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Magnetic Fastener

a magnetic fastener and magnetic technology, applied in the field of magnetic fasteners, can solve the problems of difficult daily tasks for persons with only gross motor skills, difficult to put on and remove clothing, and difficulty in operating magnetic fasteners, etc., to achieve the effect of increasing aesthetic value and being easy to opera

Active Publication Date: 2015-09-17
CJM2
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The present invention is an article with two sections of material and a magnetic button assembly that couples the two sections together. The article can be easily operated and is especially useful for people with motor difficulties. The button assembly has a ring magnet and a body portion with a plurality of apertures, and a first and second thread to secure the two sections of material together. The fastening region has a polymeric material to reduce friction and prevent separation of the button assembly. The article can be used on apparel as a handle for increased aesthetic value.

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Although the magnetic fasteners appear to be effective, a person with only gross motor skills would have difficulty operating the magnetic fasteners.
Persons who lack fine motor skills often have difficulty with daily task that most people take for granted.
Putting on and removing clothing is often extremely difficult for those with only gross motor coordination.

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[0029]With reference to the Figures, wherein like numerals indicate like parts throughout the several views, an article is shown at 10 in FIGS. 1 and 2. The article 10 may include a handle 12 to make the article 10 easily operable by a person P with only gross motor skills The article 10 has the outward appearance of a standard button-to-buttonhole assembly. A buttonhole stitch 14 may be added to give the article the complete appearance of a standard button-to-buttonhole assembly. Wearing a garment that looks “normal” helps increase the feeling of self-worth of the person P having only gross motor skills It should be appreciated that the use of the article 10 is not limited to clothing. Alternatively, the article 10 can also be used with handbags, purses, wallets, or any other suitable device. Those skilled in the art will recognize many other implementation of the article 10.

[0030]The article 10 includes a first section of material 16 and a second section of material 18. Referring ...

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Abstract

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 though 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.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The subject patent application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 210,946, filed on Mar. 14, 2014, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The subject invention relates to fasteners that function by utilizing magnetism.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Numerous magnetic fasteners are well know in the prior art. Although the magnetic fasteners appear to be effective, a person with only gross motor skills would have difficulty operating the magnetic fasteners. Persons who lack fine motor skills often have difficulty with daily task that most people take for granted. Putting on and removing clothing is often extremely difficult for those with only gross motor coordination. Operating a normal button-to-button-hole assembly, without assistance from another person, is sometimes impossible for these individuals. Accordi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41F1/00A44B1/04
CPCA44B1/04A41F1/002A44B1/20A44D2203/00Y10T24/32
Inventor SJOQUIST, CLARISSE
Owner CJM2
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