Length Adjustable Clasp Assembly

Abstract

A clasp assembly that provides a length adjustment mechanism. The clasp assembly is constructed from two components that can be threaded together or apart from each other in order to adjust the length of the clasp assembly. A first component attaches to the first end of a strap, and has a threaded connector for attaching to a second component. The second component includes at least one clasp component to facilitate fastening to the second end of the strap, and has a threaded connector that mates with the first component's threaded connector counterpart. A length adjustment is achieved by rotating the second component relative to the first component to thread them together or apart. Changing the distance between the two components allows adjustment of the fastened length of the clasp assembly and strap for an improved fit.

What is claim is: 
     
         1 . A clasp assembly, comprising:
 a. a chape including a first threaded connector for coupling with a clasp component, a garment strap attachment means, said first threaded connector being integrated with said garment strap attachment means,   b. said clasp component including a second threaded connector for coupling with said chape, a garment strap fastening means, said second threaded connector being integrated with said garment strap fastening means,   c. said threaded connectors including mateable internally threaded cylindrical hole and externally threaded cylindrical rod,   whereby clasp assembly length adjustment is achieved by threading said first threaded connector of said chape and said second threaded connector of said clasp component together or apart.   
     
     
         2 . The clasp assembly of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a. said garment strap is a waist belt.   
     
     
         3 . The clasp assembly of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a. said chape and said clasp component can be completely uncoupled for interchange of said clasp component with another clasp component.   
     
     
         4 . The clasp assembly of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a. said garment strap attachment means of said chape covers a portion said garment strap, and said attachment means is at least partially exposed.   
     
     
         5 . The clasp assembly of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a. said garment strap attachment means of said chape is enveloped by said garment strap, and said attachment means is at least partially concealed.   
     
     
         6 . The clasp assembly of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a. said garment strap fastening means of said clasp component includes a frame-style buckle,   whereby the free end of said garment strap, opposite the end attached to the chape, would pass through the open space within said frame-style buckle for fastening.   
     
     
         7 . The clasp assembly of  claim 6 , wherein:
 a. said frame-style buckle includes at least one prong, said at least one prong being pivotally connected to said frame-style buckle,   b. at least one hole sized to accommodate fastening of said at least one prong in the free end of said garment strap,   c. a means to pass said at least one prong through said at least one hole for fastening.   
     
     
         8 . The clasp assembly of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a. said garment strap fastening means includes a plate-style buckle,   whereby the free end of said garment strap, opposite the end attached to the chape, would pass under said plate-style buckle for fastening.   
     
     
         9 . The clasp assembly of  claim 8 , wherein:
 a. said plate-style buckle includes at least one prong, said at least one prong being attached to said plate-style buckle,   b. at least one hole sized to accommodate fastening of said at least one prong in the free end of said garment strap,   c. a means to pass said at least one prong through said at least one hole for fastening.   
     
     
         10 . The clasp assembly of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a. said threaded connectors include a means to increase friction to prevent unintentional adjustment of said clasp assembly.   
     
     
         11 . A clasp assembly, comprising:
 a. a chape including a first threaded connector for coupling with a clasp component, a wristwatch strap attachment means, said first threaded connector being integrated with said wristwatch strap attachment means,   b. said clasp component including a second threaded connector for coupling with said chape, a wristwatch strap fastening means, said second threaded connector being integrated with said wristwatch strap fastening means,   c. said threaded connectors including mateable internally threaded cylindrical hole and externally threaded cylindrical rod,   whereby clasp assembly length adjustment is achieved by threading said first threaded connector of said chape and said second threaded connector of said clasp component together or apart.   
     
     
         12 . The clasp assembly of  claim 11 , wherein:
 a. said wristwatch strap fastening means of said clasp component includes a frame-style buckle,   whereby the free end of said wristwatch strap, opposite the end attached to the chape, would pass through the open space within said frame-style buckle for fastening.   
     
     
         13 . The clasp assembly of  claim 12 , wherein:
 a. said frame-style buckle includes at least one prong, said at least one prong being pivotally connected to said frame-style buckle,   b. at least one hole sized to accommodate fastening of said at least one prong in the free end of said wristwatch strap,   c. a means to pass said at least one prong through said at least one hole for fastening.   
     
     
         14 . The clasp assembly of  claim 11 , wherein:
 a. said wristwatch strap fastening means includes a plate-style buckle,   whereby the free end of said wristwatch strap, opposite the end attached to the chape, would pass under said plate-style buckle for fastening.   
     
     
         15 . The clasp assembly of  claim 14 , wherein:
 a. said plate-style buckle includes at least one prong, said at least one prong being connected to said plate-style buckle,   b. at least one hole sized to accommodate fastening of said at least one prong in the free end of said wristwatch strap,   c. a means to pass said at least one prong through said at least one hole for fastening.   
     
     
         16 . The clasp assembly of  claim 11 , wherein:
 a. said wristwatch strap is constructed from interconnected links.   
     
     
         17 . The clasp assembly of  claim 16 , wherein:
 a. the appearance of said chape is designed to substantially match the appearance of said interconnected links.   
     
     
         18 . The clasp assembly of  claim 11 , wherein:
 a. said threaded connectors include a means to increase friction to prevent unintentional adjustment of said clasp assembly.