Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Article holder attachable to apparel or body – Arm or leg carried holder
Patent
1993-06-30
1997-10-28
Brittain, James R.
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Article holder attachable to apparel or body
Arm or leg carried holder
24 33, 24 34, 24 36, 24 37, G02C 300
Patent
active
056806795
ABSTRACT:
Buoyant jewelry for retaining and protecting personal articles. Each jewelry/retainer comprises a brightly colored, buoyant body coupled to one or more fasteners for securing various articles such as sunglasses, keys, or personal care products which the swimmer or water sportsman desires to conveniently retain. The jewelry items comprise eyeglass retainers, bracelets, anklets, name badges, and necklaces. The body comprises a resilient core of low-density foam covered by a flexible, tubular sheath. The sheath brightly colors and reinforces the body. In one mode the fasteners comprise resilient tubes for axially gripping the ear pieces of conventional glasses. An alternative fastener comprises a flexible fabric channel for receiving fine wire or wrap-around ear pieces. Another embodiment comprises a cord looped through an item to be floated, and an optional cap is provided for slip-fitting over existing containers of personal care products. An alternative jewelry item configuration comprises a buoyant loop formed by clamping the ends in generally parallel relationship, so that the fastener projects angularly away from the loop.
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Brittain James R.
Carver Stephen D.
Keisling Trent C.
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