US20220104575A1 - Infant hats and curtains with novel securing components - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to garments and curtains with the use of magnetic closures covered with corrosion resistance materials.
- the magnets can be sewn directly into the fabric without the need for additional bulk around the magnet.
- magnets are an option.
- magnetic clothing is currently being made inefficiently with magnetic strips or magnets that have laminated plastic coating. This causes bulk under the fabric and the laminate covering can poke through the material, both of which can cause discomfort to the infant wearing hats with such magnets.
- FIG. 1A shows a front view of an infant hat 101 with an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat.
- an attachment means 102 e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button
- FIG. 1B shows a side view of an infant hat 101 with an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on the side of the infant hat.
- an attachment means 102 e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button
- FIG. 1C shows a front view of an infant hat 101 with an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat and a detachable strap 103 fastened to the left side of the hat.
- the detachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means 104 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 102 .
- FIG. 1D shows a side view of an infant hat 101 with an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat and a detachable strap 103 fastened to the alternate side of the hat.
- the detachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means 104 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 102 .
- FIG. 1E shows a front view of an infant hat 101 with an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on the right side of the infant hat and a detachable strap 103 sewn onto the left side of the hat.
- the detachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means 104 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 102 .
- FIG. 2 shows a detachable strap 203 comprising on each end an attachment means 204 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button)
- FIG. 3A shows a rear view of an infant hat 301 with an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat and a detachable strap 303 fastened to both sides of the hat.
- the detachable strap 303 comprises a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 302 .
- FIG. 3B shows a top view of an infant hat 301 with an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat configured to attach to a detachable strap 303 comprising a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 302 .
- an attachment means 302 e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button
- FIG. 3C shows a top view of an infant hat 301 with an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on one side of the infant hat configured to attach to a detachable strap 303 .
- the detachable strap 303 is sewn into the other side of the hat, or alternatively fastened to the other side of the hat by a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 302 .
- an attachment means 302 e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button
- FIG. 3D shows a rear view of an infant hat 301 with an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on the right side of the infant hat and a detachable strap 303 sewn onto the left side of the hat.
- the detachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to securely fasten the detachable strap to the attachment means 302 .
- FIG. 4 shows a magnet attachment means that can be placed either in an infant hat or in a detachable strap that can secure the infant hat to the head.
- the magnet attachment means can also be used to secure one side of a curtain to the other side of a curtain, about a curtain rod.
- FIGS. 5A-5B shows a curtain 501 with a set of attachment means 502 and another set of complementary attachment means 503 .
- the attachment means 502 may be a magnet of one polarity and the attachment means 503 a magnet of opposite polarity.
- the attachment means are positioned on one side of the curtain 501 in a manner such that the entire curtain can be folded around a curtain rod and then secured by the attachment means.
- FIG. 5B shows positioning of attachment means 502 along fringe-type extensions of the curtain.
- a hat comprising a first attachment means and a detachable strap.
- the detachable strap comprises a complementary attachment means.
- the attachment means and the complementary attachment means are configured to fasten the detachable strap to the hat.
- the detachable strap is configured to fit under the chin of an infant when attached to the hat.
- the hat comprises two first attachment means positioned on opposite sides of the hat. In some specific embodiments, the two attachment means on the hat are positioned about 180 degrees apart from one another.
- the first attachment means comprises a magnet of a first polarity
- the complementary attachment means comprises a magnet of a second polarity
- the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity.
- one or both of the magnet of first polarity and the magnet of second polarity are coated or sealed with a corrosion-resistant material.
- one or both of the magnet of first polarity and the magnet of second polarity are sealed in a thermoplastic material.
- the first attachment means is a hook-type material and the complementary attachment means is a loop-type material. In some embodiments, the first attachment means is a loop-type material and the complementary attachment means is a hook-type material.
- the first attachment means comprises both a magnet of a first polarity and a hook-type material
- the complementary attachment means comprises both a magnet of a second polarity and a loop fastener
- the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity
- the first attachment means comprises both a magnet of a first polarity and a loop fastener
- the complementary attachment means comprises both a magnet of a second polarity and a hook-type material
- the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity
- the hat consists of one attachment means and wherein the detachable strap is sewn onto the hat on the opposite side of the attachment means.
- a curtain comprising a first array comprising at least two first attachment means and a second array comprising at least two second attachment means.
- Each of the first attachment means is configured to attach to each of the second attachment means. Both the first and second attachment means are both on the same side of the curtain.
- each of the first attachment means comprises a magnet of a first polarity and each of the second attachment means comprises a magnet of a second polarity, where the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity.
- one or both of the magnet of the first polarity and the magnet of the second polarity are coated or sealed with a corrosion-resistant material. In some embodiments, one or both of the magnet of the first polarity and the magnet of the second polarity are sealed in a thermoplastic material.
- the first attachment means is a hook-type material and wherein the second attachment means is a loop-type material. In some embodiments, the first attachment means is a loop-type material and wherein the second attachment means is a hook-type material.
- the first attachment means comprises both a magnet of a first polarity and a hook-type material
- the second attachment means comprises both a magnet of a second polarity and a loop-type material
- the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity
- a hat with a strap configured to be placed under the chin of the infant.
- a hat for infants comprising a detachable strap.
- a hat comprising a first attachment means and a detachable strap.
- the detachable strap comprises a complementary attachment means.
- the attachment means and the complementary attachment means are configured to fasten the detachable strap to the hat.
- the detachable strap is configured to fit under the chin of an infant when attached to the hat.
- the detachable strap and the hat are made of the same material. Examples of material include, but are not limited to, cotton or wool.
- the detachable strap is configured to be affixed to the hat such that each end of the detachable strap and each side of the knit hat (corresponding to location on each temple of the head of the wearer) comprises a magnet.
- one side of the strap is detachable, and the other side is affixed to the hat.
- only one side of the strap has a magnet while the other side is sewn directly into the corresponding location.
- the strap itself comprises attachment means (e.g., a magnet, VELCRO, another hook and loop-type material, a snap fastener, or a button) at each end of the strap.
- the attachment means are placed on the same side of the strap.
- the hat comprises a complimentary attachment means on each side of hat, positioned at roughly where each temple would be on the wearer s head.
- the attachment means and complimentary attachment means may be as follows.
- the strap comprises a magnet of one polarity as attachment means and the hat comprises a magnet of opposite polarity as the complementary attachment means.
- the strap may comprise a hook-type material and the hat may comprise a loop-type material.
- the strap may comprise a loop-type material and the hat may comprise a hook-type material.
- a hat for infants comprising a detachable strap.
- the detachable strap and the hat are made of the same material. Examples of material include, but are not limited to, cotton or wool.
- the detachable strap is configured to be affixed to the hat such that each end of the detachable strap and each side of the knit hat (corresponding to location on each temple of the head of the wearer) comprises VELCRO or another hook and loop-type material.
- one side of the strap is detachable and the other side is affixed to the hat.
- one side of the strap is detachable and the other side is affixed to the hat
- only one side of the strap has VELCRO or another hook and loop-type material, while the other side is sewn directly into the corresponding location.
- a hat for infants comprising a detachable strap.
- the detachable strap and the hat are made of the same material. Examples of material include, but are not limited to, cotton or wool.
- the detachable strap is configured to be affixed to the hat such that each end of the detachable strap and each side of the knit hat (corresponding to location on each temple of the head of the wearer) comprises a snap with one or more interlocking discs.
- one side of the strap is detachable and the other side is affixed to the hat.
- one side of the strap is detachable and the other side is affixed to the hat
- only one side of the strap has a snap with one or more interlocking discs while the other side is sewn directly into the corresponding location.
- a hat for infants comprising a detachable strap.
- the detachable strap and the hat are made of the same material. Examples of material include, but are not limited to, cotton or wool.
- the detachable strap is configured to be affixed to the hat such that each end of the detachable strap and each side of the knit hat (corresponding to location on each temple of the head of the wearer) comprises a button.
- one side of the strap is detachable and the other side is affixed to the hat.
- one side of the strap is detachable and the other side is affixed to the hat
- only one side of the strap has a button while the other side is sewn directly into the corresponding location.
- the hat may comprise weft-knit fabrics or other woven fabrics. Weft-knit fabric stitching can allow for the outside and inside of the hat to have different textures. For example, the outside of the hat can be tougher and more durable, while the inside of the hat can have a softer texture.
- a window covering comprising a plurality of magnetic attachments.
- the magnetic attachments are configured so as to provide closure of the window covering around a curtain rod.
- An advantage provided by such configuration is that one can close the window covering around a curtain rod rather than pushing a curtain rod through loops or otherwise having to loop the curtain through the curtain rod.
- a curtain comprising a first array comprising at least two first attachment means and a second array comprising at least two second attachment means.
- Each of the first attachment means is configured to attach to each of the second attachment means. Both the first and second attachment means are both on the same side of the curtain.
- a magnet is sewn into each magnetic attachment on the window covering or curtain.
- the window covering or curtain comprises a curtain lining and curtain fabric, and a magnet is sewn between the curtain lining and the curtain fabric.
- each of the first attachment means comprises a magnet of a first polarity and each of the second attachment means comprises a magnet of a second polarity, where the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity. In some embodiments, each of the first attachment means comprises a magnet of a first polarity and each of the second attachment means comprises a magnet of a second polarity, where the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity.
- the magnet is covered in interfacing material prior to being sewn into the curtain fabric.
- one or both of the magnet of the first polarity and the magnet of the second polarity are coated or sealed with a corrosion-resistant material. In some embodiments, one or both of the magnet of the first polarity and the magnet of the second polarity are sealed in a thermoplastic material.
- the first attachment means is a hook-type material and wherein the second attachment means is a loop-type material. In some embodiments, the first attachment means is a loop-type material and wherein the second attachment means is a hook-type material.
- the first attachment means comprises both a magnet of a first polarity and a hook-type material
- the second attachment means comprises both a magnet of a second polarity and a loop-type material
- the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity
- the hat comprises two first attachment means positioned on opposite sides of the hat. In some specific embodiments, the two attachment means on the hat are positioned about 180 degrees apart from one another.
- the first attachment means comprises a magnet of a first polarity
- the complementary attachment means comprises a magnet of a second polarity
- the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity
- magnets are enclosed within the fabric of the hat so that no magnet directly contacts the skin of the wearer.
- Various means of sewing the magnet into the straps and the hat are known to those of skill in the art. While magnets could be glued into the hat, sewing is preferable because glue material may be affected by washing the hat and by exposure to water.
- the hat and strap may comprise pockets configured to contain the magnet. The pockets may be designed such that the magnets are removable by the wearer. Alternatively, the pockets may be sewn shut after a magnet is placed into the pocket so that the wearer cannot remove the magnet.
- the magnets are also enclosed in the fabric of the curtain so that the magnets are not visible.
- Various means of sewing magnets into the fabric of the curtain are known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
- the curtain may comprise pockets configured to contain the magnet.
- the pockets may be designed such that the magnets are removable by the wearer. Alternatively, the pockets may be sewn shut after a magnet is placed into the pocket so that the user cannot remove the magnet from the curtain.
- the magnet is coated or sealed so as to prevent or reduce corrosion from exposure to water, such as when the hat is washed.
- the coating or sealant can be made from a plastic material.
- the magnet may be sealed by placing the magnet in a sleeve or covering that is placed around the magnet.
- one or both of the magnet of first polarity and the magnet of second polarity are coated or sealed with a corrosion-resistant material.
- the magnet may be sealed within a plastic or other waterproof material.
- the sealed magnet comprises a magnetic powder and a thermoplastic or duroplastic binder.
- Exemplary magnetic powders include hard ferrite, samarium, samarium-cobalt (SmCo), neodymium (e.g., NdFeB), and AlNiCo.
- Exemplary thermoplastic binders include polyamide and polyphenyl sulfide.
- Exemplary duroplastic binders include epoxy resins. An epoxy resin coating may be formed by polymerizing a prepolymer to form a polymer.
- a prepolymer can include (i) a molecule that can undergo polymerization, a process of reacting monomer molecules together in a chemical reaction to form polymer chains or three-dimensional networks, and (ii) a system of monomers that have been reacted to an intermediate molecular mass state.
- a polymer is a large molecule composed of repeated subunits. Polymers are typically mechanically strong substances with a high viscoelasticity.
- thermoplastic material such as epoxy resins
- magnets sealed in thermoplastic material have advantages including resistance to moisture entry into the material from puncturing. Also, magnets sealed in thermoplastic material can be manufactured to be in a small shape.
- one or both of the magnet of first polarity and the magnet of second polarity are sealed in a thermoplastic material.
- a magnet sealed in a thermoplastic material may be formed to have the appearance of a plastic button, as described in Chinese Patent No. 2434923.
- the magnet could be shaped as a thin disc.
- Such plastic-enclosed magnets could be exposed to water from multiple washings without undergoing corrosion.
- the magnet may be coated with a polymer or other material such that the polymer or other material is chemically bound to the magnet.
- the magnet is a neodymium magnet.
- Neodynium is a rare earth metal.
- Neodymium magnets also known as Nd 2 Fe 14 B, NIB, or Nco magnets, are considered to be permanent magnets and were developed in 1982 by General Motors and Sumitomo Special Metals.
- neodymium has a very low Curie temperature, i.e. ⁇ 254 C.
- the Curie temperature of neodymium-iron increases to above room temperature.
- iron may be the dominant element in a neodymium magnet.
- the neodymium magnet may comprise neodymium, iron and boron, e.g., Nd 2 Fe 14 B.
- Nd 2 Fe 14 B exists in a tetragonal crystal structure.
- the tetragonal crystal structure can provide a high uniaxial magnetocrystalline anisotropy which gives the magnet a very high coercivity or resistance to being demagnetized.
- the neodymium magnet may have a high magnetic dipole moment which convers up to 18 times magnetic energy to the neodymium magnet as compared to ordinary iron-based magnets.
- the neodymium magnet may advantageously have a rating of MGOe52, with the rating of 52 as the highest energy product available for commercial use.
- the neodymium magnet may have a rating of MGOe52+, which would reflect a more efficient and effective magnet separator.
- the neodymium magnet is sealed as described above, since neodymium magnets can be oxidized and have a relatively low corrosion resistance as compared to other types of magnets.
- the magnet is a samarium-cobalt magnet.
- Samarium is a rare earth metal.
- the samarium-cobalt magnet may comprise samarium, cobalt, and iron. Iron may be the dominant element in a neodymium magnet.
- the samarium-cobalt magnet may also have a high coercivity or resistance to being demagnetized.
- the samarium-cobalt magnet may advantageously have a rating of MGOe52, with the rating of 52 as the highest energy product available for commercial use.
- the samarium-cobalt magnet may have a rating of MGOe52+, which would reflect a more efficient and effective magnet separator.
- the samarium-cobalt magnet is sealed as described above, since samarium-cobalt magnets can undergo corrosion.
- the straps and hat may be configured to have VELCRO, another hook and loop-type material, or another means to fasten the strap to the hat.
- VELCRO is a lineal fabric strip with tiny hooks that attach with another fabric strip with smaller loops, binding temporarily until pulled apart.
- the VELCRO or other hook and loop-type material may be made of nylon or polyester.
- the means for attaching the strap to the hat should not comprise material that could harm or irritate the skin of a baby upon contact.
- a snap fastener can be used to secure the strap to the hat.
- the strap fastener may comprise a pair of interlocking discs. Each interlocking disc may comprise plastic or metal.
- the snap fastener can be configured such that a circular lip (one of the discs) fits into a groove on the top of the other disc, with the locking system staying in place until they are pulled apart.
- a button may also be used to secure the strap to the hat.
- FIGS. 1A-1B One exemplary infant hat is shown in FIGS. 1A-1B .
- FIG. 1A shows a front view of The infant hat 101 has an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat, as shown in the front view of FIG. 1A and the side view of FIG. 1B .
- attachment means 102 e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button
- FIG. 1C Another exemplary infant hat is shown in FIG. 1C .
- the infant hat 101 comprises an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat and a detachable strap 103 fastened to the left side of the hat.
- the detachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means 104 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 102 .
- FIG. 1D Another exemplary infant hat is shown in FIG. 1D .
- the infant hat 101 comprises an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat and a detachable strap 103 fastened to the alternate side of the hat.
- the detachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means 104 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 102 .
- FIG. 1E Another exemplary infant hat is shown in FIG. 1E .
- the infant hat 101 comprises an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on the right side of the infant hat and a detachable strap 103 sewn onto the left side of the hat.
- the detachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means 104 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 102 .
- FIG. 2 An exemplary detachable strap 203 is shown in FIG. 2 .
- the detachable strap 203 comprising on each end an attachment means 204 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button)
- an attachment means 204 e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button
- FIG. 3A Another exemplary infant hat is shown in FIG. 3A .
- the infant hat 301 comprises an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat and a detachable strap 303 fastened to both sides of the hat.
- the detachable strap 303 comprises a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 302 .
- FIG. 3B Another exemplary infant hat is shown in FIG. 3B .
- the infant hat 301 comprises an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat configured to attach to a detachable strap 303 comprising a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 302 .
- an attachment means 302 e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button
- a complementary attachment means e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button
- FIG. 3C Another exemplary infant hat is shown in FIG. 3C .
- the infant hat 301 comprises an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on one side of the infant hat configured to attach to a detachable strap 303 .
- the detachable strap 303 is sewn into the other side of the hat, or alternatively fastened to the other side of the hat by a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 302 .
- a complementary attachment means e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button
- FIG. 3D Another exemplary infant hat is shown in FIG. 3D .
- the infant hat 301 comprises an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on the right side of the infant hat and a detachable strap 303 sewn onto the left side of the hat.
- the detachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to securely fasten the detachable strap to the attachment means 302 .
- FIG. 4 An exemplary magnet attachment means for use in any of the infant hats, window coverings and curtains is shown in FIG. 4 .
- FIGS. 5A and 5B An exemplary curtain is shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B .
- the curtain 501 comprises a set of attachment means 502 and another set of complementary attachment means 503 .
- the attachment means 502 are a magnet of one polarity and the attachment means 503 a magnet of opposite polarity.
- the attachment means are positioned on one side of the curtain 501 in a manner such that the entire curtain can be folded around a curtain rod and then secured by the attachment means.
- the curtain may have fringe-type extensions, as shown in FIG. 5B .
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- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/619,728, filed Jan. 20, 2018, the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention relates to garments and curtains with the use of magnetic closures covered with corrosion resistance materials. The magnets can be sewn directly into the fabric without the need for additional bulk around the magnet.
- There can be difficulty in securing a hat onto the head of an infant while keeping the infant comfortable. Hats can fall off infants easily. Indiscriminate use of straps and other materials to attach the hat to the infant may produce discomfort. There can also be difficulty in passing a curtain rod through curtain loops before hanging the curtain above a window.
- To address the above with respect to hats, magnets are an option. However, magnetic clothing is currently being made inefficiently with magnetic strips or magnets that have laminated plastic coating. This causes bulk under the fabric and the laminate covering can poke through the material, both of which can cause discomfort to the infant wearing hats with such magnets.
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FIG. 1A shows a front view of aninfant hat 101 with an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat. -
FIG. 1B shows a side view of aninfant hat 101 with an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on the side of the infant hat. -
FIG. 1C shows a front view of aninfant hat 101 with an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat and adetachable strap 103 fastened to the left side of the hat. Thedetachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means 104 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 102. -
FIG. 1D shows a side view of aninfant hat 101 with an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat and adetachable strap 103 fastened to the alternate side of the hat. Thedetachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means 104 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 102. -
FIG. 1E shows a front view of aninfant hat 101 with an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on the right side of the infant hat and adetachable strap 103 sewn onto the left side of the hat. Thedetachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means 104 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 102. -
FIG. 2 shows adetachable strap 203 comprising on each end an attachment means 204 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button)FIG. 3A shows a rear view of aninfant hat 301 with an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat and adetachable strap 303 fastened to both sides of the hat. Thedetachable strap 303 comprises a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 302. -
FIG. 3B shows a top view of aninfant hat 301 with an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat configured to attach to adetachable strap 303 comprising a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 302. -
FIG. 3C shows a top view of aninfant hat 301 with an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on one side of the infant hat configured to attach to adetachable strap 303. Thedetachable strap 303 is sewn into the other side of the hat, or alternatively fastened to the other side of the hat by a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 302. -
FIG. 3D shows a rear view of aninfant hat 301 with an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on the right side of the infant hat and adetachable strap 303 sewn onto the left side of the hat. Thedetachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to securely fasten the detachable strap to the attachment means 302. -
FIG. 4 shows a magnet attachment means that can be placed either in an infant hat or in a detachable strap that can secure the infant hat to the head. The magnet attachment means can also be used to secure one side of a curtain to the other side of a curtain, about a curtain rod. -
FIGS. 5A-5B shows acurtain 501 with a set of attachment means 502 and another set of complementary attachment means 503. For example, the attachment means 502 may be a magnet of one polarity and the attachment means 503 a magnet of opposite polarity. The attachment means are positioned on one side of thecurtain 501 in a manner such that the entire curtain can be folded around a curtain rod and then secured by the attachment means.FIG. 5B shows positioning of attachment means 502 along fringe-type extensions of the curtain. - In one aspect is provided a hat comprising a first attachment means and a detachable strap. The detachable strap comprises a complementary attachment means. The attachment means and the complementary attachment means are configured to fasten the detachable strap to the hat. The detachable strap is configured to fit under the chin of an infant when attached to the hat.
- In some embodiments, the hat comprises two first attachment means positioned on opposite sides of the hat. In some specific embodiments, the two attachment means on the hat are positioned about 180 degrees apart from one another.
- In some embodiments, the first attachment means comprises a magnet of a first polarity, the complementary attachment means comprises a magnet of a second polarity, and the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity. In some embodiments, one or both of the magnet of first polarity and the magnet of second polarity are coated or sealed with a corrosion-resistant material. In some embodiments, one or both of the magnet of first polarity and the magnet of second polarity are sealed in a thermoplastic material.
- In some embodiments, the first attachment means is a hook-type material and the complementary attachment means is a loop-type material. In some embodiments, the first attachment means is a loop-type material and the complementary attachment means is a hook-type material.
- In some embodiments, the first attachment means comprises both a magnet of a first polarity and a hook-type material, the complementary attachment means comprises both a magnet of a second polarity and a loop fastener, and the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity.
- In some embodiments, the first attachment means comprises both a magnet of a first polarity and a loop fastener, the complementary attachment means comprises both a magnet of a second polarity and a hook-type material, and the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity.
- In various embodiments, the hat consists of one attachment means and wherein the detachable strap is sewn onto the hat on the opposite side of the attachment means.
- In another aspect is provided a curtain comprising a first array comprising at least two first attachment means and a second array comprising at least two second attachment means. Each of the first attachment means is configured to attach to each of the second attachment means. Both the first and second attachment means are both on the same side of the curtain.
- In some embodiments, each of the first attachment means comprises a magnet of a first polarity and each of the second attachment means comprises a magnet of a second polarity, where the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity.
- In some embodiments, one or both of the magnet of the first polarity and the magnet of the second polarity are coated or sealed with a corrosion-resistant material. In some embodiments, one or both of the magnet of the first polarity and the magnet of the second polarity are sealed in a thermoplastic material.
- In some embodiments, the first attachment means is a hook-type material and wherein the second attachment means is a loop-type material. In some embodiments, the first attachment means is a loop-type material and wherein the second attachment means is a hook-type material.
- In some embodiments, the first attachment means comprises both a magnet of a first polarity and a hook-type material, the second attachment means comprises both a magnet of a second polarity and a loop-type material, and the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity.
- There is a need to secure hats onto the head of an infant without irritating the skin of the infant. Described herein is a hat with a strap configured to be placed under the chin of the infant.
- In one aspect is provided a hat for infants comprising a detachable strap.
- In a related aspect is provided a hat comprising a first attachment means and a detachable strap. The detachable strap comprises a complementary attachment means. The attachment means and the complementary attachment means are configured to fasten the detachable strap to the hat. The detachable strap is configured to fit under the chin of an infant when attached to the hat.
- The detachable strap and the hat are made of the same material. Examples of material include, but are not limited to, cotton or wool. In some embodiments, the detachable strap is configured to be affixed to the hat such that each end of the detachable strap and each side of the knit hat (corresponding to location on each temple of the head of the wearer) comprises a magnet. In alternative embodiments, one side of the strap is detachable, and the other side is affixed to the hat. In some embodiments where one side of the strap is detachable, and the other side is affixed to the hat, only one side of the strap has a magnet while the other side is sewn directly into the corresponding location. When the detachable strap is attached to the hat, and when the hat is worn, the detachable strap will rest under the chin of the wearer and allow both freedom of movement without the hat falling off of the subject s head.
- In various embodiments, the strap itself comprises attachment means (e.g., a magnet, VELCRO, another hook and loop-type material, a snap fastener, or a button) at each end of the strap. The attachment means are placed on the same side of the strap. The hat comprises a complimentary attachment means on each side of hat, positioned at roughly where each temple would be on the wearer s head. The attachment means and complimentary attachment means may be as follows. For magnets, the strap comprises a magnet of one polarity as attachment means and the hat comprises a magnet of opposite polarity as the complementary attachment means. For VELCRO and hook and loop-type materials, the strap may comprise a hook-type material and the hat may comprise a loop-type material. For VELCRO and hook and loop-type materials, the strap may comprise a loop-type material and the hat may comprise a hook-type material.
- In another aspect is provided a hat for infants comprising a detachable strap. The detachable strap and the hat are made of the same material. Examples of material include, but are not limited to, cotton or wool. The detachable strap is configured to be affixed to the hat such that each end of the detachable strap and each side of the knit hat (corresponding to location on each temple of the head of the wearer) comprises VELCRO or another hook and loop-type material. In alternative embodiments, one side of the strap is detachable and the other side is affixed to the hat. In some embodiments where one side of the strap is detachable and the other side is affixed to the hat, only one side of the strap has VELCRO or another hook and loop-type material, while the other side is sewn directly into the corresponding location. When the detachable strap is attached to the hat, and when the hat is worn, the detachable strap will rest under the chin of the wearer and allow both freedom of movement without the hat falling off of the subject s head.
- In one aspect is provided a hat for infants comprising a detachable strap. The detachable strap and the hat are made of the same material. Examples of material include, but are not limited to, cotton or wool. In some embodiments, the detachable strap is configured to be affixed to the hat such that each end of the detachable strap and each side of the knit hat (corresponding to location on each temple of the head of the wearer) comprises a snap with one or more interlocking discs. In alternative embodiments, one side of the strap is detachable and the other side is affixed to the hat. In some embodiments where one side of the strap is detachable and the other side is affixed to the hat, only one side of the strap has a snap with one or more interlocking discs while the other side is sewn directly into the corresponding location. When the detachable strap is attached to the hat, and when the hat is worn, the detachable strap will rest under the chin of the wearer and allow both freedom of movement without the hat falling off of the subject s head.
- In one aspect is provided a hat for infants comprising a detachable strap. The detachable strap and the hat are made of the same material. Examples of material include, but are not limited to, cotton or wool. In some embodiments, the detachable strap is configured to be affixed to the hat such that each end of the detachable strap and each side of the knit hat (corresponding to location on each temple of the head of the wearer) comprises a button. In alternative embodiments, one side of the strap is detachable and the other side is affixed to the hat. In some embodiments where one side of the strap is detachable and the other side is affixed to the hat, only one side of the strap has a button while the other side is sewn directly into the corresponding location. When the detachable strap is attached to the hat, and when the hat is worn, the detachable strap will rest under the chin of the wearer and allow both freedom of movement without the hat falling off of the subject s head.
- The hat may comprise weft-knit fabrics or other woven fabrics. Weft-knit fabric stitching can allow for the outside and inside of the hat to have different textures. For example, the outside of the hat can be tougher and more durable, while the inside of the hat can have a softer texture.
- In one aspect is provided a window covering comprising a plurality of magnetic attachments. The magnetic attachments are configured so as to provide closure of the window covering around a curtain rod. One may drape the window covering, e.g., curtain, over a curtain rod and then magnetically attach the window covering around the curtain rod.
- An advantage provided by such configuration is that one can close the window covering around a curtain rod rather than pushing a curtain rod through loops or otherwise having to loop the curtain through the curtain rod.
- In a related aspect is provided a curtain comprising a first array comprising at least two first attachment means and a second array comprising at least two second attachment means. Each of the first attachment means is configured to attach to each of the second attachment means. Both the first and second attachment means are both on the same side of the curtain.
- In various embodiments, a magnet is sewn into each magnetic attachment on the window covering or curtain.
- In various embodiments, the window covering or curtain comprises a curtain lining and curtain fabric, and a magnet is sewn between the curtain lining and the curtain fabric.
- In some embodiments, each of the first attachment means comprises a magnet of a first polarity and each of the second attachment means comprises a magnet of a second polarity, where the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity. In some embodiments, each of the first attachment means comprises a magnet of a first polarity and each of the second attachment means comprises a magnet of a second polarity, where the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity.
- In some embodiments, the magnet is covered in interfacing material prior to being sewn into the curtain fabric.
- In some embodiments, one or both of the magnet of the first polarity and the magnet of the second polarity are coated or sealed with a corrosion-resistant material. In some embodiments, one or both of the magnet of the first polarity and the magnet of the second polarity are sealed in a thermoplastic material.
- In some embodiments, the first attachment means is a hook-type material and wherein the second attachment means is a loop-type material. In some embodiments, the first attachment means is a loop-type material and wherein the second attachment means is a hook-type material.
- In some embodiments, the first attachment means comprises both a magnet of a first polarity and a hook-type material, the second attachment means comprises both a magnet of a second polarity and a loop-type material, and the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity.
- In some embodiments, the hat comprises two first attachment means positioned on opposite sides of the hat. In some specific embodiments, the two attachment means on the hat are positioned about 180 degrees apart from one another.
- In some embodiments, the first attachment means comprises a magnet of a first polarity, the complementary attachment means comprises a magnet of a second polarity, and the first polarity is opposite to the second polarity.
- In various embodiments, magnets are enclosed within the fabric of the hat so that no magnet directly contacts the skin of the wearer. Various means of sewing the magnet into the straps and the hat are known to those of skill in the art. While magnets could be glued into the hat, sewing is preferable because glue material may be affected by washing the hat and by exposure to water. The hat and strap may comprise pockets configured to contain the magnet. The pockets may be designed such that the magnets are removable by the wearer. Alternatively, the pockets may be sewn shut after a magnet is placed into the pocket so that the wearer cannot remove the magnet.
- The magnets are also enclosed in the fabric of the curtain so that the magnets are not visible. Various means of sewing magnets into the fabric of the curtain are known to those of ordinary skill in the art. The curtain may comprise pockets configured to contain the magnet. The pockets may be designed such that the magnets are removable by the wearer. Alternatively, the pockets may be sewn shut after a magnet is placed into the pocket so that the user cannot remove the magnet from the curtain.
- In various embodiments, the magnet is coated or sealed so as to prevent or reduce corrosion from exposure to water, such as when the hat is washed. The coating or sealant can be made from a plastic material. For example, the magnet may be sealed by placing the magnet in a sleeve or covering that is placed around the magnet.
- In some embodiments, one or both of the magnet of first polarity and the magnet of second polarity are coated or sealed with a corrosion-resistant material.
- The magnet may be sealed within a plastic or other waterproof material. In some embodiments, the sealed magnet comprises a magnetic powder and a thermoplastic or duroplastic binder. Exemplary magnetic powders include hard ferrite, samarium, samarium-cobalt (SmCo), neodymium (e.g., NdFeB), and AlNiCo. Exemplary thermoplastic binders include polyamide and polyphenyl sulfide. Exemplary duroplastic binders include epoxy resins. An epoxy resin coating may be formed by polymerizing a prepolymer to form a polymer. A prepolymer can include (i) a molecule that can undergo polymerization, a process of reacting monomer molecules together in a chemical reaction to form polymer chains or three-dimensional networks, and (ii) a system of monomers that have been reacted to an intermediate molecular mass state. A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeated subunits. Polymers are typically mechanically strong substances with a high viscoelasticity.
- Magnets sealed in thermoplastic material (such as epoxy resins) have advantages including resistance to moisture entry into the material from puncturing. Also, magnets sealed in thermoplastic material can be manufactured to be in a small shape.
- In some embodiments, one or both of the magnet of first polarity and the magnet of second polarity are sealed in a thermoplastic material.
- A magnet sealed in a thermoplastic material may be formed to have the appearance of a plastic button, as described in Chinese Patent No. 2434923. Alternatively, the magnet could be shaped as a thin disc. Such plastic-enclosed magnets could be exposed to water from multiple washings without undergoing corrosion. Alternatively, the magnet may be coated with a polymer or other material such that the polymer or other material is chemically bound to the magnet.
- In various embodiments, the magnet is a neodymium magnet. Neodynium is a rare earth metal. Neodymium magnets, also known as Nd2Fe14B, NIB, or Nco magnets, are considered to be permanent magnets and were developed in 1982 by General Motors and Sumitomo Special Metals. On its own, neodymium has a very low Curie temperature, i.e. −254 C. However, when mixed with iron, the Curie temperature of neodymium-iron increases to above room temperature. Thus, iron may be the dominant element in a neodymium magnet.
- The neodymium magnet may comprise neodymium, iron and boron, e.g., Nd2Fe14B. Nd2Fe14B exists in a tetragonal crystal structure. The tetragonal crystal structure can provide a high uniaxial magnetocrystalline anisotropy which gives the magnet a very high coercivity or resistance to being demagnetized. The neodymium magnet may have a high magnetic dipole moment which convers up to 18 times magnetic energy to the neodymium magnet as compared to ordinary iron-based magnets.
- The neodymium magnet may advantageously have a rating of MGOe52, with the rating of 52 as the highest energy product available for commercial use. The neodymium magnet may have a rating of MGOe52+, which would reflect a more efficient and effective magnet separator. In various embodiments, the neodymium magnet is sealed as described above, since neodymium magnets can be oxidized and have a relatively low corrosion resistance as compared to other types of magnets.
- In various embodiments, the magnet is a samarium-cobalt magnet. Samarium is a rare earth metal. The samarium-cobalt magnet may comprise samarium, cobalt, and iron. Iron may be the dominant element in a neodymium magnet. The samarium-cobalt magnet may also have a high coercivity or resistance to being demagnetized. The samarium-cobalt magnet may advantageously have a rating of MGOe52, with the rating of 52 as the highest energy product available for commercial use. The samarium-cobalt magnet may have a rating of MGOe52+, which would reflect a more efficient and effective magnet separator. In various embodiments, the samarium-cobalt magnet is sealed as described above, since samarium-cobalt magnets can undergo corrosion.
- As an alternative to magnets, the straps and hat may be configured to have VELCRO, another hook and loop-type material, or another means to fasten the strap to the hat. VELCRO is a lineal fabric strip with tiny hooks that attach with another fabric strip with smaller loops, binding temporarily until pulled apart. The VELCRO or other hook and loop-type material may be made of nylon or polyester. The means for attaching the strap to the hat should not comprise material that could harm or irritate the skin of a baby upon contact.
- A snap fastener can be used to secure the strap to the hat. The strap fastener may comprise a pair of interlocking discs. Each interlocking disc may comprise plastic or metal. The snap fastener can be configured such that a circular lip (one of the discs) fits into a groove on the top of the other disc, with the locking system staying in place until they are pulled apart.
- A button may also be used to secure the strap to the hat.
- The present invention is also described and demonstrated by way of the following examples. However, the use of this and other examples anywhere in the specification is illustrative only and in no way limits the scope and meaning of the invention or of any exemplified term.
- One exemplary infant hat is shown in
FIGS. 1A-1B .FIG. 1A shows a front view of Theinfant hat 101 has an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat, as shown in the front view ofFIG. 1A and the side view ofFIG. 1B . - Another exemplary infant hat is shown in
FIG. 1C . Theinfant hat 101 comprises an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat and adetachable strap 103 fastened to the left side of the hat. Thedetachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means 104 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 102. - Another exemplary infant hat is shown in
FIG. 1D . Theinfant hat 101 comprises an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat and adetachable strap 103 fastened to the alternate side of the hat. Thedetachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means 104 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 102. - Another exemplary infant hat is shown in
FIG. 1E . Theinfant hat 101 comprises an attachment means 102 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on the right side of the infant hat and adetachable strap 103 sewn onto the left side of the hat. Thedetachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means 104 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 102. - An exemplary
detachable strap 203 is shown inFIG. 2 . Thedetachable strap 203 comprising on each end an attachment means 204 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) - Another exemplary infant hat is shown in
FIG. 3A . Theinfant hat 301 comprises an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat and adetachable strap 303 fastened to both sides of the hat. Thedetachable strap 303 comprises a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 302. - Another exemplary infant hat is shown in
FIG. 3B . Theinfant hat 301 comprises an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on each side of the infant hat configured to attach to adetachable strap 303 comprising a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 302. - Another exemplary infant hat is shown in
FIG. 3C . Theinfant hat 301 comprises an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on one side of the infant hat configured to attach to adetachable strap 303. Thedetachable strap 303 is sewn into the other side of the hat, or alternatively fastened to the other side of the hat by a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to allow the detachable strap to be securely fastened to the attachment means 302. - Another exemplary infant hat is shown in
FIG. 3D . Theinfant hat 301 comprises an attachment means 302 (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, button) on the right side of the infant hat and adetachable strap 303 sewn onto the left side of the hat. Thedetachable strap 103 comprises a complementary attachment means (e.g., magnet, VELCRO, interlocking disc, and button) configured to securely fasten the detachable strap to the attachment means 302. - An exemplary magnet attachment means for use in any of the infant hats, window coverings and curtains is shown in
FIG. 4 . - An exemplary curtain is shown in
FIGS. 5A and 5B . Thecurtain 501 comprises a set of attachment means 502 and another set of complementary attachment means 503. The attachment means 502 are a magnet of one polarity and the attachment means 503 a magnet of opposite polarity. The attachment means are positioned on one side of thecurtain 501 in a manner such that the entire curtain can be folded around a curtain rod and then secured by the attachment means. The curtain may have fringe-type extensions, as shown inFIG. 5B .
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