Pin Display Device

Abstract

The pin display device is a layered band or strap of material that integrates multiple clutch fasteners to accept, secure and release ornamental pins having one or more prongs for display and can be used as a wristband, hatband, or component of a belt or carry bag. The pin display device can be integrated into animal equipment such as horse halters or dog collars to sort and identify animals or distinguish certified service animals.

1 . A pin display device for use with one or more ornamental pins, each ornamental pin having an ornamental body and at least one prong, the ornamental body having a back side and the prong projecting from the back side of the ornamental body, the pin display device comprising:
 an outer band having first and second free ends;   means for releasably securing together said first and second free ends of said outer band;   an inner band;   a middle band coextensive with a portion of said outer band, the middle band also being coextensive with at least a portion of said inner band, said middle band being positioned between said outer band and said inner band, said middle band, said outer band, and said inner band being attached together with said middle band being captured between said outer band and said inner band, said middle band having one or more openings; and   one or more clutch fasteners each being received at least in part within a respective one of said one or more openings of said middle band, said middle band, said outer band, and said inner band cooperatively securing each of said one or more clutch fasteners in position relative to said respective one of said one or more openings of said middle band,   wherein each of said one or more clutch fasteners can receive at least a portion of the prong of a respective ornamental pin through said outer band to thereby releasably secure the respective ornamental pin to the pin display device.   
     
     
         2 . The pin display device according to  claim 1 , wherein there are a plurality of said clutch fasteners and a plurality of openings in said middle band of the same number as said plurality of clutch fasteners. 
     
     
         3 . A pin display device according to  claim 1 , wherein said middle band, said outer band, and said inner band are attached together by stitching. 
     
     
         4 . A pin display device according to  claim 1 , wherein said means for releasably securing together said first and second free ends of said outer band comprises:
 a buckle having a prong provided at said first free end of said outer band; and   a plurality of holes provided along a portion of said outer band proximate said second free end of said outer band for selective engagement by said prong of said buckle for releasably securing together said first and second free ends of said outer band.   
     
     
         5 . A pin display device according to  claim 1 , wherein said outer band is provided with one or more prong passage holes equal in number to said one or more openings of said middle band, each of said one or more prong passage holes being in registry with a respective one of said one or more openings of said middle band, wherein each of said one or more prong passage holes allows the prong of a respective ornamental pin to pass through said outer band and engage a respective one of said one or more clutch fasteners when the respective ornamental pin is secured to the pin display device. 
     
     
         6 . A pin display device according to  claim 1 , wherein said inner band is provided with one or more fastener access holes equal in number to said one or more openings of said middle band, each of said one or more fastener access holes being in registry with a respective one of said one or more openings of said middle band, wherein each of said one or more fastener access holes allows a user to operate a respective one of said one or more clutch fasteners to allow removal of the prong of a respective ornamental pin from said respective one of said one or more clutch fasteners when the user desires to remove the respective ornamental pin from the pin display device while said respective one of said one or more clutch fasteners remains captured at least in part by said inner band. 
     
     
         7 . A pin display device according to  claim 2 , wherein said middle band, said outer band, and said inner band are attached together by stitching. 
     
     
         8 . A pin display device according to  claim 7 , wherein said means for releasably securing together said first and second free ends of said outer band comprises:
 a buckle having a prong provided at said first free end of said outer band; and   a plurality of holes provided along a portion of said outer band proximate said second free end of said outer band for selective engagement by said prong of said buckle for releasably securing together said first and second free ends of said outer band.   
     
     
         9 . A pin display device according to  claim 8 , wherein said outer band is provided with a plurality of prong passage holes equal in number to said plurality of openings of said middle band, each of said plurality of prong passage holes being in registry with a respective one of said plurality of openings of said middle band, wherein each of said plurality of prong passage holes allows the prong of a respective ornamental pin to pass through said outer band and engage a respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners when the respective ornamental pin is secured to the pin display device. 
     
     
         10 . A pin display device according to  claim 9 , wherein said inner band is provided with plurality of fastener access holes equal in number to said plurality of openings of said middle band, each of said plurality of fastener access holes being in registry with a respective one of said plurality of openings of said middle band, wherein said plurality of fastener access holes allows a user to operate a respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners to allow removal of the prong of a respective ornamental pin from said respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners when the user desires to remove the respective ornamental pin from the pin display device while said respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners remains captured at least in part by said inner band. 
     
     
         11 . A pin display device according to  claim 2 , wherein said means for releasably securing together said first and second free ends of said outer band comprises:
 a buckle having a prong provided at said first free end of said outer band; and   a plurality of holes provided along a portion of said outer band proximate said second free end of said outer band for selective engagement by said prong of said buckle for releasably securing together said first and second free ends of said outer band.   
     
     
         12 . A pin display device according to  claim 11 , wherein said outer band is provided with a plurality of prong passage holes equal in number to said plurality of openings of said middle band, each of said plurality of prong passage holes being in registry with a respective one of said plurality of openings of said middle band, wherein each of said plurality of prong passage holes allows the prong of a respective ornamental pin to pass through said outer band and engage a respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners when the respective ornamental pin is secured to the pin display device. 
     
     
         13 . A pin display device according to  claim 12 , wherein said inner band is provided with plurality of fastener access holes equal in number to said plurality of openings of said middle band, each of said plurality of fastener access holes being in registry with a respective one of said plurality of openings of said middle band, wherein said plurality of fastener access holes allows a user to operate a respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners to allow removal of the prong of a respective ornamental pin from said respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners when the user desires to remove the respective ornamental pin from the pin display device while said respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners remains captured at least in part by said inner band. 
     
     
         14 . A pin display device according to  claim 2 , wherein said outer band is provided with a plurality of prong passage holes equal in number to said plurality of openings of said middle band, each of said plurality of prong passage holes being in registry with a respective one of said plurality of openings of said middle band, wherein each of said plurality of prong passage holes allows the prong of a respective ornamental pin to pass through said outer band and engage a respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners when the respective ornamental pin is secured to the pin display device. 
     
     
         15 . A pin display device according to  claim 14 , wherein said inner band is provided with plurality of fastener access holes equal in number to said plurality of openings of said middle band, each of said plurality of fastener access holes being in registry with a respective one of said plurality of openings of said middle band, wherein said plurality of fastener access holes allows a user to operate a respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners to allow removal of the prong of a respective ornamental pin from said respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners when the user desires to remove the respective ornamental pin from the pin display device while said respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners remains captured at least in part by said inner band. 
     
     
         16 . A pin display device according to  claim 7 , wherein said outer band is provided with a plurality of prong passage holes equal in number to said plurality of openings of said middle band, each of said plurality of prong passage holes being in registry with a respective one of said plurality of openings of said middle band, wherein each of said plurality of prong passage holes allows the prong of a respective ornamental pin to pass through said outer band and engage a respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners when the respective ornamental pin is secured to the pin display device. 
     
     
         17 . A pin display device according to  claim 16 , wherein said inner band is provided with plurality of fastener access holes equal in number to said plurality of openings of said middle band, each of said plurality of fastener access holes being in registry with a respective one of said plurality of openings of said middle band, wherein said plurality of fastener access holes allows a user to operate a respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners to allow removal of the prong of a respective ornamental pin from said respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners when the user desires to remove the respective ornamental pin from the pin display device while said respective one of said plurality of clutch fasteners remains captured at least in part by said inner band.