Apparatus and method for securing a drying wetsuit while preventing theft of the same
a technology for securing and drying wetsuits, applied in clothing locks, building locks, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of theft of wetsuits, affecting the safety of the wetsuit, and affecting the safety of the wetsuit, and none of them have been offered for consideration in combination with safety locks
Inactive Publication Date: 2013-08-22
WOOD THOMAS +2
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The patent describes a security device for supporting and immobilizing a garment, such as a wetsuit, while it dries. The device includes a flexible member that loops through a sleeve, trunk, or leg of the garment and a stable object, such as a fence. The flexible member has a coupling member that can be locked to the garment and the stable object to securely associate the garment to the stable object. The security device can be used to prevent the garment from being removed from the securing object. This device provides a convenient and secure way to dry and secure a wet garment.
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Wetsuits, which are commonly hung outdoors to dry, get stolen on a regular basis.
Currently, the only way to avoid the theft of a wetsuit is to hang it indoors, but this is often impractical, and can be inconvenient, and can result in a mess and an unpleasant odor.
While attempts have been made to provide hanger-mechanisms for wetsuits, and retail-type garment displays have existed, none have heretofore been offered for consideration in combination with safety locks.
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[0028]The first coupling element can take the form of a loop, for example, a loop that is built into the end of the cable. And the second coupling element can also take the form of a loop, for example, a loop that is welded on to the tube assembly or a hole that is casted into the tube assembly. Where both coupling elements take the form of loops or holes, a conventional padlock can be used to effect coupling of the first coupling element and the second coupling element.
[0029]The defined hollow cavity can be configured for inserting a cable, for reversibly holding a cable, or for permanently non-reversibly holding a cable. The cable extend from only one end of the tube or from only one of the hollow cavity, or the cable can be threaded through the entire tube or hollow cavity, where the cable can extend moveably through the tube or, alternatively, where the cable can be fixed at a defined position in the tube. In some embodiments, the cable can be entirely removed ...
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A security device for supporting and immobilizing a garment is disclosed, where the device includes a flexible member that is capable of looping through a sleeve, trunk, or leg of the garment, and of looping through a stable object such as a fence. The flexible member, which can be a cable, includes a coupling member, and / or locking mechanism is made of plastic and used for wetsuits, inter alia.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The instant application claims the full Paris Convention priority from U.S. Ser. No. 61 / 601,030, filed Feb. 21, 2012, the contents of which is hereby incorporated by this reference, as if set forth herein in its entirety.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The present disclosure relates to devices that support and secure a garment, where support of the garment enhances drying in ambient conditions, and where the devices secure the garment against theft. In particular, the instant disclosure provides for wetsuit support, management, and theft interdiction as heretofore unknown within the salient fields of art.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0003]The present disclosure concerns locking devices for use in securing wetsuits during drying. Wetsuits, which are commonly hung outdoors to dry, get stolen on a regular basis. Currently, the only way to avoid the theft of a wetsuit is to hang it indoors, but this is often impractical, and can be inconvenient, ...
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CPCA47G25/14E05B69/00A47G2025/1485E05B69/006
InventorWOOD, THOMASFERRARO, ERICWOOD, MICHELLE
OwnerWOOD THOMAS