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Fastener extension and method thereof

a technology of fasteners and extensions, applied in the direction of garments, garment suspenders, garment belts, etc., can solve the problems of frequent higher cost to the individual, and achieve the effect of lessening the tension of the shirt and stable support for the ti

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-12-29
ANDERSON LAWRENCE
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[0006]Optionally, the central portion or body may be elastic or capable of expanding to accommodate movement of the wearer or user. In the case of usage at the neckline, the distance between the button center and left end of the button hole may be from one half inch to an inch and a half (1½) in order to lessen the tension of the shirt around the neck of the user while at the same time to permit a tie to cover the area and provide stable support for the tie.
[0007]Optionally, the central portion may be adjustable in length or the elasticity may be adjustable to permit expansion of the body to accommodate stretching or expansion of the body portion surrounded or encompassed by the garment and / or to make the garment more comfortable for the wearer / user.

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Yet someone may have a larger neck or waist than the general population creating a dilemma when trying to find clothes that fit properly and that are comfortable.
Shirts may vary in neck size, but this is frequently at a higher cost to the individual.

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[0061]The invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the description of the figures.

[0062]It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being “on” another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on” another element, there are no intervening elements present. It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly con...

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Abstract

A method and device adapted to engage the fasteners of a garment to obviate closure of the fasteners of the garment comprising a body; at least one button hole engaging portion mounted on the body; at least one button engaging portion mounted on the body; whereby when the device is inserted in the garment, the at least one button hole engaging portion engages the button hole of the garment and the at least one button engaging portion engages the button of the garment. Alternatively, the method and device can be modified to be used with a hook and slot garment fasteners as described herein.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to the fastening of garments and the like.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]As people eat more, their bodies expand resulting in tight fitting clothes. Clothes are often made such as to surround certain portions of the body, such as the neck and waist, more closely than other portions. By increasing the circumference of the garment or clothing at the neck or waist, the wearer is able to extend the use of the garment, or wear the article of clothing in more comfort.[0003]Clothing is intended to fit the public in general. Clothing sizes for many articles of clothing sold generally at stores are commonly use a single sizing, such as small, medium or large, to classify the clothing. Yet someone may have a larger neck or waist than the general population creating a dilemma when trying to find clothes that fit properly and that are comfortable. Shirts may vary in neck size, but this is frequently at a higher cost to the individual.S...

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IPC IPC(8): A41F9/00
CPCA41F9/025A41B1/16
Inventor ANDERSON, LAWRENCE E.
Owner ANDERSON LAWRENCE
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