Interchangeable systems and methods for displaying designs on clothing accessories

Abstract

A method for interchangeably displaying a design on clothing accessories is provided. The method includes generating at least one design depicting an image. Next, a selection of at least one design for display is allowed. Thereafter, the design may be affixed to an identified clothing accessory. A system for interchangeably displaying a design on clothing accessories is also provided.

1 . A belt buckle for displaying a design thereon, the buckle comprising: 
 a clamping end for securing one end of a belt thereto;    a tightening end through which an opposite end of the belt may be adjustably received for adjustment circumferentially about a waist of a wearer;    a surface onto which a design can be displayed;    a design including one of an embroidered design, a non-embroidered design or a patch design; and    an affixation mechanism positioned between the design and the surface to secure the design to the surface.    
   
   
       2 . A belt buckle as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the clamping mechanism permits removable attachment of the one end of the belt thereto.  
   
   
       3 . A belt buckle as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the design includes depiction of public figures, athletes, celebrities, specific moments from an event, or a fanciful design.  
   
   
       4 . A belt buckle as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the affixation mechanism includes one of an adhesive or a hook and loop system.  
   
   
       5 . A belt buckle as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the affixation mechanism includes a male end on one of the surface of the belt buckle or on the design and a female end on the other of the surface of the belt buckle or the design.  
   
   
       6 . A belt and buckle system for displaying a design, the system comprising: 
 a belt having opposing ends;    a buckle having a clamping end for securing one end of the belt thereto, a tightening end through which the opposite end of the belt may be adjustably received for adjustment circumferentially about a waist of a wearer, and a surface onto which a design can be displayed;    a design for placement onto the buckle and including one of an embroidered design, a non-embroidered design or a patch design; and    an affixation mechanism positioned between the design and the surface of the buckle to which the design can be secured.    
   
   
       7 . A system as set forth in  claim 6 , wherein clamping mechanism on the buckle permits removable attachment of the one end of the belt thereto.  
   
   
       8 . A belt buckle as set forth in  claim 6 , wherein the design includes depiction of public figures, athletes, celebrities, specific moments from an event, or a fanciful design.  
   
   
       9 . A system as set forth in  claim 6 , wherein the affixation mechanism includes one of an adhesive, a hook and loop system, or a snap on design.  
   
   
       10 . A belt and buckle kit for displaying a design, the kit comprising: 
 a plurality of belts, each having opposing ends;    a plurality of buckles for removable attachment to individual belts for interchangeability purposes;    a plurality of designs for display on a surface of individual buckles, the designs being one of an embroidered design, a non-embroidered design or a patch design; and    an affixation mechanism for securing the design onto the surface of individual buckles.    
   
   
       11 . A kit as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein the designs include depiction of fanciful designs, public figures, athletes, celebrities, or specific moments from an event.  
   
   
       12 . A kit as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein the affixation mechanism permits removable attachment of the designs to the buckle for interchangeability purposes.  
   
   
       13 . A method for displaying a design on a belt buckle, the method comprising: 
 providing at least one design for display depicting a fanciful design, a public figure, an athlete, a celebrity, or specific moments from an event;    identifying a belt buckle onto which the design can be displayed; and    affixing the design onto the buckle.    
   
   
       14 . A method as set forth in  claim 13 , wherein, in the step of providing, the design includes one of an embroidered design, a non-embroidered design, or a patch design.  
   
   
       15 . A method for displaying a design on a belt buckle, the method comprising: 
 permitting (a) selection of at least one design for display or (b) submission of a design for display, the design being a depiction of a public figure, an athlete, a celebrity, a specific moment of an event, or a fanciful design;    allowing identification of a buckle onto which the design can be displayed; and    affixing the design to the identified buckle.    
   
   
       16 . A method as set forth in  claim 15 , wherein the step of permitting includes providing the design at a store.  
   
   
       17 . A method as set forth in  claim 15 , wherein the step of permitting includes providing one of an in-store kiosk, an in-store computer, an off-site computer, a home desktop, a laptop, or a wireless handheld device for accessing the design.  
   
   
       18 . A method as set forth in  claim 15 , wherein the step of allowing includes providing a website through which entry is permitted for accessing the design and buckle.  
   
   
       19 . A method as set forth in  claim 15 , wherein the step of permitting submission includes digitizing the submitted design for subsequent creation of the display.  
   
   
       20 . A method as set forth in  claim 15 , wherein the step affixing includes providing a mechanism for interchanging the design displayed on the buckle.  
   
   
       21 . A method for displaying a design on a clothing accessory, the method comprising: 
 permitting (a) selection of at least one design for display or (b) submission of a design for display, the design being a depiction of a public figure, an athlete, a celebrity, a specific moment of an event, or a fanciful design;    allowing identification of a clothing accessory onto which the design can be displayed; and    affixing the design to the identified accessory.    
   
   
       22 . A method as set forth in  claim 21 , wherein the step of permitting includes providing the design at a store.  
   
   
       23 . A method as set forth in  claim 21 , wherein the step of permitting includes providing one of an in-store kiosk, an in-store computer, an off-site computer, a home desktop, a laptop, or a wireless handheld device for accessing the design.  
   
   
       24 . A method as set forth in  claim 21 , wherein the step of allowing includes providing a website through which entry is permitted for accessing the design and clothing accessory.  
   
   
       25 . A method as set forth in  claim 21 , wherein the step of permitting submission includes digitizing the submitted design for subsequent creation of the display.  
   
   
       26 . A method as set forth in  claim 21 , wherein, in the step of allowing, the clothing accessory includes a wallet, a hat, a purse, a scarf, a visor, a bag.  
   
   
       27 . A method as set forth in  claim 21 , wherein the step affixing includes providing a mechanism for interchanging the design displayed.  
   
   
       28 . A method for generating a keychain, the method comprising: 
 permitting (a) selection of at least one design for display or (b) submission of at least one design for display, the design being a depiction of a public figure, an athlete, a celebrity, a specific moment of an event, or a fanciful design;    generating opposing layers, each having the design; and    affixing the layers to one another.    
   
   
       29 . A method as set forth in  claim 28 , wherein the step of permitting includes providing one of an in-store kiosk, an in-store computer, an off-site computer, a home desktop, a laptop, or a wireless handheld device for accessing the design.  
   
   
       30 . A method as set forth in  claim 28 , wherein the step of generating includes digitizing the design for subsequent creation of the keychain.  
   
   
       31 . A method as set forth in  claim 28 , wherein the step of generating includes generating mirror images of the layers.  
   
   
       32 . A method as set forth in  claim 28 , further including creating a hole through the keychain for placement of key holding mechanism therethrough.  
   
   
       33 . A key chain comprising: 
 opposing layers, each having a design depicting a public figure, an athlete, a celebrity, a specific moment of an event, or a fanciful design;    an affixation layer positioned between the opposing layers; and    a key holding mechanism extending through the apposing layers.    
   
   
       34 . A key chain as set forth in  claim 33 , wherein the opposing layers are mirror images of one another.  
   
   
       35 . A key chain as set forth in  claim 33 , wherein the opposing layers include distinct profiles from one another.  
   
   
       36 . A keychain as set forth in  claim 33 , wherein the affixation layer permits the opposing layers to be interchangeable with other layers.