Device and method for securing apparel to protective equipment
AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorsDavid Turner, Thomas Creighton
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Abstract
A system and method of securing apparel to protective equipment is provided. In particular, the system includes an apparel attachment member defining a first side having an adhesive coating that secures the apparel attachment member to the protective equipment, and a second side having a plurality of hooks that removeably engage a plurality of loops located on the apparel.
Claims14
A device for securing apparel to protective equipment comprising:
- an apparel attachment member defining a first side and a second side, the first side having an adhesive coating for securing the attachment member to the protective equipment, and the second side having a plurality of hooks for removably securing the apparel attachment member to a plurality of loops formed in the apparel, the apparel attachment member defining a shape that substantially conforms to the protective equipment.
The device of claim 4 wherein the athletic jersey has a brushed surface.
A method of securing apparel to protective equipment comprising the steps of:
- providing an apparel attachment member defining a first side and a second side, the first side having an adhesive coating, and the second side having a plurality of hooks,
- securing the apparel attachment member to the protective equipment by positioning the first side of the apparel attachment member in contact with the protective equipment, and
- positioning the apparel in contact with the plurality of hooks on the second side of the apparel attachment member.
A device for securing apparel to protective equipment comprising:
- an apparel attachment member secured to the protective equipment, the apparel attachment member including a plurality of hooks for removably securing the apparel attachment member to a plurality of loops formed in the apparel, the apparel attachment member defining a shape that conforms to the protective equipment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.