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a technology of socks and sock bones, applied in the field of socks, can solve problems such as difficulty in finding two matching members, and achieve the effect of convenient us

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-01-21
ALLEN SUSAN
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[0007]Still another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for keeping socks together that is easy to use.
[0008]Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus that is relatively inexpensive.
[0009]Another object of the present invention is to provide a male snap on one sock and a matching female snap on a second sock for keeping the socks together.
[0011]Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such embroidered design for at least one of increasing stability of said fastening device and for providing a decorative design.

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In many households keeping a pair of socks together through the steps of sorting laundry, washing such laundry, drying such laundry and having the matched set together at the end for placing into drawer presents a challenge.
There is a second problem with matched sets wherein one matched set is very similar to another matched set and yet there are differences.
It is sometimes very difficult to find the two matched members.

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[0016]Prior to proceeding with the more detailed description of the present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity, identical components which have identical functions have been designated by identical reference numerals throughout the several views illustrated in the drawings.

[0017]In a first aspect the present invention provides an apparatus, generally designated 10, for keeping a matched pair of socks together through all of the laundry steps and subsequent sorting for placing clothes back in drawers. Such apparatus 10 comprises a first sock 2 of a pair of socks, such first sock 2 having one of a male and a female pre-selected fastening device, generally designated 20, disposed on an upper portion thereof. There is a second sock member 4 of such pair of socks, such second sock member 4 having an opposite one of a male and female pre-selected fastening device 20 disposed on an upper portion of such second sock member 4. An embroidered design 6 is disposed one o...

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Abstract

An apparatus for keeping a matched pair of socks together through all of the laundry steps and subsequent sorting for placing clothes back in drawers. Such apparatus comprises a first sock of a pair of socks, such first sock having one of a male and a female pre-selected fastening device disposed on an upper portion thereof. A second sock member of such pair of socks, such second sock member having an opposite one of a male and female pre-selected fastening device disposed on an upper portion of such second sock member. An embroidered design is disposed one of around and closely adjacent such fastening device on each of such pair of socks.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates, in general, to socks, and, more particularly, the present invention relates to a pair of socks that have snaps attached thereto so that the socks can be snapped together to reduce the chances of losing one of the socks.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In many households keeping a pair of socks together through the steps of sorting laundry, washing such laundry, drying such laundry and having the matched set together at the end for placing into drawer presents a challenge. Invariably, there will be single socks without a mate. The mate may turn up in next weeks laundry but this means keeping single socks waiting for their mate. There is a second problem with matched sets wherein one matched set is very similar to another matched set and yet there are differences. These differences may be in the color shade or tone, and even the age of the socks where one has been in use for a while and the other is relatively new. It is somet...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B17/00A41D27/08
CPCA41B11/002
Inventor ALLEN, SUSAN
Owner ALLEN SUSAN
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