Patent ID: 8464377

Claim:
A linen fastener, comprising: a hub including: a longitudinal axis; a cap; and, a stem: extending from the cap in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis; and, including: a cavity; and, a cylindrical outer surface not extending past the cap in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis; and, a magnet at least partially disposed within the cavity and including a portion at least partially aligned with the cylindrical outer surface in the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, wherein: the hub is arranged to be placed against a first exterior surface of layered linens such that magnetic force from the magnet engages an element located on a second exterior surface of the layered linens, opposite the first exterior surface, to clamp the layered linens between the hub and the element; and, the longitudinal axis passes through the cap, the stem, and the magnet.