Magnetic system for fastening of an apparel belt
OwnerLuis Enrique Popoca Perezinventor
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Abstract
A magnetic system for fastening of an apparel belt utilizes magnets concealed within the belt to secure the belt in the desired waist size, with said system eliminating the need for a functional buckle for fastening of the belt. The system disclosed herein further provides for novel application a non-slip coating to opposite contact ends of the belt to facilitate a secure fit of the belt and prevent loosening or unfastening of the belt once secured in the desired waist size by the wearer.
Claims20
A magnetic belt fastening system for securing an apparel belt around the waist of user without requiring a functional belt buckle comprising:
- an interior strap having a first end and a second end, a front side, a rear side, a surrounding edge and a longitudinal axis extending from said first end to said second end;
- a front exterior strap connected to said front side of said interior strap;
- a rear exterior strap connected to said rear side of said interior strap, wherein said front exterior strap and said rear exterior strap are secured together over said surrounding edge so as to envelop said interior strap;
- said first end having a first plurality of magnets secured therein and said second end having a second plurality of magnets secured therein, wherein said first and second plurality of magnets are aligned along said longitudinal axis and the polarity of each of said first plurality of magnets and said second plurality of magnets is aligned;
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- wherein said first end of said interior strap is manually curved along said longitudinal axis to overlap said second end of said interior strap so that said first plurality of magnets are aligned with said second plurality of magnets such that at least one magnet from said first plurality of magnets attracts a least one magnet from said second plurality of magnets so as to form a secure connection without the need for a functional belt buckle.
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