Mitten and Sock Locks

Abstract

A decorative Velcro strap enables a dual purpose usage to secure both mittens and socks on infant boys and girls from loss or removal. A dual layer, fabric overlay, Velcro strap loops around and encircles the infant's mitten at the wrist or its sock at the ankle. The wrist or ankle-facing inside layer of the Velcro strap consist of tiny hooks, which adhere to the mitten or sock holding it in place. The ambient-facing outside layer is a decorative fabric of various colors and designs that directly overlies and is sewn onto the ankle-facing Velcro layer. A length of the opposing Velcro strip of hairier loops overlies and is sewn onto one end of the fabric layer. A decorative patch overlies and is sewn onto the other end of the fabric layer. The strap is secured around the mitten or sock by connecting the two opposing Velcro ends together.

Description

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AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a decorative strap that serves multiple purposes. It can be used to prevent an infant or child from losing or pulling off their gloves or socks, which can scratch their faces or make them cold. The strap is comfortable and does not restrict the child's movements, and is easy and cheap to make.

Problems solved by technology

Additionally, infants and small children simply lose their mittens or socks when the coverings slip off during regular daily activities.

The disadvantage of this invention is that it requires loops of material to be sewn onto the stocking, and the use of a separate hose supporter attached to the wearer's clothes to retain the stocking

The disadvantage of this invention is that the supporting strap or garter must be an integral part of the sock, thus requiring specially modified socks.

The disadvantage of this invention is the need for use with long sleeve garments, requiring positioning of the connectors for a good fit and the undesirable use of safety pins.

The disadvantage of this invention is that it requires tabs of material to be sewn onto the stocking, and depends upon the use of separate garter supporters attached to the wearer to hold up the stocking.

This disadvantage of this invention is that it requires modification of both the infant's footwear and clothing.

This invention while useful for preventing loss of shoes, it is not practical for retaining an infant's or child's mitten or sock.

This invention has the disadvantage of requiring specially designed footwear or modification of existing footwear with ear pulls, and attention to pulling the sock up to keep it from falling off.

These inventions have limited application, are not suitable for warm climates and expensive to manufacture.

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