Inventors:
Priscilla Barton - Berkeley CA, US
Ryan Vernon - New York NY, US
Juan C. Escobar - New York NY, US
International Classification:
A44B 21/00
Abstract:
A pushpin which is readily adaptable for use as a pushpin or a magnet is disclosed. The pushpin includes a first body having opposing surfaces, a pin member extending from the body, and a magnetically susceptible component positioned opposite the pin member on the body. The pushpin also includes a second body having opposing surfaces, an opening, a cavity beginning at the opening and extending into the second body, and a magnetically susceptible component positioned on the second body. The particular pushpin cavity is configured to conceal the pin and at least one of either the magnetically susceptible component on the first body and the magnetically susceptible component on the second body is magnetic. Retention means for retaining the pin when it is inserted into the cavity are also provided within the cavity and include friction applied to the pin by a cavity wall. Lining at least a portion of the cavity with a thermoplastic rubber (TPR) material, or providing a plug of such or similar material within the cavity for piercing by the pin, provides such friction.