Stabilized garment cuff
US10681939B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D27/10
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved garment, such as a shirt, is provided that can comfortably grip a wearer's body and remain in place, even if the wearer is engaged in physical activity. A preferred fabric for garments in accordance with the invention is spandex, a polyether-polyurea copolymer also known as elastane. When is the garment is a shirt, the shirt cuffs can be provided with a band of silicone on the inner surface of the cuffs. The band can be formed as stripes, dots or patches to form a uniform gripping surface around the wearer's arm.
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