Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to a charm strap. More particularly, the invention encompasses a snap charm bolder and charm strap. The present invention is also directed to a novel method of interchangeably securing charms to an inventive charm strap. The present invention is also directed to a novel securing means for a charm strap having at least one interchangeable charm. The present invention is also directed to a novel jewelry strap with interchangeable snaps and snap charm holders.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    The present invention relates generally to a charm strap. More particularly, the invention encompasses a snap charm holder and charm strap. The present invention is also directed to a novel method of interchangeably securing charms to an inventive charm strap. The present invention is also directed to a novel securing means for a charm strap having at least one interchangeable charm. The present invention is also directed to a novel jewelry strap with interchangeable snaps and snap charm holders. 
       BACKGROUND INFORMATION 
       [0002]    Straps of various shapes and sizes have been known and used for many years for many purposes. The straps that are well known in the art can be simple or they can be ornate. These straps have been used to secure an item or as a piece of jewelry, such as, for example, a wrist, watch, or as an arm band, or a choker. 
         [0003]    Various efforts have been done in the past to improve the basic design and utility of a strap. Similarly, efforts have been made to further the art of jewelry integration but they have had limited success. 
         [0004]    U.S. Pat. No. 7,409,837 (Robert D. Smith), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses an interchangeable jewelry insert having an extension formed of elastic material that can frictionally engage a surface of a receptacle for receiving the insert. The interchangeable jewelry insert may be detachably attached to any item that can be configured to have a receptacle for receiving the insert. The extension of the interchangeable jewelry insert is sized for convenience of handling and storage. The use of an elastically deformable extension extending, at two or more points having sufficient angular separation, from the periphery of the body of an insert allows for a secure fit within the receptacle, while maintaining a convenient connection system that can be manipulated by manual forces of a jewelry wearer. 
         [0005]    U.S. Pat. No. 7,819,721 (Charlotte F. Messier), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a decorative accessory for adorning a wearer&#39;s person, such as the arch area of the foot, and can also be interchangeably secured to a variety of different articles of clothing, accessories, or areas of the wearer&#39;s body. The decorative accessory includes an elongate strap, adjustment devices for adjustable expansion and contraction, and attachment devices for securing the decorative accessory to a variety of locations. The decorative accessory also has a fastening mechanism for removably attaching a variety of different decorative components such as charms, rings, and other jewelry to the decorative accessory. 
         [0006]    U.S. Pat. No. 7,891,117 (Barbie Jo Sack), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses in a first embodiment a charm chain depending from two sandal adapted fasteners designed to be fastened on closed cell foam sandals either at pivots holding a strap onto the sandal or else at the periphery of the upper of the sandal. The fasteners may be elastic material in an annular shape such as a ring, a flower, or any other shape, with an aperture therethrough or similar designs. In embodiments, the fasteners may be clips adapted to hold between their jaws the thickness of closed cell foam typically found in such sandal uppers, this same thickness usually being present on the strap as well so that the invention clips may attach there as well if desired. In other embodiments, a single fastener is suspended at a single location and a charm in turn depends from the fastener, possibly including a clip. 
         [0007]    U.S. Patent Publication No. 2007/0006614 (Christine Martz), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a fragrant decorative jewelry accessory includes an infusion of fragrantly volatile molecules into the accessory, and an adhesive on the underside of the accessory intended to removably attach the accessory. Fragrance may be infused on the accessory by soaking an absorbent material with the fragrantly volatile molecules, through a printing technique, through attaching encapsulated fragrance molecules onto the accessory or through the attachment of an fragrance layer onto the accessory. The fragrant decorative accessory can be removably attached to clothing, a bra strap, a choker or a hair accessory. 
         [0008]    U.S. Patent Publication No. 201010058619 (Stacy Ferrante, et al.), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses an invention which comprises a sandal that includes a base and at least one strap connected to the base. The strap includes at least one chamber that is at least translucent and that is preferably transparent. A fluid is located in the chamber, and a plurality of charms is suspended in the fluid located in the chamber. The sandal may be constructed as a thong-type sandal and many different types of charms may be placed in the chamber. The fluid may optionally be colored and may optionally have glitter or simulated snow suspended therein. A removably attachable charm may optionally be attached to the strap. 
         [0009]    This invention improves on the deficiencies of the prior art and provides an inventive jewelry strap with interchangeable snaps and snap charm holders. 
       PURPOSES AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0010]    The invention is a charm strap with interchangeable charms. 
         [0011]    Therefore, one purpose of this invention is to provide a cost effective, and durable, charm strap with interchangeable charms. 
         [0012]    Another purpose of this invention is to provide a charm strap with interchangeable charms where the charm strap can be extended by snapably linking one end of a first charm strap to an end of a second charm strap. 
         [0013]    Yet another purpose of this invention is to provide a novel jewelry strap with interchangeable snaps and snap charm holders. 
         [0014]    Therefore, in one aspect this invention comprises a jewelry strap with snapable charm, comprising: 
         [0015]    (a) a charm strap, having a first end and a second end, and a first surface and a second surface; 
         [0016]    (b) at least one first snapable engaging means secured to at least a first surface of said charm strap; and 
         [0017]    (c) at least one first snap charm holder snapably secured to said charm strap via said at least one first snapable engaging means, and thereby forming said jewelry strap with snapable charm. 
         [0018]    in another aspect this invention comprises a jewelry strap with snapable charm, comprising: 
         [0019]    (a) a charm strap, having a first end and a second end, and a first surface and a second surface; 
         [0020]    (b) at least one first snapable engaging means secured to at least a first surface of said charm strap; 
         [0021]    (c) at least one adornment fixedly secured to said first surface of said charm strap; 
         [0022]    (d) at least one non-skid material secured to said second surface of said charm strap; and 
         [0023]    (e) at least one first snap charm holder snapably secured to said charm strap via said at least one first snapable engaging means, and thereby forming said jewelry strap with snapable charm. 
         [0024]    In yet another aspect this invention comprises as combination jewelry strap and snapable charm, comprising: 
         [0025]    (a) a charm strap, having a first end and a second end, and a first surface and a second surface; 
         [0026]    (b) at least one first snapable engaging means secured to at least a first surface of said charm strap via at least one first securing means; 
         [0027]    (c) at least one adornment fixedly secured to said first surface of said charm strap: 
         [0028]    (d) at least one non-skid material secured to said second surface of said charm strap; and 
         [0029]    (e) at least one first snap charm holder snapably secured to said charm strap via said at least one first snapable engaging means, and thereby forming said combination jewelry strap and snapable charm. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0030]    Although the scope of the present invention is much broader than any particular embodiment, a detailed description of the preferred embodiment follows together with drawings. These drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not drawn to scale. Like numbers represent like, features and components in the drawings. The invention may best be understood by reference to the ensuing detailed description in conjunction with the drawings in which: 
           [0031]      FIG. 1 , illustrates a front side view of a first embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder invention. 
           [0032]      FIG. 2 , illustrates a back side view of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder according to an embodiment of this invention. 
           [0033]      FIG. 3 , illustrates a back side view of a second embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder invention. 
           [0034]      FIG. 4A , illustrates a front side view of a third embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder invention. 
           [0035]      FIG. 4B , illustrates a front side view of a fourth embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder invention. 
           [0036]      FIG. 4C , illustrates a front side view of a fifth embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder invention. 
           [0037]      FIG. 4D , illustrates a front side view of a sixth embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder invention. 
           [0038]      FIG. 5 , illustrates a front side view of a seventh embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder invention. 
           [0039]      FIG. 6 , illustrates a front side view of an eighth embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder invention. 
           [0040]      FIG. 7 , illustrates an exploded side view of embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder invention. 
           [0041]      FIG. 8 , illustrates a side view of a ninth embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder invention. 
           [0042]      FIG. 9 , illustrates a side view of a tenth embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder invention. 
           [0043]      FIG. 10 , illustrates a perspective view of an eleventh embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0044]    The invention encompasses a decorative accessory, which includes snap-on charms that are secured onto a strap, such as, an elongated strap. Each snap charm holder can be snapped into place on the converse snap on the strap. The decorative accessory further includes a stretchable elongate strap, mechanical closure for adjustable expansion and contraction, including snap fasteners for securing and removing a variety of charms or jewels and arranged snap component units for fastening to the elongated strap. The snap-strap can further have a non-slip backing to keep it in place. 
         [0045]    A problem with common straps or decorative bands is they have no means of staying, where they are placed, whereas this invention solves the problem with a rubbery, non-slip substance on the back, preferably from one end to other end. The invention easily snaps-on securely and stays in place. Charms, pendants, jewels and ornaments are difficult to attach and remove from chains, and because of this problem only a limited number are collected. This charm band makes collecting charms easier to attach and detach, easy to put on and off, and allows one to decorate an area which one could never have done before. The pleasant sound of a snap fastening and the enjoyable sparkle of jewels dangling are brought together in multitude on one or more than one combined charm strap unit. 
         [0046]    Typically, snap fasteners are mechanical closures consisting of a closure unit and attaching unit. Also, a snap is any clasp or fastener that closes with a click, or a sharp, cracking sound. The two popular types of snaps that are currently on the market are the post-style snap, and the prong-style snap. A post-style snap has a shaft that requires a hole to penetrate the surface. A prong-style snap has teeth that penetrate through the surface. For best results one should look for industrial quality snaps that are sure to stay secure. For the snaps currently in the market the utility spring snaps have the firmest hold when snapped closed, followed by the fashion spring snaps, and then the grip snaps. 
         [0047]      FIG. 1 , illustrates a front side view of a first embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder  23 , invention. The inventive charm or jewelry strap  23 , comprises of at least one strap or band or charm strap  25 , having a first end  10 , and a second end  20 . At least one engaging member or snap  12 , is secured to the strap  25 . Each snap  12 , acts as a receiver and snapably and securely accommodates a charm  29 , or a snap charm holder  29 . The charm  29 , could be selected from a group comprising an ornamental flower-shaped charm  13 , an ornamental heart-shaped charm  15 , a multiple ornamental design charm  17 , a multi-snap charm  19 , an odd-shaped charm  27 , to name a few. The strap  25 , could also have snaps  14 , which are different from snap  12 , for example, snaps  12 ,  14 , could he selected from a group comprising post-style snap, prong-style snap, spring snap, fashion spring snap, grip snap, open-ring grip snap, to name a few. For some applications the first end  10 , could be an end cap  10 , while the second end  20 , could be an end cap  20 . 
         [0048]      FIG. 2 , illustrates a back side view of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder  23 , according to an embodiment of this invention. The strap  25 , has secured thereto at least one securing means or cap  11 , that secures the snap  12 ,  14 , to the strap  25 . The strap  25 , could also have a cap  16 , where the cap  16 , is different than the cap  11 , for example, cap  11 ,  16 , could be selected from a group comprising post-style cap, prong-style cap, spring cap, fashion spring cap, grip cap, painted cap, open-ring grip cap, to name a few. 
         [0049]    It should be understood that the snap  12 ,  14 , are on a first side or a front side of the charm strap  25 , while the cap  11 ,  16 , are on the second side or back side of the charm strap  25 . Additionally, the snap  12 ,  14 , could have a male or female securing means, and the charm or the snap charm holder  29 , has the female or male securing means to snapably be secured to the charm strap  25 , via the snap  12 ,  14 . 
         [0050]      FIG. 3 , illustrates a back side view of a second embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder  33 , invention. The inventive jewelry strap  33 , has a charm strap  35 , that has at least one cap  11 , that is used to secure a corresponding snap  12 ,  14 , to the strap  35 . The strap  35 , could have at least one non-skid material  31 , to provide friction to the movement of the strap  35 , or to prevent the strap  35 , from easily sliding from a surface. 
         [0051]      FIG. 4A , illustrates a front side view of a third embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder  43 , invention. The inventive jewelry strap  43 , comprises a charm strap  45 , having a first end  40 , and a second end  48 . The first end  40 , could comprise a first securing means or charm strap securing means  41 , such as, a buckle  41 , a male portion  41 , while the second end  48 , could comprise a second securing means  49 , such as, a hole  49 , a female portion  49 , to accommodate the buckle  41 , or a male portion  41 , such that the two ends of the strap  45 , can be securely secured to each other via the first securing means  41 , and the second securing means  49 . 
         [0052]      FIG. 4B , illustrates a front side view of a fourth embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder  53 , invention. The inventive jewelry strap  53 , comprises a charm strap  55 , having a first end  51 , and a second end  59 . The first end  51 , could have at least one snap  12 , and the second end  59 , could have at least one snap  12 . The first end  51 , and the second end  59 , could be secured to each other via securing feature or charm strap securing means  50 , so as to form a continuous loop, similar to a bracelet or bangle (not shown). 
         [0053]      FIG. 4C , illustrates a front side view of a fifth embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder  63 , invention. The inventive jewelry strap  63 , comprises a charm strap  65 , having a first end  60 , and a second end  68 . The first end  60 , could have at least one snap  12 , and the second end  68 , could have at least one snap  14 . The first end  60 , could be secured to a second end  68 , of a second strap  65 , (not shown) so as to form a continuous chain of two or more inventive jewelry straps  63 . The snap  12 ,  14 , could act as charm strap securing means  12 ,  14 , so as to extend the charm strap  65 . 
         [0054]      FIG. 4D , illustrates a front side view of a sixth embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder  73 , invention. The inventive jewelry strap  73 , comprises at least one first charm strap  25 , and at least one second charm strap  75 . Preferably, the first strap  25 , and the second strap  75 , are parallel to each other and are secured to each other at a first end  70 , and a second end  78 . The first strap  25 , could have at least one row of snap  12 , while the second strap  75 , could have at least one row of snap  12 . The linking ends  70 ,  78 , could function as charm strap securing means  70 ,  78 , that secure the first charm strap  25 , in parallel with the second charm strap  75 . 
         [0055]      FIG. 5 , illustrates a front side view of a seventh embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder  83 , invention. The inventive jewelry strap  83 , comprises a strap  85 , having a plurality of snaps  12 ,  14 . The strap  85 , could further comprise one or more portions or regions, such as, a first portion  82 , a second portion  84 , a third portion  86 , a fourth portion  88 , to name a few. The first portion  82 , could be such that the snaps  12 , are placed in such a way such as to spell it name or initial or design. For example, the snaps  12 , in portion  82 , have been placed to illustrate an initial “M”. In the second portion  84 , the snaps  14 , are placed so as to create a slanted line or row. In the third portion  86 , the snaps  12 , are placed so as to create a vertical line or row. In the fourth portion  88 , the snaps  12 ,  14 , are placed so as to create an odd-shaped ornamental design. 
         [0056]      FIG. 6 , illustrates a front side view of an eighth embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder invention  93 . The inventive charm or jewelry strap  93 , comprises of at least one strap or band or charm strap  95 , having at least one snap  12 ,  14 , that is secured to the strap  95 . Each snap  12 ,  14 , can accommodate a charm or snap charm holder  29 . The strap  95 , further has secured thereto at least one fixed adornment  92 . The adornment  92 , is securely secured to the strap  95 , and cannot be snapably removed from the strap  95 . The adornment  92 , could be selected from a group comprising charm  92 , rhinestone  92 , precious stone  92 , semi-precious stone  92 , metallic jewelry  92 , non-metallic jewelry  92 , embellishment  92 , to name a few. 
         [0057]      FIG. 7 , illustrates an exploded side view of an embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder  23 , invention. At least one securing means  21 , secures the snap  12 , to a corresponding cap  11 . Preferably, the cap  12 , is on a first side or front side of the charm strap  25 , while the cap  11 , is on the second side or back side of the charm strap  25 , and the securing means  21 , penetrates through the charm strap  25 . However, for some applications the snap  12 , could be directly fixedly secured to the charm strap  25 , using securing means  21 , but without the use of the cap  11 , or the penetration of the securing, means  21 , through the charm strap  25 . The charm  29 , or the charm holder  29 , has at least one engaging member  22 , snapably engages with the snap  12 , and snapably secures the charm  29 , to the charm strap  25 . 
         [0058]      FIG. 8 , illustrates a side view of a ninth embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder  103 , invention. The inventive charm or jewelry strap  103 , comprises of at least one strap or band or charm strap  105 , having, at least one snap  12 , that is secured to a first side of the charm strap  105 , and at least one snap  14 , that is secured to a second side of the charm strap  105 . Each snap  12 ,  14 , can accommodate at least one charm or snap charm holder  29 ,  39 , and snapably secure them to the charm strap  105 , 
         [0059]    It should be understood that for some applications the cap  11 ,  16 , could act as a second snap  12 ,  14 , such that one could have charm  29 ,  39 , or snap charm holder  29 ,  39 , on both sides of the strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 . Thus, one could have a first set of charms  29 ,  39 , on one side of the strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , and a second set of charms  29 ,  39 , on the opposite or backside of the strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , and then depending on the user they could have the first set of charms  29 ,  39 , facing the public or the second set of charms  29 ,  39 , facing the public. Therefore, for some applications one could have fixed set of charms  29 ,  39 , on one side of the strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  95 , and a dangling set of charms  29 ,  39 , on the backside of the strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , such that the public would see two sets of charms  29   39 , namely, the first fixed set  29 ,  39 , and the second dangling set  29 ,  39 . 
         [0060]      FIG. 9 , illustrates a side view of a tenth embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder  113 , invention. The interchangeable snap and snap charm holder  113 , comprises a first charm holder  29 , having at least one engaging means  18 , secured thereto, along with at least one snapable engaging means  12 . The engaging means  18 , securely accommodates and engages with at least one securing means  28 , that is securely attached to at least one charm  26 , thus allowing the charm  26 , to be secured to the strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , via the first charm holder  29 . For some applications the engaging means  18 , could be a ring  18 , while the securing means  28 , could be a C-shaped ring  28 , which could be inserted into the ring  18 , and then clamped to form a dosed ring  28 . 
         [0061]      FIG. 10 , illustrates a perspective view of an eleventh embodiment of a jewelry strap with interchangeable snap and snap charm holder  123 , invention. The inventive charm or jewelry strap  123 , comprises of at least one strap or band or charm strap  125 , having at least one snap  12 ,  14 , that Is secured to the strap  125 . The charm strap  125 , could also have at least one cap  11 , that could act as a cap  11 , or as a snap  12 ,  14 . Each snap  12 ,  14 , can accommodate a charm or snap charm holder  29 . The strap  125 , further has secured thereto at least one fixed adornment  92 . The adornment  92 , is securely secured to the strap  125 , and cannot be snapably removed from the strap  125 . The charm strap  125 , is removeably placed around a structure  120 , to further embellish the structure  120 . The structure  120 , could be a shoe  120 , a boot  120 , an arm  120 , an ankle  120 , to name a few. 
         [0062]    The decorative strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , could made from a material selected from a group comprising, fabric, elastic, plastic, vinyl, leather, pleather, metallic, to name a few. 
         [0063]    It should be appreciated that each of the ends  10 ,  20 ,  40 ,  48 ,  51 ,  59 ,  60 ,  68 ,  70 ,  78 , could have at least one securing means or device  41 ,  49 ,  50 , and wherein the securing means or device  41 ,  49 ,  50 , could he selected from a group comprising, magnets, rivets, hooks, hook and loop device, such as, a VELCRO device, buttons, snaps, slots, grooves, male/female engaging members, to name a few. 
         [0064]    It should be appreciated that the shape of the charm  13 ,  15 ,  17 ,  19 ,  27 ,  29 , could be selected from a group comprising of a rectangular shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, an elliptical shape, a polygonal shape, an ornamental-type shape, a heart-type shape, an irregular shape, a strand shape, a dangling pendent shape, just to name a few. 
         [0065]    This invention further relates to decorative accessories  29 , for adornment on boots, shoes, slippers, a wearer&#39;s body, to name a few. The decorative elongated stretchable strap unit  23 ,  33 ,  43 ,  53 ,  63 ,  73 ,  83 ,  93 ,  103 ,  113 ,  123 , provides a variety of snap-on components  29 , and a variety of removable interchangeable snap charms  29 , which can hold charms  29 , jewels  29 , stones  29 , pendants  29 , ornaments  29 , lockets  29 , to name a few. 
         [0066]    This invention also provides an attractive accessory  23 ,  33 ,  43 ,  53 ,  63 ,  73 ,  83 ,  93 ,  103 ,  113 ,  123 , that has components  29 , that can be attached or detached quickly, conveniently, and makes an article of clothing, footwear or wearer&#39;s body attractive. 
         [0067]    This invention also allows one to collect charms  29 , pendants  29 , jewels  29 , lockets  29 , ornaments  29 , stones  29 , crystals  29 , souvenirs  29 , just to name a few. This invention also allows one to quickly interchange the snap-on charm  29 , for trade or exchange with another person. 
         [0068]    Furthermore, the snapable feature of this invention allows one to move a charm  29 , from a first location to a second location, such as, for example, from a bracelet  53 , to an anklet  53 . 
         [0069]    This invention also allows one to easily wear, display, admire, trade, the snapable charm  29 , and this can be done easily with a pleasant sound of a snap. 
         [0070]    The invention further provides the desire to collect different colored bands or straps  23 ,  33 ,  43 ,  53 ,  63 ,  73 ,  83 ,  93 ,  103 ,  113 ,  123 , with a variety of ornaments  29 , for diverse moods, personal attire, and events. 
         [0071]    The invention further providing a person to have more than one charm strap, such that one could have a first set of charm straps for a personal collection, a second set of charm straps could be for wearing, or a third set of charm straps for charms for exchange, etc. 
         [0072]    This invention also comprises a decorative accessory  29 , to enrich boots, shoes, clothing&#39;s, wearer&#39;s body and for the intent of collecting and/or exchanging charms  29 . The decorative accessory strap unit  23 ,  33 ,  43 ,  53 ,  63 ,  73 ,  83 ,  93 ,  103 ,  113 ,  123 , comprising attachable, removable snap-on jewel, and ornament holders  29 , that can be arranged at intervals. The strap unit  23 ,  33 ,  43 ,  53 ,  63 ,  73 ,  83 ,  93 ,  103 ,  113 ,  123 , preferably has a stationary attachment member snap component  41 ,  49 ,  50 , at one end for the purpose of adjusting the strap to expand or contract The strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , can be placed in different positions, such as, for example, around the calf or ankle portion of a boot or any wearer&#39;s body. 
         [0073]    The decorative strap  23 ,  33 ,  43 ,  53 ,  63 ,  73 ,  83 ,  93 ,  103 ,  113 ,  123 , can be made in various lengths and widths. The decorative strap  23 ,  33 ,  43 ,  53 ,  63 ,  73 ,  83 ,  93 ,  103 ,  113 ,  123 , could comprise of a tacky non-slip substance on the back from one end to the other. The decorative accessory strap unit  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , can consist of more than one strap unit  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , being attached as one. The decorative strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , can be a variety of colors or can be transparent or translucent. The decorative strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , can also have other ornaments (not shown) between snap components  29 . The decorative strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , could be made from a stretchable or non-stretchable material having different colors, widths, and lengths. For some embodiments it is preferred that on the back side of the decorative strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , one could apply a stretchable, flexible fabric glue to make it non-slip. 
         [0074]    For some applications placed on the strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , preferably will be either the socket  12 ,  14 , or the stud  12 ,  14 , for receiving the other. Some straps  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , may have end caps  10 ,  20 , while others may have one or none. The end caps  10 ,  20 , may or may not have charms  29 , attached thereto. One snap on the end  10 ,  20 ,  40 ,  48 ,  50 ,  60 ,  68 ,  70 ,  78 , could be fixed or stationary for the purpose of adjusting the size, and could also have a snap  12 ,  14 , which may or may not have a charm  29 , attached thereto. The strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , could also have a securing device  41 ,  49 ,  50 , such as, a buckle  41 , or another means of closure and adjustment  41 ,  49 ,  50 . The strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  95 , may be a single strand or multiple strands  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 . It is preferred that each strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , accommodates at least one snap  12 ,  14 . The snap  12 ,  14 , may come in multiple or different sizes. 
         [0075]    The decorative strap  23 ,  33 ,  43 ,  53 ,  63 ,  73 ,  83 ,  93 ,  103 ,  113 ,  123 , wherein the stationary attachment member  41 ,  48 ,  50 , is selected from a group comprising of snap jewel holder  41 ,  48 ,  50 , jump rings  41 ,  48 ,  50 , clasps  41 ,  48 ,  50 , hooks  41 ,  48 ,  50 , “S” shape fasteners  41 ,  48 ,  50 , hinge fasteners  41 ,  48 ,  50 , hook-and-loop clasps  41 ,  48 ,  50 , barrel clasps  41 ,  48 ,  50 , spring clasps  41 ,  48 ,  50 , lobster clasps  41 ,  48 ,  50 , magnetic clasps  41 ,  48 ,  50 , toggle clasps  41 ,  48 ,  50 , box clasps  41 ,  48 ,  50 , hook and pile material  41 ,  48 ,  50 , buckles  41 ,  48 ,  50 , snap fasteners  41 ,  48 ,  50 , mechanical closures  41 ,  48 ,  50 , rings  41 ,  48 ,  50 , just to name a few. 
         [0076]    The decorative strap  23 ,  33 ,  43 ,  53 ,  63 ,  73 ,  83 ,  93 ,  103 ,  113 ,  123 , could comprise multiple snap component units  12 ,  14 , (closure unit or attaching unit) set at intervals. Each converse snap component unit  12 ,  14 , could have an interchangeable snap charm  29 , such as for example, (jewel, holder  29 , accompanying a charm  29 , pendant  29 , jewel  29 , ornament  29 , locket  29 , jewels  29 , to name a few. 
         [0077]    The snap charm  29  (jewel, ornament) holder is a snap fastener unit  29 , (closure unit or attaching unit) constructed with a loop for holding a charm, jewel, stone, locket, pendant, jewelry, to name a few. The snap charm  29 , (jewel, ornament) holder cap  11 ,  16 , can also be embellished with jewels, stones, gems, rhinestones, crystals, pearls, metals, to name a few. The snap charm (jewel, ornament) holder  29 , can be of various configurations and tones. The material for the snap charm (jewel, ornament) holder  29 , could be selected from a group comprising metallic material, plastic material, to name a few. 
         [0078]    A complete plastic or metallic snap set has four components: 2 caps  11 ,  16 , 1 stud (also called male)  12 ,  14 , and 1 socket (also called female)  12 ,  14 . Each cap  11 ,  16 , is adhered to a stud or socket  12 ,  14 , and where the peripheral surface of each is separated by the surface of the material that it is secured to. Some styles of metal snaps  12 , 14 , have a post instead of a second cap. For some application the cap  11 ,  16 , could he adhered to the socket  12 ,  14 , and the post (not shown) could be adhered to the stud  12 ,  14 . 
         [0079]    A strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , with snap components  29 , with either the socket  12 ,  14 , or the stud  12 ,  14 , can be placed at a distance from each other as desired by the consumer, user, or manufacturer. The other component Can be preassembled with a decorative cap  11 ,  16 , or a ring for holding charms  29 . These snap charms  29 , can be removed and replaced as one wishes or trade with others. 
         [0080]    The snaps parts  11 ,  12 ,  14 ,  16 , can be of different shapes. Similarly, the snap parts  11 ,  12 ,  14 ,  16 , could also have different colors. The snap parts  11 ,  12 ,  14 ,  16 , could be made from materials selected from a group comprising plastic, steel, metallic material, to name a few. One could also have a preassembled snap  12 ,  14 , whether it is the stud or socket, and it could have a ring for holding a charm  29 . The cap portion  11 ,  16 , could come in different colored stones, imprints, shapes, colors, to name a few. It is preferred that the cap  11 ,  16 , that securely holds the charm  29 , via the snap  12 ,  14 , should be able to hold the charms  29 , of all colors, shapes, sizes, and materials. 
         [0081]    The charms  13 ,  15 ,  17 ,  19 ,  27 ,  29 , could be all stationary and are fully secured to the snap  12 ,  14 , such that they do not move from their location due to the movement of the wearer or user. However, for some applications the charms  13 ,  15 ,  17 ,  19 ,  27 ,  29 , could be secured to the snap  12 ,  14 , in such a way so that they dangle from the charm strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , with the movement of the user or wearer. 
         [0082]    It should be appreciated that for some applications the charm or charm holder  13 ,  15 ,  17 ,  19 ,  27 ,  29 , could be secured to the charm strap  25 ,  35 ,  45 ,  55 ,  65 ,  75 ,  85 ,  95 , by means other than snap  12 ,  14 , such “other means”  12 ,  14 , could be selected from a group comprising bail, snap-on, ice-pick, screw eye, scatter pin and clutch, snap hook, clasps. hooks, “S” shape fasteners, hinge fasteners, hook and loop clasps, barrel clasps, spring clasps, lobster clasps, magnetic clasps, toggle clasps, box clasps, hook and loop material, hook and eye and rings, to name a few. 
         [0083]    The snap charm holder  29 , or the ornament  26 , could be selected from a group comprising a charm, a pendant, a jewelry item, an ornament, a jewelry chain, a band, a sparkling jewelry piece, a dangling jewelry piece, an ornamental flower-shaped charm, an ornamental heart-shaped charm, a multiple ornamental design charm, a multi-snap charm, an odd-shaped charm, a locket, a stone, a gem, a pearl, a crystal, a souvenir, a semi-precious stone, a precious stone, to name a few. 
         [0084]    While the present invention has been particularly described in conjunction with a specific preferred embodiment, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. It is therefore contemplated that the appended claims will embrace any such alternatives, modifications and variations as falling within the true scope and spirit of the present invention.