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A detachable multi-layer emblem for quickly designating the position of a player, on a garment of the player in a sports team comprising: a thin flexible multi-layer emblem, inscribed with an alpha-numeric character or design designating the position of the player comprising the outer layer and a thin flexible backing layer; and a two-part quick disconnect mechanical closure having a stud part attached to the outer layer of the emblem and a interlocking socket part attached to the backing layer of the emblem.
A detachable multi-layer emblem for quickly designating the position of a player, on a garment of the player in a sports team comprising: a thin flexible multi-layer emblem, inscribed with an alpha-numeric character or design designating the position of the player comprising the outer layer and a thin flexible backing layer; and a two-part quick disconnect mechanical closure having a stud part attached to the outer layer of the emblem and a interlocking socket part attached to the backing layer of the emblem.
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DETACHABLE ATHLETIC EMBLEM
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This is a continuation-in-part of Application Ser. No. 11/075,290, filed March 8, 2005.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to lettering materials and methods and more particularly to an efficient, easy to use detachable emblem and method for designating captains and assistant captains of sports teams without tools and special equipment.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The appointment of captains and assistant captains is a widespread practice in sports teams.
Captains are used in ice hockey, football, soccer, fencing, golf, skiing, indoor volleyball and intramural teams. Many captains and their assistants have special powers. For example, in ice hockey, only captains and assistant captains have "the: privilege: of discussing with ...... a referee any questions relating to interpretation of rules that may rise during the progress of a game".
(USA Hockey Rules).
Upper case "C" and "A" letters are permanently affixed to blouses by silk-screening, sewing and adhesives. These processes require special equipment and in general cannot be used to immediately designate a captain or assistant captain on a blouse.
Liebe, Jr, U.S. Patent No. 3,660,212; Hix, U.S. Patent No. 4,264,666; Mahn, Sr. et al, U.S.
Patent No. 4,610,904; So, U.S. Patent No. 4,717,621; Dressler, U.S. Patent 5,312,645; and Stahl et al., U.S. 6,194,044 are exemplary of athletic lettering in the prior art.
Liebe, Jr., issued on May 2, 1972, discloses athletic lettering formed by knife spreading heat curable plastic on to a high-gloss release sheet and cutting out the lettering on the sheet. The lettering is joined to a garment by ironing at a temperature which is sufficient to fuse the lettering to the garment.
Hix, issued on April 28, 1981, discloses athletic words or expressions formed by die cutting alphabet characters and script-type interconnections from a material that heat and pressure serves to bond the words or expression letters to a garment.
Mahn, Sr., issued on September 9, 1986, discloses an emblem for clothing having a lower thermoplastic layer and a thermoset ink upper layer. The emblem is suitable for laundering at wash temperatures of 400 degrees F. and dryer temperatures of about 500 degrees.
So, issued on January 5, 1988, discloses a multi-layer emblem comprised of an outer plastic layer that provides a visual display of an indicium cut from the material, a bonding layer of thermoplastic material bonded to the labeling layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the other surface of the bonding layer. The adhesive layer provides temporary adhesion of the indicium to a textile fabric until heat and pressure are applied to activate the bonding layer and forms a permanent bond to the fabric.
Dressler, issued on May 17, 1994, discloses an emblem having at least one layer of pigmented polyurethane thermoplastic material and a transparent polyester plastic film carrier sheet. A die cutting computer controlled blade produces small letters that may be connected or separated from each other without penetration of the blade through the carrier sheet. The emblem is attached to a garment by heat and pressure.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This is a continuation-in-part of Application Ser. No. 11/075,290, filed March 8, 2005.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to lettering materials and methods and more particularly to an efficient, easy to use detachable emblem and method for designating captains and assistant captains of sports teams without tools and special equipment.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The appointment of captains and assistant captains is a widespread practice in sports teams.
Captains are used in ice hockey, football, soccer, fencing, golf, skiing, indoor volleyball and intramural teams. Many captains and their assistants have special powers. For example, in ice hockey, only captains and assistant captains have "the: privilege: of discussing with ...... a referee any questions relating to interpretation of rules that may rise during the progress of a game".
(USA Hockey Rules).
Upper case "C" and "A" letters are permanently affixed to blouses by silk-screening, sewing and adhesives. These processes require special equipment and in general cannot be used to immediately designate a captain or assistant captain on a blouse.
Liebe, Jr, U.S. Patent No. 3,660,212; Hix, U.S. Patent No. 4,264,666; Mahn, Sr. et al, U.S.
Patent No. 4,610,904; So, U.S. Patent No. 4,717,621; Dressler, U.S. Patent 5,312,645; and Stahl et al., U.S. 6,194,044 are exemplary of athletic lettering in the prior art.
Liebe, Jr., issued on May 2, 1972, discloses athletic lettering formed by knife spreading heat curable plastic on to a high-gloss release sheet and cutting out the lettering on the sheet. The lettering is joined to a garment by ironing at a temperature which is sufficient to fuse the lettering to the garment.
Hix, issued on April 28, 1981, discloses athletic words or expressions formed by die cutting alphabet characters and script-type interconnections from a material that heat and pressure serves to bond the words or expression letters to a garment.
Mahn, Sr., issued on September 9, 1986, discloses an emblem for clothing having a lower thermoplastic layer and a thermoset ink upper layer. The emblem is suitable for laundering at wash temperatures of 400 degrees F. and dryer temperatures of about 500 degrees.
So, issued on January 5, 1988, discloses a multi-layer emblem comprised of an outer plastic layer that provides a visual display of an indicium cut from the material, a bonding layer of thermoplastic material bonded to the labeling layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the other surface of the bonding layer. The adhesive layer provides temporary adhesion of the indicium to a textile fabric until heat and pressure are applied to activate the bonding layer and forms a permanent bond to the fabric.
Dressler, issued on May 17, 1994, discloses an emblem having at least one layer of pigmented polyurethane thermoplastic material and a transparent polyester plastic film carrier sheet. A die cutting computer controlled blade produces small letters that may be connected or separated from each other without penetration of the blade through the carrier sheet. The emblem is attached to a garment by heat and pressure.
2 Stahl, issued on February 27, 2001, discloses an emblem for embroidery stitching. The emblem includes a fabric layer with a thermoplastic adhesive coating on one side of the fabric layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive coating that can be temporarily secured during embroidery to prevent distortion of the emblem. The emblem is heat-sealed to a substrate for attachment of the emblem.
Professional teams who can easily afford expensive new blouses seldom change captains and assistants. Amateur and scholastic sports teams frequently change captains and assistants but often do not change blouses because of cost and timing.
Captain and assistant captain positions are eagerly sought after and assigned to the "best"
players of a team. A detachable, ready, easy to use emblem would allow coaches and athletic staffs to set player goals, make awards and develop leadership qualities in young athletes. It would reduce school, amateur and intramural sports costs and improve the functioning of a game.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
With the foregoing problems in mind, a primary object of the invention is to provide an easy, ready to use, low cost emblem and method for designating captains and assistant captains on blouses and sweaters. Although directed to captains and their assistants of ice hockey teams, the invention can be applied to other sports and to designate team names, player names and player numbers on blouses and sweaters. Another benefit is that it can be applied to garments without special tools or equipment. Another benefit is that it can be immediately used to revise designs and indicia on blouses and sweaters. Another benefit is that captains and their assistants can always be designated on short notice, absences and last minute changes. Another benefit is that it can sustain heavy body
Professional teams who can easily afford expensive new blouses seldom change captains and assistants. Amateur and scholastic sports teams frequently change captains and assistants but often do not change blouses because of cost and timing.
Captain and assistant captain positions are eagerly sought after and assigned to the "best"
players of a team. A detachable, ready, easy to use emblem would allow coaches and athletic staffs to set player goals, make awards and develop leadership qualities in young athletes. It would reduce school, amateur and intramural sports costs and improve the functioning of a game.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
With the foregoing problems in mind, a primary object of the invention is to provide an easy, ready to use, low cost emblem and method for designating captains and assistant captains on blouses and sweaters. Although directed to captains and their assistants of ice hockey teams, the invention can be applied to other sports and to designate team names, player names and player numbers on blouses and sweaters. Another benefit is that it can be applied to garments without special tools or equipment. Another benefit is that it can be immediately used to revise designs and indicia on blouses and sweaters. Another benefit is that captains and their assistants can always be designated on short notice, absences and last minute changes. Another benefit is that it can sustain heavy body
3 contacts.
The invention is comprised of a thin flexible multi-layer emblem, a thin flexible backing and a mechanical closure for attaching the emblem to a garment. The emblem can consist of single numerals or letters, words, expressions and/or designs. In a first embodiment of the invention, an emblem is attached to a garment with a single mechanical fastener. A
distinguishing feature of the invention is that the emblem is detachable. Another distinguishing feature is that the mechanical closure j oins the emblem to the garment without piercing the garment. Another distinguishing feature is that the mechanical closure acts on opposite sides of the garment. In a second embodiment, an emblem is attached to a garment with plural fasteners.
In employing the teaching of the present invention, a plurality of alternate constructions can be used to achieve the objectives, desired results and capabilities of the invention without departing from the spirit thereof. In this disclosure, only two embodiments are presented for the purpose of disclosing my invention. However, these embodiments are intended as examples only and should not be considered as limiting the scope of my invention.
The foregoing features, benefits, objects and best mode of practicing the invention and additional benefits and objects will become apparent from the ensuing detailed description of a preferred embodiment and the subject matter in which exclusive property rights are claimed is set forth in the numbered claims which are appended to the detailed description of the preferred embodiment.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will be better understood and further objects, characterizing features, details
The invention is comprised of a thin flexible multi-layer emblem, a thin flexible backing and a mechanical closure for attaching the emblem to a garment. The emblem can consist of single numerals or letters, words, expressions and/or designs. In a first embodiment of the invention, an emblem is attached to a garment with a single mechanical fastener. A
distinguishing feature of the invention is that the emblem is detachable. Another distinguishing feature is that the mechanical closure j oins the emblem to the garment without piercing the garment. Another distinguishing feature is that the mechanical closure acts on opposite sides of the garment. In a second embodiment, an emblem is attached to a garment with plural fasteners.
In employing the teaching of the present invention, a plurality of alternate constructions can be used to achieve the objectives, desired results and capabilities of the invention without departing from the spirit thereof. In this disclosure, only two embodiments are presented for the purpose of disclosing my invention. However, these embodiments are intended as examples only and should not be considered as limiting the scope of my invention.
The foregoing features, benefits, objects and best mode of practicing the invention and additional benefits and objects will become apparent from the ensuing detailed description of a preferred embodiment and the subject matter in which exclusive property rights are claimed is set forth in the numbered claims which are appended to the detailed description of the preferred embodiment.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will be better understood and further objects, characterizing features, details
4 and advantages thereof will appear more clearly with reference to the diagrammatic drawings illustrating a presently preferred specific embodiment of the invention by way of non-limiting example only.
Fig. I is a front view of a blouse with a detachable emblem containing the capital letter "C"
for designating the captain of a sports team.
Fig. 2 is a front view of a similar blouse with a detachable emblem containing the capital letter "A" for designating the assistant captain of a sports team.
Fig. 3 is an enlarged front view of an overlying layer of the multi-piece emblem of Fig. 1 containing the letter "C".
Fig. 4 is a front view of the underlying layer of the emblem of Fig. 3.
Fig. 5 is a left end view of the underlying layer of the emblem of Fig. 3.
Fig. 6 is an enlarged front view of a backing for the emblem of Fig. 1.
Fig. 7 is a left end view of the backing for the emblem of Fig. 1.
Fig. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken on the line 8-8 in Fig. 3.
Fig. 9 is an enlarged front view of an overlying layer of the multi-piece emblem of Fig. 2 containing the letter "A".
Fig. 10 is a front view of the underlying layer of the emblem of Fig. 9.
Fig. 11 is a left end view of the underlying layer of the emblem of Fig. 9.
Fig. 12 is an enlarged front view of the backing for the emblem of Fig. 2.
Fig. 13 is a left end view of the backing for the emblem of Fig. 2.
Fig. 14 is an enlarged front view of an overlying layer of a second embodiment of the emblem containing the letter "C".
Fig. I is a front view of a blouse with a detachable emblem containing the capital letter "C"
for designating the captain of a sports team.
Fig. 2 is a front view of a similar blouse with a detachable emblem containing the capital letter "A" for designating the assistant captain of a sports team.
Fig. 3 is an enlarged front view of an overlying layer of the multi-piece emblem of Fig. 1 containing the letter "C".
Fig. 4 is a front view of the underlying layer of the emblem of Fig. 3.
Fig. 5 is a left end view of the underlying layer of the emblem of Fig. 3.
Fig. 6 is an enlarged front view of a backing for the emblem of Fig. 1.
Fig. 7 is a left end view of the backing for the emblem of Fig. 1.
Fig. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken on the line 8-8 in Fig. 3.
Fig. 9 is an enlarged front view of an overlying layer of the multi-piece emblem of Fig. 2 containing the letter "A".
Fig. 10 is a front view of the underlying layer of the emblem of Fig. 9.
Fig. 11 is a left end view of the underlying layer of the emblem of Fig. 9.
Fig. 12 is an enlarged front view of the backing for the emblem of Fig. 2.
Fig. 13 is a left end view of the backing for the emblem of Fig. 2.
Fig. 14 is an enlarged front view of an overlying layer of a second embodiment of the emblem containing the letter "C".
5 Fig. 15 is an enlarged front view of an overlying layer of a second embodiment of the emblem containing the letter "A".
Fig. 16 is an enlarged front view of an underlying layer of the second embodiment of the multi-piece emblem containing the letter "C".
Fig. 17 is an enlarged front view of a backing for the emblem of Figs. 14 and 15.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring now to the drawings wherein like numerals designate like and corresponding parts throughout the several views, in Figs. 1 and 2, blouses for captain and assistant captains are shown according to the invention. With reference to Fig. 1, a thin flexible multi-piece emblem 20 containing the letter "C" is attached to the left shoulder area of a blouse 21. One distinguishing feature of the emblem 20 is that it is attached to the blouse with a single "quick connect" mechanical closure 22. The emblem is attached without special tools or equipment. The construction of the multi-piece emblem 20 in Fig. 1 is best understood by reference to Figs. 3 through 8. The emblem 20 is comprised of a thin flexible overlying layer 23 having the shape of the letter "C" and a thin flexible underlying layer 24. The underlying layer 24 extends beyond the borders of the overlying layer 23, forming a decorative border. In Fig. 2, except for the letter "A" in place of the letter "C", the construction of the emblem 25 in Fig. 2, is similar to the emblem 20 of Fig. 1.
The mechanical closure 22, commonly designated as a snap fastener 22 and sometimes as a popper and press stud, is comprised of a stud 27 which is attached to the underside of the underlying emblem layer 24 and a socket 28 that is attached to the overside of a thin flexible backing 29.
Numerous variations of snap fasteners exist in the art, including stamped and molded fasteners, that
Fig. 16 is an enlarged front view of an underlying layer of the second embodiment of the multi-piece emblem containing the letter "C".
Fig. 17 is an enlarged front view of a backing for the emblem of Figs. 14 and 15.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring now to the drawings wherein like numerals designate like and corresponding parts throughout the several views, in Figs. 1 and 2, blouses for captain and assistant captains are shown according to the invention. With reference to Fig. 1, a thin flexible multi-piece emblem 20 containing the letter "C" is attached to the left shoulder area of a blouse 21. One distinguishing feature of the emblem 20 is that it is attached to the blouse with a single "quick connect" mechanical closure 22. The emblem is attached without special tools or equipment. The construction of the multi-piece emblem 20 in Fig. 1 is best understood by reference to Figs. 3 through 8. The emblem 20 is comprised of a thin flexible overlying layer 23 having the shape of the letter "C" and a thin flexible underlying layer 24. The underlying layer 24 extends beyond the borders of the overlying layer 23, forming a decorative border. In Fig. 2, except for the letter "A" in place of the letter "C", the construction of the emblem 25 in Fig. 2, is similar to the emblem 20 of Fig. 1.
The mechanical closure 22, commonly designated as a snap fastener 22 and sometimes as a popper and press stud, is comprised of a stud 27 which is attached to the underside of the underlying emblem layer 24 and a socket 28 that is attached to the overside of a thin flexible backing 29.
Numerous variations of snap fasteners exist in the art, including stamped and molded fasteners, that
6 are suitable for practicing the invention. In Figs. 1 and 2, the letter "C"
designates a team captain and the letter "A" his assistant.
With reference to Fig. 8, several methods are available for practicing the invention. In a first method, the emblem (not shown) is a single layer emblem. Letters are silk screened onto a thin piece of fabric or plastic and the fabric or plastic is die or laser cut. The stud 27 is attached by sewing, crimping, clinching or adhesion. The backing 29 is then made by die or laser cutting a thin piece of plastic and the socket 28 is attached. The final steps consist of placing the emblem 20 on the front side of the garment 21, placing the backing 29 on the rear side of the garment 21 opposite the emblem 20, and engaging the stud 27 with the socket 28 to attach the emblem 20 to the garment 21.
In a second method, a thin piece of fabric or plastic is die or laser cut and the stud 27 is attached to the underlying layer 23 of the emblem 20. The overlying layer 23 is die or laser cut from a thin piece of fabric or plastic. The backing 29 is made by die or laser cutting a thin piece of plastic and the socket 28 is attached. The final steps can be done in two ways. In a first way, the emblem underlying layer 24 is placed against the outer side of the garment 21, the backing 29 is placed against the inner side of the garment 21 opposite the emblem underlying layer 24, the stud 27 and socket 28 are engaged and as a final step the overlying layer 23 of the emblem 20 is adhesively attached to the underlying layer 24.
The third method is the same as the second method, except that the overlying emblem layer 23 is attached to the underlying layer 24 by sewing, adhesive or heating and fusing before the emblem 20 is placed against the outer side of the garment 21 and the stud 27 is engaged with the socket 28. The fourth method is the same as the third method except the overlying layer 23 is joined to the underlying layer 24 with the stud 27 attached and the overlying 23 and underlying 24 layers
designates a team captain and the letter "A" his assistant.
With reference to Fig. 8, several methods are available for practicing the invention. In a first method, the emblem (not shown) is a single layer emblem. Letters are silk screened onto a thin piece of fabric or plastic and the fabric or plastic is die or laser cut. The stud 27 is attached by sewing, crimping, clinching or adhesion. The backing 29 is then made by die or laser cutting a thin piece of plastic and the socket 28 is attached. The final steps consist of placing the emblem 20 on the front side of the garment 21, placing the backing 29 on the rear side of the garment 21 opposite the emblem 20, and engaging the stud 27 with the socket 28 to attach the emblem 20 to the garment 21.
In a second method, a thin piece of fabric or plastic is die or laser cut and the stud 27 is attached to the underlying layer 23 of the emblem 20. The overlying layer 23 is die or laser cut from a thin piece of fabric or plastic. The backing 29 is made by die or laser cutting a thin piece of plastic and the socket 28 is attached. The final steps can be done in two ways. In a first way, the emblem underlying layer 24 is placed against the outer side of the garment 21, the backing 29 is placed against the inner side of the garment 21 opposite the emblem underlying layer 24, the stud 27 and socket 28 are engaged and as a final step the overlying layer 23 of the emblem 20 is adhesively attached to the underlying layer 24.
The third method is the same as the second method, except that the overlying emblem layer 23 is attached to the underlying layer 24 by sewing, adhesive or heating and fusing before the emblem 20 is placed against the outer side of the garment 21 and the stud 27 is engaged with the socket 28. The fourth method is the same as the third method except the overlying layer 23 is joined to the underlying layer 24 with the stud 27 attached and the overlying 23 and underlying 24 layers
7 are laser cut at the same time.
Referring again to Fig. 8, a novel distinguishing feature of my invention is that the stud 27 does not contact the socket 28 as is the case with snap fasteners. Instead, the stud 27 and socket 28 are separated by the garment 21. Another distinguishing feature is that several sizes of oversize sockets 28 are required, for example, regular oversize, large oversize and extra large oversize to accommodate different garment thicknesses. The use of different sockets 28 with a common stud 27 also distinguishes my invention. As shown in Fig. 8, the blouse 21 is interposed between the stud 27 and socket 28 of the snap closure 22.
In Figs. 14 through 17, an embodiment 30 is shown with multiple closures to attach an emblem 20 to a blouse 21. The embodiment 30 is comprised of a multi-piece emblem 20 with multiple studs 27 and a single piece backing 29 with multiple sockets 28.
From the foregoing, it is apparent that my invention provides an easy to use, efficient emblem and method heretofore unavailable which allows a sports team the flexibility of quickly changing without tools and special equipment the designation of a player on blouses and sweaters.
Its use can substantially reduce scholastic and intramural costs and improve the performance of a sport.
Although only several embodiments have been illustrated and described, it will be apparent that other embodiments can be developed by changes that are obvious to persons skilled in the art, such as insignificant variations in thicknesses and compositions of materials, obvious substitutions of materials and obvious substitutions in the order and steps in our method without departing from the spirit thereof.
Referring again to Fig. 8, a novel distinguishing feature of my invention is that the stud 27 does not contact the socket 28 as is the case with snap fasteners. Instead, the stud 27 and socket 28 are separated by the garment 21. Another distinguishing feature is that several sizes of oversize sockets 28 are required, for example, regular oversize, large oversize and extra large oversize to accommodate different garment thicknesses. The use of different sockets 28 with a common stud 27 also distinguishes my invention. As shown in Fig. 8, the blouse 21 is interposed between the stud 27 and socket 28 of the snap closure 22.
In Figs. 14 through 17, an embodiment 30 is shown with multiple closures to attach an emblem 20 to a blouse 21. The embodiment 30 is comprised of a multi-piece emblem 20 with multiple studs 27 and a single piece backing 29 with multiple sockets 28.
From the foregoing, it is apparent that my invention provides an easy to use, efficient emblem and method heretofore unavailable which allows a sports team the flexibility of quickly changing without tools and special equipment the designation of a player on blouses and sweaters.
Its use can substantially reduce scholastic and intramural costs and improve the performance of a sport.
Although only several embodiments have been illustrated and described, it will be apparent that other embodiments can be developed by changes that are obvious to persons skilled in the art, such as insignificant variations in thicknesses and compositions of materials, obvious substitutions of materials and obvious substitutions in the order and steps in our method without departing from the spirit thereof.
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1. A detachable emblem for designating the status of a player of a sports team comprising:
a thin flexible emblem on an outer surface of a garment, said emblem inscribed with an alpha-numeric character or design designating said player of said garment; a thin flexible backing; and a two-part mechanical closure, said closure having a first part attached to said emblem and a second interlocking part attached to said backing.
a thin flexible emblem on an outer surface of a garment, said emblem inscribed with an alpha-numeric character or design designating said player of said garment; a thin flexible backing; and a two-part mechanical closure, said closure having a first part attached to said emblem and a second interlocking part attached to said backing.
2. The detachable emblem recited in claim 1 wherein said emblem designates a captain of a sports team.
3. The detachable emblem recited in claim 1 wherein said emblem designates an assistant captain of a sports team.
4. The detachable emblem recited in claim 1 wherein said emblem is comprised of a thin flexible overlying layer and a thin flexible underlying layer joined to said overlying layer for attaching said first part of said mechanical closure to said emblem.
5. The detachable emblem recited in claim 1 wherein said two-part mechanical closure is a snap fastener, said snap fastener comprised of a stud part and a socket part.
6. The detachable emblem recited in claim 1 wherein said socket part of said mechanical closure is an oversize part for retaining a portion of a garment between said stud and said socket.
7. The detachable emblem recited in claim 1 wherein said emblem is a thin flexible fabric emblem.
8. The detachable emblem recited in claim 1 wherein said emblem is a thin flexible plastic emblem.
9. In combination with a garment of a player of a sports team, a detachable emblem for designating the status of said player of said team, said emblem comprising a thin flexible multi-piece emblem against an outer surface of said garment, said emblem inscribed with the letter "A'; a thin flexible backing against an inner surface of said garment, opposite said emblem; and a snap fastener for interlocking said emblem with said garment and said backing; said snap fastener having a stud part attached to said emblem and said oversize socket attached to said backing.
10. The combination recited in claim 9 wherein said emblem designates the letter "C" to indicate said garment is for a captain of said sports team.
11. The combination recited in claim 9 wherein said emblem designates the letter "A" to indicate said garment is for an assistant captain of said sports team.
12. The combination recited in claim 10 wherein said emblem has the shape of the letter "C".
13. A rapid easy to use method for changing the designation of a player of a sports team on a garment, said method comprising the steps of positioning a thin flexible emblem containing an alpha-numeric character that designates a property of said player on an outer surface of said garment; positioning a thin flexible backing on an inner surface of said garment, opposite said emblem; and interlocking said emblem with said backing by engaging members of a mechanical closure means with said garment in between.
14. The method recited in claim 13 wherein said members of said mechanical closure means are comprised of at least one stud of a snap fastener and one oversize socket of said snap fastener.
15. The method recited in claim 13 wherein said stud of said snap fastener is attached to said emblem and said oversize socket of said snap fastener is attached to said backing.
16 The method recited in claim 13 wherein said oversize socket stud of said snap fastener is attached to said emblem and said stud of said snap fastener is attached to said backing.
17. The method recited in claim 13 wherein said members of said mechanical closure means are comprised of plural studs of snap fasteners and plural companion oversize sockets of said snap fasteners.
18. The method recited in claim 13 wherein said sports team is a hockey team.
19. The method recited in claim 13 wherein said player is a captain of said sports team.
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