Magnetic name plate assembly and connector therefor

Abstract

A name plate assembly including a name plate and a connector which are magnetically attracted to each other, and which are disposed on opposite sides of a piece of clothing during use is provided. The connector includes a first portion which extends beyond an edge of the name plate. In use, the name plate assembly is removed from the garment by a user engaging the first portion and applying a force. The connector then acts as a lever to break the magnetic connection between the name plate and the connector, and the name plate can then be removed. The connector may have any of a variety of shapes, for example generally “V-shaped”, “U-shaped”, semi-circular or “arc” shaped, or generally triangular. One or more protrusions or an enclosure may also be provided on the name plate in order to guide and limit relative movement of the connector and name plate.

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