Decorative eyelet ring

Abstract

A decorative eyelet ring for customizing an existing eyelet in an article of clothing is described. The decorative eyelet ring comprises a ring element formed to be positionable around an existing eyelet of an article of clothing. A clasp portion extends from the ring element and comprises a set of support elements that extend distally from the ring element. The set of support elements is formed to be insertable into the existing eyelet. Each support element has a first end and a second end. The first end of each support element is connected with the ring element, and a tab extends perpendicularly from the second end of each support element for securing the decorative eyelet ring to the existing eyelet.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A decorative eyelet ring, comprising:
 a ring element formed to be positionable around an existing eyelet of an article of clothing;   a clasp portion extending from the ring element and comprising a set of support elements that extend distally from the ring element;   wherein the set of support elements is formed to be insertable into the existing eyelet; and   wherein each support element has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of each support element is connected with the ring element, and wherein a tab extends from the second end of each support element for securing the decorative eyelet ring, within the existing eyelet.   
     
     
         2 . The decorative eyelet ring as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the first end of each support element is curved to provide a secure fit around the existing eyelet. 
     
     
         3 . The decorative eyelet ring as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the decorative eyelet ring is composed of a malleable, polymer composite. 
     
     
         4 . The decorative eyelet ring as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the ring element is concave. 
     
     
         5 . The decorative eyelet ring as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the tabs extend perpendicularly from the second end of each support element. 
     
     
         6 . A method for forming a decorative eyelet ring, comprising acts of
 forming a ring element to be positionable around an existing eyelet of an article of clothing;   forming a clasp portion extending from the ring element and comprising a set of support elements that extend distally from the ring element;   forming the set of support elements to be insertable into the existing eyelet; and   forming each support element to have a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of each support element is connected with the ring element, and wherein a tab extends from the second end of each support element for securing the decorative eyelet ring within the existing eyelet.   
     
     
         7 . The method as set forth in  claim 6 , further comprising an act of forming the first end of each support element to be curved to provide a secure fit around the existing eyelet. 
     
     
         8 . The method as set forth in  claim 6 , further comprising an act of composing the decorative eyelet ring of a malleable, polymer composite. 
     
     
         9 . The method as set forth in  claim 6 , further comprising an act of forming the ring element to be concave. 
     
     
         10 . The method as set forth in  claim 6 , further comprising an act of forming the tabs to extend perpendicularly from the second end of each support element.