Stiffening device for apparel
US7653950B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41F17/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In one embodiment, the present invention contemplates a T-shaped stiffening device to prevent a trouser leg from becoming entangled between the foot and a shoe, particularly and open-back shoe, of a wearer. Accordingly, the device includes a stiffening device having a central stiffening member arranged between two opposing layers, one layer having an exterior face having an adhesive. One method of use includes locating an interior portion of a trouser leg, preferably near the hem-line, where stiffening is desired and arranging the device vertically starting at the hem-line at a rear portion of the interior portion of the trouser leg. Finally, adhering the device to the interior portion of the trouser leg using an adhesive provided on the device.
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