Apparel – Garment supporters and retainers – Elements
Reexamination Certificate
2000-09-08
2001-08-14
Hale, Gloria M. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Garment supporters and retainers
Elements
C002S311000, C002S126000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06272691
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates in general to clothing accessories. In particular, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for holding a sleeve bunched together to keep the sleeve from interfering with the activities of the garment wearer.
2. Description of Related Art
It has become common for soccer players and other sports participants to gather the sleeves of their garments. Several devices have been used to secure the sleeves in a gathered position, so that the sleeves do not fall during play. One such device is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,081,925, issued Jun. 4, 2000, to Reiber. That device comprises a strap having one fastening means at one end and a second fastening means at the other end. The strap is wrapped around the gathered sleeve, and the two fastening means are connected to one another to secure the strap in place. The two fastening means are located on opposite sides of the strap, and at opposite ends of the strap. The device also has a label attached to one side of the strap.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The general object of the method and apparatus of the invention is to secure a sleeve of a garment in a gathered position. In general, this object is accomplished by a sleeve holder for holding a sleeve of a garment in a gathered position. The sleeve holder has an elongated strap of material having first end and a second end. An elastic loop is attached to the first end of the strap, and a fastener attached to the second end of the strap passes through the loop, folds against itself, connecting the fasteners, securing the folded end to the loop. The above, as well as additional objects, features, and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following detailed description.
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Henricksen Douglas A.
Shidler Sandra J.
Hale Gloria M.
Kelly H. Dennis
Promarx, Inc.
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