Foam protective cover with elastic fastening that reduces the impact and noise of clothing buttons in the dryer.

A soft foam-based protective casing with an elastic fastening element addresses the impracticality of existing methods by providing effective, reusable, and cost-effective protection for clothing buttons in dryers and washing machines, reducing noise and impact.

TR202604511U4Pending Publication Date: 2026-10-21ERHAN SEZER
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Patent Information

Application Number
TR202604511U
Authority / Receiving Office
TR · TR
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-03-26
Publication Date
2026-10-21
Estimated Expiration
2036-03-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing methods to prevent clothing buttons from damaging drum surfaces and creating noise in dryers and washing machines are impractical, costly, or ineffective, as they often require indirect methods like turning clothes inside out or using laundry bags, which do not provide adequate protection.

Method used

A soft foam-based protective casing with an elastic fastening element that fits over the button, covering it with a soft material and securing it in place, thereby reducing impact and noise during machine use.

Benefits of technology

The protective device effectively reduces the sound and impact of buttons hitting metal parts, preventing damage to clothing and ensuring easy, reusable, and cost-effective protection for various button sizes.

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Abstract

This invention allows buttons on garments to move around in a dryer. noise and surface noise resulting from hitting the drum or other metal parts It relates to a protective device aimed at reducing damage. The invention is based on a button. a foam-based protective casing is placed around the button It includes an elastic fastening element that ensures it is secured. Elastic The fastening element is located circumferentially on the underside of the protective housing. This prevents the device from coming loose during use, and The outer surface of the button is covered with a soft material to reduce sound and impact. is being reduced.
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Description

1 TARIFF CLOTHES IN THE DRYER AND WASHING MACHINE ELASTIC FIXING THAT REDUCES THE IMPACT AND NOISE OF THE BUTTONS. FOAM PROTECTIVE DEVICE 5 1. Technical Area This invention relates to the field of household textile care products, specifically drying and laundry. the sound produced by buttons hitting clothes in their machines and It relates to protective devices aimed at reducing impact. 2. State of the Art 10 Especially trousers, coats, jackets and similar garments in dryers and washing machines. metal or hard buttons on it, drum surface or other garment metal These impacts can create an annoying noise by hitting parts of the clothing. Additionally, these impacts can damage clothing. This can lead to wear, scratches, and deformation of the buttons on the surfaces. (Existing) In apps, users try to solve this problem by turning clothes inside out or using a laundry bag. They resort to indirect methods such as drying clothes with buttons separately or using other methods. However, these methods involve placing the device directly onto the button, which is practical, low-cost, and reusable. It does not provide usable protection. 3. Purpose of the Invention The purpose of this invention is to prevent clothing buttons from getting stuck in the drum of a dryer or washing machine. or to reduce the sound and impact caused by hitting other metal parts, Button and garment protection, easy to put on and take off, low cost and reusable. The goal is to provide a usable protective device. 4. Brief Description of the Invention The invention consists of a soft foam-based protective casing that fits over the button, this 25 an elastic fastening element that secures the body to the area around the button It consists of an elastic fastening element located circumferentially on the underside of the protective housing. positioned and sitting around the bottom of the button, during use of the device It prevents it from coming loose. Therefore, the button surface is covered with a soft material. and the sound and impact of the collision are reduced. 30 2 5. Detailed Description of the Invention The invention consists essentially of a protective housing and an elastic fastening element. It consists of a protective casing, preferably made of open-cell foam, sponge, polymer foam, or It is manufactured from a similar soft and shock-absorbing material. The dome in question is the body of the dome. It can be hemispherical, oval, or similar in shape. 35 The elastic fastening element is placed at the lower opening of the protective casing. A suitable channel, groove, slot, or narrowed circumferential section may be found. Elastic fastening. element, round rubber, elastic cord, knitted elastic loop or similar flexible It consists of structures. Elastic fastening element, bonding, embedding, insertion, stitching to the protective housing, 40 They can be attached by compression or similar fastening methods. During use The protective casing is fitted over the button, and the elastic fastening element is placed underneath the button. It sits around the button, holding it in place. This ensures the outer surface of the button remains soft. It is coated with a material, and the banging noise inside the dryer is reduced. The invention is designed to accommodate different button sizes, available in large, medium, and small sizes (45). They can be produced. Especially for buttons used in trousers, coats, jackets and similar garments. It is suitable. 6. Explanation of the Figures • Figure 1 – Perspective view of the protective device • Figure 2 – Side view of the protective device 50 • Figure 3 – Cross-sectional view of the protective device. • Figure 4 – Bottom view of the protective device • Figure 5 – Schematic view of the device in use. • Figure 6 – Cross-sectional view of the apparatus in application. 7. Part Reference Numbers 55 1 Protective casing 2. Lower mouth part 3 Elastic fastening elements 3 4. Peripheral channel / trough Button 6. Garment surface

Claims

4 REQUESTS DAMAGE TO CLOTHING BUTTONS DURING DRYING AND WASHING MACHINES DUE TO IMPACT. NOISE-REDUCING ELASTIC FIXING FOAM PROTECTIVE DEVICE Claim 1: The clicking sound and impact of clothing buttons in the dryer and washing machine. Used to reduce; a protective housing and button 5 on said protective housing A button protector featuring an elastic fastening element that secures it around the edges. Claim 2: Button guard as per Claim 1, with a protective housing made of open-cell foam. It should be made of sponge, polymer foam, or similar soft and shock-absorbing material. Claim 3: Button guard device according to Claim 1 or 2, with elastic fastening element. The protective casing is positioned circumferentially along the lower opening. 10 Request 4: Button protector device according to any of the previous requests, and protector Channel, groove, or recess in the lower part of the body suitable for inserting the elastic fastening element. or the presence of a similar supporting section. Request 5: Button protector device, elastic, according to any of the previous requests. fastening element by gluing, embedding, inserting, stitching, compression or similar methods 15 It must be secured to the protective casing using one of the methods. Request 6: Is this a button protector device according to any of the previous requests, and is it a protective cover? The body's shape can be dome, hemisphere, oval, or cylindrical. Request 7: A button protector that fits any of the previous requests, but for different buttons. Produced in multiple sizes to suit the dimensions. 20 Request 8: A button protector attachment according to any of the previous requests, for trousers. This should be applicable to buttons used on coats, jackets, or similar garments.