Patent ID: 6640398
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: A44B,A44C,A44D,Y10T

Abstract:
A clasp for selectively joining a first element to a second element, the clasp comprising:a) a first generally elongated body member having opposed first and second ends and comprising a flange located at one of the ends, the flange for receiving the first element; and b) a second generally elongated body member having opposed first and second ends and comprising a flange located at one of the ends, the flange for receiving the second element; wherein each body member further comprises: (i) a generally semi-cylindrical elongated frame of nonmagnetic material, the frame having an internal semi-cylindrical coaxial channel and comprising a disk-like end member and a cylindrical end member which are located at opposite ends of the channel, and (ii) at least one magnet located within the channel for selectively securing the body members to each other through a common magnetic field.