Decorative Multifunctional Apparel Coupler

Abstract

A decorative multifunctional apparel coupler that functions as an aesthetic accessory with the functional means to easily and quickly modify an article of clothing, in order to make said article of clothing more fashionable. The present invention accomplishes this through the use of a decorative piece that is operatively engaged to a fastener assembly. The decorative piece is provided as an aesthetically pleasing surface that contributes to the aesthetic benefits of the fastener assembly by providing a mounting that additionally obscures the fastener assembly while in use. The fastener assembly is the functional component of the present invention that is capable of receiving and retaining clothing straps or material in a manner which alters the appearance of the article of clothing. The relationship between the fastener assembly and the decorative piece change the immediately recognizable fashion aspect of an outfit's neckline while additionally enabling adjustability of clothing straps.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A decorative multifunctional apparel coupler comprises,
 a decorative piece;   a fastener assembly;   the decorative piece comprises an embellishment and a fastener mount;   the fastener assembly comprises a decorative piece mount, a first coupler assembly, a second coupler assembly, a first apparel attachment region, and a second apparel attachment region;   the decorative piece mount comprises a first end and a second end;   the first coupler assembly comprises a first retainer mechanism and a first coupler arm;   the second coupler assembly comprises a second retainer mechanism and a second coupler arm; and   the decorative piece being operatively coupled to the fastener assembly.   
     
     
         2 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 1  comprises,
 the embellishment being positioned coincident to the fastener mount; 
 the first coupler assembly being coupled adjacent to the decorative piece mount; 
 the second coupler assembly being coupled adjacent to the decorative piece mount, opposite the first coupler assembly; 
 the first apparel attachment region being positioned between the first coupler assembly and the decorative piece mount; and 
 the second apparel attachment region being positioned between the second coupler assembly and the decorative piece mount. 
 
     
     
         3 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 1  comprises, the fastener mount being positioned between the decorative piece mount and the embellishment;
 the decorative piece mount being engaged to the fastener mount; 
 the decorative piece mount being positioned between the first apparel attachment region and the fastener mount; and 
 the decorative piece mount being positioned between the second apparel attachment region and the fastener mount. 
 
     
     
         4 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 3  comprises,
 the decorative piece mount being detachably engaged to the fastener mount. 
 
     
     
         5 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 1  comprises,
 the decorative piece mount being longitudinally bisected into the first end and the second end; 
 the first end being coupled to the first retainer mechanism; 
 the first coupler arm being attached to the first retainer mechanism, opposite the first end; 
 the second end being coupled to the second retainer mechanism; 
 the second coupler arm being attached to the second retainer mechanism, opposite the second end; 
 the first apparel attachment region being bordered by the second apparel attachment region, the first retainer mechanism, the first coupler arm, and the first end; and 
 the second apparel attachment region being bordered by the first apparel attachment region, the second retainer mechanism, the second coupler arm, and the second end. 
 
     
     
         6 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 5  comprise,
 the first coupler arm being elastically retained proximal to the first end by way of the first retainer mechanism; and 
 the second retainer mechanism being elastically retained proximal to the second end by way of the second coupler arm. 
 
     
     
         7 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 5  comprise,
 the first coupler arm being adjustably coupled to the first end by way of the first retainer mechanism, wherein the area of the first apparel attachment region proportionally increased or decreased relative to the adjustability of said coupling; and 
 the second retainer mechanism being adjustably coupled to the second end by way of the second coupler arm, wherein the area of the second apparel attachment region being proportionally increased or decreased relative to the adjustability of said coupling. 
 
     
     
         8 . A decorative multifunctional apparel coupler comprises,
 a decorative piece;   a fastener assembly;   the decorative piece comprises an embellishment and a fastener mount;   the fastener assembly comprises a decorative piece mount, a first coupler assembly, a second coupler assembly, a first apparel attachment region, and a second apparel attachment region;   the decorative piece mount comprises a first end and a second end;   the first coupler assembly comprises a first retainer mechanism and a first coupler arm;   the second coupler assembly comprises a second retainer mechanism and a second coupler arm;   the decorative piece being operatively coupled to the fastener assembly;   the embellishment being positioned coincident to the fastener mount;   the first coupler assembly being coupled adjacent to the decorative piece mount;   the second coupler assembly being coupled adjacent to the decorative piece mount, opposite the first coupler assembly;   the first apparel attachment region being positioned between the first coupler assembly and the decorative piece mount; and   the second apparel attachment region being positioned between the second coupler assembly and the decorative piece mount.   
     
     
         9 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 8  comprises,
 the fastener mount being positioned between the decorative piece mount and the embellishment; 
 the decorative piece mount being engaged to the fastener mount; 
 the decorative piece mount being positioned between the first apparel attachment region and the fastener mount; and 
 the decorative piece mount being positioned between the second apparel attachment region and the fastener mount. 
 
     
     
         10 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 9  comprises,
 the decorative piece mount being detachably engaged to the fastener mount. 
 
     
     
         11 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 8  comprises,
 the decorative piece mount being longitudinally bisected into the first end and the second end; 
 the first end being coupled to the first retainer mechanism; 
 the first coupler arm being attached to the first retainer mechanism, opposite the first end; 
 the second end being coupled to the second retainer mechanism; 
 the second coupler arm being attached to the second retainer mechanism, opposite the second end; 
 the first apparel attachment region being bordered by the second apparel attachment region, the first retainer mechanism, the first coupler arm, and the first end; and 
 the second apparel attachment region being bordered by the first apparel attachment region, the second retainer mechanism, the second coupler arm, and the second end. 
 
     
     
         12 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 11  comprise,
 the first coupler arm being elastically retained proximal to the first end by way of the first retainer mechanism; and 
 the second retainer mechanism being elastically retained proximal to the second end by way of the second coupler arm. 
 
     
     
         13 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 11  comprise,
 the first coupler arm being adjustably coupled to the first end by way of the first retainer mechanism, wherein the area of the first apparel attachment region proportionally increased or decreased relative to the adjustability of said coupling; and 
 the second retainer mechanism being adjustably coupled to the second end by way of the second coupler arm, wherein the area of the second apparel attachment region being proportionally increased or decreased relative to the adjustability of said coupling. 
 
     
     
         14 . A decorative multifunctional apparel coupler comprises,
 a decorative piece;   a fastener assembly;   the decorative piece comprises an embellishment and a fastener mount;   the fastener assembly comprises a decorative piece mount, a first coupler assembly, a second coupler assembly, a first apparel attachment region, and a second apparel attachment region;   the decorative piece mount comprises a first end and a second end;   the first coupler assembly comprises a first retainer mechanism and a first coupler arm;   the second coupler assembly comprises a second retainer mechanism and a second coupler arm;   the decorative piece being operatively coupled to the fastener assembly;   the embellishment being positioned coincident to the fastener mount;   the first coupler assembly being coupled adjacent to the decorative piece mount;   the second coupler assembly being coupled adjacent to the decorative piece mount, opposite the first coupler assembly;   the first apparel attachment region being positioned between the first coupler assembly and the decorative piece mount;   the second apparel attachment region being positioned between the second coupler assembly and the decorative piece mount;   the fastener mount being positioned between the decorative piece mount and the embellishment;   the decorative piece mount being engaged to the fastener mount;   the decorative piece mount being positioned between the first apparel attachment region and the fastener mount;   the decorative piece mount being positioned between the second apparel attachment region and the fastener mount; and   the decorative piece mount being detachably engaged to the fastener mount.   
     
     
         15 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 14  comprises,
 the decorative piece mount being longitudinally bisected into the first end and the second end; 
 the first end being coupled to the first retainer mechanism; 
 the first coupler arm being attached to the first retainer mechanism, opposite the first end; 
 the second end being coupled to the second retainer mechanism; 
 the second coupler arm being attached to the second retainer mechanism, opposite the second end; 
 the first apparel attachment region being bordered by the second apparel attachment region, the first retainer mechanism, the first coupler arm, and the first end; and 
 the second apparel attachment region being bordered by the first apparel attachment region, the second retainer mechanism, the second coupler arm, and the second end. 
 
     
     
         16 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 14  comprise,
 the first coupler arm being elastically retained proximal to the first end by way of the first retainer mechanism; and 
 the second retainer mechanism being elastically retained proximal to the second end by way of the second coupler arm. 
 
     
     
         17 . The decorative multifunctional apparel coupler as claimed in  claim 14  comprise,
 the first coupler arm being adjustably coupled to the first end by way of the first retainer mechanism, wherein the area of the first apparel attachment region proportionally increased or decreased relative to the adjustability of said coupling; and 
 the second retainer mechanism being adjustably coupled to the second end by way of the second coupler arm, wherein the area of the second apparel attachment region being proportionally increased or decreased relative to the adjustability of said coupling.