Modular Patch

Abstract

Disclosed is a modular patch utilizing a backing portion and a front fascia that fits over the backing portion to create a cavity. An emblem dimensioned to fit within the cavity may be removably placed therein and against the backing portion. The backing portion may be affixed to any number of object surfaces to allow for any number of accommodated emblems to be removably placed on the modular patch, and thus the object surface.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The device relates to removable ornamental and functional designs that accommodate a variety of surfaces, fabrics, and garments.

Description of Relevant Prior Art

Attaching emblems to fabrics is not new, the emblems are frequently used by military, athletes, civil servants, scouts, and consumers. In most cases, the emblems are usually sewn or glued on directly which creates a permanent attachment that renders the garment or surface hard to clean, and the emblem hard to remove and/or replace. Furthermore, there has been few attempts to create a secondary surface that would attach the emblem to the required surface; however, these attempts have been very limited in design and function, several of these limited prior arts is listed below:

First, M-Tac Hook and Loop Tactical Morale Patches Board Molle Attachment (https://www.amazon.com/M-Tac-Morale-Patches-Display-Tactical/dp/B082VCRTKY?th=1) provides a patch panel that allows a Velcro emblem to attach to it; however, the patch can only be attached to a surface using fabric appendages that have to loop around other appendages or loops found on a surface. This is an issue because it limits its use to surfaces that already have said appendages. In addition, the patch does not provide a protective frame for the emblem that secures the emblem's edges and protects it from being easily ripped away from the patch. These issues severely limit where the emblem can be attached.

Second, ROCOTACTICAL Molle Tactical Bag Patch Panel Accessory (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BZBQ68B/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?pd_rd_i=B09BZDDRQ W&pd_rd_w=qn9k0&content-id=amzn1.sym.3481f441-61ac-4028-9c1a-7f9ce8ec50c5&pf_rd_p=3481f441-61ac-4028-9c1a-7f9ce8ec50c5&pf_rd_r=8JRTOP59R43RJPSRTTQ5&pd_rd wg=CDgPN&pd_rd_r=9a3f4ad0-07de-4427-82ea-f49ecOea0053&s=sporting-goods&sp_csd=d21kZ2VOTmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVk UXVhbGlmaWVyPUEz0DVRTFQ4NO9TVFoyJmVuY3J5cHR1ZElkPUEwNzUONjY0Tks2M 1FPUzJERE1KJmVuY3J5cHR1ZEFkSWQ9QTAxMzY4ODAyTElET1ZZT1JaUFc5JndpZGdld E5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YW1sX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1J1ZGlyZWN0JmRvTm9OTG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1). This patch is very similar to the previous reference, but instead of having the appendages loop around surface loops or appendages, they are secured by Velcro appendages to the back of the patch. This limits its use to garments and surfaces that have specialized hooks or loops that allow the application of this patch onto said surfaces. In addition, this patch does not provide for a protective frame that secures the emblem and prevents it from ripping from the patch.

Third, JFFCESTORE Hook and Loop Tactical Morale Patches (https://www.amazon.com/JFFCESTORE-Tactical-Patches-Attachment-Display/dp/B09VFGXV5D). This Velcro strip contains hooks on either side of it to secure it to a garment surface such as a backpack. It can only attach to a surface that has a corresponding set of loops/hooks which greatly limits the use of the strip. It requires the surface hooks be at a certain distance from each other, and it fails to provide a protective frame that secures the emblem onto it, preventing the emblem from ripping away from this Velcro strip.

From the foregoing, it is clear that the prior art is not only limited in its application, but it also fails to provide the protective framework that would secure the emblem to the patch. The Modular Patch is able to provide a multi-surface, easy to use, secure, and durable device that can accommodate a variety of uses.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The device comprises an emblem, a backing portion, and a front fascia. The backing portion is able to latch or attach from one side to a variety of surfaces providing a strong permanent support for the emblem on said surface. The emblem attaches to the backing portion through the front fascia. The backing portion along with the front fascia provides a solid and permanent support to the emblem on a desired surface. Whereas the backing portion facing the emblem consists of material that allows the emblem to be secured through the front fascia, the second side is made of material that allows the emblem to be removed and reattached freely. Further, the device allows alternating between a variety of emblems to accommodate users.

The device can be used on clothes, fabric, automobiles, hard surfaces indoors and outdoors, it can have different sizes and shapes; and be made of fabric, metal, plastic, or other materials. On one hand, the emblem attaches to the second surfaces via Velcro, hooks, reusable adhesive, magnet, snaps, buttons, or other reusable attachments. Further, the emblem can be a pouch or a multi-purpose compartment that can house a wide range of items. On the other hand, the backing portion secures to a variety of surfaces using an adhesive. The fascia provides a protective surrounding to the emblem that protects it from being ripped away from the backing portion.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The Accompanying figures and drawings, incorporated into, and forming part of the specification, service to further illustrate the present invention, its various principles and advantages, and its varying embodiments:

FIG. 1 is a side lateral view of one embodiment of the device.

FIG. 2 is a side lateral view of a second version of the device with quadrilateral geometry.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 Provides a Modular Patch comprising a backing portion 101, a front fascia 105, a cavity 107, and an emblem 109. Where the Modular Patch can attach and secure to a wide range of surfaces from one end, via the backing portion 101, and attach and protect an emblem 109 from the other side.

The backing portion 101 in FIG. 1 consists of two surfaces, a first surface 102 and a second surface 103. The first surface 102 is the part of the backing portion 101 that secures the device to various surfaces. The first surface 102 can be made of material that allows it to attach and secure the device onto any surface. This material could be an adhesive, hook fasteners, magnetic layer, snaps, or any other material or method that would allow the device to secure onto any surface. The second surface 103 attaches to the front fascia and is covered by it except for a cavity portion 107. The cavity 107 reveals a defined perimeter 108 of the second surface 103 of the backing portion 101.

The second surface 103 is made of material that would allow the attachment and removal of the emblem from it. This material can be Velcro, reusable adhesive, snaps, fasteners, magnetic layer, or any other material that allows for the attachment and detachment of the emblem 109 from the second surface 103.

The front fascia 105 in FIG. 1 aligns with the backing portion 101 except for a cavity 107 within the front fascia 105. This cavity 107 allows access to the second surface 103 from the front fascia 105. The front fascia 105 provides a frame that allows the emblem 109 to be secured within the cavity 107 and prevents the emblem from being ripped off from the second surface 103. The front fascia 105 can be made of any material and there is no restriction on the nature (adhesive, non-adhesive, etc.) or type of the material (plastic, rubber, metal) that it is made of.

The emblem 109 shown in FIG. 1 has a defined perimeter that allows it to fit securely in the cavity 107 surrounded by the front fascia 105. The emblem 109 consists of two surfaces. An attachment surface 111 that secures the emblem to the second surface 103 within the defined perimeter 108. The attachment surface 111 is made of material complementary to the material the second surface 103 is made from, allowing it to attach securely to the second surface 103. The other side of the emblem 109 is the side that has the ornamental or functional surface with a defined perimeter 110. Said side of the emblem 109 can be either a logo, a picture, a name, or an identification; or it can be a functional pouch or multipurpose compartment that can be attached through the device to any desired surface. The emblem 109 itself can have many other functionalities allowing the attachment of said functionalities to any surface.

FIG. 2 represents another design for the device having a quadrilateral geometry. This design, or any other design the Modular Patch may have, would have similar parts and attachments as the device in FIG. 1. It comprises a backing portion 201, a front fascia 205, a cavity 207, and an emblem 209. The backing portion 201 consists of a first surface 202 and a second surface 203. The first surface 202 attaches the device to a variety of surfaces, whereas the second surface 203 is covered by the front fascia 205 except for cavity 207 that is encased by the front fascia 205. The emblem 209 has an attachment surface 211 on one side (made with material complementary to the second surface 203 material, allowing the emblem 209 to attach to the second surface 203), and the other side of the emblem 209 with defined perimeter 210.

The emblem 209 in FIG. 2 can be either a logo, a picture, a name, or an identification; or it can be a functional pouch or multipurpose compartment that can be attached through the device to any desired surface. The Modular Patch can come in any shape, color, or configuration depending on its functionality.

While invention and methods of use thereof have been described with reference to certain embodiments, various modifications thereof will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A modular patch comprising: a backing portion, the backing portion comprising a first surface and a second surface, the backing portion having a defined perimeter;a front facia, the front fascia having a defined perimeter configured to align with the backing portion perimeter, the front fascia being affixed to the second surface of the backing portion;a cavity disposed into the front fascia revealing the second surface of the backing portion, the cavity having a defined perimeter;an emblem, the emblem having a defined perimeter configured to align with the cavity defined perimeter, the emblem having an attachment surface.

2. The modular patch of claim 1, wherein the first surface further comprises hook fasteners.

3. The modular patch of claim 1, wherein the second surface further comprises loop fasteners in the region of the cavity.

4. The modular patch of claim 1, wherein the attachment surface further comprises hook fasteners.

5. The modular patch of claim 1, wherein the first surface further comprises an adhesive layer.

6. The modular patch of claim 1, wherein the first surface further comprises at least one snap fastener.

7. The modular patch of claim 1, wherein the first surface further comprises a magnetic layer.

8. The modular patch of claim 1, wherein the second surface further comprises a magnetic layer in the region of the cavity.

9. The modular patch of claim 8, wherein the attachment surface further comprises a magnetic layer.

10. The modular patch of claim 1, wherein at least one snap is disposed onto the second surface in the region of the cavity.

11. The modular patch of claim 10, wherein the attachment surface further comprises at least one snap.

12. The modular patch of claim 1, wherein the defined perimeter of the cavity is within the defined perimeter of the front fascia.

13. The modular patch of claim 1, wherein the defined perimeter of the backing portion has quadrilateral geometry.