Patent Application
20240188710
The present invention relates generally to the field of corsage pins. More specifically, the present invention relates to a garment pinning device comprised of a body having at least one first jaw and at least one second jaw attached to the body and connected via at least one hinge point. The device is used to secure a corsage and/or a boutonniere to a garment, wherein the jaws of the device are preferably spring-loaded to further secure the device to a garment. The shape of each jaw is preferably curved to prevent each jaw from puncturing the skin of a user during the pinning process. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
Individuals attending formal events such as weddings, anniversaries, school dances, etc., may wear a corsage or boutonniere pinned to their clothing. However, applying a corsage or boutonniere to clothing can be difficult and frustrating using only a pin. During the pinning process, an individual may accidentally puncture their skin with the pin while trying to secure the corsage or boutonniere in place. In addition, keeping a corsage or boutonniere secured to a garment and hung correctly for several hours can be challenging to accomplish with existing pins and pinning techniques.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved corsage or boutonniere pinning device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a garment pinning device that allows a user to easily pin a corsage or a boutonniere to a garment. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a garment pinning device that allows a user to easily pin a corsage or a boutonniere to a garment without accidentally puncturing their skin. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a garment pinning device that secures a corsage or a boutonniere to a garment. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a garment pinning device that is visually appealing.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a garment pinning device. The device is primarily comprised of a body having at least one first jaw and at least one second jaw attached to the body and connected via at least one hinge point. The device is used to secure a corsage and/or a boutonniere to a garment. The body of the device may have a plurality of appearances in different embodiments and may be transparent so as to not obstruct the view of the corsage/boutonniere. The jaws of the device are preferably spring-loaded to further secure the device to a garment. The shape of each jaw is preferably curved to prevent each jaw from puncturing the skin of a user during the pinning process.
In this manner, the garment pinning device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides a garment pinning device that allows a user to easily pin a corsage or a boutonniere to a garment without accidentally puncturing their skin. Further, the device secures a corsage or a boutonniere to a garment. In addition, the device is visually appealing.
The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a garment pinning device primarily comprised of a body having at least one first jaw and at least one second jaw attached to the body and connected via at least one hinge point. The body may have a plurality of different appearances in different embodiments and may resemble (but is not limited to) an animal, a shape, a letter, a number, a symbol, an image, an icon, a scene, an item, an object, a tool, a vehicle, a good, a food, etc.
The device is used to secure a corsage or boutonniere to a garment. In one embodiment, the body is transparent so as to not obstruct the view of the corsage or boutonniere. The body is preferably comprised of at least one jaw assembly having at least one jaw. The jaw is also preferably transparent.
In one embodiment, the device has a first jaw and a second jaw. The jaws attach to at least one hinge point that is preferably a spring-loaded hinge. The first jaw and second jaw are preferably comprised of a curved shape. Each jaw is also comprised of at least one tip which is preferably pointed such that it allows the jaws to penetrate a garment.
During use, the jaw assembly can be placed around a corsage to secure the corsage to a garment. More specifically, the jaws penetrate the garment and are closed via the spring tension of the hinge point such that they may penetrate the back side of the garment (due to their curved shape) as well.
The device is also comprised of a method of use. First, the device can be positioned atop a corsage stem by squeezing together two raised pieces of the device which then attaches to a garment, wherein the tips of each jaw push through the front surface of the garment. Once the jaws are through the rear surface of the garment, a user can release each jaw such that the hinge point closes and the tips of each jaw re-enter the garment from the rear surface.
Closing the jaw assembly ensuring that the tips re-pierce the garment ensures that the hinge point remains closed and also ensures the device remains attached to the garment. This in turn, secures the corsage to the garment. In addition, the re-piercing of the garment by the tips ensures that the tips do not accidentally pierce the skin of the user.
Accordingly, the garment pinning device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a garment pinning device that allows a user to easily pin a corsage or a boutonniere to a garment without accidentally puncturing their skin. Further, the device secures a corsage or a boutonniere to a garment. In addition, the device is visually appealing. In this manner, the garment pinning device overcomes the limitations of existing corsage and boutonniere pinning methods and devices known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The invention is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved corsage or boutonniere pinning device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a garment pinning device that allows a user to easily pin a corsage or a boutonniere to a garment. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a garment pinning device that allows a user to easily pin a corsage or a boutonniere to a garment without accidentally puncturing their skin. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a garment pinning device that secures a corsage or a boutonniere to a garment. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a garment pinning device that is visually appealing.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a garment pinning device. The device is primarily comprised of a body having at least one first jaw and at least one second jaw attached to the body and connected via at least one hinge point. The body may have a plurality of different appearances in different embodiments and may resemble (but is not limited to) an animal, a shape, a letter, a number, a symbol, an image, an icon, a scene, an item, an object, a tool, a vehicle, a good, a food, etc. The device is used to secure a corsage or boutonniere to a garment. In one embodiment, the body is transparent so as to not obstruct the view of the corsage or boutonniere.
The body is preferably comprised of at least one jaw assembly having at least one jaw. The jaw is also preferably transparent. In one embodiment, the device has a first jaw and a second jaw that both attach to at least one hinge point that is preferably a spring-loaded hinge. The first jaw and second jaw are preferably comprised of a curved shape and at least one pointed tip that allows the jaws to penetrate a garment.
During use, the jaw assembly can be placed around a corsage to secure the corsage to a garment. More specifically, the jaws penetrate the garment and are closed via the spring tension of the hinge point, such that they may penetrate the back side of the garment (due to their curved shape) as well.
A method of using the device involves first positioning the device atop a corsage stem, wherein the tips of each jaw can push through the front surface of the garment until the jaws are through the rear surface of the garment. Next, a user can release each jaw such that the hinge point closes and the tips of each jaw re-enter the garment from the rear surface.
Closing the jaw assembly ensuring that the tips re-pierce the garment ensures that the hinge point remains closed and also ensures the device remains attached to the garment. This in turn, secures the corsage to the garment. In addition, the re-piercing of the garment by the tips ensures that the tips do not accidentally pierce the skin of the user.
Accordingly, the garment pinning device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a garment pinning device that allows a user to easily pin a corsage or a boutonniere to a garment without accidentally puncturing their skin. Further, the device secures a corsage or a boutonniere to a garment. In addition, the device is visually appealing. In this manner, the garment pinning device overcomes the limitations of existing corsage and boutonniere pinning methods and devices known in the art.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The device 100 is used to secure a corsage or boutonniere 10 to a garment 12. In one embodiment, the body 110 is transparent so as to not obstruct the view of the corsage or boutonniere 10. In a different embodiment, the body 110 may be opaque. This embodiment allows the body 110 to act as a visual accessory.
The body 110 is preferably comprised of at least one jaw assembly 120. The jaw assembly 120 is comprised of at least one jaw 130. However, another embodiment may be comprised of a first jaw 130 and a second jaw 140.
The first jaw 130 and the second jaw 140 attach to at least one hinge point 150. The hinge point 150 is preferably a spring-loaded hinge or other similar functioning hinge of the like.
The hinge point 150 may be externally or internally positioned on any portion of the body 110.
The first jaw 130 is preferably comprised of a curved shape. The first jaw 130 is also comprised of at least one tip 132. The tip 132 is preferably a pointed tip that allows the jaw 130 to penetrate a garment 12.
The second jaw 140 is preferably comprised of a curved shape. The second jaw 140 is also comprised of at least one tip 142. The tip 142 is preferably a pointed tip that allows the jaw 140 to penetrate a garment 12.
During use, the jaw assembly 120 can be placed around a corsage 10 to secure the corsage 10 to a garment 12, as seen in
Both jaws 130,140 are preferably transparent. As a result, the jaws 130,140 cannot be seen when the device 100 is attached around a corsage 10 and is being used to secure the corsage 10 to the garment 12.
The device 100 is also comprised of a method of use 200. First, the device 100 can be positioned atop a corsage stem 10 that is attached to a garment by pressing together the raised parts of the device in an open position [Step 202]. By default, the jaw assembly 120 is in an open position. Then, the tips 132,142 of each jaw 130,140 can be pushed through the front surface of the garment 12 until the jaws 130,140 are through the rear surface of the garment 12 [Step 204]. Next, a user can release each jaw 130,140 such that the hinge point 150 closes and the tips 132,142 of each jaw 130,140 re-enter the garment 12 from the rear surface [Step 206].
Closing the jaw assembly 120 and ensuring the tips 132,142 re-pierce the garment 12 ensures that the hinge point 150 remains closed. Closing the jaw assembly 120 also ensures the device 100 remains attached to the garment 12 to ensure the corsage 10 remains attached to the garment in a manner more secure than existing pins and methods used in the art. In addition, the re-piercing of the garment 12 by the tips 132,142 ensures that the tips 132,142 do not accidentally pierce the skin of the user.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “garment pinning device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the garment pinning device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the garment pinning device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the garment pinning device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the garment pinning device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the garment pinning device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the garment pinning device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/430,839, which was filed on Dec. 7, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63430839 | Dec 2022 | US |
