Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Having magnetic fastener
Patent
1997-03-27
1999-07-27
Brittain, James R.
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Having magnetic fastener
A44B 2100
Patent
active
059269251
ABSTRACT:
A device for attaching a pair of socks together during handling and laundering thereof has first and second magnetic couplers, each of which has a first attachment member and a second attachment member. At least one of the first and second attachment members comprises a magnet. The other of the first and second attachment members comprises either a magnet or a metal which is attracted to a magnet. The first and second attachment members are configured so as to capture a portion of a sock therebetween such that the first attachment member is disposed within the sock and the second attachment member is disposed outside thereof. The fist and second attachment members are attached to the sock and the magnet is attached to the second attachment member of at least one of the first and second magnetic couplers such that the first and second magnetic couplers are magnetically attachable to one another. The pair of socks is attached together by magnetically attaching the first and second magnetic couplers to one another so as prevent separation thereof during handling and laundering.
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