BUTTON SLIDE

Description

FIELD

The present disclosure relates to a wearable garment in the form of a button slide that sits between a button and its garment to keep the button in place.

BACKGROUND

Conventional button fasteners may sometimes fail to keep buttons securely fastened, leading to accidental unbuttoning. Such button fasteners are also difficult to attach to a garment. Accidental unbuttoning is a common issue with many garments, particularly with buttons that experience frequent movement or tension. Additionally, some conventional button fasteners lack versatility in style or adaptability in certain situations, such as with different button sizes, materials, and button holes.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure is related to an attachment referred to herein as a Button Slide. The Button Slide may include a flat-faced front, a flat-faced back, an aperture at the center, a bottom that may serve as an opening channel to the aperture, an inner wall connecting the flat-faced front and the flat-faced back at an inner portion of the Button Slide, and an outer wall connecting the flat-faced front and the flat-faced back at an outer portion of the Button Slide. The outer wall may have a closed end at the top of the Button Slide opposite the aperture and may be surrounded by at least two sides.

The Button Slide may be adapted to be worn on an article of clothing or accessory, such that the Button Slide sits on a string of a button and pushes against the button and the article to hold the button in place.

In one aspect, the aperture on the Button Slide may accommodate attachment over the string connecting the button to the garment and may be structured to fit around the string attached to the button.

In one aspect, the shape of the Button Slide may include an oval, a circle, a star, a rectangle, a triangle, or any other shape suitable for various button shapes and sizes.

In one aspect, the Button Slide may be composed of metals (e.g., steel, nickel, brass, titanium, etc.), plastics, resins, leather, precious metals (gold, silver, platinum), or any other material.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of an example Button Slide in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 illustrates a right-perspective side view of an example Button Slide in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate left-perspective side views of an example Button Slide in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom view of an example Button Slide in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 illustrates a top view of an example Button Slide in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 illustrates a top-angle perspective view of an example Button Slide in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 illustrates a bottom-angle perspective view of an example Button Slide in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a button system on a garment in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 10 illustrates a side view of an example Button Slide in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure provides a detailed overview of the Button Slide, an innovative fashion accessory designed to address the common issues of accidental unbuttoning of a button, while adding a customizable design element to garments. The Button Slide may be a small, versatile object that fits behind a button and a buttonhole to ensure the button remains securely fastened. The Button Slide may prevent the button from slipping through the buttonhole by providing an additional layer of friction and stability, which is especially useful for garments subjected to regular movement or tension, such as coats, shirts, bags, and trousers.

The Button Slide may be constructed with one or more materials selected to ensure long-lasting performance. For instance, one or more materials may include, but may not be limited to, metals (e.g., steel, nickel, brass, titanium, etc.), plastics, resins, leather, and precious metals (gold, silver, platinum), or any other material. The different materials may allow the Button Slide to be adapted for various preferences, budgets, personal style, garment types, and occasions. Additionally, in some embodiments, the design of the flat-faced front may be decorative, featuring various patterns, textures, and finishes to enhance the visual appeal of the button and the overall garment.

The Button Slide may include an opening channel to an aperture, through which a string or thread attached to a button may pass, allowing the Button Slide to sit snugly behind the button without requiring the user to undo the button itself to attach the Button Slide. The simplicity involved in the process of attaching and removing the Button Slide may make use of the Button Slide both convenient and user-friendly.

The flat-faced back of the Button Slide may be designed to create friction against fabric of a garment, helping to keep the button securely fastened and preventing the button from popping open unintentionally. The flat-faced front may be smooth or textured, such as with a design, and may prevent damage to the button by protecting the button from wear or pressure. The Button Slide may be implemented in a range of shapes, sizes, and finishes, making the Button Slide suitable for various button types and garments. The Button Slide's lightweight construction may ensure that bulk is not added to the garment when using the Button Slide.

These and other features of the Button Slide will become more apparent through the detailed description and accompanying illustrations, demonstrating how the Button Slide may be incorporated into various garments and adapted to suit different fashion preferences. The scope of the Button Slide's functionality makes it a valuable addition to any wardrobe, offering a seamless blend of utility and elegance.

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of an example Button Slide 100 in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The Button Slide 100 comprises a flat-faced front 110, an aperture 120, and an opening channel 130 to the aperture 120. The flat-faced front 110 may include an enamel coating. In some cases, the flat-faced front 110 may include a design. The opening channel 130 subtends an angle ø at the center of the aperture 120. The angle ø may be between approximately thirty to forty degrees from the center of the Button Slide 100.

FIG. 2 illustrates a right-perspective side view of the Button Slide 100, FIG. 3 illustrates a left-perspective view of the Button Slide, FIG. 7 illustrates a top-angle perspective view of the Button Slide 100, and FIG. 8 illustrates a bottom-angle perspective view of the Button Slide 100 in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The right-perspective side, left-perspective side, top-angle perspective, and bottom-angle perspective views may show the flat-faced front 110, an inner wall 200, and an outer wall 300. The inner wall 200 and the outer wall 300 may connect the flat-faced front 110 to a flat-faced back 111 of the Button Slide 100. The inner wall 200 and outer wall 300 may be between approximately one millimeter and two millimeters thick.

FIG. 4 illustrates a left-perspective view of the Button Slide 100 and FIG. 6 illustrates a top view of the Button Slide 100 in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The left-perspective view and the top view show an outer wall 300 of the Button Slide 100, which may be formed to connect the flat-faced front 110 and the flat-faced back 111 of the Button Slide 100.

FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom view of the Button Slide 100 in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The bottom view may show an inner wall 200, an outer wall 300, an opening channel 130, and an aperture 120 of the Button Slide 100.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a button system 900 (e.g., 900a, 900b, 900c, and 900d) on a garment in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. Button system 900a illustrates an unsecured button 500 that is separated from a garment button opening 600. Button system 900b illustrates the button 500 secured to the garment button opening 600 as in a conventional manner. Button system 900c illustrates a method of attaching the Button Slide 100 to the button 500 after the button 500 is secured to the garment button opening 600. Button system 900d illustrates a method of attaching the Button Slide 100 to the button 500. The method may involve placing string or thread attaching the button 500 to the garment through the opening channel 130 of the Button Slide 100, such that the aperture 120 may be fitted around the string or thread and the Button Slide 100 may be fitted between the garment button 500 and material comprising the garment button opening 600. Button system 900d illustrates button 500 after attachment of the Button Slide 100.

FIG. 10 illustrates a side view of the Button Slide 100 in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The side view shows the Button Slide 100 attached between material comprising a garment button opening 600 and a button 500 while sitting on string or thread 700 of the button 500 to show the relative diameters of the button 500, the Button Slide 100, and the garment button opening 600.

In some examples, the diameter of the Button Slide may be approximately 7 to 9 millimeters. In other examples, the diameter of the Button Slide 100 may be a different size. As shown, the diameter of the Button Slide 100 may be larger than a diameter of the button 500 and a diameter of the garment button opening 600, such that the button 500 may be prevented by the Button Slide 100 from slipping through the garment button opening 600 and the button 500 may also be prevented from slipping through the Button Slide 100 itself.

The foregoing description provides only some preferred embodiments of the Button Slide. However, the Button Slide is not limited to the foregoing examples. For instance, although specific examples of materials and aperture angles are provided in the foregoing description, it is not intended to limit the construction to those specific materials and angles, but any materials having those general properties and any angles affording the same function should be considered encompassed. That is, persons skilled in the art will appreciate and understand that modifications and variations are, or will be, possible to utilize and carry out the aspects described herein. Accordingly, a broad construction of the claim elements is intended, and all suitable modifications, variations, and equivalents are intended to fall within the scope of the described aspects and within the scope of the claims.