Patent Publication Number: US-2023157420-A1

Title: Fastener systems, methods, and articles

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/980,985, filed Feb. 24, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     At least one embodiment of the present invention pertains to fastener systems, and more particularly, to fastener systems, methods, and articles having an attachment receiving member having a passage. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Existing fastener systems can be complicated to use and require a user to perform multiple steps in order to achieve the desired effect. Existing fastener systems can have effectiveness limited to a small number of existing environments, or designs precluding multi-application use. Fastener systems may also be single use, environmentally unfriendly, allergenic, and/or unwashable, precluding use in specific applications. 
     Fasteners used as part of existing products have a tendency to break or lose pieces before the rest of the product wears out: buttons may detach and be lost, and zippers, clasps, and buckles may malfunction, thereby rendering the entire product unusable and leading to users discarding the entire product rather than repair the faulty part, which may be impossible or may incur a greater cost in time and/or money than replacing the article. This leads to unnecessary waste, inefficiency, and long-term expense. 
     Another factor leading to unnecessary replacement of existing articles is the desire for new or updated aesthetics. Existing articles may be usable but may not reflect the user&#39;s current aesthetic preferences, and so they may be discarded and replaced. As fasteners are often a conspicuous visual element of an article&#39;s overall aesthetic style, the outdated aesthetic style of a fastener often contributes to this desire to replace a still-usable article. 
     There thus exists a need for fasteners that address one or more of the shortcomings of existing fasteners for clothing, personal accessories, household items, or other items. 
     SUMMARY 
     This summary is provided to introduce in a simplified form certain concepts that are further described in the Detailed Description below and the drawings. This summary is not intended to identify so called “essential” features of the claimed subject matter or to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. 
     Fastener systems, components thereof, methods of use thereof, and articles configured for interoperability thereof are described herein. In various embodiments, the fastener systems and their components may present various advantages. The components of the system may be small and modular, facilitating easy replacement in case of breakage or loss, washability, replacement to update aesthetic preferences, environmental friendliness, and interoperability of a collection of garments or other articles using the fastener system. For example, the fasteners described herein may be stockpiled by institutions for use with uniforms worn by staff, temporary clothing worn by patients (e.g. hospital gowns), or protective clothing worn by staff or students (e.g. smocks for a child care center or an assisted living facility), and a central laundry and inventory system may be used to track, replace, wash, and manage the various components of the system without the need to replace entire articles of clothing or other articles secured by the fasteners. By allowing individual fasteners to be swapped in and out, replaced, and washed individually, the reusability and availability of a given article secured by the fasteners may be improved. Garments or other artiest with built-in fasteners typically need to be replaced or repaired if the fastener is lost or broken; however, the modular fastener systems described herein enable replacement, repair or washing of individual fastener components without affecting the use of the article itself. This may reduce waste, including hospital waste. It may also enable significant cost savings in underserved communities and countries. 
     In a first aspect, a fastener system is disclosed. The fastener system comprises a first member and a second member. The first member comprises a first part attached to a first attachment-receiving member, and a second attachment-receiving member. The first attachment-receiving member has a passage. The second member comprises an attachment member, a second part attached to the attachment member, and a third part attached to the attachment member. The passage permits the attachment member in a first orientation to pass, and prevents the attachment member in a second orientation from passing. The third part is capable of fastening to the second attachment-receiving member to secure the attachment member in the second orientation. 
     In a second aspect, the attachment member is t-shaped. 
     In a further aspect, the first attachment-receiving member further comprises a groove capable of receiving the attachment member. 
     In a further aspect, the first part, the second part, the first attachment-receiving member and the attachment member are washable. 
     In a further aspect, the first part, the second part, the first attachment receiving member and the attachment member comprise non-synthetic materials. 
     In a further aspect, the second part further comprises an attachment region distal from the first attachment-receiving member adapted to attach to a further article. 
     In a further aspect, the first part further comprises an attachment region distal from the attachment member adapted to attach to a further article. 
     In a further aspect, the fastener system further comprises a wearable article connected at a first end to a first end of the second part distal from the attachment-receiving member, and connected at a second end to a first end of the second part distal from the attachment member. 
     In a further aspect, the wearable article is an article of clothing. 
     In a further aspect, the wearable article is an accessory. 
     In a further aspect, the wearable article is wearable equipment. 
     In a further aspect, the second attachment-receiving member protrudes from the attachment receiving member and comprises a head portion distal from the attachment receiving member and a neck portion, the head portion having a larger cross sectional area compared to the neck portion 
     In a second embodiment, a fastener system is disclosed comprising a first fastening member and a second fastening member. The first fastening member comprises a first fastening part having a first end and a second end and a second fastening part connected to the second end. The second fastening member is adapted to secure a first article by passing over at least the first article and the second fastening part and achieving an interference fit with the first fastening part. 
     In a further aspect, the second fastening part has a cross sectional area larger than the second end. 
     In a further aspect, the second fastening member comprises a non-synthetic material. 
     In a further aspect, the second fastening member is an o-ring and the second fastening part is circular. 
     In a further aspect, the first article is a scarf. 
     In a further aspect, the first article is a hijab. 
     In a third embodiment, a kit is disclosed comprising the fastener system of the first embodiment and the fastener system of the second embodiment. 
     By providing a system or kit of multi-use fastener components manufactured from washable materials, the present disclosure may provide users with multiple options for securing various personal articles. Individual components of the kit may be provided in a variety or colours, style, sizes, and/or shapes, for use in different applications or in coordination with various different outfits, or for use with changing aesthetic preferences over time. Individual components of the kit may be washed while other components are in use. Individual components of the kit can be replaced or repaired if damaged or lost while other components, and the articles with which the component are used, are in use. Other potential advantages of various embodiments will be apparent to the skilled reader. 
     Other aspects of the system will be apparent from the accompanying figures and detailed description. Further example embodiments of the claimed subject matter will be appreciated from the following detailed description and drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG.  1    is a perspective top left side view of a first member of an example fastener system in accordance with the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  2 A  is a partially disassembled top view of a second member of the fastener system of the first member of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  2 B  is a second partially disassembled top view of the second member of  FIG.  2 A . 
         FIG.  2 C  is a top view of a second attachment member element of the second member of  FIG.  2 A . 
         FIG.  2 D  is a third partially disassembled top view of the second member of  FIG.  2 A  and a third part. 
         FIG.  2 E  is an assembled bottom view of the second member of  FIG.  2 A  including the third part. 
         FIG.  3 A  is a perspective top left side view of the first member of  FIG.  1    and second member of  FIG.  2 E , decoupled from each other. 
         FIG.  3 B  is a perspective top left side partial detail view of the first member of  FIG.  1    and second member of  FIG.  2 E , coupled to each other. 
         FIG.  3 C  is a perspective top left side partial detail view of the first member of  FIG.  1    and second member of  FIG.  2 E , coupled to each other and secured using the third part. 
         FIG.  4 A  is a perspective top left side exploded view of a first fastening member and second fastening member of an example fastener system in accordance with the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  4 B  is a perspective top left side view of the first fastening member and second fastening member of  FIG.  4 A  fastened to an article. 
         FIG.  4 C  is a perspective top left side exploded view of the first fastening member and second fastening member of  FIG.  4 A  fastened to an article having no hole defined in it. 
         FIG.  5 A  is a top view of the second member of  FIG.  2 E  showing a distal end of the second member detached from a buckle. 
         FIG.  5 B  is a top view of the second member of  FIG.  2 E  showing the distal end of the second member partially attached to the buckle. 
         FIG.  5 C  is a top view of the second member of  FIG.  2 E  showing a distal end of the second member partially attached to the buckle. 
         FIG.  5 D  is a top view of the second member of  FIG.  2 E  showing a distal end of the second member fully attached to the buckle. 
         FIG.  6    is a perspective top left side view of the second member of  FIG.  2 E  showing a distal end of the second member attached to a helmet. 
         FIG.  7 A  is a perspective top left side view of the second member of  FIG.  2 E  showing a distal end of the second member secured to a belt using the first fastening member. 
         FIG.  7 B  is a perspective top left side view of the second member of  FIG.  2 E  showing a distal end of the second member attached to clothing using the first fastening member. 
         FIG.  8 A  is a perspective top left side view of the first member of  FIG.  1    showing a distal end of the first member secured to clothing using the first fastening member. 
         FIG.  8 B  is a perspective top left side view of the first member of  FIG.  1    showing a distal end of the first member secured to a belt using the first fastening member. 
         FIG.  8 C  is a perspective top left side view of the first member of  FIG.  1    showing a distal end of the first member secured to a belt using the third attachment-receiving member. 
         FIG.  9 A  is a side view of a first example sleeve rolling fastener system in accordance with the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  9 B  is a side view of a second example sleeve rolling fastener system in accordance with the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  10 A  is a front view of a pair of pants having pants legs fitted with the first example sleeve rolling fastener system of  FIG.  9 A . 
         FIG.  10 B  is a front view of a pair of pants having pants legs fitted with the second example sleeve rolling fastener system of  FIG.  9 B . 
         FIG.  10 C  is a front left side detail view of region “A” of  FIG.  10 B  showing a loop being secured with a first fastening member and second fastening member of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  11 A  is a front view of a shirt having sleeves fitted with the first example sleeve rolling fastener system of  FIG.  9 A . 
         FIG.  11 B  is a front view of a shirt having sleeves fitted with the second example sleeve rolling fastener system of  FIG.  9 B . 
         FIG.  11 C  is a front left side detail view of region “A” of  FIG.  11 B  showing a loop being secured with a first fastening member and second fastening member of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  12    is a front detail view of a shirt sleeve fitted with the sleeve rolling fastener system embodiment of  FIG.  1    showing an example shoulder securing configuration of the sleeve rolling fastener system. 
         FIG.  13    is a perspective top left side view of the third part of the example embodiment of  FIG.  2 D  showing reinforcing collars around the passage and third part passage and a reinforced pull tab. 
         FIG.  14 A  is a right side view of a sports hijab configured to use the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A  for securing the sports hijab to a user&#39;s body. 
         FIG.  14 B  is a front view of the sports hijab of  FIG.  14 A  secured to the user&#39;s body using the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  14 C  is a rear view of the sports hijab of  FIG.  14 A  secured to the user&#39;s body using the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  14 D  is a right side view of a head portion of the sports hijab of  FIG.  14 A  showing an aperture for use in securing the sports hijab to the user&#39;s body using the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  14 E  is a left side view of a head portion of the sports hijab of  FIG.  14 A  showing an aperture for use in securing the sports hijab to the user&#39;s body using the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  14 F  is a right side view of a head portion of the sports hijab of  FIG.  14 A  showing the aperture being used to secure the sports hijab to the user&#39;s body using the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  15 A  is an exploded perspective top front view of a flip-flop sandal sole, straps, and fastener system according to the embodiment of  FIG.  4 A-B . 
         FIG.  15 B  is a perspective top front view of a flip-flop sandal having its sole secured to its straps using the fastener system according to the embodiment of  FIG.  4 A-B . 
         FIG.  16 A  is a right side view of a head wrap configured to use the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A  and the second example sleeve rolling fastener system of  FIG.  9 B  for securing the head wrap to a user&#39;s body, showing a first step in a method of securing the head wrap. 
         FIG.  16 B  is a right side view of the head wrap of  FIG.  16 A , showing a second step in the method of securing the head wrap. 
         FIG.  16 C  is a right side view of the head wrap of  FIG.  16 A , showing a third step in the method of securing the head wrap. 
         FIG.  16 D  is a right side view of the head wrap of  FIG.  16 A , showing a fourth step in the method of securing the head wrap. 
         FIG.  16 E  is a right side view of the head wrap of  FIG.  16 A , showing a fifth step in the method of securing the head wrap. 
         FIG.  16 F  is a detail view of the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A  being used to secure the head wrap of  FIG.  16 A  in a sixth step in the method of securing the head wrap. 
         FIG.  17 A  is a front view of a shirt configured to use the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A  and the second example sleeve rolling fastener system of  FIG.  9 B  for securing the shirt in a rolled-up position, showing the shirt in a rolled-down position. 
         FIG.  17 B  is a front view of the shirt of  FIG.  17 A , showing the shirt in a rolled-up and secured position. 
         FIG.  18 A  is a front exploded view of an example coat, showing a first step in a method of securing the coat using a plurality of first fastening members of the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A , a second fastening member of  FIG.  19 C , and a third fastening member of  FIG.  19 D . 
         FIG.  18 B  is a rear detail view of a two-layer fabric strip of the left breast closure of the example coat of  FIG.  18 A , showing the locations of first fastening members between the two fabric layers. 
         FIG.  18 C  is a front view of the example coat of  FIG.  18 A , showing a second step in the method of securing the coat using the plurality of first fastening members of the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A , a second fastening member of  FIG.  19 C , and a third fastening member of  FIG.  19 D . 
         FIG.  18 D  is a front view of the example coat of  FIG.  18 A , showing the coat secured in a closed position as a result of the method of securing the coat. 
         FIG.  19 A  is a top front perspective view of an example decorative second fastening member suitable for use with the first fastening member of the fastening system of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  19 B  is a top front perspective view of two example third fastening members suitable for use with the first fastening member of the fastening system of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  19 C  is a front view of two example second fastening members suitable for use with the first fastening member of the fastening system of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  19 D  is a top front perspective view of an example decorative third fastening member suitable for use with the first fastening member of the fastening system of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  20 A  is a front right side perspective partially exploded view of an example handbag and the fastening system of  FIGS.  1 - 3 C and  5 A- 8 C . 
         FIG.  20 B  is a front right side perspective assembled view of the example handbag of  FIG.  20 A  using the fastening system of  FIGS.  1 - 3 C and  5 A- 8 C . 
         FIG.  21 A  is a top right side perspective partially exploded view of an example shoe with a plurality of shoe securing strips and a plurality of the first and second fastening members of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  21 B  is a top right side perspective partially assembled view of the example shoe of  FIG.  21 A  secured with the plurality of shoe securing strips and the plurality of the first and second fastening members of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  22 A  is a top front perspective view of an example reinforced tabbed second fastening member suitable for use with the fastening system of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  22 B  is a top front perspective cutaway view of the example reinforced tabbed second fastening member of  FIG.  22 A . 
         FIG.  22 C  is a top front perspective view of an example reinforced tabbed second fastening member tethered to a first fastening member of  FIG.  4 A . 
         FIG.  23    is a top front perspective view of example alternative second fastening members suitable for use with the fastening system of  FIG.  4 A . 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The making and using of the presently described embodiments are discussed in detail below. The specific embodiments discussed are merely illustrative of specific ways to make and use the invention, and do not limit the scope of the invention. 
     References in this description to “an embodiment”, “one embodiment”, or the like, mean that the particular feature, function, structure or characteristic being described is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Occurrences of such phrases in this specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment. On the other hand, such references are not necessarily mutually exclusive either. 
     Disclosed herein are fastener systems, methods of using the fastener systems, and articles incorporating components of the fastener systems. 
     The disclosed fastener system, in a first example embodiment, comprises (1) a first attachment-receiving member, connected to a first part and having a second attachment receiving member, and (2) an attachment member, connected to a second part and a third part. The first attachment-receiving member includes a passage. Various components and use cases of the first example fastener system are shown in  FIGS.  1  through  3 C,  5 A through  8 C,  12   , and  20 A-B. 
     In a first configuration, the attachment member is permitted to pass through the passage. In a second configuration, the attachment member is prevented from passing through the passage. 
     The third part fastens to the second attachment-receiving member, securing the attachment member in the second configuration and thereby precluding the attachment member from passing through the passage. 
     Referring to  FIG.  1   , a first member  100  according to a first example embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The first member  100  consists of a first part  102  attached to a first attachment-receiving member  104 . The first attachment-receiving member  104  has a passage  106  and a second attachment-receiving member  108 . In the example embodiment shown, the second attachment-receiving member  108  is a button. 
     In the example embodiment shown, the first part  102  contains a first region having a first attachment passage  112  and a second attachment passage (not shown) used to attach the first part  102  to the first attachment-receiving member  104 . The first part  102  is folded over so that the first attachment passage  112  overlaps the second attachment passage. A third attachment-receiving member  110 , shown in the example embodiment as a button, has a head portion that passes through the second attachment passage and the first attachment passage  112  in a configuration wherein the first part  102  is wrapped around the first attachment receiving member  104  such that the first attachment passage  112  and a second attachment passage (not shown), when attached to the third attachment-receiving member  110 , attach the first part  102  to the first attachment-receiving member  104 . 
     In example embodiments, the first part  102  may be attached to the first attachment-receiving member  104  via sewing, gluing, or other attachment means known to a person skilled in the art, either as an alternative to, or in addition to, the engagement described above using the third attachment-receiving member  110 . 
     Example elements which may form a second member  200  of the fastener system are shown in  FIG.  2 A to  2 C . The second member  200  may comprise a second part  202 , and an attachment member resulting from a first attachment member element  204 A, and a second attachment member element  204 B. In the example embodiment shown, the second part  202  comprises a passage  214  through which at least part of the first attachment member element  204 A passes through. 
     In the shown embodiment, the first attachment member element  204 A (shown striped) consists of an L-shaped region  216  which is passed through the passage  214  of the second part  202 , and a second region  218  which prevents further passage of the first attachment member element  204 A through the passage  214 . The first attachment member element  204 A may vary in shape, geometry, width, material, and so forth. For example, the second region  218  of the first attachment member element  204 A may comprise an L-shaped region as in the shown embodiment. 
     The first attachment member element  204 A is attached to the second part  202 . In example embodiments, the first attachment member element  204 A is attached to the second part  202  by folding a region of the second part  202  over the second region of the first attachment member element  204 A and securing the region of the second part  202  to the remainder of the second part  202 , as shown in  FIG.  2 B . In example embodiments, the second part  202  may be attached to the first attachment member element  204 A via sewing, gluing, or other attachment means known to a person skilled in the art, either as an alternative to, or in addition to, the engagement of the second region  218  with the second part  202  by passing through the passage  214 . In the shown embodiment, a stitched seam  220  is shown securing the fabric of the second part  202  around the t-shaped second region  218  of the first attachment member element  204 A. 
       FIG.  2 C  is a diagram of a second attachment member element  204 B. The second attachment member element  204 B in the shown example embodiment is integrated with the first attachment member element  204 A to form the attachment member  204  in example embodiments. The second attachment member element  204 B, similar to the first attachment member  204 A, may vary in shape, geometry, width, material, and so forth, in unison with the first attachment member  204 A. For example, the second attachment member element  204 B may be a t-shaped element, as in the shown embodiment, in order to integrate with the first attachment member  204 A. 
     The second attachment member element  204 B may be attached to the first attachment member element  204 A via sewing, gluing, or other attachment means known to a person skilled in the art. In various embodiments, the first attachment member element  204 A may be formed from a deformable material such as fabric, metal wire, or metal wire coated in silicone, thereby allowing it to be compressed and inserted into the interior passage of the second attachment member element  204 B to effect a friction or interference fit. 
     The attachment member may further be attached to a third part. Referring now to  FIGS.  2 D and  2 E , a diagram pertaining to an example embodiment showing the assembly of the third part  206  and attachment member  204  is shown. The third part  206  is attached to the first attachment member  204 A, which in the shown embodiment comprises a third part passage  210  through which the L-shaped region of the first attachment member element  204 A has passed through. With the third part  206  attached to the first attachment member element  204 A, the second attachment member element  204 B is integrated with the first attachment member element  204 A. 
     The third part  206  may further comprise a means for attaching to the second attachment-receiving member  108 . In the example embodiment shown in  FIG.  2 E , the means for attaching to the second attachment member  108  include a passage  208 . It will be appreciated that the third part  206  may be unnecessary in some examples: for example, if there is sufficient tension in a connection such that the t-shaped attachment member  204  is held tight against the securing buckle (first attachment-receiving member  104 ), the third part  206  may be omitted. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  3 A- 3 C , a diagram of the first member  100  and second member  200  interacting is shown according to an example embodiment. The passage  106  is capable of permitting the attachment member  204 , when in a first orientation, to pass through. In the shown embodiment, the attachment member  204  is t-shaped, and the first attachment-receiving member  104  includes a passage  106  having a rectilinear shape, with the first orientation comprising the attachment member  204  being turned to have the prongs of the t-shaped region perpendicular to a plane coplanar to the rectangular passage  106 . In example embodiments, the passage  106  can be any shape, size or geometry capable of permitting passage to an attachment member  204 . Similarly, the attachment member can be any shape, size or geometry capable of passing through the passage  106 . 
     In  FIG.  3 B , the attachment member  204  is shown in a second configuration in accordance with example embodiments of the present disclosure. The attachment member  204  in the second configuration is prevented from passing through the passage  106 . In the shown embodiment, the t-shaped attachment member  204  in a second configuration is too wide to pass through the passage  106 . 
     The third part  206  is fastened to the second attachment-receiving member  108  in order to further secure the fastener. In the shown embodiment, the third part  206  comprises the passage  208 , which deforms such that the second attachment-receiving member  108  is capable of passing through. In example embodiments, the second attachment-receiving member  108  is a button with a head portion and a neck portion, and the third part  206  is deformable and capable of passing over the head of the button second attachment-receiving member  108 , and achieving an interference fit with the neck region of the button second attachment-receiving member  108 . 
     In example embodiments, the second attachment-receiving member  108  can be any shape, size or geometry capable of passing through the passage  208 . In example embodiments, the passage  208  can be any shape, size or geometry capable of passing through the second attachment-receiving member  108 . For example, the passage  206  and the second attachment-receiving member  108  can be rectangular.  FIG.  3 C  shows an example embodiment wherein the third part  206  is fastened to the second attachment-receiving member  108  via the passage  208 , whereby relative axial motion along the axis  300  of the first member  100  and the second member  200  is prevented or decreased. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  4 A , a second example embodiment of a fastening system in accordance with the present disclosure is shown. 
     A first fastening member  400  may comprise a first fastening part  402  and a second fastening part  404 . The first fastening part  402  may have a first end and a second end, and the second end of the first fastening part  402  is connected to the second fastening part  404 . In the embodiment shown, the first fastening part  402  is connected to a third fastening part  406 . The first fastening member  400  may be referred to herein as a “stud”; the second fastening part  404  may be referred to herein as a “head” or “head portion” thereof; the first fastening part  402  may be referred to herein as a “neck” or “neck portion” thereof; and the third fastening part  406  may be referred to herein as a “base” or “base portion” thereof. It will be appreciated that the illustrated embodiments show the button  400  as being identical to the third attachment-receiving member  110  of  FIG.  1   , which may also be referred to as a “button”. 
     The second fastening part  404  has at least a first region. In the example embodiment shown, the first region of the second fastening part  404  is button shaped, having a varying cross sectional area in a first axis. In example embodiments, the first region has a varying geometry, size, shape and so forth. For example, the first region may have a cross sectional area that varies in shape but not size. 
       FIG.  4 A  shows the first fastening member  400  with its head  404  and neck  402  passing through a first article passage  412  (such as a buttonhole) in a first article  410 , such as a piece of clothing or other fabric article. A second fastening member  408  is adapted to secure the first fastening member  400  to the first article  410  by passing over the head  404  of the first fastening member  400  and achieving an interference fit with the neck  402  thereof, as shown in  FIG.  4 B .  FIG.  4 C  shows a different configuration, in which the second fastening member  408  is adapted to secure the first article  410  by passing over at least the first article  410  and the first region of the second fastening part  404  and achieving an interference fit with the first fastening part  402 . The second fastening member  408  may be referred to herein as a “washer”. 
     In some example embodiments, as shown in  FIG.  4 A- 4 B , the first article  410  defines a first article passage  412 , permitting the first article  410  to be secured to the first fastening member  400  via passing the first article passage  412  over the second fastening part  404 . Securing the first article  410  to the first fastening member  400  via passing the first article passage  412  over the second fastening part  404  may allow for less distortion of the first article  410  than would occur in the absence of the first article passage  412 , as shown in  FIG.  4 C . 
     As shown in  FIG.  4 C , the first fastening member  400  and second fastening member  408  may be used to secure a first article  410  that does not have a passage  412 . The article  410 , shown here as a piece of fabric folded over into two layers, may lie on top of the first fastening member  400  and be pressed down and around the first fastening member  400  by pushing the second fastening member  408  down onto and around the bottom of the second fastening part  404 . This technique may be used in place of a pin or brooch to secure fabric articles without making holes in them. It will be appreciated that, in some examples, the washer  408  may be unnecessary to secure the button  400  in place, and the button  400  may be used without the additional reinforcement of the washer  408  to hold it in place, e.g. within a buttonhole such as article passage  412 . 
     It will be appreciated that the first example fastener system of  FIGS.  1 - 3 C  and the second example fastener system of  FIGS.  4 A- 4 C  may contain components in common, such as first fastening member  400  (which may be identical to the third attachment-receiving member  110 ), and may be combined as a single fastener system in order to realize one or more of the advantages described above, such as ease of replacement, ease of updating aesthetic preferences, reusability, and versatility. Additional applications of the example fastener systems and their various components will now be described. 
       FIGS.  5 A- 5 D  show the second member  200  having a distal end  512  being attached to a further article, shown here as a buckle  510 . The distal end  512  has two apertures  514 . The distal end  512  is wrapped around a portion of the buckle  510  and secured in place with the first fastening member  400  (or another button-like fastening member such as third attachment-receiving member  110 ) passing through the overlapped apertures  514 . The buckle  510  may in turn be secured to another item. 
       FIG.  6    shows the second member  200  having its distal end  512  secured to a strap of a helmet  600  using the same attachment technique shown in  FIGS.  5 A- 5 D . 
       FIG.  7 A  shows the second member  200  with its distal end  512  secured to a belt  700  using the first fastening member  400 . The first fastening member  400  passes through a belt notch and through the overlapped apertures  514 . 
       FIG.  7 B  shows the second member  200  with its distal end  512  secured to an article of clothing  702  using the first fastening member  400 . The first fastening member  400  may pass through a buttonhole of the clothing  702  or may secure the clothing  702  without making a hole as shown in  FIG.  4 C . The first fastening member  400  then passes through the overlapped apertures  514 . 
       FIG.  8 A  shows the first member  100  having a distal end  802  secured to clothing  702  using the first fastening member  400 , with the first fastening member  400  being secured to the clothing  702  by passing through a buttonhole (not shown) in the clothing  702 , via gluing, or via another attachment means such as sewing. Alternatively, the first fastening member  400  may pass through a buttonhole of the clothing  702  or secure it without making a hole as shown in  FIG.  4 C . The first fastening member  400  then passes through an aperture  804  of the distal end  802 . By securing one or more first members  100  to one side of an article of clothing  702  and one or more second members  200  to another side of the article of clothing  702 , the fastener system may be used to fasten the two sides of the article of clothing  702  together, e.g. in place of buttons, straps, snaps, hook and loop fasteners, or zippers.  FIGS.  8 B and  8 C  show two alternative techniques for the first member  100  at its distal end  802  to a belt  700 . In  FIG.  8 B , the distal end  802  is secured by passing the first fastening member  400  through a belt notch and an aperture in the distal end  802 . In  FIG.  8 C , the distal end  802  is secured by passing the third attachment-receiving member  110  through a belt notch and through an overlap of the distal end aperture  804  with the passage  112 . 
     A first example sleeve rolling fastener system  900  and second example sleeve rolling fastener system  950  are now described with reference to  FIGS.  9 A- 12   . The sleeve rolling fastener systems  900 ,  950  are configured to assist in securing a rolled shirt sleeve or pant leg in a rolled-up position, or for securing other articles as described below with reference to  FIGS.  16 A-F  and  17 A-B. Sleeves, pant legs, or other fabric articles may be rolled up for various purposes, including comfort in changing weather or changing environment, to facilitate movement, for hygiene (e.g. in a medical environment), to facilitate handwashing, or to protect clothing from being soiled. As shown in  FIG.  9 A , the first example sleeve rolling system  900  includes a flexible strip  904  to which are affixed a plurality of washers  902 . (It will be appreciated that washer  902  may be different in design from washer  408 : for example, washer  902  may be a thin metal ring that is circular in cross section, whereas washer  408  may be a wider, flatter flexible ring that is rectangular or ovoid in cross-section.) Each washer  902  may be attached to the flexible strip  904  at a single point about its circumference, for example by passing through a pair of apertures (not shown) in the flexible strip  904  or by being sewn or bonded to the flexible strip  904 . The washers  902  are arranged in a vertical line, with a vertical longitudinal passage being defined by their centres. A cord  906 , such as a braided cotton pullstring or drawstring, passes through the longitudinal passage defined by the washers  902 . At a bottom end, the cord  906  passes through a flexible securing strap (shown here as third part  206 ) and is then attached to a rigid T-piece shown here as identical to the second attachment member element  204 B. A top end of the cord  906  (not shown) may be secured to the flexible strip  904 , for example by being sewn or bonded. The flexible strip  906 , and any of the fabric or other flexible surface to which it is attached (e.g. by sewing), may be gathered, bunched, or telescoped into a shorter configuration and held in said configuration thereby. 
       FIG.  9 B  shows the second example sleeve rolling fastener system  950 . A drawstring  954  passes through two parallel passages in a strip of fabric  952 . The drawstring  954  emerges from the parallel passages at the bottom end of the strip of fabric  952  to form a loop  956  defining an aperture  958 . The drawstring  954  may be formed from a somewhat elastic, flexible material to enable the passage of the enlarged head  404  of a first fastening member  400  to pass through the aperture  958  and close the loop  958  tight about the neck portion  402  of the first fastening member  400 . In use, the loop  956  of the drawstring  954  may be pulled to shorten and bunch the fabric strip  952  along the length of the vertical parallel passages; the loop  956  may then be secured to another component to secure the fabric strip  952  in a shortened configuration. 
       FIG.  10 A  shows a pair of pants having a right pant leg  908  and a left pant leg  910  fitted with the first example sleeve rolling fastener system  900 . The flexible strip  904  is secured to the outside of each leg  908 ,  910 , for example by being sewn onto the fabric of the pants. A securing buckle (shown here as first attachment-receiving member  104 ) is secured on each side of the pants near the waist. In use, the cord  906  is grasped by the user at its bottom end (i.e. at second attachment member element  204 B) and pulled upward, thereby telescoping the washers together and with them the underlying pants leg fabric. The second attachment member element  204 B is then secured to the first attachment-receiving member  104  as described with respect to  FIGS.  3 A- 3 C . Alternatively, a buttonhole  964  may be included in the pants instead of the buckle (first attachment-receiving member  104 ), and the second attachment member element  204 B may be secured to the buttonhole  964  using a button  400  and/or washer  408 . The right leg  908  is shown with the first example sleeve rolling fastener system  900  in the unsecured, unrolled position, whereas the left leg  910  is shown with the sleeve rolling fastener system  900  in the secured, rolled-up position. 
       FIG.  10 B  shows a pair of pants having a right pant leg  960  and a left pant leg  962  fitted with the second example sleeve rolling fastener system  950  to secure the pants legs in a rolled-up configuration much like in  FIG.  10 A . The pants include a buttonhole  964 , comprising an aperture such as a slit with extra structural reinforcement in some embodiments, at the top of each pant leg  960 ,  962 . The drawstring  954  is pulled to shorten and bunch up the fabric strip  952  of the left pant leg  962 , and the loop  956  is secured to the right buttonhole  964  using first and second fastening members  400 ,  408  as shown in the detail view of  FIG.  10 C . 
       FIG.  10 C  shows a detail view of region “A” shown in  FIG.  10 B . A first fastening member  400  is used to secure the loop  956  to the buttonhole  964  by passing the head  404  through the aperture  958 . A second fastening member  408  is optionally used to secure the first fastening member  400  in place more securely. 
       FIG.  11 A  shows a shirt having a right sleeve  1002  and a left sleeve  1004  fitted with the first example sleeve rolling fastener system  900 . Each sleeve  1002 , 1004  can be rolled up and secured to a buckle (first attachment-receiving member  104 ) attached at the shoulder, using the same technique described above with respect to  FIG.  10 A . Alternatively, a buttonhole  964  may be included in the short instead of the buckle (first attachment-receiving member  104 ), and the second attachment member element  204 B may be secured to the buttonhole  964  using a button  400  and/or washer  408 . 
       FIG.  11 B  shows a shirt having a right sleeve and a left sleeve fitted with the second example sleeve rolling fastener system  950 . Each sleeve can be rolled up and secured to a buttonhole  964  at the shoulder, using the same technique described above with respect to  FIG.  10 B . 
       FIG.  11 C  shows a detail view of region “A” shown in  FIG.  11 B . A first fastening member  400  is used to secure the loop  956  to the buttonhole  964  by passing the head  404  through the aperture  958 . A second fastening member  408  is optionally used to secure the first fastening member  400  in place more securely. 
       FIG.  12    shows an example shoulder securing configuration of the first example sleeve rolling fastener system  900  of  FIG.  11 A . The first attachment-receiving member  104  can be attached to the shirt shoulder using any attachments means such as sewing, gluing, bonding etc. However, in this illustrated example, the first attachment-receiving member  104  is attached to a first part  102  as in  FIG.  1   . The first part  102  is then attached to the shirt shoulder using the third attachment-receiving member  110 , which passes through one of a plurality of shirt shoulder apertures  1202  before passing through the first part  102 . If a shirt or other article of clothing is equipped with multiple apertures  1202  at the shoulder, waist, or other location where the cord  906  is to be secured, this may allow flexibility to a user in configuring the first example sleeve rolling fastener system  900  to secure its upper end at a preferred location on the article of clothing. 
       FIG.  13    shows an alternative embodiment of the third part  206  of the example embodiment of  FIG.  2 D . This third part  206  has a collar  1304  around the passage  208  and another collar  1304  around the third part passage  210  for reinforcing the passages  208 ,  210  and preventing radial tears in the flexible material surrounding the passage  208 , 210 , e.g. when it is being stretched to fit around the head of a button-like element. The illustrated third part  206  also has one or more reinforced pull tabs  1302  for assisting a user in grasping the third part to secure or detach it and to prevent tearing while the third part  206  is being pulled or otherwise handled by the user. These reinforced pull tabs  1302  and collars  1304  may be used in any flexible component of the fastener system to prevent tearing and/or assist a user in grasping the component. 
       FIGS.  14 A- 14 F  show an application of the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A-B  using a plurality of first fastening members  400  and second fastening members  408  to secure a sports hijab  1402  to a user&#39;s body. The sports hijab  1402  includes a head covering portion  1404 , a first draping portion  1408  depending from the right side of the head covering portion  1404 , and a second draping portion  1410  (shorter than the first draping portion  1408 ) depending from the left side of the head covering portion  1404 . The sports hijab  1402  includes a plurality of buttonholes  964 , as in the pants of  FIG.  10 B  and the shirt of  FIG.  11 B , for use in securing the sports hijab  1402  to the user&#39;s body. The head covering portion  1404  includes buttonholes  964  marked “E” (on the right side, also shown in  FIG.  14 D ) and “F” (on the left side, also shown in  FIG.  14 E ); these may be secured to each other behind the user&#39;s head by passing the head  404  of a first fastening member  400  through buttonhole “F” and then through buttonhole “E” and securing the head  404  in place using a second fastening member  408  as shown in  FIG.  14 F . The first draping portion  1408  includes buttonholes  964  marked “B” (shown about half-way down) and “A” (at the bottom end); the second draping portion  1410  includes buttonholes  964  marked “C” (shown at the top end) and “D” (at the bottom end). In use, the first draping portion  1408  may be draped across the user&#39;s collar, over the user&#39;s left shoulder  1414 , and behind the user&#39;s back to end at the user&#39;s right shoulder  1412 , whereas the second draping portion  1410  may be draped across the user&#39;s collar to end at the user&#39;s right shoulder  1412 , such that buttonholes “A” and “D” overlap at the right shoulder  1412  and buttonholes “B” and “C” overlap at the left shoulder  1414 . The overlapping buttonholes at the shoulders  1412 ,  1414  may also each be secured using a first fastening member  400  and second fastening member  408 . In some examples, the hijab  1402  includes buttonholes located such that buttons  400  may be used to secure the hijab  1402  to the shirt of  FIG.  11 A or  11 B  using the buttonholes placed at the shoulders thereof. More generally, any two articles of clothing or accessories described herein may co-locate buttonholes to assist in fastening one article to another using one or more of the fastener components described herein. 
       FIGS.  15 A- 15 B  show the use of the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A-B  used to secure straps to a sandal sole to assemble a flip-flop sandal. The first fastening members  400  pass through sole apertures  1504  in the sole  1502  and strap apertures  1508  in the straps  1506  and are secured in place with the second fastening members  408 . 
       FIGS.  16 A- 16 F  show a head wrap  1600  and a method for securing same using the second example sleeve rolling fastener system  950  of  FIG.  9 B , demonstrating the versatility of thereof. The head wrap  1600  may be a fabric garment with a head covering portion  1604  and an elongated hair covering portion  1602 . The head wrap  1600  may form a roughly tubular shape with an opening at the first end (extending around the forehead and nape of the neck of the user in the drawings) and an opening at the second end (at the far end of the hair covering portion  1602 ), or it may be closed at the second end. In other embodiments, the head wrap  1600  may be formed from a single flat sheet of fabric that is wrapped around the user&#39;s head and hair to form a tubular shape. 
     The head wrap  1600  includes a first fabric strip  952  of the second example sleeve rolling fastener system  950  between the head covering portion  1604  and the hair covering portion  1602  (with loop  956  marked “A”), and a second fabric strip  952  of the second example sleeve rolling fastener system  950  at the far end (i.e. the second end) of the hair covering portion  1602  (with loop  956  marked “B”).  FIG.  16 A  shows a first step in an example method for securing the head wrap  1600  to the user&#39;s head, wherein the fabric strips  952  are fully extended and the hair covering portion  1602  is fully extended.  FIG.  16 B  shows a second step in the example method, in which the loops  956  (indicated by A and B) are pulled to shorten the fabric strips  952 , thereby tightening the fabric strips  952  around the user&#39;s hair at their respective locations.  FIG.  16 C  shows a third step in the example method, in which arrows  1606  show a twisting movement of the hair covering portion  1602  as the user twists the hair covering portion  1602  into a bun shape.  FIG.  16 D  shows a fourth step in the example method, in which the bun formed by the hair covering portion  1602  is bunched up tight against the user&#39;s head with the two drawstrings  954  hanging at the interface between the bun and the head covering portion  1604 .  FIG.  16 E  shows a fifth step in the example method, in which the drawstrings  954  are wrapped around the point where the bun meets the head covering portion  1604 , with their respective loops  956  “A” and “B” meeting.  FIG.  16 F  shows a sixth step in the example method, in which a first fastening member  400  and second fastening member  408  are used to secure loop  956  “A” to loop  956  “B” to each other by passing the head  404  of the first fastening member  400  through both loops  956  and securing it in place with a second fastening member  408 . 
       FIGS.  17 A- 17 B  show a shirt  1700  and a method for securing same in a rolled-up position using the second example sleeve rolling fastener system  950  of  FIG.  9 A . The shirt  1700  includes two pockets  1704 , each pocket  1704  having an open top end and a buttonhole  964  formed in its front surface. Below each pocket  1704 , sewn into or otherwise secured to the front of the shirt, is a second example sleeve rolling fastener system  950  with the loop  956  at the bottom end. In use, each drawstring  954  can be pulled to shorten the fabric strip  952  and therefore shorten and bunch or roll up the bottom portion of the front surface of the shirt  1700 . The loops  956  may then be secured to the buttonholes  964  as described with reference to  FIGS.  10 C and  11 C , thereby securing the shirt with its front bottom portion in a rolled-up configuration. 
       FIGS.  19 A-D  show example fastening members suitable for use as part of the example fastener system of  FIG.  4 A . 
       FIG.  19 A  shows an example decorative second fastening member  1902  (i.e. a variant of washer  408 ) suitable for use with a first fastening member  400 . The decorative second fastening member  1902  includes an aperture in the center for receiving the head  404  and neck  402  portions of a first fastening member  400 . The aperture may be reinforced around its circumference by a reinforced collar, as in the example of  FIG.  13   . The top surface of the decorative second fastening member  1902  may include a decorative design, shown here as a floral design. As in other examples, the decorative second fastening member  1902  may be formed at least in part from silicone or a similarly elastic material to facilitate passage therethrough of the head portion  404  of the first fastening member  400  and tight gripping of the neck portion  402  thereof. It will be appreciated that the decorative second fastening member  1902  may provide an aesthetic stylistic visual element to a fastener of a garment or accessory that may be changed or swapped out based on the user&#39;s current aesthetic preferences. 
       FIG.  19 B  shows a third fastening member  1904  and a decorative third fastening member  1905  suitable for use with the first fastening member of the fastening system of  FIG.  4 A . The third fastening member  1904  and decorative third fastening member  1905  are each formed from an elastic material such as silicone, having a head  1914 , neck  1916 , and base  1918 , and each defines a vertical passage  1912  through the center thereof, much like a bobbin. The passage  1912  is configured to allow the head portion  404  of a first fastening member  400  to pass therethrough, such that the neck portion  402  thereof fills the passage (i.e. the interior of the neck  1916 ), the head portion  404  rests on top of the head  1914  of the third fastening member  1904 ,  1905 , and the base portion  406  rests below the base  1918  of the third fastening member  1904 ,  1905 . The third fastening member  1904  differs from the decorative third fastening member  1905  insofar as the decorative third fastening member  1905  includes a decorative top surface like decorative second fastening member  1902 . 
       FIG.  19 C  shows an alternative example second fastening member  1906  and an alternative example decorative second fastening member  1907  suitable for use with the first fastening member  400 . The alternative second fastening members  1906 ,  1907  shown here include multiple washer-style second fastening members  408  tethered together by a strip or line of flexible or semi-rigid elastic material such as silicone. The alternative second fastening members  1906 ,  1907  may space the washers  408  apart by a distance configured to match the distances of buttonholes of a known garment or other article, such as the coat  1800  of  FIGS.  18 A-D  described below, or to secure a complementary line of studs (e.g. multiple buttons  400  or decorative third fastening member  1908 , described below) in place. 
       FIG.  19 D  shows an example decorative third fastening member  1908 , consisting of a plurality of third fastening members  1904  or (as shown here) decorative third fastening members  1905  tethered together by a strip  1910  of flexible or semi-rigid elastic material like the alternative second fastening members  1906 ,  1907  of  FIG.  19 C . 
       FIG.  18 A  is a front exploded view of an example coat, showing a first step in a method of securing the coat using a plurality of first fastening members of the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A , a second fastening member of  FIG.  19 C , and a third fastening member of  FIG.  19 D . 
       FIGS.  18 A- 18 D  show a coat  1800  and a method for securing a front seam of same using components of the fastener system of  FIG.  4 A  and  FIGS.  19 A-D . The coat  1800  may be another garment such as a shirt, sweater, or jacket in some embodiments, and the same principles shown in  FIGS.  18 A- 18 D  may be applied to secure any seam in a closed configuration. 
     The coat has a front seam with left edge and a right edge. The left edge includes a plurality of buttonholes  964 , and may include a double-layered fabric strip as described below with reference to  FIG.  18 B . The right edge also includes a plurality of buttonholes  964 . 
       FIG.  18 A  shows a first step in a method for securing the seam of the coat  1800  in a closed position. In use, a plurality of first fastening members  400  may have their heads  404  passed through the buttonholes  964  of the left edge (from the inside to the outside) and secured in place using a plurality of second fastening members  408  or, as shown here, an alternative example second fastening member  1906  (or an alternative example decorative second fastening member  1907 ). A decorative third fastening member  1908  is secured to the right edge by passing the head  1914  and neck  1916  of each decorative third fastening member  1905  thereof through a respective buttonhole  964  of the right edge (from the inside to the outside), such that the fabric of the right edge of the coat rests between the head  1914  and base  1918  of each decorative third fastening member  1905  of the decorative third fastening member  1908 . The decorative third fastening member  1908  may thereby be held in place, secured to the coat  1800 , regardless of whether the front seam of the coat  1800  is open or closed. 
       FIG.  18 B  is a rear detail view of a two-layer fabric strip of the left edge of the coat  1800 , showing the locations of the first fastening members  400  between the two fabric layers. In some embodiments, the coat  1800  may include the two-layer fabric strip in its left edge, consisting of an inside strip  1804  and an outside strip  1802  of fabric. The inside strip  1804  is positioned against the wearer&#39;s body and serves as a cushion between the bases  406  of the first fastening members  400  (shown at positions  1806 ) and the wearer&#39;s body. The outside strip  1802  includes the buttonholes  964  (not visible) through which the heads  404  and necks  402  of the first fastening members  400  pass. 
       FIG.  18 C  shows a second step in the method of securing the coat  1800 . The head portions  404  of the first fastening members  400  secured to the left edge of the coat seam are pushed through the apertures of the respective decorative third fastening members  1905  of the decorative third fastening member  1908  secured to the right edge of the coat seam, such that each head  404  protrudes from the front of the right edge.  FIG.  18 D  shows the coat  1800  with its front seam secured in a closed position as a result of the method of securing the coat in  FIGS.  18 A and  18 C . 
       FIG.  20 A  shows an example handbag  2000  using the fastening system of  FIGS.  1 - 3 C and  5 A- 8 C  to secure a flap or opening of the handbag  2000 . The components  110 ,  200 ,  204 , and  206  of the second member are shown assembled on the flap; the components  110 ,  102 , and  104  of the first member  100  are shown disassembled.  FIG.  20 B  is an assembled view of the handbag  2000  of  FIG.  20 A  showing the first member and second member of the fastening system in place as a clasp for securing the flap. 
       FIG.  21 A  shows an example shoe  2100  with a plurality of shoelace holes  2102 , as well as a plurality of securing strips  2104  and a plurality of the first and second fastening members  400 ,  408 . Each securing strip  2104  is a strip of flexible material, such as fabric, with a buttonhole at either end.  FIG.  21 B  shows the example shoe  2100  of  FIG.  21 A  secured with the plurality of shoe securing strips  2104  securing the shoe  2100  by passing a head  404  of each first fastening member  400  through a respective shoelace hole  2102  and a respective buttonhole at the end of a securing strip  2104  and securing the head  404  with a second fastening member  408 . 
       FIG.  22 A  shows a reinforced tabbed second fastening member  2200  suitable for use with the fastening system of  FIG.  4 A . The reinforced tabbed second fastening member  2200  includes two tabs  2202  and a reinforced collar  2204 , as described above with reference to  FIG.  13   .  FIG.  22 B  is a cutaway view of the example reinforced tabbed second fastening member  2200  of  FIG.  22 A  showing the reinforced collar  2204  in cross-section.  FIG.  22 C  shows a tethered fastener  2210  comprising the reinforced tabbed second fastening member  2200  tethered to a first fastening member  400  by a tether  2212 . The tether  2212  may be formed from a flexible or semi-rigid material such as silicone, fabric, or thin metal. 
       FIG.  23    shows example alternative second fastening members suitable for use with the fastening system of  FIG.  4 A . A disc-shaped second fastening member  2302  is similar to washer  408  but may have a wider ring portion relative to the size of the passage defined therethrough. A tabbed disc-shaped second fastening member  2304  is similar to the disc-shaped second fastening member  2302  but includes a tab  2202  as previously described. A reinforced disc-shaped second fastening member  2306  is similar to the disc-shaped second fastening member  2302  but includes a reinforced collar as previously described. A reinforced tabbed disc-shaped second fastening member  2308  is similar to the disc-shaped second fastening member  2302  but includes a tab  2202  and a reinforced collar as previously described. Square second fastening member  2310  is similar to washer  408  but has a rectangular or square shape and may define a square passage instead of a round passage for use with first fastening members  400  having a neck  402  that is square in cross-section. The square second fastening member  2310  may also be used rotated 45 degrees to a diamond position as a diamond-shaped second fastening member  2312 . A reinforced square second fastening member  2314  is similar to the square second fastening member  2310  but includes a reinforced collar as previously described, and may be used rotated 45 degrees as a reinforced diamond-shaped second fastening member  2316 . By including multiple shapes and/or sizes of second fastening members in the fastener system, different functional and aesthetic preferences may be satisfied. 
     The various rigid components of the fastener systems described above may be formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material, including non-synthetic materials such as metal, wood, or rubber, or synthetic materials such as silicone rubber. These components may include the various button elements (e.g. third attachment-receiving member  110 , second attachment-receiving member  108 , and first fastening member  400 ), the various buckle elements (e.g. first attachment-receiving member  104  and buckle  510 ), the various attachment members (e.g. attachment member  204 , first attachment member element  204 A, and second attachment member element  204 B), and the rigid washer components (e.g. washers  902 ). 
     The various flexible components of the fastener systems described above may be formed from a non-synthetic elastic material, including cotton, wool, leather, or rubber, or a synthetic elastic material such as silicone rubber. These components may include the various strap elements (e.g. first part  102 , second part  202 , third part  206 , and flexible strip  904 ), the cord components (e.g. cord  906 ), and the flexible washer components (e.g. second fastening member  408 ). In some embodiments, the interior portion of the attachment member  204  (e.g. first attachment member element  204 A) may also be flexible and formed from a suitable synthetic or non-synthetic elastic material such as leather, rubber, or metal wire. 
     In each example above using one of the various button elements (third attachment-receiving member  110 , second attachment-receiving member  108 , and first fastening member  400 ) to secure another component, the use of second fastening member  408  may be used to improve the interference fit or in some cases may be omitted. For example, when the button element passes through an aperture or passage in the item being secured, in some cases the second fastening member  408  may be unnecessary. 
     Although various components of the example devices and systems are described and illustrated as a single component, in other embodiments their functions may be split among multiple different components. 
     Note that any and all of the embodiments described above can be combined with each other, except to the extent that it may be stated otherwise above or to the extent that any such embodiments might be mutually exclusive in function and/or structure. 
     Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments, it will be recognized that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described, but can be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative sense rather than a restrictive sense.