Slidable button on a monorail track for tightening and loosening of a garment
US11464296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA44B17/0041
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device for adjusting the fit of a garment may include a monorail track with a plurality of rail teeth spaced along a length thereof; a rail carriage slidably engaged with the monorail track; and a button operatively attached to the rail carriage, wherein at least one of the rail carriage and the button includes a locking device to removably engage with the plurality of track teeth. The locking device may be a trigger post with a button tooth, an engagement pin, a pinch clamp, a leaf spring, or the like. Size adjustment of a garment may be accomplished by sliding the button to a desired position of the monorail track and locking the button into place with the locking device.
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