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Drawstring restringing apparatus and method

a technology of restringing apparatus and drawstring, which is applied in the direction of sewing apparatus, textiles and papermaking, clothes making apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of difficult insertion of drawstrings into articles, unfinished drawstring tip ends, and easy fraying of drawstrings, etc., to achieve secure and quick coupling, facilitate insertion through drawstring channels, and easy and efficient use

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-10-06
NEWSOM CURT +1
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[0011]A further object of the present invention is to provide a drawstring restringing device that has a preset curvature along its length to facilitate inserting the device through a drawstring reception channel.
[0012]Further objects of the present invention are to provide a drawstring restringing device that is easy and efficient to use, that can be securely and quickly coupled with a variety of different drawstrings, that includes features to facilitate insertion through drawstring channels, and that is inexpensive to manufacture.

Problems solved by technology

Restringing a drawstring into an article can be a very challenging process.
The tip ends of a drawstring are often unfinished and subject to fraying.
Such drawstrings can be even more difficult to restring into an article.

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[0034]A drawstring restringing apparatus 10 according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 16 of the accompanying drawings.

[0035]The drawstring restringing apparatus 10 includes an elongated main body 11 having a bulbous structure 12 at a leading end and a drawstring coupling structure 13 at a trailing end. The apparatus 10 is made of a semi-flexible polymer material with the main body 11 and coupling structure 13 molded together into a single integral unit. For example, the apparatus 10 can be made of a thermoplastic material molded into the desired shape.

[0036]The main body 11 has a length in a longitudinal direction and is made of a semi-flexible material that allows the main body 11 to be pushed and pulled through a drawstring reception channel. In a preferred embodiment, the main body 11 has a substantially round cross section.

[0037]The main body 11 has a preset curvature along its length that creates a large hoop shape, as shown...

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Abstract

An apparatus and method for restringing a drawstring through a drawstring reception channel includes a semi-flexible elongated main body and a drawstring coupling structure. The coupling structure is located at a trailing end of the main body so that a drawstring can be pulled through the drawstring reception channel behind the apparatus. The coupling structure has a first slotted opening, a second slotted opening behind the first slotted opening, and a third opening between the first and second slotted openings. The third opening has a round shape with a diameter substantially the same as a width of the first and second slotted openings. A drawstring can be coupled to the coupling structure by passing the leading tip end of the drawstring through the first slotted opening and either the second slotted opening or the third round opening depending on whether the leading tip end has a protective plastic covering.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for inserting and restringing drawstrings into clothing apparel or other articles that have a channel or hem in which a drawstring is located to facilitate tightening or closing of the apparel or articles.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]A wide variety of articles exist that use drawstrings to provide a snug fit or as a closure device. Such articles include, for example, sweat pants, hooded sweat shirts, coats and bags. A drawstring typically has a sufficient length to extend through and be contained in a drawstring channel with opposite ends of the drawstring extending beyond the ends of the channel.[0005]A common occurrence associated with articles that contain drawstrings is the removal of the drawstring from the channel that receives the drawstring. Once a drawstring is removed from the channel, the drawstring must be restrung for the article...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41H43/00
CPCD05B91/02
Inventor NEWSOM, CURTFEVERABEND, DAVE
Owner NEWSOM CURT
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