Magnetic strap assembly and method
OwnerCharles S. Mckee, Nga Tran Keithinventors
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Abstract
A magnetic strap assembly includes a ribbon member having a first surface and a second surface. An adhesive member having a first surface and a second surface is coupled to the ribbon member along the first surfaces. A magnet is coupled to the second surface of the ribbon member and the second surface of the adhesive member includes an adhesive to couple it to an external object, such as clothing or a type of fabric. The strap assembly is premanufactured and used by an installer in desired cut lengths to install on clothing for example to facilitate closing openings and enabling those with hand operation deficiencies the ability to dress themselves without struggling with mainstream fasteners.
Claims20
A strap assembly, comprising:
- a ribbon member having a first surface and a second surface;
- an adhesive member having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the adhesive member bonded to the first surface of the ribbon member, thereby forming a first band;
- and
- a magnet coupled to the second surface of the ribbon member;
- wherein the second surface of the adhesive member includes an adhesive.
A method of coupling two objects, comprising:
- obtaining a ribbon member and an adhesive member;
- bonding a first surface of the adhesive member to a first surface of the ribbon member;
- attaching a magnet to a second surface of the ribbon member;
- and
- bonding a second surface of the adhesive member to an external object.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.