Pant leg stabilizer

Abstract

The invention is directed to a pant stabilizer which provides stability, rigidity, and weight to the cuff of a pant and a method of using the pant stabilizer. The pant stabilizer may include a malleable boning device formed of tubular stays or a malleable strip. The pant stabilizer may be fastened to a pant cuff in any suitable manner such as, for example, an adhesive, one or more clips, a zipper, one or more snaps, a hook and loop fastener (e.g. Velcro), one or more larger hooks, or one or more buttons and button holes. The pant stabilizer may be torn or cut by the user in a suitable length and then fastened to an interior portion of a pant cuff. Alternatively, a pant may be manufactured with a pant stabilizer fastened to an interior portion of the pant cuff.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of provisional application 60 / 668,479, filed on Apr. 5, 2005, and titled “Pant Leg Stabilizer” which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND [0002] To a person wishing to present a clean and tailored look to his or her pants, one of the more problematic areas is the cuff of the pant. The cut of most pants are designed so that the cuff of the pant moves independently from the person's leg when they are worn. This provides the pants with a fluid look. However, problems sometimes arise with pant cuffs, particularly when the pants are wide-cut in the leg giving the pant a large cuff. [0003] One frequent problem is the tendency of cuffs to slip underneath the person's heels. This frequently occurs when the person is wearing full length pants with backless or sling-back shoes. When the person is walking and begins to take a step, the heel lifts away from the sole of the shoe thus allowing a space between the heel and t...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The invention is a pant stabilizer that prevents the cuff of a pant from slipping and causes discomfort to the user. It adds weight to the pant cuff and prevents floor length pant cuffs from being stepped on. The pant stabilizer is bendable or malleable so it can be shaped to fit different pants. It can be fastened to the pant cuff using adhesive or clips. The pant stabilizer may also include a cover to keep the adhesive clean. The technical effects of the invention include preventing pants from slipping, reducing discomfort, and avoiding stains and damage to the pant."

Problems solved by technology

To a person wishing to present a clean and tailored look to his or her pants, one of the more problematic areas is the cuff of the pant.

However, problems sometimes arise with pant cuffs, particularly when the pants are wide-cut in the leg giving the pant a large cuff.

One frequent problem is the tendency of cuffs to slip underneath the person's heels.

This problem often results in excess wear and stains on the cuff, discomfort for the person, and an unsightly appearance.

Another problem occurs when pant cuffs cling to a person's sock or stocking in a position higher on the leg than is desirable due to static electricity.

After the person stands up, the pant cuff clings to the person's sock or stocking in the risen position resulting in a less than desirable look.

Another problem frequently associated with floor length pants occurs when the pant cuff becomes trapped underneath the user's shoe.

Stepping on the pant cuff may also cause the person to lose his or her balance and fall.

Although the device described by Milburn may address the problems described above, the device does not allow for a clean, tailored look for the user.

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