ES1202161U - Matching garments with automatic buttons (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Paired garments by means of automatic buttons, consisting of a device for matching garments such as socks, stockings, sneakers, shoulder pads or the like of those used in pairs, in order to keep them together, at least during periods of storage, washed and dried, characterized by incorporating a female automatic button (1) in one of them and a male automatic button (5) in the other being both circular projection buttons with a series of sewing holes (2) having the female automatic button (1) a retaining spring (3) and a receiving recess (4) having the male automatic button (5) a latching lug (6). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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DESCRIPTION

Matching clothing using automatic buttons.

Technical object of the invention

The present invention relates to a device that allows to match certain clothing items such as socks, socks, slippers, shoulder pads or any other of those used in pairs, in order to keep them together from the moment the user detaches from they, so that they are subjected to a process of temporary storage, aeration, accumulation in baskets of dirty clothes, periods of washing, drying and orderly deposit for new uses.

The corresponding garments can be equipped with this device from the moment of its manufacture or they are provided with it at any other time in its useful life since they are automatic buttons of the male female type, of very simple placement, with the possibility of a good adaptation by size and colors as appropriate being its negligible cost compared to that of the garment.

Sector of the technique to which the invention relates

The invention presented affects the Textiles Sector, specifically the textile chapter and its handling, directly affecting the manufacture of socks or garments that are used in pairs.

The invention presented affects the Sector of Current Needs of Life, in the chapter on Personal or Domestic Objects in relation to clothing.

Background of the invention

The pairing of some garments during certain periods of their useful life, especially during the washing processes including moments before and after said process greatly simplifies the tasks of industrial or domestic maintenance because, in the case of practically identical garments that are only distinguished by Its color, texture or other similar characteristics make it necessary to spend time that could be applied to other needs.

There are several registered antecedents that describe inventions to facilitate said pairing keeping the garments together during the entire washing process in which a mixture of all types of garments is normally produced.

As an example we can cite the following:

- ES-1031349 U Union disk and identification of means, similar, applicable in

washing operations, socks and

- ES-1052658 U Hanging device for washing and drying stockings and garments

similar in pairs, socks.

- ES-1051475 U Clamp holds socks, socks or gloves for washing and drying.

- ES-1056526

Device to keep paired a pair of socks, socks or similar.

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- ES-1078752

- ES-1134959

- ES-2214932 B1

- ES-1097755 U

- ES-1077686 U

Pairing of multiple pairs of socks, socks or similar, before, during and after the mechanical or natural washing and drying processes.

Accessory for pairing clothes.

Socks.

Matching socks.

Device for the identification of garments.

Almost all of these inventions describe pieces that must be added to the garments during the washing process which consist of single rings, double rings, tape with clips, adhesive tapes with hooks, bags of multiple compartments, skewers that cross the garment, etc.

Only one of them, the ES-1097755 U, entitled "matching socks" refers to Velcro ® elements that are permanently added to the garment with the disadvantage that this material usually adheres fortuitously to other garments causing small tears of the threads when pulled to separate them.

In view of this background, the inventor proposes a device that is permanently added to the garments allowing their union in pairs without causing such damage due to occasional hooks.

Description of the invention

The present invention, as indicated in the preceding paragraphs, refers to clothing that is practically the same or symmetrical, such as socks, socks, slippers, shoulder pads or other similar items that, from the moment of manufacture or at any other time during their useful life, they are equipped with automatic buttons to allow their temporary union during the prewash, wash or subsequent periods, different from those in which the user uses them to dress.

The invention contemplates the incorporation in the garments of the so-called automatic buttons that are joined together by simple pressure, being united with the necessary force to resist the possible efforts of disengagement that occur during their usual handling and especially during the washing processes , and centrifugal drying.

The inventor applies this solution taking into account the possibilities of said automatic buttons that are manufactured in various colors, sizes and materials with the advantage that, once incorporated into the garment, they go completely unnoticed and have the appropriate softness so as not to cause a nuisance by scratches or scratches on the user's skin.

These buttons have the advantage of being made of plastic or metallic material that resists excessively the maximum washing temperatures and the aggression by oxidation or by the detergents commonly used in industrial or domestic washing machines.

They are pieces of similar size with male-female characteristics, so one of the garments is equipped with the male piece and its partner with the female piece.

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The place of placement is preferably chosen so that it does not bother the user and so that it is as concealed as possible, although, as already indicated, its small size makes both pieces virtually unnoticed by other people.

In principle, it is chosen to place it in the upper part of the sock or stocking, in the elastic band or waistband and in mirror-symmetrical positions so that the user is seen leaving both male and female pieces in their closest posture, that is, in the inner part of the ankles. Otherwise, when both pieces remain on the outside, it would increase their visibility with that small inconvenience, so it is a precaution that the person should have at the time of dressing.

In any case, the inventor does not rule out any other place of placement except for the area corresponding to the sole of the foot due to the obvious inconvenience this would cause.

As soon as the user detaches from these garments to leave them on hold in the laundry basket and then washed and dried, it must proceed to the pairing, which is what will prevent the inconveniences arising from the mixture of similar garments.

An advantage of such pairing is that during the drying period on the clothesline rope, a garment can be placed on each side of said rope, ensuring its stability in the absence of wind.

As an inconvenience, it should be noted that the separation must be carried out with some care avoiding strains that can tear the fabric of the garment.

The figures included below, forming an inseparable part of this document, allow us to understand the basic idea of the invention schematically.

Brief description of the drawings

Nine figures that are considered sufficient to allow the correct interpretation of the invention are included.

Figures 1, 2 and 3

It shows the automatic female button in views of its obverse (Fig. 1), reverse (Fig. 2) and profile (Fig. 3) being able to appreciate the following elements:

1. - Female automatic button

2. - Sewing holes

3. - Retention spring

4. - Receiving hole Figures 4, 5 and 6

It shows the automatic male button in views of its obverse (Fig. 4), reverse (Fig. 5) and profile (Fig. 6) being able to appreciate the following elements:

5. - Automatic male button

6. - Coupling hitch

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Figure 7

Here is a pair of socks in which an automatic male button has been fixed on the left garment and an automatic female button on the right garment. An extension is included for more detail. In addition to the above, the following is indicated:

7. - Left garment

8. - Right garment Figure 8

Here both garments are partially represented once joined with an enlarged view of detail.

Figure 9

This figure represents an optional solution in which reinforcement textile washers are added between each garment and the male and female buttons.

9. - Textile reinforcement washer

Description of a preferred embodiment

Garments that can be paired with automatic buttons, (Figs. 1 to 9) consisting of a device for matching garments such as socks, socks, slippers, shoulder pads or the like that are used in pairs, in order to keep them together, at least during storage, washing and drying periods.

In an embodiment preferred by its inventor, the invention consists in sewing an automatic female button (1) on one of the garments and an automatic male button (5) on the other garment.

The female automatic button (1) is one of those with an approximately circular plan projection with at least four, five or six seam holes with an equidistant position in the perimeter position as shown in (Figs. 1, 2 and 3) where the existence of a retention spring (3) and a receiving hole (4) is also appreciated. As for the male automatic button (5) it is also circular in shape, of a diameter approximately equal to the female automatic button (1), with seam holes (2) and a hitch pin (6) as shown in the ( Figs. 4, 5 and 6).

The sewing, manual or automated by machine, of both automatic buttons should preferably be done on the top of the socks and socks where the elastic area or waistband is located and placed with mirror symmetry at the points that remain at the minimum distance when said garments are placed on the feet of the person because, in that way, it is considered that it favors that the buttons go unnoticed by other people while not disturbing the one wearing the garments.

This has the disadvantage that the user must respect the form of placement because, if done the other way around, both buttons would be located outwards becoming more visible.

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In the case of shoulder-type garments, the preferred place is any of its perimeter edge to avoid possible discomfort and in the case of slippers any external place, except the sole.

The advantage of garments with this device lies in the possibility of being able to pair them from the moment the user removes them to keep them together in subsequent processes of waiting storage, washing and drying which is especially important when there are numerous similar garments in size or color

To join them, it is enough to face the female automatic button (1) with the male automatic button (5) and exert a slight pressure so that the hitch pin (6) is inserted into the receiving hole (4) being secured by means of the spring retention (3) as implied in (Fig. 7) and applied in (Fig. 8) where the left (7) and right (8) garments are partially represented.

The automatic buttons can be made of metal or plastic, since both resist the highest washing temperatures. If they are chosen from the color closest to that of the garment, they will go completely unnoticed as they are also very small in size.

In another embodiment, which is schematized in (Fig. 9), a reinforcement textile washer (9) is interposed, before sewing to strengthen the area of the joint and avoid possible tearing of the garment when pulling in the operation of disengagement

Other ways of incorporating the buttons on the garments are also contemplated by replacing the sewing with the glue or the riveting.

It is not considered necessary to make the content of this description more extensive so that a person skilled in the art can understand the scope and advantages derived from the invention, as well as develop and implement the object thereof. However, it should be understood that the invention has been described according to a preferred embodiment thereof, whereby it may be susceptible to modifications without affecting or implying any alteration of the basis of said invention. That is to say, the terms in which this preferred description of the invention has been exposed should always be taken in a broad and non-limiting manner.

Claims (4)

1. Matching garments using automatic buttons, consisting of a device for matching garments such as socks, socks, slippers, shoulder pads 5 or similar of those used in pairs, in order to keep them together, at least during periods of storage, washing and drying, characterized by incorporating a female automatic button (1) in one of them and a male automatic button (5 ) in the other being both circular projection buttons with a series of sewing holes (2) the female automatic button (1) having a retention spring (3) and a receiving hole 10 (4) presenting the male automatic button (5 ) a hook hitch (6). 2. Matching garments by means of automatic buttons, according to claim one, characterized in that the automatic female (1) and male (5) buttons are located on the inner upper part of socks or stockings and on the perimeter edge of the 15 shoulder pads 3. Matching garments using automatic buttons, according to previous claims, characterized in that the automatic buttons are incorporated by sewing, gluing or riveting in manual or mechanized operations. twenty 4. Matching garments by means of automatic buttons, according to previous claims, characterized in that the automatic buttons are made of metallic or plastic material of various colors consistent with those of the garments.