Adjustable Cuff System for Garments

a cuff system and adjustable technology, applied in the direction of cuffs, pantyhose, protective garments, etc., can solve the problems of exposing the loop and/or hook material, and reducing the visual appearance of the garmen
US20050172379A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-11TROY BUSH +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
TROY BUSH
Publication Date
2005-08-11
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An adjustable cuff system for a garment includes a cuff having a cuff channel. A strip extends at least partially through the cuff channel and comprises a first connector attached to the strip. A second connector is attached to the cuff. The second connector is adapted to adjustably receive the first connector. The adjustable cuff system further comprises a tab extending from the cuff. The tab comprises a third connector adapted to secure the tab in a closed configuration.
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RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional application No. 60 / 524,997, filed Nov. 24, 2003, titled the same, incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention is related to an adjustable cuff for garments and, more particularly, to a garment that has a cuff that is adjustable to a wearer's cuff size. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Garments, such as, for example, jackets and the like, often employ adjustable cuffs to allow the cuff of the garment to be adjusted by a wearer. Commonly, cuffs include elastic extending around at least a portion of the perimeter and a tab that may be attached to the cuff at different positions to select the size of the cuff. The tab, for example, typically includes a hook portion that mates with an extended strip of loop material attached to the exterior of the cuff.

[0004] When a wearer puts on a jacket, for example, the wearer extends his or her arm into the sleeve wit...

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