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US 12,268,259 B1Granted
Restraining bands for infant and children clothing
OwnerRaleigh Ames, Heidi Amesinventors
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Abstract
Described herein are examples of restraining bands for footed portions of children's clothing, such as footed pajamas, the restraining bands having a rectangular geometry with a horizontal length and a vertical height, wherein the horizontal length of the restraining band is greater than the vertical height of the restraining band. The restraining band includes a front side and a back side. The restraining band further includes a body section prepared from an elastic material. The body section further includes a front side fastening section, with a horizontal length greater than the vertical height of the front side fastening section. Additionally, the restraining band includes a sheath configured to cover the body section.
Claims20
A device, comprising:
- a restraining band having a rectangular geometry with a horizontal length and a vertical height, wherein:
- a horizontal length of the restraining band is greater than a vertical height of the restraining band;
- the restraining band comprises:
- a front side;
- and
- a back side;
- the restraining band further comprising:
- a body section, wherein:
- the body section is prepared from an elastic material;
- the body section further comprising:
- a front side fastening section, wherein:
- the front side fastening section has a horizontal length greater than a vertical height of the front side fastening section;
- a back side fastening section;
- wherein the front side fastening section and the back side fastening section comprise hook and loop fastening elements;
- and
- wherein the fastening section stretches at an interface of the front side and the back side;
- a sheath configured to cover the body section, wherein:
- the sheath is prepared from a fabric material;
- the sheath is longer than the body section, wherein the sheath is comprised of:
- a portion of fabric sized larger than the body section to facilitate the full horizontal stretch of the band;
- one or more surface patterns formed through partial crimping to provide a visual indication of proper fitment;
- an extended fabric section gathered between one or more fastening points configured for a smooth engagement during attachment;
- and
- strategically distributed excess material positioned around the ankle circumference to maintain comfort during movement.
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A method, comprising:
- placing a child in an article of clothing, wherein:
- the article of clothing comprises a footed bottom below an ankle portion;
- placing a restraining band around the ankle portion of the article of clothing;
- tightening the restraining band around the ankle of the child until the restraining band is both secure and comfortable for the child, wherein placing the restraining band further comprises;
- positioning the band around the ankle to secure a footed bottom of the article in place;
- adjusting the band to minimize material bunching in a foot area to prevent tripping;
- and
- controlling material distribution using partial crimping between variable attachment points, wherein excess sheath length above the ankle is configured for growth zones while maintaining stretch at an connection interface;
- adjusting the restraining band to ensure the footed bottom of the article of clothing is secure on the child;
- engaging a front side fastening section to a back side fastening section of the restraining band, wherein:
- the restraining band is configured in a rectangular geometry;
- the front side fastening section is located on a side of a body section of the restraining band opposite the back side fastening section;
- the front side fastening section and the back side fastening section comprise hook and loop fastening elements;
- and
- a horizontal length of the restraining band is configured to fit the ankle of a child;
- and
- securing the front side fastening section and the back side fastening section via engagement of the hook an loop fastening elements.
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A device, comprising:
- a restraining band configured to be placed around an ankle portion of an article of clothing comprising a footed bottom;
- the restraining band comprising:
- a front side;
- a back side;
- a body portion prepared from an elastic material configured to position around an ankle to secure footed bottom of the article in place by:
- positioning the band around ankle to secure a footed bottom of the article in place;
- adjusting the band to minimize material bunching in a foot area to prevent tripping;
- and
- controlling material distribution using partial crimping between variable attachment points, wherein excess sheath length above the ankle creates growth zones while maintaining stretch at a connection interface;
- a front side fastening section;
- a back side fastening section;
- and
- a sheath configured to cover the restraining band wherein:
- the sheath comprises a fabric material;
- and
- the sheath is:
- longer than the body section;
- partially crimped across variable attachment points;
- and
- adaptively stretches across a variety of body sections.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.