Patent ID: 8374661
Filing Date: 2013-02-12
Classification: A45F,H01H

Abstract:
1. Apparatus comprising: a housing having a recess formed therein; a fastener, and a switch, wherein: at least a portion of the fastener is adapted to fit within the recess; the fastener is adapted to travel slidably within the recess between a first position in which the fastener enables the apparatus to be fastened to an external object and a second position in which the fastener is stowed away such that the at least a portion of the fastener is disposed within the recess; pushing the fastener toward the recess and then releasing the fastener causes the fastener to alternate between being biased to remain in the first position and being biased to remain in the second position; and the switch is coupled to the fastener to control one or more functions of the apparatus based on whether the fastener is being biased to remain in the first position or being biased to remain in the second position.