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US 12,616,261 B2Granted
Drawstring that measures user
OwnerEric Andrew Spataroinventor
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Abstract
A measuring apparatus comprising a drawstring member made of a flexible and non-stretchy material formed into a drawstring that is both wearable and a measuring apparatus to be integrated into an article of clothing. The drawstring has a front surface with measurement indicia permanently illustrated thereon. The measurement information includes a plurality of specific measurements and a graphical representation corresponding to each specific measurement. The measurement indicia can be in standard and/or metric units on one or more sides of the drawstring member.
Claims15
A measuring apparatus comprising:
- a drawstring member formed of a flexible and substantially non-stretching material;
- said drawstring member having a main surface with permanent measurement indicia thereon, the indicia corresponding to waist circumference measurements;
- wherein the drawstring has a central zero located at the midpoint of its overall length, with measurement indicia extending symmetrically outward in equal increments toward each end;
- such that, when the drawstring is worn about the waist and snugly tightened with little to no slack, the point of cinch, overlap, or fastening aligns with the measurement indicia to indicate the user's current waist measurement.
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