SNAP FOR INTEGRATION WITH A GARMENT

摘要

The present invention relates generally to a thin, low thickness snap for use, for example, in a heart rate monitor belt. The snap can be integrated or built directly in to a heart rate monitor belt. Furthermore, the heart rate monitor belt can be integrated within a textile or garment, for example a compression shirt, sports bra or cycling shorts. The snap can be flushly integrated into the belt or garment such the snap does not take away from the general wearability of the heart rate monitor belt or garment.

主权项

1. An upper cap portion assembly of a snap, said snap being for receiving and holding a male end of a device, said upper cap portion assembly comprising;
an upper cap portion having a recess forming at least a portion of the sides of a socket region of a snap for receiving a male end of a telemetric device, and a conductive wire spring mechanically affixed to the upper cap portion,
wherein the upper cap portion further comprises an outer flange region which at least partially surrounds the recess, and at least one lip which mechanically couples the conductive wire spring to the upper cap portion.