US20080222778A1 - Articles having connectable devices and methods for making and using the devices - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F95/00—Laundry systems or arrangements of apparatus or machines; Mobile laundries
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Abstract
A set of at least two articles of clothing, each having at least one suction-based connector affixed thereto, such that when said connectors are suctionally engaged, they produce and maintain a suction-force connection therebetween, substantially until the connectors are subjected to a sufficient force that separates them.
Description
- Applicants claim the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/890,994, filed Feb. 21, 2007, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.
- The present invention relates to connecting articles by suction-based connectors, in particular, sets of articles of clothing such as socks, gloves, and mittens prior to washing, drying, and/or storing.
- It is often useful to connect separate but associated articles of clothing, for example, socks, gloves, and mittens, just prior to storing or cleaning so that they can be easily dealt with. For example, after numerous separated pairs of different socks are washed in a washing machine and then dried, much time can be spent sorting the individual socks into matching pairs. Although sorting socks differing only in color is relatively easy, it becomes more time consuming in the case of a family having persons who wear socks differing only slightly in color, size or design. Persons in dormitories, in team sports, or military service having identical socks could reduce laundry expenses by being able to jointly wash and dry their combined loads of socks in one coin-operated washer and one coin-operated drier instead of separate machines if thereafter they could ensure being able to match their own socks versus others' socks, especially if there is no discernible difference between them.
- Connecting socks with, for example, a safety pin has the disadvantage of the pin coming open during washing or drying, subjecting the person grabbing a bunch of the socks to potentially being stuck by the open pin. Also, connecting with a pin or other means that are not intended to remain on the articles of clothing before and after storage or washing requires storing and finding the connecting means when storage and washing of the clothing are desired. Still further, a pin or similar connecting means takes significant time to put onto and take off of the articles of clothing. Connecting articles of clothing by attaching a snap to the articles has the disadvantage of requiring a male/female-type match to connect the clothing and has the disadvantage of requiring pulling on the clothing to release the snapping mechanism. Connecting articles of clothing by a Velcro-type mechanism has the disadvantage of requiring a male/female-type match to connect the clothing and further may harm or adversely affect other clothing in the cleaning process by attaching thereto if not fully engaged or covered during the cleaning process. A Velcro-type mechanism has the further disadvantage of requiring pulling on the clothing to release the attachment.
- Therefore, a method and means for quickly, easily, and safely obtaining properly matched sock pairs or other particularly grouped articles of clothing would be useful.
- One embodiment of the present invention includes a first sock, a second sock, a first suction cup affixed to the first sock, and a second suction cup affixed to the second sock. The first and second socks are connectable by forcing together the first and second suction cups. The first and second suction cups can comprise a thermoplastic material and be affixed to the first and second socks respectively by heating the thermoplastic material sufficiently to bond to the first and second socks, respectively. More generally, the first and second suction cups comprise an adhesive material that affixes the first and second cups to the first and second socks respectively.
- The first suction cup is removably affixed to the first sock and the second suction cup is removably affixed to the second sock. Alternatively, they may be substantially permanently affixed.
- Another embodiment is a pair of articles of clothing including a first sock, a second sock, a suction cup affixed to the first sock, and a suction-retentive member affixed to the second sock. The suction cup and the suction retentive member are configured to be joined to hold together the first and second socks. The suction-retentive member can have a substantially flat surface against which the suction cup can be forced. The suction-retentive member is flexible and made of a polymeric material. As noted above, these components can be removably affixed to the socks or substantially permanently affixed to them. The suction cup and the suction-retentive member can each comprise a thermoplastic material that affixes the suction cup and suction-retentive member to the first and second socks respectively. More generally, the suction cup and the suction-retentive member ca each comprise an adhesive material that affixes the suction cup and suction-retentive member to the first and second socks respectively.
- Another embodiment is a method of making a pair of socks connectable, including the steps of providing a first sock and a second sock. Other steps are affixing a first suction-based component to the first sock and affixing a second suction-based component to the second sock. The first and second suction-based components are configured to be connected together with suction. The first and second suction-based components can comprise suction cups. Alternatively, the first component can be a suction cup and the second component can have a substantially flat surface against which the suction cup can be forced to connect the first and second socks. The affixing steps can comprise substantially permanently affixing the first and second suction-based components to the first and second socks, respectively, or alternatively removably affixing the components to the socks.
- While multiple embodiments are disclosed, still other embodiments of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which shows and describes illustrative embodiments of the invention. Accordingly, the drawings and text are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.
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FIG. 1A is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention having an unconnected pair of socks with each sock having an affixed suction cup. -
FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the embodiment ofFIG. 1A with the socks connected by the suction cups. -
FIG. 2A is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention having an unconnected pair of socks with one sock having an affixed suction cup and the other sock having an affixed substantially flat, suction-retentive element. -
FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the embodiment ofFIG. 2A with the socks connected by the suction cup and suction-retentive element. -
FIG. 3A is a side perspective view of an embodiment of the suction cup shown inFIGS. 1A , 1B, 2A, and 2B. -
FIG. 3B is a front view of an embodiment of the suction cup shown inFIG. 3A . -
FIG. 4A is a front view of an embodiment of the suction-retentive element shown inFIGS. 2A and 2B . -
FIG. 4B is a side view of an embodiment of the suction-retentive element shown inFIG. 4A . -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention similar to the embodiment shown inFIGS. 2A and 2B , but with a suction cup and suction-retentive element on each of the two socks. -
FIG. 6 is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention in which a suction cup is positioned within a graphical design on a sock. - The present invention involves sets of articles of clothing, such as socks or stockings, gloves, mittens, that are connected using suction-based components that, when engaged, provide a suction-connecting force. The most common sock design within the scope of the present invention is a sock having an open top end and a closed bottom end, but the present invention is not limited to that design or type of socks. Other designs or types of socks also within the scope of the present invention include, but not limited to, socks used by baseball or other sports players having a bottom end partially closed by a crossing piece or strap-like element, sometimes referred to as a stirrup sock, and a sock having both ends open, often worn between the ankle and knee to keep the calf muscle warm by persons exercising or practicing ballet or other dances.
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FIGS. 1A and 1B show one embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 1A shows an unconnected pair ofsocks 1, eachsock suction cup FIG. 1B shows thesesocks suction cups cup regions base regions cup regions suction cups - The cup and base regions of
suction cups suction cups suction cups - Suction cups 2 a, 2 b are not limited to specific designs and dimensions.
Cup regions FIGS. 1A , 1B,cup regions base regions - The suction force that connects the
socks suction cups cups suction cups cups respective socks engaged cups cups socks 1 for the next use so that a step of matching up separated socks is eliminated (or at least reduced for a group of socks). - The suction cups 2 a, 2 b can be substantially permanently affixed to the socks. By this, it is meant that the affixation of the
cups cups cups -
Base regions cups base region base regions base regions - For cups that are made of a thermoplastic material, known heating/melting processes can be used to substantially permanently affix the
cups socks base region socks base regions sock base region cups - To adhesively affix the
cups socks base regions - Suction cups 2 a, 2 b, engaged as in
FIG. 1B , remain engaged throughout such washing and drying conditions, yet are readily separable by pinching on their sides or by pulling them apart. A pinchable release is preferred to a pulling release to minimize stress on the article's fabric. - Rather than being substantially permanently affixed, the
suction cups socks cups cups socks suction cups suction cups socks cups -
FIGS. 2A and 2B show another embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 2A shows an unconnected, exemplary pair ofsocks 11,sock 11 a having an affixedsuction cup 12, andsock 11 b having an affixed substantially flat, suction-retentive element 13 by means such as, for example, as described above forcups FIG. 2B shows thesocks suction cup 12 and suction-retentive element 13. Substantially flat means the surface region of the suction-retentive element 13 engaged by thesuction cup 12 is substantially planar and smooth, in particular the surface portions ofelement 13 in contact with the surface portion of the engaged suction cup. However, suction-retentive element 13 need not be substantially flat but may also comprise a somewhat concave or convex portion in its surface region encompassed by the engaged suction cup. Various other surface geometries and configurations of the suction-retentive element 13 may be used as long as they provide connective suction when engaged with the suction cup. Suction-retentive element 13 comprises a polymeric, metallic, or inorganic (e.g., a ceramic) material and can be made by known processes such as stamping, molding, casting, etc. In addition to smoothness, the material of suction-retentive element 13 has a sufficient surface energy to remain suctionally engaged withsuction cup 12 until forcibly released by pinching the suction cup or by pulling the suction cup fromelement 13. Althoughsuction cup 12 and suction-retentive element 13 are shown substantially permanently affixed tosocks suction cup 12 or suction-retentive element 13, or both, may be removably affixed tosocks -
FIGS. 3A and 3B show perspective side and front views of an embodiment of thesuction cups FIGS. 1A , 1B, 2A, and 2B. -
FIGS. 4A and 4B show side and front views of an embodiment of a suction-retentive element 13, which is a suction-based connector shown affixed to a sock inFIGS. 2A , and 2B. Suction-retentive element 13 has a first surface to which a suction cup may be forced and against and a second surface bondable to an article of clothing such as a sock. The element could be bonded to a sock within a suitable thermoplastic or pressure-sensitive adhesive. Generally available thermoplastic adhesives can be applied to element 13 (and cups) using available hot-melt applicators. A similar approach would involve theelement 13 and/or the cups in this embodiment or in other embodiments noted herein to include a layer or other configuration of thermoplastic adhesive such that the element and/or cups can be attached to a sock using a household iron much like an iron-on patch. The suction-retentive element 13 easily permits a name, initials, or other identifying marks of the person, or a logo, or other graphic to be applied to, inscribed in, or formed integrally with the element or the cup. -
FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of the present invention similar to the embodiment shown inFIGS. 2A and 2B , having two pairs of suction-based connectors that includesuction cup 22 a and suction-retentive element 23 a onsock 21 a andsuction cup 22 b and suction-retentive element 23 b onsock 21 b. That is, two suction-based connectors are used rather than one pair to connect thesocks cups retentive elements 23 a, 23 b and with relative positions of thesuction cup 22 a and retentive element 23 a that is opposite the relative positions ofsuction cup 22 b andretentive element 23 b, the vertical positioning could be replaced with a horizontal, diagonal, or other positioning, and the relative positions could be the same rather than opposite as shown.Retentive elements 23 a, 23 b are substantially similar or equivalent to suction-retentive element 13. Still further, even more cup pairs or cup/retentive element pairs than are shown can be employed on a sock, or on one or more articles of a set. -
FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the present invention in which a suction cup 32 (or suction-retentive element, not shown) is positioned within agraphical design 34 onsock 31. For example, thegraphical design 34 could be a decorative design, such as the polka dots as shown, a logo, a combination thereof, or other graphics. Similarly, graphics could be added to the cup 32 (not shown). - Though not shown, it is easily understood that the suction cups and suction retentive elements can be placed on different parts of a sock, such as nearer the open end so that either remain outside a shoe when one is put on by the wearer. Similarly, the suction cup and retentive element can be placed on the back, front, or side of the sock. If the pair of socks includes a right-footed and a left-footed sock, the suction cup and/or suction retentive element can be placed, for example, on the outer side of the right-footed and left-footed socks to avoid or reduce the rubbing together of the suction cups, of a suction cup with the suction-retentive element, or of these components with the wearer's shoes or with other items.
- As set forth above, the suction cups and suction retentive elements provide means for connecting, joining, or holding together articles of clothing, using suction force. Similarly set forth above are means for affixing the cups to the socks, including thermoplastic materials, adhesives, clasps, and the like.
- The suction cups, suction-retentive elements, or other suction-based connectors may be made as a set of a particular color, as having multiple colors, as having an identifiable design, shape, marking, or lettering, or a combination thereof. Different sets of connectors may have different colors, designs, shapes, markings, and lettering, or a combination thereof so that the sets and the articles they are affixed to are readily differentiable.
- As noted, the present invention is useful for connecting socks. It is, however, useful for connecting mittens, gloves, and other articles of clothing. Another embodiment of the invention is a set of articles comprising a child's coat and pair of gloves or mittens, wherein the coat has at least two affixed suction cups, for example, each cup located near the end of each sleeve, and each glove or mitten has a suction cup such that each suction cup of the glove or mitten is connectively engaged to a suction cup on the coat, and this set of connected articles can be hung up at home or school to dry when the gloves or mittens have become wet from playing in the snow, reducing the likelihood of losing one or both gloves or mittens. Similarly, matching sets of gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, and jackets, such as fleece versions of these articles, can be kept together with the present invention for storage purposes or even for washing/drying purposes.
- Another embodiment of the present invention is a method for connecting articles of clothing including socks, by suction-based components. One step of the method is providing a first sock having a top open end, a bottom closed end, and a first means for providing a suction-connective force. Another step is providing a second sock having a top open end, a bottom closed end, and a second means for providing a suction-connective force. Another step is connecting the first and second socks by sufficiently forcing together the first and second means for providing the suction-connective force to produce a substantially secure but releasable suction-connective force between said components. Structures described above, including suction cups and suction-retentive members, can be used with this method.
- Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, while the embodiments described above refer to particular sets, articles, structures, features, or steps, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of such articles, structures, features, and steps and embodiments that do not include all of the described sets, articles, structures, features, and steps. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
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1. A pair of articles of clothing, comprising:
a first sock;
a second sock;
a first suction cup affixed to the first sock; and
a second suction cup affixed to the second sock;
wherein the first and second socks are connectable by forcing together the first and second suction cups.
2. The invention of claim 1 wherein the first and second suction cups comprise a thermoplastic material and are affixed to the first and second socks respectively by having heated the thermoplastic material sufficiently to bond to the first and second socks, respectively.
3. The invention of claim 1 wherein the first and second suction cups comprise an adhesive material that affixes the first and second cups to the first and second socks respectively.
4. The invention of claim 1 wherein the first suction cup is removably affixed to the first sock and the second suction cup is removably affixed to the second sock.
5. A pair of articles of clothing, comprising:
a first sock;
a second sock;
a suction cup affixed to the first sock; and
a suction-retentive member affixed to the second sock;
wherein the suction cup and the suction retentive member are configured to be joined to hold together the first and second socks.
6. The invention of claim 5 wherein the suction-retentive member has a substantially flat surface against which the suction cup can be forced.
7. The invention of claim 5 wherein the suction-retentive member is flexible and made of a polymeric material.
8. The invention of claim 5 wherein the suction cup is substantially permanently affixed to the first sock and the suction-retentive member is substantially permanently affixed to the second sock.
9. The invention of claim 5 wherein the suction cup and the suction-retentive member each comprise a thermoplastic material that affixes the suction cup and suction-retentive member to the first and second socks respectively.
10. The invention of claim 5 wherein the suction cup and the suction-retentive member each comprise an adhesive material that affixes the suction cup and suction-retentive member to the first and second socks respectively.
11. A method of making a pair of socks connectable, comprising the steps of:
providing a first sock and a second sock;
affixing a first suction-based component to the first sock; and
affixing a second suction-based component to the second sock;
wherein the first and second suction-based components are configured to be connected together with suction.
12. The method of claim 11 wherein the first and second suction-based components comprise suction cups.
13. The method of claim 11 wherein the first suction-based component comprises a suction cup and wherein the second suction-based component has a substantially flat surface against which the suction cup can be forced to connect the first and second socks.
14. The method of claim 11 wherein the affixing steps comprising substantially permanently affixing the first and second suction-based components to the first and second socks, respectively.
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