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| 20080209693 | Magnetic Clasp - Method and apparatus for affixing magnets to objects such as jewelry clasps. In one embodiment the magnet is secured in a single piece setting. When attached to the other half of the clasp, there is a wall between the magnets, enabling the two clasp halves to be mated during drying of the glue. In another embodiment stepped magnets are used, which are preferably further secured in the clasp by mechanical means such as prongs or bezels, so that the resulting fixation is permanent unless the housing itself is deformed. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080282516 | Apparatus of Fixing a Belt Buckle - An apparatus for fixing a belt buckle is disclosed, in which an insertion engagement groove is formed at a button insertion groove of trousers, and a protrusion engagement part is formed at a waist belt buckle, so that a waist belt buckle is more easily fixed at a button of trousers by pressurizing the protrusion engagement part of the waist belt buckle into the insertion engagement groove of the button. The apparatus comprises an insertion engagement groove which is formed at a button member fixed at one side of trousers; and a protrusion engagement part which is formed at a backside of the buckle of the waist belt. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080282517 | MAGNETIC DEVICE FOR SLIDABLE ADJUSTMENT - A magnetic fastening device with discrete slidable adjustments, comprising first and second sheets, each having a plurality of magnetic section elements with first and second poles disposed in alternating groups defining predetermined abutting patterns. The magnetic section elements are abuttingly disposed in two groups. In one group, the elements' magnetic field is disposed in one direction perpendicular to the sheets. In the other group, the elements' field is disposed in the opposite direction. The groups repeat themselves in an alternating pattern. The movement of the first and second sheets is constrained to keep them in an abutting relationship with respect to each other over a predetermined path over the first and second sheets, thereby permitting the sheets to be slidably movable along a predetermined distance relative to each other in discrete steps that overcome the attraction and repulsion forces of the magnetic section elements upon the application of a pulling force of a predetermined magnitude. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080295298 | MAGNETIC DEVICE AND METHOD - A magnetic device used as a bookmark and a nametag. The device includes a strip of sheet material including first, second, third and fourth panels folded along first, second and third fold lines. First and second magnets, preferably of the rare earth type, are secured between selected folded panels forming clamping jaws that fasten the device to a page in a book or to clothing. Selected printed indicia information on the panels may display advertising, business card information, use instructions, and appointments so the device may serve as both a bookmark and a nametag. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090056085 | Sheet retainer - A sheet retainer for keeping a sheet affixed to a solid structure: The retainer consists of two pieces, one of them is attached rigidly to the solid structure, while the other can engage or disengage with the 1 | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090094801 | Magnetic work clothes - Magnetic work clothes for holding work items comprise a body having a surface and one or more magnets coupled to the surface for holding work items. The one or more magnets providing a magnetic force for attracting magnetically attractable objects and securing them to the surface such that they are readily available for use. The body comprising a pair of suspenders, a vest, an apron or any other suitable clothing item. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090106950 | MAGNETIC BRACELET HOOD CLASP - A clasp for an ornamental object comprising a base, a top, and a link. The link engages the base. The engagement occurs where at least one projection and an aperture from the link respectively engage at least one cavity and a post from the base. The engagement between the base and top is further secured by moving the top and the base proximal each other such that the link is positioned between the two. Magnetic force is used to position the top and base proximal each other. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090133229 | MAGNETIC CLASP FOR JEWELRY INCLUDING SAFETY CATCH AND ALIGNMENT MEANS - A magnetic clasp for an article of jewelry is provided. The clasp includes a pair of mating male and female members, an alignment groove on one member, and associated alignment projection on the other member and a safety catch. The pair of mating male and female members are arranged to be magnetically coupled to each other. The safety catch is arranged to be moved to a locked position to mechanically releasably secure the male and female members together when they are aligned. The alignment groove is shaped to facilitate and guide the projection into it when the two members are magnetically coupled and appropriately aligned so that the safety catch can be moved to the closed position to thereby releasably lock the members together. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090139065 | DISPLAY MATERIALS, ACCESSORIES THEREFOR AND METHODS - A pushpin comprising a pin suitable for penetrating a pin permeable object for frictional engagement with the pin permeable object; a gripping handle on the pin, the gripping handle having a magnet attractive surface so that a magnet can be attached to the gripping handle thereby to allow an object to be displayed to be secured to the gripping handle between the handle and the magnet. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090178245 | Magnetic Garment Fastener - The magnetic garment fastener is a releasable closure for fur garments. The magnetic garment fastener includes first and second magnets, each magnet having first and second opposed magnetic poles. The first and second magnets are sealed within first and second pockets, respectively. Each of the pockets has opposed front and rear panels, with the first magnetic pole of each magnet being positioned adjacent the front panel of the respective pocket. The first and second pockets are attached to the garment adjacent a pair of free edges, preferably sealed within the pelt of the edges to hide the magnets from the exterior of the garment, such that positioning the rear panel of one of the pockets adjacent the front panel of the other pocket releasably fastens the pair of free edges of the garment together. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090193629 | Fastening apparatus using magnetism - A fastening apparatus using magnetism enables to fasten an object with a magnetic material to a target surface. The apparatus has a substrate which is flexible and provided at its reverse side with a sticking coat for removably attaching to the target surface, and a magnet receiving hole surrounded by the sticking coat penetrating through the substrate; a flat magnet housed into the magnet receiving hole; an outer film which is fixed on the substrate for separating the flat magnet and the object. The flat magnet is able to be removed out from the magnet receiving hole. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090199367 | Magnetic jewelry clasp with catch - A magnetic jewelry clasp is described that includes a first body member having a magnet that defines a first magnetically attractive surface. The clasp includes a second body member that has a magnet that defines a second magnetically attractive surface that magnetically connects to the first magnetically attractive surface to define a first locking arrangement of the clasp. The clasp includes a safety catch that has a first protuberance that is adapted to open and close the safety catch. The safety catch includes a second protuberance that fits over the end of the second body member which defines a second locking arrangement of the clasp. The Safety catch is designed so that it will function whether the two bodies are brought together with both right side up or with one up side down. It includes a pair of side panels that prevent misalignment of the first and second body members. There is also disclosed a safety catch with a magnet. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090211065 | ANTI-RATTLE CARRIER FOR MAGNET FASTENER - A magnet fastener includes a carrier connectable to a first component and a magnet for attachment to a second, metal component. The carrier includes structures for holding a magnet assembly including the magnet in a manner that reduces rattle caused by vibration but provides flex so the magnet can articulate and adjust to a surface of the metal component. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090241301 | TOOL ASSEMBLY USED WITH FRICTION STIR WELDING - A tool assembly which is particularly suitable for friction stir welding applications. The tool assembly includes a holder having an axis and one end adapted to be rotatably driven by a rotary drive mechanism about the holder axis. A tool having an axis is also provided and includes a tool tip at one end. A fastener detachably and coaxially secures the holder and tool together. This fastener includes a first part secured to the second end of the holder and a second part secured to the second end of the tool. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090255096 | Display attachment apparatus - A display attachment apparatus comprising a clamp assembly and a mounting assembly. The clamp assembly has a first clamp arm, a second clamp arm and a hinge assembly hingedly coupling the first clamp arm to the second clamp arm. Each clamp arm has a plurality of magnets which engage either corresponding magnets or other ferromagnetic members on an opposing clamp arm, when the clamp arm is in an engaging, or closed configuration. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090265897 | Mouse Support Tray for Computer - The present invention includes embodiments of apparatuses, systems and methods for providing a retractable computer mouse pad for use with a portable computer or other computing device, terminal or peripheral in which the mouse pad may be extended during use, and retracted when not in use. In some embodiments a drawer-like structure is attached underneath the computing device, from which one or more mouse pads may be extended and retracted. In several embodiments, the mouse pad is provided with a magnetically attractive material, and the mouse is provided with one or more magnets for attractive engagement with such material, in order to allow the user to let go of the mouse when not in use without concern that the mouse might change position or slip off the mouse pad. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090293238 | MAGNETIC COUPLING DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention provides an article and method for coupling two or more objects together using magnetically attractive forces. Such magnetically attractive forces are generated by corresponding magnet(s) and/or metal piece(s) positioned at or near the periphery of the two or more objects. Multiple magnet(s) and/or metal piece(s) may be spaced-apart around the periphery of the two or more objects. Alternatively, two corresponding annular magnet(s) and/or piece of metal may also be used. Where multiple spaced-apart magnet(s) and/or metal piece(s) are used, the magnet(s) and/or metal piece(s) may be regularly spaced-apart or asymmetrically spaced. The coupling device of the present invention is generally designed to hold tubular objects together, including a container and lid. Coupling device of present invention has numerous advantages, including, for example, rapid assembly and disassembly, superior ergonomics for the user, increased adjustability for specific applications, and improved durability. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090307878 | PERSONAL GEAR ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for attaching gear pieces to a webbed panel such as, for example, the Pouch Attachment Ladder System (PALS). Using the apparatus and method described herein, a gear piece can be attached to an application member configured for easy attachment to an interface member, the interface member preferably having been previously attached to a webbed panel. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100005633 | METHOD FOR DESIGNING DETACHABLE OBJECTS USING MAGNETIC HOLDING FORCE - Provided is a method for designing a detachable object to an item by setting design objectives including a magnetic holding force objective needed to hold the detachable object to the item. A set of magnetic pieces are selected based on the holding magnetic force objective. An outer magnetic piece is fabricated onto the detachable object and an inner magnetic piece is fabricated and positioned within the item. The selection of the magnetic set and/or the position of the outer and inner magnetic pieces are modified until the design objectives are met. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100011544 | DUAL MAGNETIC INTERLOCKING PIN SYSTEM - A dual magnetic interlocking pin system for attaching an item with a free moving magnet for providing a magnetic attraction strong enough to movably hold the free moving magnet adjacent a first outer plate. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100018008 | BUCKLE - The present invention relates to a buckle. More particularly, the present invention is to provide a buckle enabling a belt, which is inserted through an inlet thereof, to be fastened between the upper fastening plate of the body and the elastic movable plate inside the body by installing the fastening plate respectivley in the upper part and the lower part of the buckle and further installing the elastic movable plate, which has an arch shape that the center is convex, inside the buckle body. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100024175 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING TOWEL - Disclosed is a towel holding apparatus for providing a ready access to a towel by a user. The towel holding apparatus includes an attachment assembly. The attachment assembly includes a clasping member capable of being detachably attached to an item of the user. Further, the attachment assembly includes a first connector detachably attached to the clasping member, and a first set of magnets removably engaged with the first connector. The towel holding apparatus further includes a holding assembly. The holding assembly includes a second set of magnets removably coupled to the first set of magnets of the attachment assembly. Further, the holding assembly includes a second connector removably engaged with the second set of magnets, and a holding member detachably attached to the second connector. The holding member is capable of removably holding the towel. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100050398 | Invisible magnetic quilt hanger - The objective of the invention is to enable the easy installation and displaying of a quilt, textile or similar on a vertical mounting surface invisibly. It also removes the critical need for leveling devices to obtain precision horizontal installation, still allowing for proper horizontal display of the quilt. The use of powerful magnets, center point mounting, and variable length rod enables display and easy switching out of different sized textiles. Using an adjustable rod across the full width of the quilt ensures proper support as well as full exposure of the quilt for viewing without the distraction of the mounting device itself being evident. Options in device mounting make it possible to remove and re-install without damaging the vertical surface on which it was mounted. As no compression of the textile is used with this invention, uneven fading (evident in most textiles exposed to light) of the quilt will not occur. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100064484 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING ORNAMENTATION TO PERSONAL ITEMS - An ornamental device includes a first member adapted to be coupled to a personal item. The first member has a first end having a sidewall. A second member is releasably engagable with the first member, and is provided with a recess that receives the first end of the first member when the first and second members are engaged. The second member has a flange that contacts the sidewall of the first member substantially along a width of the sidewall when the first and second members are engaged. The first and second members are magnetically coupled, such that the magnetic interaction, and the interaction of the flange with the sidewall, secures a decorative second member to a personal item in a selected location. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100122438 | BANKNOTE ADAPTED TO FORM A MAGNETIC MONEY CLIP - A magnetic money clip is provided having a paper substrate, which may be a real banknote, connecting two or more magnetic components to create a low-cost, thin, soft magnetic vise-like mechanism. The user can simply peel back the substrate to open the magnetic vise-like mechanism to insert or remove one or more banknotes. The user then folds the substrate back onto itself to close and secure the remaining banknote(s). | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100263172 | METHOD FOR MAGNETICALLY ATTACHING AND DETACHING PORTABLE ITEMS - A method for removably attaching portable items which are usable with each other. The method comprises the steps of removably inserting a first magnetically attractable component into a first portable item, thereby forming a first magnetically attractable item; removably inserting a second magnetically attractable component into a second portable item, thereby forming a second magnetically attractable item; allowing the first magnetically attractable item to magnetically engage the second magnetically attractable item, thereby forming a detachable magnetic assembly, wherein the detachable magnetic assembly can magnetically engage a magnetic surface, enabling the detachable magnetic assembly to be removably secured to the magnetic surface, and enabling one of the first or second portable items to be removed from the detachable magnetic assembly while maintaining the other first or second portable item in engagement with the magnetic surface. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100263173 | FASTENER - A fastener comprising two parts ( | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100269309 | CLOTHES PEG | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100287741 | MAGNETVERSCHLUSS - The invention relates to a magnetic locking device for closing preferably handbags and similar objects. The magnetic locking device comprises connecting modules each provided with a guide piece having a tubular or trough-like cross section, wherein the guide pieces are formed so as to be fittable into one another, and permanent magnets are arranged at the bottoms thereof, wherein the permanent magnet in the guide piece | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100319166 | DISPLAY MATERIALS, ACCESSORIES THEREFOR AND METHODS - A kit of components for use with a pin permeable board, the kit of components comprising a pin suitable for penetrating the pin permeable board for frictional engagement with the pin permeable board; and a magnet; further wherein the pin has a gripping handle, the gripping handle having a magnet attractive top surface configured to receive the magnet; whereby the magnet can be attached to the gripping handle by magnetic force thereby to allow an object to be displayed to be secured to the gripping handle between the handle and the magnet, and wherein the magnet remains in position on the gripping handle by magnetic attraction through the object when the pin is engaged in a vertically disposed pin permeableboard. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100325844 | Magnetomechanical Connection Assembly with Load Securing - The invention relates to a connection assembly, comprising two connecting modules each with a load housing with a locking device with a spring locking element and a latch piece, a magnet and armature construction and a movement track, on which the latch piece can be moved from a closed position to an open position, the locking device, the magnet and armature construction and the movement track cooperating by means of an opening, the connecting modules are moved on the movement track, wherein the magnet and armature are moved in opposition and the latch piece and the spring locking element are moved in opposition, until the spring locking element is no longer engaged. On closing, the connecting module locks in with the aid of magnetic force. The position of the load housing and the position and form of the movement track are designed such that on moving the connecting module the loading housings move together by an amount Δx against the load FL. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110030174 | Mechanical-Magnetic Connecting Structure - A mechanical-magnetic connecting structure for releasably connecting a first element with a second element is provided. The connecting structure consists of a module A which is firmly connected with the first element or is rotatably arranged in the first element, and a module B which is firmly connected with the second element or is rotatably arranged in the second element. The module A is rotatably guided in module B. In module A at least one magnet and in module B at least one armature or second magnet is arranged and the shape, location and polarity of the magnets or of the magnet and the armature are designed such that when rotating module A relative to module B, the magnets or magnet and armature move from a closed position with maximum magnetic attraction into an open position with weakened magnetic attraction or a magnetic repulsion of module A and module B is obtained. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110041294 | RELEASABLE MAGNETIC FASTENING SYSTEM - A magnetic engagement and fastening system for joining components, which offers true slip resistance in all degrees of freedom, particularly in a horizontal direction parallel to the general plane of the fasteners, in combination with ease and quietness of disengagement of the joined components. The system employs the principles of magnetic attraction to restrict motion in the horizontal plane. Two units, at least one with raised magnetic members and the other with at least mating magnetically attractable recesses or hollow areas are provided. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110041295 | Non-rotatable snap fasteners - A snap fastener includes a male component and a female component. In a mechanical fastener, a shaft having an enlarged tip fits within a socket having a retaining element for releasably holding the enlarged tip. In a magnetic snap fastener, the female component has a magnet and a cover with a central hole for receiving the shaft. In both forms of snap fasteners, the male component and female component have anti-rotation surfaces, which interact to prevent rotation of the male and female components relative to each other. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110047759 | Closures with magnetic and mechanical snap fastening and method of making the same - A closure includes a first section having a bore, the bore having a crimped opening smaller than an inner portion thereof, and a second section having a shaft which is at least partially deformed inside the bore to lock the two sections together. The closure may be a magnetic snap fastener or mechanical snap fastener. The magnetic or mechanical snap components releasably connect a first and second sheet material. The first section of the closure may be an ornamental cap or button. A method for forming a crimped locking bore comprises a tool having a bore with tapered sidewalls to form the crimped opening of the first section of the closure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110083303 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A MAGNETIC CLIP TO CINCH CLOTHING TO A USER - One embodiment of a system includes a backing bar extending a bar length between a first bar end and a second bar end, the bar having an aperture disposed through the bar, with the aperture located between the first end and the second end, the aperture sized to pass a portion of clothing a first magnet coupled to the backing bar proximal the first end a second magnet coupled to the backing bar proximal the second end and an elongate concave bar receiving member extending along a receiving member length that is approximately as long as the bar length, the receiving member length extending between a first receiver end and a second receiver end, with the receiving member being magnetic proximal the first receiver end and the second receiver end, the receiver to receive the backing bar to pinch clothing extending through the aperture between the backing bar and the receiving member. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110131770 | Mechanical/Magnetic Connecting Structure - The invention relates to a mechanical/magnetic connecting structure, that is to say a mechanical interlock by means of magnetic-force assistance, which is particularly suitable for closures such as those which are used on bags, rucksacks and comparable objects, wherein the connecting structure has the following features: an interlock apparatus having at least one spring interlock element which moves in a direction and is arranged in one of the connecting modules, and having a blocking piece for interlocking of the connecting modules, which blocking piece is arranged in the other connecting module, and having a movable unlocking element with a force-deflecting rising sliding surface, which is likewise arranged in the other connecting module, and a magnet armature structure having at least one magnet which is arranged in one of the connecting modules, and at least one armature which is arranged in the other connecting module. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110138583 | Shielded Magnetic Plug-In Lock - A shielded magnetic plug-in lock, for which a connector is plugged into a connector receiving element and held therein by magnetic holding forces or additionally by means of mechanical engagement, is provided. The connector and the connector receiving element are designed in such a way that the connector magnet and the magnet for the connector receiving element are magnetized transversely to the closing direction X, and at least one shielding plate consisting of a ferro-magnetic material is provided on the plug or the plug receiving element. The shielding plate covers the connector magnet and the connector receiving element magnets, and the ferro-magnetic material and the thickness of the shielding plate are selected in such a way as to obtain a magnetic shielding sufficient for a pre-determined use. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110162172 | FASTENER FOR WATER-SPORT APPLIANCE - A fastener for a water-sport appliance includes a body of a certain thickness being disposed protrudingly on a working surface (e.g., an aquaboard), wherein the body is formed with a receiving chamber in a central portion thereof and a magnetic component is disposed on a wall surface of an end of the receiving chamber; and a cover being pivoted at an end of the receiving chamber of the body, wherein a magnetic component is also disposed at an end of the cover to attract the body and, in use of the fastener, the other end of the cover can be depressed so that the end of the cover is lifted upward to form a prong-like space for the water-sport appliance to abut against. Thus, the water-sport appliance can be held more safely and securely. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110162173 | QUICK RELEASE CLAMP AND METHOD OF USE | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110167595 | Magnetic Closure with an Opening-Assisting Spring - A magnetic closure comprises a magnet-armature structure having a magnet and an armature, the magnet and the armature being constituted such that, for an automatic closing, the armature and the magnet mutually attract each other in a closing direction below a predetermined minimum distance, and, for an opening, the magnet is laterally shifted or rotated with respect to the armature into an open position so that the surfaces of magnet and armature facing each other in a mutually attracting manner become smaller, whereby the force of attraction between magnet and armature comes smaller, Further, an opening-assisting spring is provided for assisting the opening, wherein the opening-assisting spring either is automatically pretensioned by the magnetic force during the automatic closing, or is pretensioned during the opening operation. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110167596 | Magnetic jewelry converter adapter link - A magnetic adapter link includes a magnetic converter having a center base including at least one magnet or magnetic material, or magnetizable material forming a magnetic center core defining a magnetic mounting disc. A pair of magnetic end posts form clasp portions each one extending from a side edge of the magnetic converter at a selected angle from one another and each end posts having a detachable distal end containing a magnet or magnetic material or magnetizable material. The detachable distal ends of the magnetic end posts are spaced apart from the center base and from one another at one or more selected positions for detachably connecting to the first clasp portion and/or the second clasp portion of a necklace or bracelet which include at least one pair of detachable distal ends containing a magnet or magnetic material or magnetizable material. An ornament such as a jewel having a magnet, magnetic material or magnetic metal affixed to its rear surface can be removably attached to the magnetic converter. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110167597 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL BELT BUCKLE - A belt buckle which has an indentation on the front surface accommodating a removable cap element held by magnetic attraction. The indentation has a stepwise bottom surface for easy removal of the cap element. In an alternative embodiment, the indentation accommodates a removable carrier member capable of integrating various functions such as electronic clock or remote control. The carrier member in turn has an indentation for removably holding a cap element by magnetic attraction. The carrier member's indentation has a stepwise bottom surface for easy removal of the cap element. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110179604 | CLASP - An improved clasp includes first and second clasp portions, each having an attaching front edge, a mounting rear edge, a high-strength magnet imbedded adjacent the front edge and a receiving cavity adjacent the rear edge. The cavity receives an end of a band or strap. The first portion has a covering lip attached to an upper surface above the front edge. The lip extends outwardly toward the rear edge of the second portion upon joining of the portions. The lip extends between the side edges of the first portion. The improvement includes a protective ledge that extends outwardly from a lower surface of the second portion toward the rear edge of the first portion upon joining of the portions. The ledge extends between first and second side edges of the second portion. A bracelet that has the improved bracelet clasp prevents pinching of skin of the wearer's wrist upon joining. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110191988 | KITS FOR QUICK ATTACHING AND DISCONNECTING AN ITEM - Kits enabling one or more items to be attached or detached using an assembly with a magnet for providing a magnetic attraction strong enough to movably hold the magnet adjacent a first outer plate for a quick connecting and disconnecting of an item. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110214260 | Magnetic Fastener - A magnetic fastener includes first and second lock bodies engaged with each other. The first lock body includes a first magnet and a fastener body. The first magnet is defined with a through hole extending through the two opposite end surfaces of the first magnet. The fastener body is movably received in the through hole. The fastener body includes a main body, an interface part disposed at one end of the main body, and a plurality of elastic arms extending outward from the other end of the main body. The interface part passes through the through hole. A receiving space is defined between the elastic arms. The inner side of the free end of the elastic arms is respectively provided with a clasp. The second lock body includes a second magnet and a hook body connected to the second magnet. The hook body is provided with a buckling part. The elastic arms of the fastener body is elastically deformed by inserting the buckling part into the receiving space of the fastener body as well as by the magnetic poles of the opposite two end surfaces of the first magnet and the second magnet attracting and abutting each other, whereby the clasps buckles with the buckling part for locking the first lock body and the second lock body together. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110219587 | DECORATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR ATTACHMENT TO FABRICS - A removable, decorative assembly for attachment to clothing, table cloths, curtains, picnic blankets and other fabrics, that can aid in reducing or eliminating adverse effects created by wind. The removable, decorative assembly includes a front member and a back member. The front member includes a metal member attached to a decorative embellishment and the back member includes a magnetic member attached to an encasement member. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110232046 | BANKNOTE ADAPTED TO FORM A MAGNETIC MONEY CLIP - A magnetic clip is provided having two magnetic components to create a low-cost, thin, soft magnetic vise- like mechanism. The magnetic components are disposed in individual stickers or a unitary sticker. The clip includes an adhesive layer to which a real banknote may be removably attached. The user can simply peel back the banknote to open the magnetic vise-like mechanism to insert or remove one or more banknotes. The user then folds the substrate back onto itself to close and secure the remaining banknote(s). | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110252607 | Cord Management System - A cord management system includes a case and a strap. The strap has a first attachment point at a first location on the strap and a second attachment point a second location on the strap. The strap also includes at least two modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the first attachment point is attached to the second attachment point so that a first segment of the strap located between the first attachment point and the second attachment point forms a loop configured to secure a cord that is wrapped around the case. In a second mode of operation, the first attachment point is detached from the second attachment point so that the first segment no longer forms the loop. In some embodiments, the strap is permanently attached to the case, while in other embodiments the strap is semi-permanently attached to the case. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110258816 | PIN FASTENER - A pin fastener is configured of a cylindrical body into which a pin is inserted, a coil spring wound on the outer periphery of the cylindrical body, and an outer cylindrical body surrounding the outer periphery of the cylindrical body and coil spring, wherein a cut is provided in the cylindrical body, and a linear fastening portion of the coil spring is fitted into the cut, thereby forming a pin fastening narrowed portion between the fastening portion and a wall portion of the cylindrical body opposed thereto. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110265289 | MAGNETIC SNAP FASTENER - Installed in a container for locking opposing first part and second part of the container, a magnetic snap fastener is disclosed to include a male snap member having a stud with an engagement portion and a magnetic attractive member fixedly mounted in one side of the engagement portion, and a female snap member having a socket with a socket hole for receiving the engagement portion of the stud of the male snap member and a magnetic attractive member fixedly mounted in one side of the socket for attracting the magnetic attractive member of the male snap member when the engagement6 portion of the male snap member is attached to the socket hole in the female snap member. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110289736 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COVERING AN END OF A CABLE EXTENDING FROM A FORM DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF MOLDED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS - A cap includes a resilient body including a passageway formed in the body for receiving an end of a cable therein. The passageway has a retention feature for maintaining the cable end of a horizontally extending cable inside the passageway from inadvertent separation with the passageway. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110289737 | Magnetic Jewelry Clasp - A clasp in which magnetic leakage is reduced includes a pair of pieces which are to be engaged with each other. Both pieces, when being engaged, both may rotate about an axis common to both pieces. Both pieces are provided with a pair of permanent magnets held in both pieces. Both permanent magnets have front and rear surfaces in which multiple poles are magnetized, and when both pieces are engaged, the front surfaces of both permanent magnets face each other. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110296653 | Closure Device for Connecting Two Parts - A closure device for connecting two parts includes a first connecting module and a second connecting module. The first connecting module can be arranged on the second connecting module in a closing direction and is mechanically latched with the second connecting module in a closed position. The device also includes magnetic means which cause a magnetic attraction force between the first connecting module and the second connecting module to support the transfer of the first connecting module into the closed position. The first connecting module can be released from the second connecting module by means of a movement of the first connecting module or a part of the first connecting module in an opening direction that differs from the closing direction. The magnetic means counteract a movement of the first connecting module in the opening direction. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110308048 | CLIP WITH MAGNETIC DETENT FOR SECURING LIGHTER TO PACK OF CIGARETTES - A resilient clip can be secured to a pack of cigarettes. The clip comprising a pair of parallel legs joined by a U-shaped, upwardly opening bend; the clip is slipped into engagement with the pack of cigarettes, and one wall of the pack is grasped therebetween. A resilient band encircles the perimeter of a lighter. A magnetic member on one of the legs of the clip fits into a recess in a magnetic detent incorporated into the resilient band, so that the cigarette lighter is retained in proximity to the clip and the pack of cigarettes. The lighter is always available to light the cigarettes when withdrawn from the pack. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110314643 | MAGNETIC CLIP - A magnetic clip is provided. The magnetic clip includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate includes a first surface and a second surface. The second plate includes a first surface and a second surface. The first plate and the second plate are oppositely arranged, such that the first surface of the first plate and the first surface of the second plate are oppositely positioned. At least one magnet is provided at the first surface of the first plate. At least one metal ball is provided at the second plate correspondingly to the magnet. When the magnet approaches to the metal ball, the metal ball is magnetized, and becomes another ball-shaped magnet. Therefore, small metal objects such as a key ring, paper clips, or drawing pins can be directly put on the metal ball without opening the first plate | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120000038 | JEWELRY CLASP AND METHODS THEREOF - A jewelry clasp including at least a first jewelry interfacer and a second jewelry interfacer capable of magnetically coupling together. The magnetic coupling of the first and second jewelry interfacers can be substantially easy to decouple by applying force substantially in a first direction, but substantially difficult to decouple by applying force that is not substantially in the first direction. Accordingly, the jewelry clasp can be capable of being decoupled by a user with substantial ease while remaining substantially difficult to decouple when not desired. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120005868 | Magnetic Fastening Assembly for Attaching a Ferrous Metal Baking Pan to a Baking Rack - A fastening assembly for attaching a ferrous metal baking pan to a baking rack, the baking rack having a plurality of bars, the fastening assembly including an “E” plate having a stem and a plurality of arms, a pair of bar receiving channels, the channels consisting of the arms' interstices; at least a first permanent magnet; and a concavity and seal combination interconnecting the at least first permanent magnet and a medial arm among the “E” plate's plurality of arms. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120060330 | MAGNETIC BRASSIERE BACK CLOSURE - A fastener for securing together two garment strap ends having confronting faces has at least male elements mounted on the face of one of the strap ends and respective female elements mounted on the face of the other strap end, generally complementary to the male element, and, with the faces touching or closely juxtaposed, slidably engageable in a direction parallel to the faces with the male elements to fasten the two strap ends together. Respective male and female magnets on the strap ends are oriented so as to hold the strap ends in a finder position with the faces engaging or closely juxtaposed with each other and the male and female elements spaced in the direction and disengaged from each other so that displacement of the strap ends apart in the direction from the finder position will engage and lock together the male and female elements. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120066872 | Clasp Held By Opposing Magnetic Forces - Embodiments of the disclosed technology include a connector comprising two magnets with like poles facing towards each other. A first magnet of the two magnets is fixedly attached to a support base and female receptacle situated above the same pole of the first magnet. The second magnet is fixedly attached to a male flange adapted for passage through the female receptacle. The male flange and second magnet are further fixedly attached to a length of material which is longer than the female receptacle, such that the male flange remains within the female receptacle in an assembled condition due to a magnetic force pushing each magnet away from the other. Another embodiment includes a method of use, including lining up the male flange into the female receptacle for locking and pushing down and slightly transversely on the male flange to unlock. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120066873 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURING A MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120079688 | While Being Worn, Magnetically Attaching A Man's Dress Shirt To His Undershirt - A magnetic clamp for attaching, while being worn, a man's dress shirt to his undershirt where the inside of the dress shirt is adjacent to the outside of the undershirt and a first magnetic device having first and a second surfaces is located on the outside of the dress shirt. A high friction material located on the second surface prevents the dress shirt from moving relative to the first magnetic device. A second magnetic device having a first and second surfaces is located on the inside of the undershirt and is aligned with the first magnetic device where a material having high friction is located on the first surface of the second magnetic device to prevent the undershirt from moving relative to the second magnetic device and the second magnetic device is oriented to be attracted by the first magnetic device to urge the undershirt into tight contact with the dress shirt. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120079689 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SUCTION ELEMENT COMPRISING A LIGHT SOURCE - The invention relates to an electromagnetic suction element ( | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120110794 | MAGNETIC SAFETY PUSHPIN - A pushpin device comprises a head adapted to allow a user to apply pressure to the head without discomfort, longitudinally extending fastening member coupled to the head, a base comprising an aperture configured to allow the fastening member to pass through the base, and an outer member coupled to the head and the base. In a first position, the head is spaced from the base, and the outer member encloses a longitudinal segment of the fastening member. In a second position, the outer member is deformed to place the head proximate to the base and to extend the fastening member through the aperture. The outer member exerts a countering force on the base and the head, one of which comprises magnetically susceptible material while the other comprises magnetic material. A magnetic force between the head and the base maintains the outer member in the second position. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120124786 | Locking Device - Disclosed is a locking device, including a first locking part, having a casing and a blocking piece arranged on the casing, a second locking part, having a spring lock element which is formed spring-elastic at least in sections, and magnetic means, which act between the blocking piece of the first locking part and the second locking part and cause a magnetic force between the blocking piece of the first locking part and the second locking part. To close the locking device the first locking part can be attached onto the second locking part in a closing direction. To release the locking device the spring lock element can be slid in an opening direction directed essentially lateral to the closing direction relative to the blocking piece. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120174346 | FASTENER FOR CLOTHING OR LINGERIE - A one-step fabric fastener has a front element formed with a backwardly open seat cavity holding a magnet and having a pair of catch faces directed away from one end of the front element, flanking the seat cavity, and angled such that front edges of the catch faces are closer to the one end than back edges of the catch faces. The one end of the front element can exert traction on the front element and front magnet in a direction toward the one end. A back element formed with a forwardly projecting bump holding a back magnet is loosely fittable in the seat cavity has a pair of catch faces engageable in the direction with the front-element catch faces on engagement of the bump in the cavity. The magnets attract each other and pull the bump into the seat cavity on juxtaposition of the front and back element. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120216373 | Lock Device - A lock device includes a first lock part, a second lock part, which can be arranged on the first lock part in a fastening direction and is connected in a closing state to the first lock part, and an actuating element, on which the second lock part is movably arranged. The second lock part is in the closing state held on the first lock part via the actuating element and acts together with the actuating element in such a way that in a loaded state, when a force is acting on the second lock part relative to the first lock part along the fastening direction, the actuating element is rigidly connected to the first lock part and holds the second lock part on the first lock part, whereas in an unloaded state the second lock part can be detached from the first lock part by actuation of the actuating element. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120216374 | MAGNETIC CLASP DEVICE FOR CLOTHING ACCESSORIES - The invention relates to a device for magnetic clasping at a plurality of points for a clothing accessory such as a belt, characterised in that said device includes at least one permanently magnetised assembly ( | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120222270 | Belt Buckle - A buckle for securing strap ends to each other has an anchor peg, with a recess, attached to one strap end. Another strap end has a clamping head that has a recess adapted to allow insertion and removal of the anchor peg. A moveable locking mechanism in the clamping head can be moved from an open position, that allows insertion or removal of the anchor peg, to a closed position that prevents removal of an anchor peg inserted into the clamping head. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120233819 | Magnetic Coupling Device and Method - A device and method for coupling two or more objects together has a coupling that has at least two magnets or metal pieces and is removably attached to a first object. A second object has at least two corresponding metal pieces or magnets, wherein the first object and the second object are held together by magnetically attractive forces when the first object and the second object are engaged. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120246885 | Magnetic Attachment System - A magnetic attachment system for attaching a first object to a second object. A first magnet structure is attached to the first object and a second magnet structure is attached to the second object. The first and second objects are attached by virtue of the magnetic attraction between the first magnet structure and second magnet structure. The magnet structures comprise magnetic elements arranged in accordance with patterns based on various codes. In one embodiment, the code has certain autocorrelation properties. In further embodiments the specific type of code is specified. In a further embodiment, an attachment and a release configuration may be achieved by a simple movement of the magnet structures. In a further embodiment, a magnetic attachment system may comprise one or more magnetic structures spaced from one another on a first support and configured for use with a complementary magnet system. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120255144 | MAGNETIC FASTENING BUCKLE PROVIDED WITH PERMANENT MAGNETS AND A MECHANICAL LOCKING - A magnetic fastening buckle includes a first plug-in element ( | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120255145 | CLOSURES WITH MAGNETIC AND MECHANICAL SNAP FASTENING AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A closure includes a first section having a bore, the bore having a crimped opening smaller than an inner portion thereof, and a second section having a shaft which is at least partially deformed inside the bore to lock the two sections together. The closure may be a magnetic snap fastener or mechanical snap fastener. The magnetic or mechanical snap components releasably connect a first and second sheet material. The first section of the closure may be an ornamental cap or button. A method for forming a crimped locking bore comprises a tool having a bore with tapered sidewalls to form the crimped opening of the first section of the closure. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120260467 | DISPLAY DEVICES, ACCESSORIES THEREFOR AND METHODS - A kit of components for use with a pin permeable board, the kit of components comprising a pin suitable for penetrating the pin permeable board for frictional engagement with the pin permeable board; and a magnet; further wherein the pin has a gripping handle, the gripping handle having a magnet attractive top surface configured to receive the magnet; whereby the magnet can be attached to the gripping handle by magnetic force thereby to allow an object to be displayed to be secured to the gripping handle between the handle and the magnet, and wherein the magnet remains in position on the gripping handle by magnetic attraction through the object when the pin is engaged in a vertically disposed pin permeableboard. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120284968 | STRAP RESTRAINING SYSTEM FOR CHILD CARE DEVICES - Apparatus and systems for securing safety restraints of child care devices for the insertion or removal of a child from the child care devices. A strap restraint device for securing one or more straps of a child care device includes a body portion. The body portion is configured to secure one or more straps of the child care device when the straps are draped over the body portion. The strap restraint device also includes an attachment device, which comprises means for removably securing the body portion to the child care device. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120284969 | MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - An improved magnetic attachment is disclosed including a mechanical constraining mechanism and a magnetic structure comprising a plurality of magnetic sources in a polarity pattern. The magnetic structure has an interface boundary when magnetically interfacing with a complementary magnetic structure. The mechanical constraining mechanism constrains the relative motion of the magnetic structure to one or more degrees of freedom. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120311825 | VEHICLE ENCLOSURE AND METHOD AND SYSTEM OF INSTALLATION - A vehicle enclosure ( | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130000084 | SELF-ACTUATING MAGNETIC LOCKING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a self-actuating magnetic locking mechanism and system for securing two separate components or articles together which includes a manually separable male cylindrical assembly and a female cylindrical assembly. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130061430 | HOLDING DEVICE OF CYLINDRICAL BODY AND MICROPHONE HOLDER - A microphone holder is provided that allows a microphone to be attached and detached by a one-touch operation and to be securely held. A first and a second magnet | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130061431 | FLEXIBLE MAGNETIC SEALING APPARATUS - A magnetic sealing closure, comprising: a. a first flexible strip, with a plurality of cavities adapted to incorporate a plurality of magnetic elements; b. a second flexible strip, with a plurality of cavities adapted to incorporate a plurality of magnetic elements; wherein said sealing closure comprises membranes connectable to said first strip, and a second membrane connectable to said second strip, such that said plurality of magnetic elements of said second strip are embedded within said plurality of cavities between said second strip and said second membrane; when said first and second strips and are brought together from the side of said first and second membranes, magnetic elements of said first and said second strips magnetically attract each other, such that a sealing is provided. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130067698 | Utility clip - A utility clip is disclosed wherein the clip can hold a variety of tools and can be used commercially or in the home. The clip comprises a first and second clamping member, with each clamping member having alligator teeth positioned facing each at the inner distal end of the members, with at least one and possibly two useful tools positioned at the proximal end of each of the clamping members. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130097816 | CORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A cord management system includes a strap. The strap has a first set of magnets attached to a first location on the strap and a second set of magnets attached to a second location on the strap. The strap also includes at least two modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically attached to the second set of magnets so that a first segment of the strap located between the first set of magnets and the second set of magnets forms a loop configured to secure a cord that is wrapped around the strap. In a second mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically detached from the second set of magnets so that the first segment no longer forms the loop. The strap is also configured to be coupled to an object. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130097817 | CLAMPING BUCKLE FOR BELTS AND STRAPS - A buckle for use with a belt or with strapping in which the bucket uses magnetic attraction forces to apply a clamping force on the belt or strap, when the buckle assembly components are in a first predetermined orientation. Typically, a plurality of magnets is used, and when the buckle assembly is rotated to a second predetermined position, the magnets are moved from a state where they attract one another, to a position where they repel one another. In this second predetermined orientation, the buckle components are forced apart by the repulsive forces so as to create a larger gap between the buckle components, and thus allow the belt or strap material to move freely within the gap. The buckle is preferably held in the second predetermined orientation by a restraint device such as a pin located within a recess on the corresponding rotating assembly. However, a slight depression and rotation of the buckle moves the buckle components out of the restraint device, and allows the magnets to effect rotation of the buckle assembly back to the first orientation position, and thus, decrease the size of the gap between the buckle components. This once again clamps the belt or strap material within the gap. A simple magnetic clamping device is provided. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130111710 | MULTI-POLE MAGNETIC CONNECTOR APPARATUS - A universal connector apparatus may comprise a connection member having one or more connection edges. One or more multi-pole magnetic assemblies may be rotatably secured adjacent one or more of the connection edges. Each multi-pole magnetic assembly may be configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis in order to align opposite polarities and magnetically link the respective connection edge with a connection edge of another connector apparatus or other magnetic form. According to various embodiments, each multi-pole magnetic assembly may include a first half and a second half extending along a longitudinal axis. The first half may include a plurality of magnetic sections of alternating polarities and the second half may include a corresponding number of magnetic sections each having a polarity opposite that of an adjacent magnetic section in the first half. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130125349 | CLAP-OFF BRA - A bra comprises a signal-activated fastener which may be utilized to unfasten the bra when the signal-activated fastener receives a clapping sound generated by a person clapping his/her hands. Specifically, a strapless bra includes a sensor, a controller, and a fastener assembly cooperating to cause the bra to unfasten upon reception of the clapping sound. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130133160 | Garment Hanging Accessory - A garment-hanging accessory includes a strip of material having a first end and a second end; and a clip having an engaging end biased into a normally closed position and openable upon application of pressure upon opposing levers at an opposite end of the clip, the levers connected by a spring secured about a fulcrum point between the levers, each end of the strip of material secured to a respective opposite side of each of the opposing levers, opposite ends of each lever, not secured to either of the ends of the strip of material, co-acting to define a garment engaging end when the clip is in its normally closed position. The unsecured portion of the strip opposite the clip is suspended upon a primary garment hanger. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130139360 | Magnetic jewelry clasp with catch - A magnetic jewelry clasp is described that includes a first body member having a magnet that defines a first magnetically attractive surface. The clasp includes a second body member that has a magnet that defines a second magnetically attractive surface that magnetically connects to the first magnetically attractive surface to define a first locking arrangement of the clasp. The clasp includes a safety catch that has a first protuberance that is adapted to open and close the safety catch. The safety catch includes a second protuberance that fits over the end of the second body member which defines a second locking arrangement of the clasp. The Safety catch is designed so that it will function whether the two bodies are brought together with both right side up or with one up side down. It includes a pair of side panels that prevent misalignment of the first and second body members. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130145584 | CABLE CONNECTOR - A cable connector comprising a housing comprising a first and second housing parts adapted to be connected into a closed state and be separated into an open state. The first housing part holds a first core wire of the first cable and a first joining part attached to an end of the first core wire and adapted to move in a first and second direction along a first sliding path. The second housing part holding a second core wire or string of the second cable and a second joining part attached to an end of the second core wire or string and adapted to move in a first and second direction along a second sliding path. First and second engagement surfaces of first and second joining parts, abut and form a contact surface for transmitting force along the first and second sliding paths between the first and second joining parts. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130185901 | MAGNET-ASSISTED QUICK-CONNECT QUICK-DISCONNECT MECHANISM - The present invention relates to a two part quick connect-quick disconnect connector, which includes two parts, identified as a first part or “grabber” and a second part identified as a “dangle”. More specifically, the grabber is the female portion of the device, and is attached to a leash, for example. The dangle is the male portion of the device and may be attached to an animal collar. At least one of the grabber and the dangle may contain a permanent magnet, which aligns and initially attracts the two components to be joined together. The dangle is pulled into a cavity of the grabber, at which point two spring-loaded claws grab hold of the dangle securely. To release the device, a button or slide is pressed, which opens the jaws and allows the two components to be separated. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130212839 | MAGNETIC SNAP FASTENER - Installed in a container for locking opposing first part and second part of the container, a magnetic snap fastener is disclosed to include a male snap member having a stud with an engagement portion and a magnetic attractive member fixedly mounted in one side of the engagement portion, and a female snap member having a socket with a socket hole for receiving the engagement portion of the stud of the male snap member and a magnetic attractive member fixedly mounted in one side of the socket for attracting the magnetic attractive member of the male snap member when the engagement | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130212840 | SIGNAL-ACTIVATED LINGERIE - A lingerie comprises a panel, a first and second strap, and a signal-activated fastener. The first and second straps are coupled via the signal-activated fastener which is housed inside a housing. The signal-activated fastener unfastens when it receives a signal, causing the housing to decouple from the end of one of the straps and pulling the entire lingerie with it so that the lingerie falls off from the wearer's body. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130269156 | FASTENER FOR CLOTHING OR LINGERIE - A one-step fabric fastener has a front element ( | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130276269 | BELT BUCKLE STRUCTURE - A belt buckle structure includes a buckle and a circular element. The buckle has a surface with a recess formed thereon. A first step surface and a second step surface in the recess are formed at different elevations. The second step surface is at a higher elevation and has a first positioning magnet and a second positioning magnet located thereon. The circular element slides clockwise or counterclockwise to be positioned at a desired location in the recess, and can be removed or positioned as desired whenever needed by users. Thus the functionality of the belt can be increased, and the difficulty of positioning the graphic on the top surface of the circular element in the correct alignment can be resolved. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130283574 | SAFETY LOCK FOR PORTABLE COMPUTERS - A safety lock for portable computers includes a first magnetic body and a control unit that are respectively mounted to a first portion and a second portion of a portable computer that respectively carry a display screen and a keyboard. The control unit forms an accommodation chamber and receives therein a second magnetic body. The accommodation chamber has an opening. The second magnetic body is controlled by a force application member for selective movement. Normally, the two magnetic bodies are separated by a distance to induce a magnetic attraction. When the force application member is operated to move the second magnetic body to correspond in position to the first magnetic body, an opposite-polarity repulsion is induced, which generates an upward driving force on the first portion thereby resulting in a released condition, allowing a user to lift up the display screen for use in an effortless, easy, and quick manner. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130291347 | BELT BUCKLE WITH A MAGNETIC ATTRACTION SURFACE MADE IN SIMPLE FABRICATION - A belt buckle with a magnetic attraction surface made in simple fabrication is made of a magnetic metal material and has an indented holding trough on a surface with at least one upward opening. The holding trough has a magnetic attraction surface on an inner end surface and two side walls at two sides thereof. The holding trough holds an ornamental article which has at least one magnet located thereon to be attracted to the magnetic attraction surface. The magnetic attraction surface can attract various types of ornamental articles formed in irregular shapes. When the ornamental article includes a plurality of magnets to form multiple magnetic attraction spots, it can be easily and securely attracted to the magnetic attraction surface. As the holding trough can be formed by stamping once, fabrication process is simpler, thus can reduce production time and cost and improve practicality and usability. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130291348 | MAGNETIC ORGANIZING AND ATTACHMENT DEVICE - An organization and attachment device for detachably holding an insert. The device includes a first section with a first magnet section, a second section with a second magnet section, and a connecting section joining the first section and second section. The device also includes a linking device engaged with the connecting section. The linking device includes a linking member with a first end and a second end, and a first fastener connected to one of the ends of the linking member. The holding device can be arranged in multiple positions in which the linking device is stored. In each position in which the linking device is stored, the linking device is held in place by at least one of the magnet sections. In one position in which the linking device is stored, the linking device is completely enclosed by the first and second magnet sections. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130298356 | CORD MANAGEMENT SYSTM - A headphone cord management system comprised of a plurality of small magnets attached to and spaced along a length of the headphone cord. Where the cord may split for separate ear pieces, the magnets along the two lines preferably align to bring the two lines together when not in use. The magnets allow the cord to be coiled and looped in different ways to facilitate carrying and storage. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130305495 | CORD MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - There is disclosed a collapsible cord management device ( | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130305496 | Tablecloth Retainer - A tablecloth retainer includes an elastic band having at least a primary thickness, a width, and a predesigned boundary, wherein the elastic band is stretched around the perimeter edge of a table top to retain a tablecloth, the predesigned boundary being smaller than a range of table top perimeters accommodating the band by virtue of elasticity of the band. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130305497 | PERMANENT MAGNET PANEL FASTENER - A panel fastener and panel comprising a panel fastener that includes a support member having a magnet receiving space in which is mounted a single or multi-pole permanent magnet component presenting an exposed surface having at least one magnetic pole. The permanent magnet component may have a minimum ratio of surface area of the exposed surface to the volume of the magnet. The exposed surface of the permanent magnet component may include two or more polar surfaces of opposite magnetic domain that are located adjacent each other, and may have a polar intersection line that is at least one fourth of the length of the periphery of one of the polar surfaces. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130312229 | POSITIONING FIXTURE - A positioning fixture includes a clamping member, a supporting member, and a magnet. The clamping member includes a base body and an end portion protruding from the base body. The supporting member includes a main body and at least one protruding portion protruding from the main body towards the clamping member. The main body includes a mounting surface adjacent to the protruding portion. The main body defines a receiving groove at the mounting surface. The protruding portion engages with the end portion. The magnet is mounted on at least one of the supporting member and the clamping member, and at least another one of the supporting member and the clamping member is made of magnetic material. The optical component receives in the receiving groove, and the magnet provides a clamping force to clamp the optical component by using the supporting member and the clamping member. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140000068 | CLASP FOR ORNAMENTAL CHAINS | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140020214 | Magnetic Clasp - Clasps and methods of manufacturing the clasps are disclosed. The clasp comprises a male end, a female end coupleable to the male end. The female end comprises at least two pushers, the pushers each movable between a first position and a second position, and at least one magnet coupled to each pusher. The pushers are positioned such that when the pushers are each in the first position, the magnetic force between the magnets biases the pushers toward the second position. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140026375 | Magnetic Embellishment Snap System and Embellishment Snap Retrofit Kit - This non-provisional patent pertains to a new and improved decorative magnetic snap system to aesthetically embellish articles such as wearing apparel, accessories, and interior decor, allowing one to interchange decorative embellishments day to day. This novel improved embellishment snap system can be sold in a variety of retrofitting kits or inserted into an article for the purpose of interchanging decorative ornaments on an object. The improved system would allow one to aesthetically change the appearance of an item infinitely, by means of a strong magnetic bond and reinforced structure. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140033482 | MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT SYSTEM HAVING A MULTI-POLE MAGNETIC STRUCTURE AND POLE PIECES - An attachment system comprises an attachment assembly having a side with an exposed surface. A magnetic structure comprises a plurality of assembly field emission sources having positions and polarities relating to an attachment spatial force function. A plurality of assembly pole pieces are coupled to the magnetic structure such that a spatial spacing is created between the magnetic structure and the side. Each assembly pole piece is coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of assembly field emission sources for directing magnetic flux. An attachment target attaches to the exposed surface based on the attachment spatial force function. The attachment target comprises a plurality of target field emission sources having positions and polarities relating to the attachment spatial force. The attachment spatial force function is in accordance with a code and corresponds to the relative alignment of the plurality of assembly field emission sources and the plurality of target field emission sources to each other. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140047677 | 90 DEGREE MAGNETIC LATCH TO PREVENT HIGH SURFACE FLUX - An electronic device includes a housing having an external surface and a magnet within the housing that moves from a first position where the magnetic axis is substantially parallel to the external surface to a second position where the magnetic axis is substantially perpendicular to the external surface. The magnet may be configured to move in the presence of an external magnetic field of another magnet, thereby engaging the two magnets. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140053373 | BUTTONS - Buttons are disclosed. The buttons can have a female portion and a male portion. The female portion can include a member configured to engage and retain the male portion. The female portion can include one or more of an annular elastic portion, a movable member with a magnet and a spring. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140053374 | LOCKING SYSTEM FOR JEWELRY - A locking system ( | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140082894 | SEATBELT BUCKLE RETAINING DEVICE - A seatbelt buckle retaining device comprising a clamp device for attachment to a magnetic device arranged to retain a seatbelt buckle when in use, wherein the clamp device is arranged to: i) capture the magnetic device when in use and only release the magnetic device upon activation of a clasp device, and ii) locate under a car seat cover, or be permanently affixed within a car seat or car seat cover. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140109352 | FEMALE COMPONENT OF A PRESS STUD, A METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF, AND A PRESS STUD INCLUDING THIS FEMALE COMPONENT - A female component of a press stud including a monolithic body made by hot forming and defining a housing seat for a retaining member housed in the housing seat and intended to lock a corresponding male component in position selectively during use. A locking lip, integral with the monolithic body, extends from the housing seat and is deformed so as to partially close the housing seat in order to secure the retaining member therein. In order to produce the female component, the monolithic body is hot formed, and the locking lip is deformed after the introduction of the retaining member into the housing seat, by hot or cold crimping, upsetting or deformation in general. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140130309 | Magnetic Jewelry Clasp With Catch - A magnetic jewelry clasp includes a first body member having a magnet defining a first magnetically attractive surface and a second body member that has a magnet defining a second magnetically attractive surface that magnetically connects to the first magnetically attractive surface to define a first locking arrangement of the clasp. The magnetic jewelry clasp also has ( | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140143985 | Article Of Clothing Having At Least One Magnetic Fastening Assembly - An article of clothing, such as a dress shirt, blouse, coat, jacket, or medical gown includes a sheet of material forming a body portion. First and second plackets are formed along respective first and second end portions of the sheet of material. First and second magnetic elements are secured inside first and second pockets of the plackets, respectively, such that positions of the one or more second magnetic elements correspond to positions of the one or more first magnetic elements. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140182088 | MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - An improved magnetic attachment system involves a female component that is associated with a first object and a male component that is associated with a second object. The female component includes a hole and a first magnetic structure having a first plurality of magnetic source regions having a first polarity pattern. The male component includes a peg that can be inserted into the hole and a second magnetic structure having a second plurality of magnetic source regions having a second polarity pattern complementary to said first polarity pattern. The male and female component are configured such that when the peg is inserted into the hole the first and second magnetic structures face each other across an interface boundary enabling magnetic attachment of the first object to the second object, where while the peg remains inserted within the hole the male component can be rotated relative to the female component but translational movement of the male component relative to the female component is constrained. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140189982 | Positioning Structure for Positioning Optical Film and Frame and Related Backlight Module and Liquid Crystal Display - The present invention discloses a backlight module and an LCD having a positioning structure for fixing an optical film and a frame. The frame includes a side frame having an assembling hole. The optical film is placed on the side frame and includes a protruded ear having a positioning hole. The positioning structure includes: a magnetic member installed inside the assembling hole; an attracted member including a compression part and a positioning pillar, wherein the positioning pillar is connected to the compression part and gets inside the assembling hole through the positioning hole such that the positioning pillar is connected to an attraction hole due to a magnetic effect to make the compression part compress and fix the optical film on the side frame. The positioning structure can fix the optical film in X, Y, and Z directions to raise the positioning reliability, assembling speed, and capacity. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140189983 | Golf Glove Magnetic Attachment Adaptor - A golf glove magnetic attachment adaptor has a magnetic body and a male snap stud. The magnetic body includes a magnet and a magnet casing; the magnet casing having an end wall, a lateral wall, and an end cap. The magnet is positioned within the magnet casing and allows the golf glove magnetic attachment adaptor to be attached to any substantially ferrous metal object. The male snap stud is centrally connected to the magnet casing opposite the magnet and allows the golf glove magnetic attachment adaptor to be attached to a female snap socket of a golf glove. In turn, the golf glove can be attached to any desired metal object. The golf glove magnetic attachment adaptor also functions as a ball marker when detached from the golf glove by depressing the male snap stud into the ground in order to anchor the magnetic body in place. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140215770 | Drawstring connector and methods of use - A connector for use with a drawstring is described which allows a user to attach one or more flexible elongate closure means, e.g. drawstrings together. A first end of the connector is mountable to a first end of a flexible elongate closure means. A second end of the connector is mountable either to a second end of the same or to another flexible elongate closure means. A swivel means may be situated between the first and second ends of the connector for rotating the ends and assist in fastening the connector to the drawstring. The connector may be a permanent fixture to a drawstring or a releasable attachment. The connector may be used in a method of replacing a drawstring of a product with a second drawstring. An end of a first drawstring is connected to an end of the second drawstring via the connector. The first drawstring is pulled until the connected second drawstring has replaced a position of the first drawstring on the product, then the drawstrings are disconnected at the connector. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140250639 | MAGNETIC COUPLER - A connector system includes an insert configured to be attached to a first object and a magnetic coupler configured to be attached to a second object. The magnetic coupler has a quick connect receiver receiving the insert. The magnetic coupler has a magnet magnetically attracting the insert into the quick connect receiver. The magnetic coupler has insert latches engaging and locking the insert in the quick connect receiver. The insert latches are releasable to allow the insert to be removed from the quick connect receiver. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140250640 | DEVICE FOR SECURING AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING - A device for securing an article of clothing to a desired length or position and a method for using the device are described. The device is comprised of a first member and a second member pivotally coupled together on corresponding ends thereof and a closure means attached at the opposing ends of the first and second members. The device can be used to secure an article of clothing by disengaging the closure means to open the device, sliding the second member of the opened device beneath the article of clothing to be secured, and engaging the closure means to close the device over the article of clothing. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140259552 | Magnetic Bands - An elastic band comprising a depository area is disclosed. The band may be closed or open-ended. The depository area may hold a magnet. A magnet-retaining band attached to a handle portion of a tool can secure magnetically and removably the tool to a ferrous object. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140259553 | Magnetic Fastener - An article including a first section of material, a second section of material, and a magnetic button assembly comprising a first component and a second component. The first component has a ring magnet and a body portion with the body portion having a fastening region with a first thread disposed therethrough for coupling the first component to the first section. A second thread passes through the second component for coupling the second component to the second section, and comprises at least one of a magnet and a ferromagnetic material to couple the second component to the first component thereby coupling the second section to the first section. The fastening region is formed of a polymeric material to minimize frictional wear of the first thread to prevent separation of the first component from the first section. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140259554 | APPARATUS FOR USE AS A LIMB RESTRAINT - A wearable limb restraint comprises a resilient flexible cord having a first end and a second end. A magnet is disposed at each of the first end and the second end of the cord. The magnets are configured to removably attach to each other one in order to form a closed loop with the cord. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140298625 | Ornamental Attachment Device - The invention relates to an ornamental attachment device that can be used in particular for flat surfaces, which includes a main body that has at least one ornamental sheet and one metal sheet joined to each other on one of the sides thereof, said main body being joined in a detachable manner to magnetic attachment means arranged on a surface to be decorated, supporting means fixed to the surface to be decorated having being provided on the ends of the main body such that said main body remains locked in position. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140317890 | HELMET BUCKLE WITH MAGNETIC ALIGNMENT - A helmet buckle having magnetic alignment reduces pinching caused by typical bicycle helmet buckles. The helmet buckle having magnetic alignment includes magnets in a base and a clip that align the parts to each other and help secure the buckle. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140345090 | Mounting System For Glasses Frames - A system for attaching a device to a glasses frame includes a spring clip that applies pressure to two sides of the glasses frame, and a magnet for attaching the device thereto. The device may attach directly to the magnet, or via a slide-on attachment piece. The spring clip may include a spring arm having distal ends that assist the spring clip in applying pressure to the glasses frames. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150013117 | System For Magnetically Securing A Golf Ball Mark Holder To An Article - A golf ball mark holder is secured to an intermediate material by placing a first clamping body and a second clamping body on opposite sides of the material. A first magnet is connected to the first clamping body and a second clamping body is connected to the second clamping body, causing the clamping bodies to become magnetically attracted to each other and clamp down upon the intermediate material. The first clamping body is ferrous, allowing it to be magnetized by the first magnet. The first clamping body is then capable of securing the golf ball marker, as the golf ball marker is magnetically attracted to the first clamping body. Through use of the first clamping body and second clamping body the golf ball mark holder along with the users golf ball marker can be secured to any intermediate material without disrupting or altering the intermediate material. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150026931 | SLEEVE RETAINER - A sleeve retainer for placement over a sleeve comprising: a flexible material, where the flexible material has a first end and a second end; a tab placed at each end of the flexible material; and at least one magnetic extending from each tab, where the at least one magnetic on the first end and the at least one magnetic on the second end join to hold the retainer in place around the sleeve. The flexible material is capable of extending around an arm of a wearer. In one particular embodiment, the flexible material measures about 2 inches to about 4 inches in length and about ¾ inch is width. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150047154 | Magnetic Snap Latch - A latch has a hook, with a free end and a gate end; a gate; a latch opening; a release; a retaining magnet; and a repulse. The release is activated to move the latch into a disengaged position. The repulse may act to maintain the latch in an engaged position. The retaining magnet is captured in the hook. The latch opening is a void between the free end and the gate end. The gate is retractably attached to the gate end. The gate extends across the latch opening when in the engaged position. The gate is retracted toward the gate end when in the disengaged position. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150052709 | CLASP - A locking device includes a flap configured to swing on a hinge towards a base, the flap having a tongue at a distal end thereof and the base having a housing at a distal end thereof, wherein the tongue is forced into the housing and is locked in place using a mechanical catch; the flap and the housing each being provided with a pair of magnets, those magnets on the housing being attached to a slider that is able to slidingly reciprocate between an open position and a closed position. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150067991 | Holder for Pet Leash - A holder for selectively securing the handle of a pet leash to a door frame for a home, mobile home, manufactured home, boat house or RV, said holder comprising: a component fixedly attached to a door frame, said component comprising a base and a pair of opposed plates protruding from opposite sides of said base, wherein each of said plates comprises a bore having a longitudinal axis, said bores oriented such that they face one another and such that the longitudinal axis of each bore is collinear with the longitudinal axis of the opposing bore; and a rod, selectively disposed through said bores between said plates. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150074954 | Systems and Apparatus of Magnetic Clasping - Example embodiments of the systems and methods of magnetic clasping disclosed herein include a a self-aligning interlocking magnetic clasp. When the two halves are placed within close proximity of each other, the magnetic attraction of the magnets within the clasps orient the parts, and the mechanical features of a key, a keyway and a sliding face align. These features hold the two clasps together with the opposed sliding faces coincident and the keys and keyways interlocked, forming a bead shape, for example, with a hole through the middle. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150107061 | WEARABLE MAGNET HOUSING - Wearable housings are configured in size and shape to be securely attached to a strap, such as a belt, suspender, backpack strap, rifle strap, shoulder bag strap, vest, carrier, or other strap with one or more clasping members. One or more magnets are positioned within the substantially hollow receptacle area(s) of the wearable housing. The magnet(s) have sufficient holding force to securely hold a handgun or other item against the wearable housing for ready access. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150135486 | Closure Device for Releasably Connecting Two Parts - The invention relates to a closure device for releasably connecting two parts. The closure device comprises a first closure part and a second closure part, wherein for closing the closure device the first closure part is attachable to the second closure part and in a closed position is held at the second closure part, a first engaging protrusion of the first closure part and a second engaging protrusion of the second closure part, wherein for closing the first engaging protrusion can be brought in engagement with the second engaging protrusion in an engagement direction and in the closed position positively is in engagement with the second engaging protrusion, and a blocking element arranged at the second closure part. Between the first closure part and the second closure part a magnetic mechanism acts, which is formed to support the attachment of the first closure part to the second closure part by providing a force of magnetic attraction. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150289600 | SLIDE ADJUSTER - A slide adjuster includes: an operating piece having an engagement pawl on one end thereof is provided to the inner side of a main body of a buckle, the engagement pawl of the buckle being capable of engaging with saw-toothed engagement grooves formed along an edge of a band; the operating piece is made pivotable by being supported by a connection shaft at the midpoint thereof; when the band is passed through the insertion space of the buckle, the band moves forward while the edge of the band contacts the engagement pawl of the operating piece and presses said one end of the operating piece upward; and the operating piece returns to the initial state thereof in reaction to contacting a control piece. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150296910 | MAGNETIC CLOSURE SYSTEM - A magnetic closure system is provided that includes closure members that mate which each other along an elongated seam. The closure members comprise a plurality of magnetic pairs spaced along the elongated seam. The magnetic components are aligned with corresponding pairs, such that an upper contact surface of a female component is attracted to the upper contact surface of the male component via magnetic attraction, e.g., the male component and the female component configured with opposing polarity to provide magnetic attraction therebetween. In this manner, the closure system resists unintended separation. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150313319 | WIRE CLAMPING DEVICE - The present invention provides a wire clamping device that has a simple configuration and is operated in a simple manner so as to improve convenience of use and product productivity and durability. The present invention includes: a housing part provided with a ratchet-type gear on the inner circumference thereof and having a cylindrical inner surface; a reel part axially coupled to the inside of the housing part and arranged in a rotatable manner such that a wire is wound, and having a ratchet-type protrusion is formed in the upper portion thereof; an elevating cam part having a slide protrusion, which is coupled in a selectively elevating manner along the ratchet-type protrusion, formed in the lower portion thereof, an outer circumferential cam groove part formed on the outer circumference thereof, and an inner circumferential cam groove part formed on the inner circumference thereof; a cam driving unit in which a cam protruding part, which is coupled to the inner circumferential cam groove part so as to lift the elevating cam part during the unidirectional rotation, is formed; a cam base part having a guide cam part, which is inserted into the outer circumferential cam groove part so as to guide the elevation of the elevating cam part, formed on the inner circumference thereof and having a ratchet coupling part, the unidirectional rotation of which is restricted by the ratchet-type gear, provided on the outer circumference thereof; and a rotating cover coupled to the upper part of the cam driving unit so as to be rotated in an integral manner. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150313324 | DECORATIVE DEVICE - A decorative device having a first decorative member and a second decorative member. The first decorative member has a bore extending from the top end to the bottom end and a magnet disposed within the first member adjacent the bottom end. The second decorative member has a magnet disposed within adjacent the top end. The magnets are of sufficient strength that when the decorative members are placed on opposite sides of a surface the magnets attract one another and hold the decorative members in place creating the illusion that the device passes through the surface. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150322996 | HOOK WITH MAGNETIC CLOSURE - The present invention includes a hook formed into a body formed into a hook shape and having a neck and fabricated from nonferromagnetic material with the body having a first end and a second end. The neck is proximate the first end. One side of the neck includes a center ridge with a flat top surface with either a magnet or ferromagnetic material embedded in the center ridge. The hook also includes a closure having a first closure end and a second closure end and a channel with a floor flanked by two lateral sides. A second magnet or a ferromagnetic material is embedded into the floor opposed to the first magnet or ferromagnetic material. The closure being pivotally and/or pivotally and slidably attached to the hook body by at least one pin. The magnet(s) and/or ferromagnetic material hold the closure in a closed position enclosing a defined space. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150337879 | CLOSURE DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TWO PARTS - A closure device for connecting to parts with each other is provided. The closure device includes a first closure part which includes a first base body and a first form-fit portion stationarily arranged on the first base body, and a second closure part which includes a second base body and a second form-fit portion stationarily arranged on the second base body. For closing of the closure device the first closure part and the second closure part can be attached to each other, whereby the second form-fit portion of the second closure part can be brought in engagement with the first form-fit portion of the first closure part in a direction of engagement, so that in a closed position the form-fit portions positively are in engagement with each other. A recoil element is arranged on one of the closure parts and is elastically shiftable along the direction of engagement. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150345524 | Magnetic Mount - A panel insert comprising an external body having an open end, said body having a central bore, a magnet received in said bore and having a smooth surface facing said open end of the body, said magnet being affixed to said body. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150366301 | Clip for Object Grouping and Organized Storage - A flexible clip is provided which has a flexible body running between opposing ends. The clip is foldable to an as-used position at a central portion thereof to a removable engagement of two end portions using mating fasteners such as magnets. The clip in the as-used position is removably engageable with both planar and three dimensional objects. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150379391 | ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY HAVING IDENTIFICATION CAPABILITY - An attachment assembly on a cylindrical protuberance of an article comprising a flexible cap configured for fitting an outer shape of the cylindrical protuberance, the flexible cap comprising an central recess part, a RFID tag fixedly mounted in the central recess part, the RFID tag comprising identification data relative to the article, and a magnet having two opposite flat faces, the magnet generating a magnetic field perpendicular to the flat faces being fixedly mounted by one of the two flat faces on the RFID tag and configured to be affixed by the opposite one of the two flat faces onto the cylindrical protuberance. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160000164 | Closure for Full Figure Brassieres - A brassiere closure for full figured brassieres or orthopedic use includes an easily operable engagement of a single large loop and hook. The loop is positionable into an open position in which the hook may readily engage the loop. When pressure is applied to the loop, the loop assumes a closed position, thereby connecting the two wings of the brassiere. In an embodiment, the loop has a D-shaped ring which is hinged to a base, and the hook is ovate and self-centering. In another embodiment, an integral double spring serves to bias the loop in an open position. In another embodiment, secondary magnetic fasteners are used for additional strength and to assist in aligning the loop and the hook. The size and novel features of the closure make it easily operable, even when located behind the wearer's back. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160000189 | BUTTON ADAPTER FASTENING SYSTEM - The present invention generally relates to fastening systems. Specifically, this invention relates to a various embodiments of a fastening system that either attaches to existing buttons or attaches directly to an article of clothing. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, the fastening system has a first portion that attaches to a button hole or a first part of the article and a second portion that attaches to a button or second part of the article. The first portion and second portion detachably attach to each other by means of a twist-lock, magnetic mechanism, or some other attachment mechanism. Alternatively, the fastening system can be built directly into an article without augmenting an existing button and button-hole fastener. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160003269 | ATTACHMENT APPARATUSES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - A system for carrying or using a device includes the device and at least one attachment apparatus. The device may include at least one attachment element. The attachment apparatus may include a length of material and at least one attachment point arranged on an end of the length of material. The at least one attachment point may include at least one magnetic feature configured to attach and detach the device and the length of material. The material can include but is not limited to cloth, metallic (magnetic and non-magnetic), fibrous material, and so forth. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160015086 | Perfect Pocket Square Holder - This invention provides an improved capability to hold a pocket square or handkerchief firmly in place with magnetic clamshell fold. The invention lays flat at 8.75 in.×2.7 in×0.125 in at a total weight of 1.2 oz. On each panel which acts as the base of the holder, seven industrial magnets 3 are affixed to the face in a U-shaped pattern 1 in. from one another. Connecting the panels 4 to one another is a strip of industrial tape 5 on either side allowing for flexible folding both back and forth. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160016301 | Technology to fasten or attach a squeegee to a duct knife or duct knife sheath - Ability to fasten a squeegee to a duct knife or a duct knife sheath. This will solve the problem of where to put the squeegee when not using it. Squeegee secured to duct knife sheath allowing convenient access and reducing the chance of misplacing the squeegee. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160017655 | Breakaway Cord Connector - A breakaway cord connector or releasably connecting cords associated with a window covering that includes a plurality of housing members that each have a curved vertical sidewall, a top wall extending from the curved vertical sidewall, a base extending from the curved vertical sidewall, a protrusion extending from the curved vertical sidewall between the top wall and the base and magnets fixed to the protrusion. The housing members are configured to be releasably connectable to each other by the connecting elements to prevent an individual that may become tangled in cords associated from suffocating. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160025119 | ATTACHMENT APPARATUSES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - A system for carrying or using a device includes the device and at least one attachment apparatus. The device may include at least one attachment element. The attachment apparatus may include a length of material and at least one attachment point arranged on an end of the length of material. The at least one attachment point may include at least one magnetic feature configured to attach and detach the device and the length of material. The material can include but is not limited to cloth, metallic (magnetic and non-magnetic), fibrous material, and so forth. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160032952 | QUICK RELEASE BLIND FASTENER - This application relates to a magnetically actuated fastener suitable for use within an electronic device housing having a first housing component and a second housing component. The magnetically actuated fastener can be attached to the first housing component and includes a spring-loaded magnetically attractable plunger that can be moved longitudinally within a fastener body from an engaged state to a disengaged state by applying a magnetic field through an outer wall of the first housing component. When the magnetically attractable plunger is in the engaged state, the plunger causes locking members to extend radially out of the fastener body to engage a channel defined by the second housing component. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160032954 | MAGNETIC FASTENERS AND RELATED ARTICLES AND METHODS - Magnetic fasteners, magnetic joints, and methods for making and using the magnetic fasteners and joints, and articles utilizing the magnetic fasteners and magnetic joints are provided. The magnetic fasteners and joints may be used in furniture, cabinetry, and the like, and enable facile and consistent assembly of furniture and cabinetry. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160037868 | Self-Aligning, Quick Connect and Disconnect Buckle System - A self-aligning buckle connecting system that includes two end connectors each having outward facing transverse surface with one or more magnetic elements. Each magnetic element is arranged or oriented on each transverse surface to produce opposite oriented magnetic fields on opposite sides of the transverse surface's center axis. The magnetic element of the opposite transverse surface is arranged in the same manner but with its magnetic fields in the opposite directions so the transverse surfaces attract when the end connectors are in close proximity. In one embodiment, the magnetic element is a single bar magnet located on or adjacent to the transverse surface with its magnetic poles oriented in opposite directions. In another embodiment, the magnetic elements are two sets of smaller magnets perpendicularly mounted on each half of the transverse surface with their magnetic poles in each set of magnets in opposite directions. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160040693 | MAGNET FASTENER AND METHOD OF ELIMINATING TICKING AND RATTLING IN A MAGNET FASTENER - A magnet fastener includes a carrier having a unitary body with a base, a magnet support and a resilient shaft extending between the base and the magnet support. The magnet fastener also includes a magnet that is fixed to the magnet support. Advantageously the resilient shaft allows articulation the magnet support and magnet on the base without any ticking or rattling. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160058135 | Jewelry clasp - The present invention relates to a jewelry clasp which comprises a male connector, a female connector, a locking sleeve, chain connectors and locking cylinders. The chain connectors are connected to outer end surfaces of the male connector and the female connector. The locking cylinders are sleeved onto outer ends of the male connector and the female connector. Positioning locking means which allow the chain connectors, the male connector and the female connector to be reliably connected together are provided between the locking cylinders and the chain connectors. The female connector is sleeved into one end of the locking sleeve, and a locking means is provided between the female connector and the locking sleeve. The male connector is sleeved into another end of the locking sleeve; an inner end of the male connector is coupled with an inner end of the female connector; a locking means is provided between the male connector and the locking sleeve. Rotation of the locking sleeve once enables the locking means at two ends of the locking sleeve to reliably and securely lock and couple the male connector and the female connector together. The present invention has the advantages of secure locking, secure connection, being impossible to detach accidentally, convenient to lock, convenient to disassemble and assemble, simple and aesthetic in appearance, convenient for consumers to freely mix and match, simple in structure, and highly reliable and durable. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160066656 | VARIABLE ORNAMENT ASSEMBLY - The inventive subject matter provides an ornament assembly comprising a fastener that is configured to simultaneously couple with an ornament and an accessory. The fastener could be configured such that the ornament could be replaced with one or more different ornaments without any damage to the fastener or ornament. Additionally or alternatively, the fastener could be configured to be removed from the accessory and coupled with a different accessory of the same or different size without any damage to the fastener or the accessory. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160068117 | MAGNET FASTENER WITH RESILIENT SUPPORT INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE PROJECTION - A magnet fastener includes a cup, a magnet received in the cup and a carrier. The carrier receives and holds the cup while the resilient support includes at least one projection that engages the cup and provides a biasing force to prevent rattling or ticking of the cup on the carrier. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160073744 | Closure Device - A closure device for releasably connecting two parts with each other includes a first closure member and a second closure member attachable to the first closure member and in a closed position is held on the first closure member. The second closure member has a rigid second locking protrusion, wherein the second locking protrusion can be brought into engagement with the first locking protrusion in an engagement direction and in the closed position engages the first locking protrusion in a positive locking manner. The first closure member includes a first magnetic member and the second closure member includes a second magnetic member, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member being constituted to magnetically attract each other when the second closure member is attached to the first closure member for closing the closure device. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160081436 | Bottle Crown System - A bottle crown engagement system includes a cap structure sized and shaped to releasably receive a bottle crown. The bottle crown engagement system also includes a magnetically attractable clamping member configured to magnetically interact with the cap structure to releasably affix the cap structure to an attachment surface between the cap structure and the magnetically attractable clamping member. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160086708 | BALANCED MAGNETIC ARRAY - A balanced magnetic string and methods for forming same are described. The balanced magnetic string includes at least a plurality of magnetic elements linearly arranged in an alternating magnetic polarity pattern and each comprising a first magnetic volume and a compensating magnetic element having a second magnetic volume that is different than the first magnetic volume. The plurality of magnetic elements and the compensating magnetic element magnetically interact to provide a resultant magnetic field having a desired magnetic field strength at a point of interest. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160113381 | SPLIT TYPE HANGING BUCKLE - A split type hanging buckle comprises a base and a connecting element, the base comprises a top cover and a bottom cover, the top cover has a receiving groove, one end of the bottom cover has an accommodating groove, the accommodating groove corresponds to the receiving groove, the connecting element includes a first magnetic element, a second magnetic element, a connecting part and a fitting part, the first magnetic element is received in the accommodating groove, one end of the connecting part has an inserting part and a clamping part, one end of the inserting part has an receiving cavity, the second magnetic element is received in the receiving cavity, and after the second magnetic element is received in the receiving cavity, portions of the second magnetic element away from the inserting part attract the first magnet element, such that the connecting element is connected with the base. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160120271 | Magnetic Badge Attachment Device - A magnetic badge attachment device removably attaches badges to clothing. The device includes a cover having a back face, a front face, and an open end. The front face of the cover is transparent. A cover magnet is coupled to the back face of the cover. A backing magnet is engageable to the cover magnet wherein the backing magnet is configured for securing a garment between the cover magnet and the backing magnet such that the front face of the cover is attached to and visible on the garment. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160165983 | CLOTHING PERSONALIZATION TECHNOLOGIES | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160174669 | VARIABLE ORNAMENT ASSEMBLY | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160183642 | Closure Device - A closure device with a first and a second closure part, which each include at least one connecting region, is provided. For closing the closure device, the first closure part is attachable to the second closure part along a connection axis and by rotation about the connection axis relative to the second closure part is movable into the closed position, wherein in the closed position the two closure parts are held at each other via their connecting regions. The connecting regions each include at least one sliding surface and at least one blocking surface such that the closure parts are rotatable along their sliding surfaces relative to each other about the connection axis into the closed position, when the two closure parts are pressed towards each other by external forces along the connection axis. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160186789 | Magnetic Closure System - A magnetic closure system is provided that includes closure members that mate which each other along an elongated seam. The closure members comprise a plurality of magnetic pairs spaced along the elongated seam. The magnetic components are aligned with corresponding pairs, such that an upper contact surface of a first component is attracted to the upper contact surface of a second component via magnetic attraction, e.g., the first component and the second component configured with opposing polarity to provide magnetic attraction therebetween. In this manner, the closure system resists unintended separation. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160195117 | ALIGNMENT STRUCTURE | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160198816 | WRIST-WORN DEVICE CLASP | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160374438 | FASTENING TOOL - To provide a fastening tool that can solve problems that are raised upon locking the opening portion of clothing, baggage or the like, and can also positively lock the portion to be locked at a desired position without the necessity of any processing jobs, such as caulking, sewing and the like, so as to be freely detachably locked. The fastening tool is provided with at least a pair of fastening members a and b which have detachably attaching portions that are freely detachably attached to each other, and each of the fastening members a and b has a substrate with a piercing needle formed on one of the surfaces, a bottom plate that is penetrated by the piercing needle, a pierce catch made of a cap-shaped member to cover the tip of the penetrated piercing needle, and detachably attaching portions that are freely detachably engaged with each other. | 12-29-2016 |
