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582results about "Garment fasteners" patented technology

Fishing and outdoor apparel and integrated systems

In some embodiments, the inventive subject matter is directed to a modular waders system that includes: a main waders garment and a covering unit. The covering unit may have multiple functions expressed in one or more layers, the functions being selected from the group of: durability, waterproofness or water resistance, breathability, insulation, cushioning, thermoregulation, and 2-way or 4-way elasticity. The waders system includes a coupling system that makes the covering unit easily donned or removed by the user as conditions dictate. In some embodiments, the inventive subject matter is directed to waders or other garment having a frontside portion with a mobile device holder comprising a flap, the holder configured to contain or couple to a handheld imaging device having a camera, the flap having one edge portion coupled to the other side so that the flap can reposition from a first position to a second position.
Owner:OMNI TRAX LLC

Garment with accessible magnetic closure

A magnetic hook-type closure for a garment has male and female coupling elements and first and second magnets having a first and a second polarity, respectively. The male coupling element includes the first magnet and a hook having a sloped arm and the female coupling element has the second magnet and a recess having a sloped end. The first and second magnets are configured to pull the male coupling element and the female coupling element towards one another and the sloped arm of the hook is configured to engage with the sloped end of the recess to guide the male coupling element into engagement with the female coupling element.
Owner:MAST IND FAR EAST

Buckle part and method of producing the same

A buckle part includes: an injection-molded portion; and at least one magnetic body, optionally including a magnet secured in the injection-molded portion. The injection-molded portion is shaped such that the magnetic body is partially exposed in at least a first surface region of the magnetic body.
Owner:YKK CORP

Article of apparel

A bra including a closure system, the closure system including a first layered fabric body, a second layered fabric body, a loop assembly secured to the first layered fabric body, and a hook assembly secured to the second layered fabric body. The hook assembly is configured to interface with the loop assembly to secure the first layered fabric body to the second layered fabric body, and the first layered fabric body includes a flexible supporting layer, where the flexible supporting layer is configured to provide rigidity to the second layered fabric body such that the second layered fabric body maintains a flat configuration when it is secured to the first layered fabric body.
Owner:ADIDAS AG

Shoulder-strap-free gathering underwear with combined front buckles

The utility model discloses shoulder-strap-free gathering underwear with a combined front buckle. The shoulder-strap-free gathering underwear comprises an underwear body. The underwear body comprises two cups arranged at the front part and a rear shroud ring for connecting the two cups into a whole; the inner sides, close to each other, of the two cups are connected through a low-elasticity small buckle and an adjustable large buckle; the underwear body further comprises lower parts arranged on the left side and the right side, and the lower parts are arranged on the lower sides of the two cups respectively. The adjustable large buckles are fixed to the positions, close to each other, of the two lower supports; the two ends of the rear shroud ring are respectively connected with the outer side edges of the two cups to form side wings for wrapping auxiliary breasts; and an elastic strap for adjusting the tightness is arranged on the inner side of the rear shroud ring. Wherein the low-elasticity small buckle is used for connecting the two cups, the adjustable large buckle is used for adjusting the length of the lower band, through mutual matching of the combined front buckle, a user can quickly wear the shoulder-strap-free gathering underwear, and inconvenience caused by a traditional back buckle design is avoided.
Owner:GUANGZHOU XINGXING COTTON TECHNOLOGY R & D CO LTD

Analog control systems and methods for adaptive apparel

ActiveUS12250981B2Shoulder strapBrassieres
An adaptive support garment integrating directional fabrics to assist in providing adaptive support to select portions of the garment is discussed herein. The adaptive support garment can include a first directional fabric, a second directional fabric, and a tension device. The first directional fabric includes first directional fibers, and the first directional fabric can be coupled to a fixed portion of the adaptive support garment. The second directional fabric includes second directional fibers, and the second directional fabric can be coupled to a movable control structure portion of the adaptive support garment. The tension device can be coupled to the movable control structure and configured to apply a tension in a first direction on the movable control structure. In operation, the first directional fibers can engage with the second directional fibers to resist movement in a second direction opposite the first direction.
Owner:NIKE INC

Magnetic fastener system

A garment including a body having a first garment portion and a second garment portion, and a releasable fastener configured to releasably couple the first garment portion to the second garment portion. The garment further includes a covering flap movable between a covering position wherein the covering flap covers the releasable fastener and a retracted position wherein the covering flap does not cover the releasable fastener. The garment has a magnetic fastener system configured to selectively retain the covering flap in the covering position.
Owner:LION GROUP INC

Double nursing bra clip

PendingUS20250082055A1Shoulder strapBrassieres
The present disclosure presents double nursing bra clip systems and related methods. One such system comprises a garment having a shoulder strap, wherein a first end of the shoulder strap is coupled to a front piece of the garment and a second end is coupled to a back piece. A double clip fastener apparatus is also attached to the shoulder strap, wherein the garment features a front cover piece having a first fastener that is configured to be releasably engaged with a first clip extension of the double clip fastener apparatus to expose a wearer's breast. Accordingly, one end of a holding strap is coupled to the shoulder strap at a location above the double clip fastener apparatus, wherein a second end is coupled to a second fastener that is configured to be releasably engaged with a second clip extension of the double clip fastener apparatus.
Owner:FLORIDA STATE UNIV RES FOUND INC

Apparel items with magnet

Apparel items each having a magnet thereon are provided. More particularly, apparel items each having a magnet thereon are provided wherein a first person may wear a first apparel item and a second person may wear a second apparel item and the magnets on the first and second apparel items engage when the first person and the second person make physical contact.
Owner:LOVE MAGNET LLC

Closure apparatus

A garment and associated closure including a male closure member including a first loop, an arm, and a bar; a female closure member including a second loop and a base portion including a top edge, a bottom edge, a blind hole into which the bar of the male closure member is insertable at the top edge and moveable along and configured for rotational pivoting of the bar in the blind hole, a recess configured to receive the arm of the male closure member upon rotational pivoting of the bar in the blind hole, and two protrusions extending from the recess and configured to reversibly secure the arm of the male closure member between the two protrusions upon rotational pivoting of the bar in the blind hole; and a nylon coating disposed on at least a portion of the male closure member or the female closure member.
Owner:FASTECH ASIA WORLDWIDE LTD

Clasps with interlocking arms and related clasp members

PendingUS20250213011A1BucklesGarment fastenersFastener
Clasp members may include a strap connector located on a first lateral side of the clasp member, the strap connector for connecting to a strap or a portion of a garment. The clasp member may include an interlocking fastener on a second lateral side of the clasp member, the second lateral side opposite the first lateral side. The interlocking fastener may be for connecting to a further interlocking fastener. The interlocking fastener may include a body defining a mating surface. The mating surface of each strap connector may be positioned to come into contact and hold in contact when the clasp is in a joined position. When the clasp is transitioning from joined position to a non-joined position, separation methods may assist to guide the strap connectors apart
Owner:RASMUSSEN STEVE

Magnetic golf glove with ball marker

A magnetic golf glove with a ball marker is provided. The glove includes at least three magnets. Two of the magnets form a magnetic closure that secures the glove to the user's hand and wrist. The third magnet forms at least part of the ball marker. The third magnet may be secured to the first magnet to secure the ball marker to the glove for easy access. The ball marker may be detached from the glove for use in marking a location of the user's golf ball. The ball marker may also be secured to any ferromagnetic surface of the glove or any other object.
Owner:PURYEAR CHASE

Quick-unfasten protective vest, quick-release system and snap buckle

A quick-unfasten protective vest (1) including a quick-release system (2), a front body portion (3) and a rear body portion (4). The protective vest is characterised in that the front body portion (3) and the rear body portion (4) are detachably connected to each other by a quick-release system (2) including snap buckles (5) connected by ties (6) to a central release mechanism (7). A single tie (6) is guided from each snap buckle (5) to the central release mechanism (7) so that all ties (6) coincide in the central release mechanism (7). The central release mechanism (7) is adapted to release the snap buckles (5) substantially simultaneously and to separate the front body portion (3) from the rear body portion (4) of the vest (1).
Owner:PȨDZISZ KRZYSZTOF +1

Systems and methods for a bra for use with limited mobility

A bra for securing or supporting breasts of a user with limited mobility can include a front portion having a first panel and a second panel. The first panel can be configured to at least partially surround a first breast and the second panel can be configured to at least partially surround a second breast. First and second lateral side portions can connect a rear portion to the front portion. A band can extend around the front portion below the first panel and the second panel. A closure system can be configured to connect the band to form a continuous circuit. The closure system can include a first lateral adjustment strap, a second lateral adjustment strap, and a slider. The slider can be dimensioned to receive each of the first and second lateral adjustment straps.
Owner:SPRINGROSE INC

Reversible garment closure

A garment closure provides ease of operation for wearers with physical disabilities, high tensile strength, and is reversible, adding to functional and aesthetic versatility. The closure includes a two parts, each including a fastener piece with a rear face, a hook extending rearwardly from the rear face, and a recess in the rear face located forwardly of the hook. The hooks of the parts are engageable with each other, with the roof of the hook of one part at least partially located within the recess of the other part, thereby securing the two garment pieces together. The design allows for a secure and reliable closure mechanism that is easy to use and durable for various types of garments.
Owner:DUBROSKY & TRACY PATENT SERVICE

Magnetic glove

In some embodiments, a glove includes a hand-receiving portion including an opening, four enclosed finger pockets, and an enclosed thumb pocket, whereby the opening is configured to receive a hand of a user, and the hand-receiving portion is configured to enclose the hand of the user. The glove may also comprise a strap extending from the hand-receiving portion adjacent the opening. In some embodiments, the glove includes a magnet housing coupled to the strap and configured to contact a ferromagnetic surface. The glove may include a magnet coupled to the magnet housing.
Owner:PURE SOURCE LLC

Magnetic tactical apparel and vehicle attachments

The present invention relates to securing tactical gear for use in the field. It could be secured to a field operative, such as personnel involved with a military, law enforcement, or emergency response. Alternatively, it can be secured to the vehicle utilized by such personnel. The present invention utilizes magnet to secure the equipment to the garment worn by the personnel, including helmets, belts and tactical or the vehicles used by the same people.
Owner:BERNARD ERIK HOWARD

Adherent fastening product and manufacture thereof

The present disclosure describes an adherent fastening product (100) for a garment, comprising: a substrate portion (110) having a first side (112) and a reverse second side (114); an adhesive layer portion (122, 124) disposed on the first side (112) and / or second side (114) of the substrate portion (110), the adhesive layer portion (122, 124) in an inactive state that inhibits adhesion thereof; and an array of fasteners (130) attached to the first side (112) of the substrate portion, wherein the adhesive layer portion (122, 124) is activatable to an active state that enables adhesion of the adherent fastening product (100) to the garment.
Owner:PRYM INTIMATES GROUP LTD

Adaptive support apparel systems and methods

Systems and apparatus related to adaptive support garments including adaptive support structures, lacing systems, and an adaptive engine are discussed. In an example, an adaptive support garment includes a support structure, a plurality of lace guides, a lace cable, and an adaptive engine. The support structure is configured to wrap around a portion of anatomy of a wearer and apply a compression on the portion of anatomy. The plurality of lace guides are disposed on the support structure. The lace cable extends through the lace guides to form a lacing pattern over a lacing region of the support structure. The adaptive engine is coupled to the support structure and engages with the lace cable. The adaptive engine is also configured to increase or decrease tension on the lace cable to increase or decrease compression of the support structure on the portion of anatomy, respectively.
Owner:NIKE INC

Adjustable front buckling type sewing-free underwear with integrated mold cup and lower band

The utility model discloses an adjustable front buckle type sewing-free underwear with integrated mold cups and lower bands. Comprising an underwear body, the underwear body comprises two cups arranged on the front portion and further comprises a rear surrounding belt connecting the opposite outer side edges of the two cups into a whole, and the inner side edges, close to each other, of the two cups are connected through a front fastener; each cup comprises an upper mold cup and a lower band which are distributed up and down; the inner side edges, close to each other, of the two lower supports extend oppositely and exceed the inner side edge of the upper mold cup to form an extension part; a front fastener is fixed at a position where the two extension parts are close to each other; the two extending parts are connected to form a heart-shaped part; the lower band comprises an inner layer and a surface layer which are connected in an inner-outer attached mode, and the surface layer and the upper mold cup are of an integrally-formed structure. By adopting the design that the mold cup and the lower band are integrated, direct friction of stitches to skin in a traditional sewing process is avoided, and the wearing comfort is improved. The extending parts effectively prolong the transverse adjusting distance of the lower parts on the two sides, so that a user can better grab the front fastener for fastening when wearing the garment.
Owner:GUANGZHOU XINGXING COTTON TECHNOLOGY R & D CO LTD

Buckle and strap arrangements

Various arrangements for different purposes are created with a strap, a flat metal buckle or catch, and a receiver. The buckle or catch and the receiver have having slotted openings to attach the element to the strap at positions which may be adjustable for fixed. A receiver post with a magnetic base engages an opening in the buckle or catch for a secure engagement of the buckle or catch with the receiver. Other arrangements are also described.
Owner:CIRCLE 3 CREATIVE LLC