Removably mounted fastening components

Abstract

The invention is directed to fastening components that may be adjusted or removed. In particular, the invention is directed to an apparatus including a head and an elongated member coupled to the head, the elongated member being configured to be removably received by a fastener.

1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a head;   an elongated member coupled to the head, the elongated member being configured to be removably received by a fastener.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated member is configured to be manually attachable to the fastener. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated member includes an indentation disposed between opposing ends of the elongated member. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated member is configured to manually puncture fabric. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated member includes a sharp tip. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated member is configured to be received by fabric including at least one pre-manufactured opening. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated member comprises at least one thread. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising an offset disposed between the head and the elongated member. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the offset comprises a flange disposed at an end of the offset. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a fastener configured to removably hold the elongated member.   
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the fastener comprises a clasp. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the fastener comprises a clutch. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the fastener comprises at least one groove to receive a thread of the elongated member. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the head comprises a button. 
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the head comprises decorative features. 
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the head resembles a sewn button.