454
- a first methodological step may include the provision of an article of clothing to be modified, such as the baby dress 1000 .
- the article of clothing can be any type, shape, pattern or design, and does not have to be a baby dress, such as baby dress 1000 .
- the clothing article could comprise a blouse with shoulders that will be modified, a skirt with front and rear portions that will be modified, a scarf that will be bunched and fastened to itself around a wearers neck, pant legs that will be scrunched up from the ankles to the knees, and so on, where those in the art appreciate that myriad variations of clothing types, shapes, patterns or designs may be modified in a manner that compliments and accessorizes the clothing articles.
- the front hem of a baby dress 1000 can be bustled, bunched, scrunched or otherwise brought up to modify the dress.
- a further methodological step may include providing a decorative apparel clasp apparatus including, such as, for example, the decorative apparel clasp apparatus 300 depicted in FIG. 3 .
- the decorative apparel clasp apparatus 300 like the decorative apparel clasp apparatus 100 (of FIGS. 1 and 2 ), include like features.
- the decorative apparel clasp 300 may include a clip fastener, such as clip fastener 110 , having a hinge, such as hinge 160 , rotatably connecting a first clasp portion, such as first clasp portion 120 , to a second clasp portion, such as as second clasp portion 130 , wherein the first clasp portion and the second clasp portion each include a plurality of engagement features, such as engagement features 125 and 135 , protruding therefrom.
- the clip fastener may also include a locking element, such as locking element 140 , configured to secure the first clasp portion in a substantially parallel opposing position to the second clasp portion so that the first engagement features protruding from the first clasp portion are interspaced between the second engagement features protruding from the second clasp portion, in a manner facilitating secure engagement of fabric positionable therebetween.
- the decorative apparel clasp apparatus 300 may include an ornamental element 350 having at least one decorative feature, such as the flower-shaped ornamental feature 354 , configured to compliment a design or pattern of the article of clothing, such as the baby dress 100 .
- the ornamental element 350 may have a conformable sleeve, such as conformable sleeve 153 , configured for securely receiving a portion of at least one of the first clasp portion or the second clasp portion of the clip fastener so that at least one protruding engagement feature of the first or second clasp portion physically engages the fabric of the article of clothing, such as baby dress 1000 .
- Still another methodological step may include modifying the article of clothing, such as the baby dress 1000 , by physically bunching the fabric thereof, such as by bustling up portions 1009 of the hem (such as wear the babies legs will be located when wearing the dress.
- a final methodological step may include securing the fabric of the article of clothing in a bunched condition (at 1009 ) by securely fastening the bunched fabric 1009 with the decorative apparel clasp apparatus 300 so that the decorative feature, such as the ornamental feature 354 (or dark pink flower with green leaves) is arranged as a complimentary accessory of the article of clothing (the baby dress 1000 ) as physically modified.
- the decorative feature such as the ornamental feature 354 (or dark pink flower with green leaves) is arranged as a complimentary accessory of the article of clothing (the baby dress 1000 ) as physically modified.
- FIG. 6 depicts a perspective view of a young child wearing an embodiment of an article of clothing, such as a baby dress 2000 , as physically modified, such as by being bustled, at 2009 , and accessorized by embodiments of a decorative apparel clasp apparatus, such as decorative apparel clasp apparatus 100 depicted also in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- the clothing modification(s) (the busting 2009 of the baby dress 2000 ) expose the young child's knees, thereby allowing greater freedom for both crawling and early walking.
- each accessorized decorative apparel clasp apparatus 100 is attached in a manner that both adorns the dress with embellished flowers and also compliments the clothing article (in this case the baby dress 2000 ) in a fashionable manner. Often there is a period of only a few brief months during which a clothing modification, such a modification to the baby dress 2000 , might be helpful, until the young child learns to walk proficiently. Hence, it is worth reiterating that each decorative apparel clasp apparatus 100 may be easily attached and then removed, thereby allowing the clothing (the baby dress 2000 ) to return to its original (unbustled) condition. Moreover, each decorative apparel clasp apparatus 100 may be swapped or otherwise exchanged for another decorative apparel clasp apparatus embodiment having a different ornamental design providing further accessorizing capability, while retaining desirable functionality.
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