DE29819768U1 - Button strap - Google Patents

Description

Applicant: Eric J. Agot Kronenstraße 35 76467 Bietigheim

Date: 1.11.1998

Button Strap Summary:

This application concerns a button strip with several buttons that takes on the function of conventional button strips on items of clothing. Instead of conventional button strips, a second strip with buttonholes is now used. An item of clothing in question for which the use of a button strip is intended has two strips with matching buttonholes. Both buttonhole strips are buttoned together by the button strip. The button strip itself can be made of any material (e.g. textile, synthetic material, wool, cotton, silk, plastic, imitation leather or leather). Buttons on the above-mentioned strip can be attached (sewn on) either mechanically or manually. Basically, the button strip separates the item of clothing in question from the buttons it belongs to. The button strip itself - as well as other accessories such as belts, ties, (neckties) or handkerchiefs - can be marketed independently. The most important prerequisite for the realization of this button strip is the introduction of standardized distances between two adjacent buttons on the strip or between two adjacent ones. ^# . buttonholes on the strips of a garment. Standardized distances are intended to ensure that the button strip of a certain size can be produced to match the corresponding buttonhole strips of a corresponding size.*! The total length of a button strip can be adjusted according to the garment size,

As an option, the button strip can be extended with additional buttons*

if necessary for button-down collars, long-sleeved cuffs, buttoned;...:. front pockets, etc. *

Description ·.:..*

State of the art and problems: .**.*.

The use of buttons on clothing has seen a number of innovations in the textile industry in recent years, including the invention of zippers and snap fasteners. However, there are still a number of items of clothing on which buttons continue to provide the desired design variety, e.g. shirts, jackets, cardigans, dresses, shirt jackets, denim dresses, blazers, sports jackets, waistcoats, blouses and coats. The problems associated with using buttons still exist. Such problems arise, for example, when ironing: the presence of buttons makes ironing more difficult and thus increases the time required for each item of clothing. Apart from this, every now and then a button is missing, if not two or even more buttons. Every now and then you can't find a suitable replacement button or thread, if you even have the time and inclination to sew one on. The solution to the above problems and the retention of design variety through the use of buttons is the subject of this utility model application.

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In Fig. 1 the button strip is shown, with fastening buttons (3), with option strips for buttoned button-down collar (1) and breast pockets (2). Fig. 2 shows a garment: here, for example, a shirt with a buttonhole strip on each side and the button strip (1). For example, four buttons are drawn already buttoned (ie the top two fastening buttons and one button each for the button-down collar and one for each of the breast pockets); Fig. 3 shows a simple button strip, while Fig. 4 shows a concealed button strip and Fig. 5 shows a covered button strip.

Furthermore, the button strip can also have other functions and motifs, such as the routing of cables for headphones, lights and straps for lighting effects, as well as glass holders, etc. The term - item of clothing - includes all clothing that is buttoned in any way: including flap pockets, side slits, breast pockets, jackets, cardigans, dresses, cardigans, cuffs, slits at the leg ends, shirt jackets, side slits, shirts, blouses, dresses with full-length button strips, denim dresses, blazers, vests, jackets, blouses, coats, stand-up collars, button-down collars, cuffs, buttoned front pockets, sweaters with button strips, etc.

Advantages:

■ No need to worry about buttons when ironing

■ Machine ironing is made easier.

■ Cost reduction through rationalization, because only 2 identical buttonhole strips
are available (so far, 1 buttonhole strip + 1 button strip, so two different operations!)

■ No need to sew on replacement buttons

■ A button strip can be used for a number of items of clothing, e.g. shirts

■ Individuality through the combination of different button strips and items of clothing (such as tie/shirt combinations)

■ Exotic button strip can be used later (e.g. with motifs)

Disadvantages:

■ The button strip represents an additional piece of accessories that must be purchased, maintained and worn

■ Buttoning the garment for the first time after cleaning requires twice the effort (double the number of buttonholes)

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Claims (5)

·> ·· »I * &idigr;* * • -»t • · •·• · *> »•Claims: 1) The main claim of this utility model application is characterized in that the garment is completely or partially separated from fastening buttons by means of an independent button strip. 2) Claim as 1), but characterized in that the conventional button strip is replaced by an additional buttonhole strip (as shown in Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5), and thus the respective garment has only two identical buttonhole strips, one on each side of the garment. 3) Claim as 1) and 2), but characterized in that the button strip is mounted on the garment either uncovered (according to Fig. 3), or concealed (according to Fig. 4) or covered (according to Fig. 5). 4) Claim as 1) to 3), but characterized in that the button strip consists either of a taut or elastic material, as well as of a chain or cord. 5) Claim as 1) to 4), but characterized in that the button strip has options for receiving buttons for button-down collars, or breast pockets, or tie clips. -3/5-