WO2022076360A1 - Fermeture à profil bas - Google Patents

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WO2022076360A1
WO2022076360A1 PCT/US2021/053499 US2021053499W WO2022076360A1 WO 2022076360 A1 WO2022076360 A1 WO 2022076360A1 US 2021053499 W US2021053499 W US 2021053499W WO 2022076360 A1 WO2022076360 A1 WO 2022076360A1
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waistband
closure
hook device
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Andrew Max VORLOP
Colin Carroll O'connor
Brice Matthew Oakden
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Vans, Inc.
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
    • A41F9/00—Belts, girdles, or waistbands for trousers or skirts
    • A41F9/02—Expansible or adjustable belts or girdles ; Adjustable fasteners comprising a track and a slide member
    • A41F9/025—Adjustable belts or girdles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B13/00—Hook or eye fasteners
    • A44B13/0005—Hook or eye fasteners characterised by their material
    • A44B13/0017—Hook or eye fasteners characterised by their material made of metal plate
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B13/00—Hook or eye fasteners
    • A44B13/0052—Strips of hook or eye fasteners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D1/00—Garments
    • A41D1/06—Trousers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2300/00—Details of garments
    • A41D2300/30—Closures
    • A41D2300/32—Closures using hook and loop-type fasteners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2300/00—Details of garments
    • A41D2300/30—Closures
    • A41D2300/322—Closures using slide fasteners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2300/00—Details of garments
    • A41D2300/30—Closures
    • A41D2300/324—Closures using snap fasteners
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/40—Buckles
    • Y10T24/4088—One-piece
    • Y10T24/4091—Hook attached

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  • This disclosure generally relates to a closure, and, more specifically, to a closure for an article of clothing that may be adjusted in size according to the wearer or activity.
  • Apparel such as pants may include adjustable features to comfortably fit a variety of waist sizes. These features often include elastic elements or cords to adjust the fit of the waistband.
  • US 1705562, US8375470, and US6385777 each describe adjustable hooks that fasten horizontally (laterally).
  • GB886114 describes an elastically extensible waistband.
  • US4578827 describes a waistband adjusting element for garments such as trousers, which provides for greater flexibility in the adjustable connection of overlapping waistband sections, is disclosed.
  • a detent rail is attached to the inner waistband member and has a movable slider mounted on it, coupled to a hinged locking tab provided with a central window, through which a cover strip passes to conceal the detent rail from view.
  • CN202653233 describes the adjustable side waistband comprises a first band body, a second band body, a first band button and a second band button, wherein the first band button is arranged at the first end of the first band body; the second band button is arranged at the first end of the second band body; a first hook and a second hook are arranged at the second end of the first band body and the second end of the second band body respectively; a plurality of circular holes are formed in the first band body and the second band body respectively; and the adjustable side waistband is arranged at one side of the waist of trousers.
  • the adjustable side waistband disclosed by the utility model is convenient to adjust, simple to use, material-saving, concise and fashionable.
  • WO 1993/22945 describes a closure with a hinged hook riveted to an end of grosgrain tape to be engaged into said slits and notches, thereby providing a stable fastening system.
  • US7516499 describes a belt that extends over an opening in a waistband to couple to various fasteners, such as a snaps.
  • a low profile closure may comprise a receiver coupled to a first portion of a waistband of an article of clothing, the receiver comprising a flexible main body defining a plurality of loops, each loop defining an entry point facing a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband and a hook device coupled to a second portion of the waistband, the hook device comprising a main body and a hook element extending from the main body, wherein the hook element defines a space between the main body and the hook element and is configured to be selectively inserted into one or more of the plurality of loops in a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband to adjust a circumference of the waistband and to couple the first portion of the waistband to the second portion of the waistband.
  • an article comprises a waistband configured to fit circumferentially around a waist of a wearer; an opening configured to permit portions of the waistband to separate from each other; a fastener configured to secure a first portion of the waistband to a second portion of the waistband; a waistband closure, further comprising: a receiver coupled to a first portion of a waistband of an article of clothing, the receiver comprising a flexible main body defining a plurality of loops, each loop defining an entry point facing a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband; and a hook device coupled to a second portion of the waistband, the hook device comprising a main body and a hook element extending from the main body, wherein the hook element defines a space between the main body and the hook element and is configured to be selectively inserted into one or more of the plurality of loops in a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband to adjust a circumference of the waistband and to couple the first portion of the
  • a method of making a closure may comprise coupling a receiver to a first portion of a waistband of an article of clothing, the receiver comprising a flexible main body defining a plurality of loops, each loop defining an entry point facing a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband; and coupling a hook device to a second portion of the waistband, the hook device comprising a main body and a hook element extending from the main body, wherein the hook element defines a space between the main body and the hook element and is configured to be selectively inserted into one or more of the plurality of loops in a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband to adjust a circumference of the waistband and to couple the first portion of the waistband to the second portion of the waistband, wherein the hook device is lOw profile and has a height of less than 4mm when measured orthogonal to the waistband.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic representation of an example article in accordance with the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic representation the example article of FIG. 1 showing a closure system in accordance with the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a diagrammatic representation of the example article and closure system of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic representation of an example article in accordance with the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic representation the example article of FIG. 4 showing a closure system in accordance with the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a diagrammatic representation of the example article and closure system of FIG. 5.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a horizontal (lateral) hook closure in the prior art.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates the closure system of the present disclosure in an unfastened state.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a horizontal (lateral) hook closure in the prior art.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates the closure system of the present disclosure in a fastened state.
  • FIG. 11 A illustrates a horizontal (lateral) hook closure in the prior art.
  • FIG. 1 IB illustrates a closure device of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12A illustrates the horizontal (lateral) hook closure of FIG. 11A showing a fastened state.
  • FIG. 12B illustrates a bottom view of the closure device of FIG. 1 IB.
  • FIG. 13 illustrates the horizontal (lateral) hook closure of FIGS. 11A and 12A showing a conventional height indicated by X.
  • FIG. 14 illustrates the closure device of FIG. 1 IB and 12B with a webbing material in accordance with the present disclosure and showing a height indicated by Y.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates the closure device of FIG. 1 IB and 12B without a webbing material in accordance with the present disclosure and showing a height indicated by Z.
  • FIG. 16A illustrates a closure device of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 16B illustrates a closure device of the present disclosure in a fastened state.
  • the present disclosure relates to one or more low profile closures.
  • the one or more closures may be hidden when worn.
  • the closures of the present disclosure allow for adjustability of a waistband of an article such as pants, skate pants, board shorts, and the like.
  • the low profile closures of the present disclosure may be desirable for certain activities such as skateboarding or surfing, where movements of the wearer may be erratic and multidirectional and where the wearer may fall or lay across the closure.
  • the closure of the present disclosure may be configured to secure the waistband from various directional movement and tensions and may be profiled such that the closure does not dig into the wear’s skin when the wearer is laying across the closure.
  • an article 100 may be or comprise pants such as a skateboarding pants or shorts.
  • the article 100 may be formed from various materials such as a textile or fabric, natural or synthetic.
  • the article 100, the textile, the fabric or at least a portion thereof used to make the article 100 may include an amount of stretch (e.g., 2-way stretch, 4-way stretch, etc.).
  • the article 100 may comprise a waistband 102 configured to fit circumferentially around a waist of a wearer.
  • the article 100 may comprise an opening 104 such as a fly that allows portions of the waistband 102 to separate from each other.
  • the opening 104 may comprise a fastener 106 such as a zipper-type fastener, a hook and loop-type fastener, drawstring fastener, snaps or the like.
  • Fastener 106 may secure a first portion 108 of the waistband 102 to a second portion 110 of the waistband 102.
  • a portion of the article 100 such as, for example, the second portion 110 of the waistband, may overlay the closure when fastened and may cover and hide (e.g., fully conceal) the closure from view, as illustrated in FIG. 1, where the closure components are not visible.
  • the article 100 may further comprise a waistband closure (or closure system) may comprise a receiver 112 and a hook device 114.
  • the receiver 112 may be coupled to the first portion 108 of the waistband 102.
  • the receiver 112 may comprise a main body 112A.
  • the main body 112A may comprise or may be formed from a webbing material.
  • webbing material may be a flat high-strength woven fabric (i.e., having a breaking strength of 10,000 pounds-force or more) and may be formed from natural or synthetic fibers such as hemp, cotton or linen, nylon, polypropylene, polyester and the like.
  • the receiver 112 may be formed as strip of webbing divided into two or more segments.
  • the main body 112A of the receiver 112 may comprise or be formed with one or more seams 112B that define one or more individual, defined segments 112C (e.g., loops, slots, slits, apertures, etc.) configured to receive at least a portion of the hook device 114.
  • the hook device may be formed from metal.
  • the hook device 114 may comprise a main body 114A and a hook element 114B.
  • the hook element 114B may be a vertical hook element, may extend from the main body 114A and may define a space between the hook element 114B and the main body 114 A.
  • the hook element 114B may be configured to be received by (e.g., inserted into and through) and engage with one of the loops 112C.
  • the hook element 114B may comprise a curved or bent end, lip, or tip configured to engage with a bottom portion of a segment or loop to further secure the hook element 120B in the loop 112C.
  • the hook device 114 may remain coupled to the receiver until a wearer releases the hook element 114B from the segment 112C or loop, even if an inward (“pushing together”) or outward (“pulling apart”) force is applied to the closure. Such forces are further described with respect to FIGS. 10 and 16B.
  • An aperture 116 such as a narrow slot may be formed in the main body 114A, and may be configured to receive material such as a hook device attachment band 118 or loop.
  • the hook device attachment band 118 may be formed from a webbing material.
  • the hook device attachment band 118 may couple the hook element 114 to the second portion 110 of the waistband 102.
  • the hook device attachment band 118 may be inserted into the aperture 116 and form a loop around the slot, leaving an amount of excess webbing (e.g., tail or additional length of the webbing material) extending horizontally relative to the waistband 102.
  • the hook device attachment band 118 may, e.g., via the tail or additional length of webbing material may then be coupled to the waistband 102 of the article.
  • the closure may be used to couple the first portion 108 of the article to the second portion 110 of the article in an adjustable manner by selecting a particular one of the loops 112C and inserting the hook element 114B into the selected segment or loop in a vertical direction (or orthogonal to the direction of the waistband 102).
  • a portion of the article 100, such as the second portion 110 of the waistband, 102 for example, may overlay the receiver 112 when fastened and may cover and hide the closure from view, as illustrated in FIG. 1, where the closure components are not visible.
  • an article 400 may be or comprise shorts such as a board shorts used for surfing.
  • the article 400 may be formed from various materials such as fabrics.
  • the article 400 may comprise a waistband 402 configured to fit circumferentially around a waist of a wearer.
  • the article 400 may comprise an opening 404 such as a fly that allows portions of the waistband 402 to separate from each other.
  • the opening 404 may comprise a fastener 406 such as a draw string configured to cooperate with apertures 405, or the like, to secure a first portion 408 of the waistband 402 to a second portion 410 of the waistband 402.
  • a portion of the article 400 such as a the second portion 410 of the waistband, for example, may overlay the closure when fastened and may cover and hide the closure from view, as illustrated in FIG. 1, where the closure components are not visible.
  • a closure may comprise the receiver 112 and the hook device 114.
  • the receiver 112 may be coupled to the first portion 408 of the waistband 102.
  • the hook device 114 may be coupled to the second portion 410 of the waistband 402, for example via the webbing 118.
  • the closure may be used to couple the first portion 408 to the second portion 410 in an adjustable manner by selecting a particular one of the loops 112C and inserting the hook element 114B into the select loop in a vertical direction (or orthogonal to the direction of the waistband 402).
  • FIGS. 7 and 9 illustrate a prior art closure that is conventionally configured to be inserted and secured in a horizontal direction, that is parallel to the waist band. However, this configuration is easily uncoupled when subjected to a parallel force.
  • FIGS. 8 and 10 illustrate the receiver 112 and the hook device 114 of the closure of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates how the hook element 114B may be inserted vertically (or orthogonally to the loop 112C) into any one of the loops 112C to adjust the closure.
  • the webbing material of the hook device attachment band 118, the receiver 112, and/or any individual receiver segments 112C, as well as the shape and thickness of the hook device 114, and/or any hook device components may all be configured to resist uncoupling of the hook device from the receiver if the distance between the first portion and the second portion of the waistband decreases such that it is less than the distance needed to provide sufficient engagement of the hook device 114 and the selected receiver segment 112C. For instance, if a wearer falls in such a manner that the front of the article comprising the closure system folds in on itself or otherwise collapses in a horizontal direction, the closure system will remain closed.
  • the webbing material of the hook device attachment band 118, the receiver 112, and/or any individual receiver segments 112C, as well as the shape and thickness of the hook device 114, and/or any hook device components may also all be configured to resist uncoupling of the hook device from the receiver if a force is exerted on the closure system that increases the distance between the first and second portions of the article (e.g., a “pulling apart” of the hook device and the receiver) enough to cause disengagement of a traditional horizontally engaged fastening mechanism (e.g., fastener systems of FIGS. 7 or 9).
  • the vertical hook element 114B secures the closure even if parallel forces are exerted on the closure.
  • FIGS. 16A and 16B further illustrate a closure (or closure system) according to embodiments of the disclosure.
  • Closure may comprise a receiver 112 as described above.
  • Closure may also comprise a hook device 120.
  • the hook device 120 may be formed from metal.
  • the hook device 120 may comprise a main body 120A and a hook element 120B.
  • the hook element 120B may be a vertical tapered hook element, may extend from the main body 120A and may define a space between the hook element 120B and the main body 120 A.
  • the hook element 120B may be configured to be received by (e.g., inserted into and through) one or more of the loops 112C.
  • the hook element 120B may comprise a curved or bent end, lip or tip 120C configured to engage with a bottom portion of a segment or loop to further secure the hook element 120B in the loop 112C.
  • the hook element 120B may taper such that, a top portion of the hook device 120, the space between the hook element 120B and a top portion of the hook main body 120A (relative to the ground when worn), is a first distance DI and the space between the hook element 120B and a bottom portion of the main body 120A is a second distance D2, where DI is less than D2. In such a manner, the hook device 120 may remain coupled to the receiver until a wearer releases the hook element 120B from the segment 112C or loop.
  • An aperture 116 such as a narrow slot may be formed in the main body 120A and may be configured to receive material such as a hook device attachment band 118.
  • the hook device attachment band 118 may be formed from a webbing material including two or four-way stretch.
  • the hook device attachment band 118 may couple the hook element 120 to the second portion 110 of the waistband 102.
  • the hook device attachment band 118 may be inserted into the aperture 116 and form a loop around the slot, leaving an amount of excess webbing (e.g., tail or additional length of the webbing material) extending horizontally relative to the waistband 102.
  • the hook device attachment band 118 may, e.g., via the tail or additional length of webbing material may then be coupled to the waistband 102 of the article.
  • the hook device attachment band 118 may comprise an amount of stretch suitable to enable the hook device 120 to engage with any of the receiver segments 112C (shown in FIG. 16A as being coupled to the middle segment of segments (or loops) 112C as needed or desired by the wearer.
  • the closure may be used to couple the first portion 108 of the article to the second portion 110 of the article in an adjustable manner by selecting a particular one of the loops 112C and inserting the hook element 120B into the selected segment or loop in a vertical direction (or orthogonal to the direction of the waistband 102). As shown in FIG.
  • the hook element 120B when the hook device is engaged with a segment or loop that is not the closest to the hook device (e.g., a middle or far end segment), the hook element 120B may be substantially covered by the segment, while the remaining portions of the main body 120A of the hook device 120 may be exposed or overly portions of the receiver 112.
  • a portion of the article 100 such as the second portion 110 of the waistband, 102 for example, may overlay the receiver 112 when fastened and may cover and hide the closure from view, as illustrated in FIG. 1, where the closure components are not visible.
  • FIGS. 16A and 16B illustrate the receiver 112 and the hook device 120 of the closure of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates how the hook element 120B may be inserted vertically (or orthogonally to the loop 112C) into any one of the loops 112C to adjust the closure.
  • the webbing material of the hook device attachment band 118, the receiver 112, and/or any individual receiver segments 112C, as well as the shape and thickness of the hook device 120, and/or any hook device components may all be configured to resist uncoupling of the hook device from the receiver if the distance between the first portion and the second portion of the waistband decreases such that it is less than the distance needed to provide sufficient engagement of the hook device 120 and the selected receiver segment 112C. For instance, if a wearer falls in such a manner that the front of the article comprising the closure system folds in on itself or otherwise collapses in a horizontal direction, the closure system will remain closed.
  • the webbing material of the hook device attachment band 118, the receiver 112, and/or any individual receiver segments 112C, as well as the shape and thickness of the hook device 120, and/or any hook device components may also all be configured to resist uncoupling of the hook device from the receiver if a force is exerted on the closure system that increases the distance between the first and second portions of the article (e.g., a “pulling apart” of the hook device and the receiver) enough to cause disengagement of a traditional horizontally engaged fastening mechanism (e.g., fastener systems of FIGS. 7 or 9).
  • the vertical hook element 120B secures the closure even if parallel forces are exerted on the closure.
  • FIGS. 11A, 12 A, and 13 show a conventional closure that may clip together to result in a conventional height X of about 4mm or more.
  • FIGS. 1 IB, 12B, and 14-15 illustrate the hook device 114 of the closure of the present disclosure.
  • the closure system is configured to remain flat against the article 100 and the wearer’s body during activities and during any situation where the front of the article may be flush against an object (e.g., the ground, a surfboard, a paddle board, a boogie board, etc.).
  • the hook device 114 may comprise a single, generally flat layer of material such as metal. This flat configuration allows the closure of the present disclosure to be low profile such as less than 4mm in height. Height is referenced as the measurement from the bottom to the top of the device as would be orthogonal to the waistband when in use.
  • the closures of the present disclosure may be low profile and may have a height of less than 4mm, less than 3mm, less than 2mm, less than 1.9mm, less than 1.8mm, less than 1.7mm, less than 1.6mm, less than 1.5mm, less than 1.4mm, less than 1.3mm or between 1.3mm and 2mm including intervening endpoints.
  • the height Y of the hook device 114 with the webbing 118 may be about 2mm or less.
  • the height Z of the hook device 114 without the webbing 118 may be about 1.3mm or less.
  • the hook device 120 of the closure (or closure system) of the present disclosure is configured to remain flat against the article 100 and the wearer’s body during activities and during any situation where the front of the article may be flush against an object (e.g., the ground, a surfboard, a paddle board, a boogie board, etc.).
  • the hook device 120 may comprise a single, generally flat layer of material such as metal. This flat configuration allows the closure of the present disclosure to be low profile such as less than 4mm in height. Height is referenced as the measurement from the bottom to the top of the device as would be orthogonal to the waistband when in use.
  • the closures of the present disclosure may be low profile and may have a height of less than 4mm, less than 3mm, less than 2mm, less than 1.9mm, less than 1.8mm, less than 1.7mm, less than 1.6mm, less than 1.5mm, less than 1.4mm, less than 1.3mm or between 1.3mm and 2mm including intervening endpoints.
  • the height of the hook device 120 with the webbing 118 may be about 2mm or less.
  • the height of the hook device 120 without the webbing 118 may be about 1.3mm or less.
  • the present disclosure may include the following aspects:
  • a closure for an article of clothing comprising: a receiver coupled to a first portion of a waistband of an article of clothing, the receiver comprising a flexible main body defining a plurality of loops, each loop defining an entry point facing a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband; and a hook device coupled to a second portion of the waistband, the hook device comprising a main body and a hook element extending from the main body, wherein the hook element defines a space between the main body and the hook element and is configured to be selectively inserted into one or more of the plurality of loops in a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband to adjust a circumference of the waistband and to couple the first portion of the waistband to the second portion of the waistband, wherein the hook device is low profile and has a height of less than 4mm when measured orthogonal to the waistband.
  • Aspect 2 The closure of claim 1, wherein an opening separates the first portion of the waistband and the second portion of the waistband when the closure is uncoupled.
  • Aspect 3 The closure of claim 2, wherein the opening is a fly opening disposed on a front portion of the article of clothing.
  • Aspect 4 The closure of any one of claims 1-3, further comprising a secondary closure device configured to support a coupling of the first portion and the second portion of the waistband.
  • Aspect 5 The closure of claim 4, wherein the secondary closure device comprises a zipper, one or more snaps, a draw string, or a hook and loop fastener, or a combination thereof.
  • Aspect 6 The closure of any one of claims 1-5, wherein a height of the hook device is less than 2mm.
  • Aspect 7 The closure of any one of claims 1-6, wherein a height of the hook device is less than 1.4mm.
  • Aspect 8 The closure of any one of claims 1-7, wherein the main body of the hook device comprises an aperture configured to receive a hook device attachment band, further comprising a webbing material, and wherein the hook device attachment band couples the hook device to the second portion of the waistband.
  • Aspect 9 The closure of claim 8, wherein a height of the hook device and the hook device attachment band is less than 4mm.
  • Aspect 10 The closure of claim 8, wherein a height of the hook device and the hook device attachment band is less than 3mm.
  • Aspect 11 The closure of any one of claims 1-10, wherein the hook device is formed from a rigid material.
  • Aspect 12 The closure of any one of claims 1-11, wherein the hook device is formed from metal.
  • Aspect 13 The closure of any one of claims 1-12, wherein the second portion overlays the receiver when the hook device and receiver are coupled together.
  • Aspect 14 An article of clothing comprising: a waistband configured to fit circumferentially around a waist of a wearer; an opening configured to permit portions of the waistband to separate from each other; a fastener configured to secure a first portion of the waistband to a second portion of the waistband; a waistband closure, further comprising: a receiver coupled to a first portion of a waistband of an article of clothing, the receiver comprising a flexible main body defining a plurality of loops, each loop defining an entry point facing a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband; and a hook device coupled to a second portion of the waistband, the hook device comprising a main body and a hook element extending from the main body, wherein the hook element defines a space between the main body and the hook element and is configured to be selectively inserted into one or more of the plurality of loops in a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband to adjust a circumference of the waistband and to couple the
  • Aspect 16 The article of clothing of any one of claims 14-15, wherein the fastener comprises a zipper, a hook and loop fastener or a drawstring fastener.
  • Aspect 17 The article of clothing of any one of claims 14-16, wherein the main body of the hook device comprises an aperture configured to receive a hook device attachment band, further comprising a webbed material, and wherein the hook device attachment band couples the hook device to the second portion of the waistband.
  • Aspect 18 The article of clothing of claim 17, wherein a height of the hook device and the hook device attachment band is less than 4mm.
  • Aspect 19 The article of clothing of claim 17, wherein a height of the hook device and the hook device attachment band is less than 3mm.
  • a method of making a closure comprising: coupling a receiver to a first portion of a waistband of an article of clothing, the receiver comprising a flexible main body defining a plurality of loops, each loop defining an entry point facing a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband; and coupling a hook device to a second portion of the waistband, the hook device comprising a main body and a hook element extending from the main body, wherein the hook element defines a space between the main body and the hook element and is configured to be selectively inserted into one or more of the plurality of loops in a direction orthogonal to a circumference of the waistband to adjust a circumference of the waistband and to couple the first portion of the waistband to the second portion of the waistband, wherein the hook device is low profile and has a height of less than 4mm when measured orthogonal to the waistband.

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La présente invention concerne une fermeture à profil bas pouvant comprendre un récepteur couplé à une première partie d'une ceinture d'un vêtement, le récepteur comprenant un corps principal souple définissant une pluralité de boucles, chaque boucle définissant un point d'entrée faisant face à une direction orthogonale à une circonférence de la ceinture et un dispositif de crochet couplé à une seconde partie de la ceinture, le dispositif de crochet comprenant un corps principal et un élément de crochet s'étendant à partir du corps principal, l'élément de crochet définissant un espace entre le corps principal et l'élément de crochet et étant configuré pour être sélectivement inséré dans une ou plusieurs de la pluralité de boucles dans une direction orthogonale à une circonférence de la ceinture pour ajuster une circonférence de la ceinture et pour coupler la première partie de la ceinture à la seconde partie de la ceinture.
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