Apparel – Body garments – Shirts
Reexamination Certificate
1998-07-14
2001-04-10
Vanatta, Amy B. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Body garments
Shirts
C002S270000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06212685
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to the field of wearing apparel and, more particularly, to a novel shirt cuff and fastener therefor.
2. Prior Art
Shirt cuffs are conventionally offered in two styles: one in which the cuff ends overlap and are fastened by a button and the “French cuff” which is typically fastened with a cuff link. Some cuffs of the former type are made to be “convertible” so that, if desired, they may be fastened with a cuff link instead of a button. All conventional shirt cuffs fully encircle the wrist of the wearer so that they may be fastened with either a button or conventional cuff link.
Conventional shirt cuffs and cuff links have a uniformity of appearance that many regard as banal. There is a perceived need, particularly among style-conscious individuals for a fresh look in shirt cuffs and fasteners.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a shirt cuff of novel construction together with a fastener therefor. In general terms, the shirt cuff comprises a band of material having first and second opposing edges and first and second opposing ends. The first edge is attached to the sleeve of the shirt. The dimensions of the band are such that it substantially closes about the circumference of the sleeve along the first edge. Unlike conventional cuffs, the two ends of the band diverge from the first edge toward the second edge such that the two ends are substantially separated proximate to the second edge. In one embodiment, the edges are substantially straight so that there is a “V”-shaped opening in the cuff. In other embodiments, the ends of the band may have alternative shapes, but in each case there is a substantial opening in the cuff proximate to the second edge of the band. A fastener for the cuff connects the two ends of the band, spanning the opening therebetween.
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Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Vanatta Amy B.
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