# US 11,896,071 B2 · Garment fastening systems, devices and methods > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,896,071 B2 - Document ID: US11896071B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/658,086 - Filed: 2019-10-19 - Published: 2020-06-11 - Granted: 2024-02-13 - Earliest claimed: 2018-10-19 - Applicants: Lunya Company - Inventors: Ashley Merrill; Alisha Lipman; Kathryn Kirby - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11896071B2 ## CPC - A41D 31/18: Elastic - A41F 9/02: Expansible or adjustable belts or girdles {; Adjustable fasteners comprising a track and a slide member (A41F1/008, A41F9/002 take precedence)} - A45D 8/34: Hair-braid holders; Hair-plait holders - A41D 2300/332: using elastic bands - A41D 2400/82: with the body of the user - A41D 2500/10: Knitted - A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES - A41F: GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS - A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING ## Abstract New garment-fastening techniques are provided. In some embodiments, a new form of adjustable hair tie is provided. In some such embodiments, a new form of scrunchie is provided. In some embodiments, the new form of scrunchie includes widely-variable, user-adjustable tension, elastic cushioning disposed on or about a contact area with a user's hair, and a smooth (e.g., silk) surface. In some embodiments, the contact area surrounds and defines a central hair-gripping void with a user-variable size, and includes a substantially flattened support and profile. In some embodiments, a new form of waistband, wristband, or other clothing-fastening band of material is provided. In some such embodiments, a new form of garment enhancement device, incorporating a unique pattern of alignment- and grip-enhancing sub-elements, is provided on or about such a band, which improves garment positioning, and provides a non-stick hold on a user's body. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A garment fastening system, comprising: a garment, comprising a band, comprising a first material, configured to at least partially encircle and hold at least part of a human user's body; a plurality of grip-enhancing sub-elements, comprising a second material, located on or about an inward-facing side of said band, wherein said plurality of grip-enhancing sub-elements are separately attached to, and separated from each other by, said band; wherein said grip-enhancing sub-elements are arranged in a pattern on or about said band; wherein a plurality of said plurality of grip-enhancing sub-elements are located at least partially within a channel at least partially formed within a third material of said garment. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The garment fastening system of claim 1, wherein said pattern comprises repeated sub-pattern elements of said grip-enhancing sub-elements. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The garment fastening system of claim 2, wherein said repeated sub-pattern elements of said grip-enhancing sub-elements are uniformly spaced from one another. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The garment fastening system of claim 2, wherein said repeated sub-pattern elements of said grip-enhancing sub-elements are non-uniformly spaced from one another. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The garment fastening system of claim 1, wherein said grip-enhancing sub-elements are uniformly spaced from one another. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The garment fastening system of claim 1, wherein said grip-enhancing sub-elements are non-uniformly spaced from one another. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The garment fastening system of claim 1, wherein said grip-enhancing sub-elements are attached to a backer material, comprised in said band. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The garment fastening system of claim 7, wherein said backer material comprises an elastic material. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The garment fastening system of claim 1, wherein said band is comprised in a waistband of said garment. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The garment fastening system of claim 1, wherein said garment is a bottom garment. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The garment fastening system of claim 10, wherein said bottom garment is a pair of pants. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The garment fastening system of claim 10, wherein said bottom garment is a pair of shorts. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The garment fastening system of claim 10, wherein said bottom garment is a pair of tights or leggings. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The garment fastening system of claim 10, wherein said bottom garment is underwear. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The garment fastening system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of grip-enhancing sub-elements are fewer per unit of area at an edge of said band than at a location other than said edge, on the surface of said band. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The garment fastening system of claim 15, wherein said plurality of grip-enhancing sub-elements are arranged in a V-shaped pattern, and are configured to enhance the positioning of said garment on a user's body. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The garment fastening system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of grip-enhancing sub-elements extend onto an interior surface of said garment below said band. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The garment fastening system of claim 17, wherein said pattern comprises a gradient, wherein said plurality of grip-enhancing sub-elements decrease in frequency per unit of area of said interior surface of said garment in at least one direction.