Adjustment device for an article of clothing, a bag, or other article

Abstract

An article of clothing or bag, at least a first dimension of which is adjustable lengthwise, including an adjustment cord and a blocker acting on the cord; the adjustment cord including a captive portion, the length of which is relative to the length the first dimension and a free portion, the blocker being capable of taking a plurality of positions with respect to the cord, thus marking the boundary between the free portion and the captive portion of the cord. A gusset is arranged in the vicinity of the blocker, the gusset including a closure mechanism enabling the gusset to be selectively configured to and from open and closed positions. The free portion of the cord extends through a distal keeper arranged inside the gusset, the distal keeper being positioned at a distance from the blocker such that, when the gusset is in the closed position, most of the length of the free portion is inside the gusset.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The instant application is based upon the French priority Patent Application No. 10.00387, filed Feb. 1, 2010, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference thereto, and the priority of which is hereby claimed under 35 U.S.C. §119.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to an article of clothing or a bag, as well as other types of articles, at least a first dimension of which is adjustable lengthwise by means of an adjustment cord, or drawstring, with which a blocker is associated.[0004]2. Background Information[0005]A mechanism for adjusting one of the dimensions of a garment is common in the clothing industry. For example, the bottom of a rain jacket can be equipped with one or several cords, or drawstrings, arranged at the lower periphery thereof. At least one blocker cooperates with the cord(s) in order to reduce the effective length thereof after adjustment.[0006]Adju...

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Benefits of technology

The invention provides a device for adjusting the size of an opening in a clothing or bag. The device includes a long, aesthetically appealing, easy-to-use, and safe adjustment cord. The cord has a captive portion connected to the size of the clothing or bag, and a free portion that extends through a gusset. The gusset has a closure mechanism that can switch from an open to closed position. The free portion extends through a distal keeper positioned at a distance from the blocker. The length of the cord is adjusted by moving the blocker, which affects the boundary between the free and captive portions of the cord. The device ensures maximum safety for the user and allows for easy adjustment of the size of the clothing or bag.

Problems solved by technology

However, when the range of adjustment is minimal, a great portion of the cord is typically unused and it hangs out of the garment or out of the bag.

This free portion of the adjustment cord may cause an accident.

For example, if the adjustment cord is used to adjust the bottom of a pair of pants, the user could step on the free portion of the cord and stumble.

If the cord is used to adjust the bottom of a sports jacket, while the user is moving (running, cycling, etc.), a risk is created for the loop formed by the free portion of the cord to become inadvertently caught on a hook or on a projecting object in the vicinity the user's path.

In addition to the safety concerns for the user, the sight of the free portion of the adjustment cord hanging out of the garment or the bag is not particularly aesthetically pleasing.

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