Patent ID: 6671986
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: A44C,G09F,Y10T

Abstract:
In a magnetic name plate assembly including at least one magnetic member for attachment to an article of clothing, the name plate assembly including a name plate having a front surface adapted to display indicia, and a back plate adapted to contact an outer portion of the clothing, the improvement comprising;a connector constructed and arranged to be held in magnetic engagement with the name plate and including a first portion adapted to extend beyond a section of the at least one edge of the name plate, the section having a length less than a length of the at least one edge, the first portion being dimensioned to be grasped by a user, the connector further including a second portion adapted to be disposed adjacent the name plate; and wherein the user applies a sufficient force to the first portion of the connector, so as to pivot the connector about the second portion in order to disengage the connector from the name plate, the connector acting substantially as a lever when disengaging the connector from magnetic engagement with the name plate.