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Kit, apparatus and method for removably attaching patches to garments

a technology for patching garments and clothing, applied in the field of clothing patches, can solve the problems of time-consuming and difficult, requiring sewing skills, materials and knowledge, and difficulty in removing and replacing patches that are stitched into clothing

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-08-30
EVANS BENJAMIN B
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Although the method of stitching patches into clothing achieved the desired aesthetic appearance it was time consuming and difficult and required some sewing skills, materials and knowledge.
Also, patches that are stitched into clothing are difficult and time consuming to remove and replace should the user desire a different aesthetic appearance.

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[0011]Referring to the figures, a pin 10 has a back 12 with a shaft 14 extending outwardly from the back 12. In a preferred embodiment, the back 12 is round in shape when viewed from above with the shaft 14 being centrally located on the back 12. Alternatively, back 12 is any geometric shape when viewed from above such as square, rectangular, octagonal, oval or the like. The shaft-side of back 12 is flat and smooth so as to be non-irritating to a garment 15 or patch 30. Alternatively, the shaft-side of back 12 has a roughened or non-slip surface or a gripping material or device such as Velcro, rubber, sandpaper, prongs or the like to help maintain the position of the pin 10 on garment 15 or patch 30. The non-shaft-side of back 12 also is flat and smooth so as to be non-irritating should it come into contact with a user's skin or other garments. Alternatively, the non-shaft-side of back 12 is covered with a non-irritating material 13 such as felt, cloth, rubber, plastic, Teflon, or t...

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Abstract

An apparatus, method and kit is presented for removably and replaceably attaching patches to garments. The kit has a plurality of cloth patches, a plurality of pins having a back with a shaft extending outwardly from one side, a plurality of ornamental caps having a shaft receiving member, and a plurality of patterns for cutting out shapes from the patches.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to patches for clothing. More specifically, and without limitation, this invention relates to interchangeable patches for clothing.[0002]Patches are well known in the art. Historically, patches were born out of necessity wherein when a user's clothing became ripped, torn or worn-out, a patch would be sewn into place either over or under the hole or wear-spot to mend the garment thereby extending its useful life. In modern times, as the manufacturing and availability of clothing improved, patches became more of a fashion-statement than a utilitarian device as most garments were no longer worn until they developed holes or wear-spots. Instead, patches were stitched into perfectly good clothing to improve its aesthetic appearance or to add character by providing a broken-in or used look. Although the method of stitching patches into clothing achieved the desired aesthetic appearance it was time consuming and difficult and required...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D27/08
CPCA41D27/08
Inventor EVANS, BENJAMIN B.
Owner EVANS BENJAMIN B