Patent Application
20240381948
The present invention generally relates to the field of socks. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel pair of socks that is designed to keep the user from losing individual socks. The socks include a snapping mechanism to hold the socks together. Each of the socks has a fastening piece with one sock having a male connector and the other sock having a female receiver to attach to each other to attach the socks together. The pair eliminates the loss of individual socks during laundry, storage, travel, and more. 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.
By way of background, socks are typically designed to be worn on both feet simultaneously and provide foot protection, warmth, foot odor control, fashion, and style. However, during laundry and while washing/drying socks, it is common for one sock to be misplaced. This often happens because socks are relatively small in comparison to other garments and can get separated from each other in the washing machine or dryer. Accordingly, one sock may get misplaced. Similarly, when socks are stored in a drawer, both the socks are not located easily. This could happen if socks are not properly organized or if the user is in a hurry. Commonly, one sock might be found in a different part of the laundry or in a different drawer.
When one sock from a pair is lost or misplaced, the remaining sock is effectively useless because the remaining sock cannot be worn as a pair. Socks are typically designed to be worn on both feet together, and wearing mismatched socks can be uncomfortable and/or odd looking. Individuals spend considerable time searching for the misplaced sock which is frustrating and time-consuming. If the missing sock is never found, individuals need to buy a new pair of socks to replace the incomplete one. This can lead to an unnecessary expense and is an additional inconvenience. Individuals desire improved socks that can be attached together in pairs for storage when not worn by a user.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for improved socks that offer a practical and easy method for keeping pairs of socks together when they are not being worn. Additionally, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved pair of socks that have a snap device to allow users to securely fasten socks together. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a novel pair of socks that includes snap fasteners to prevent the loss of individual socks. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved pair of socks that can be attached together when not worn by a user for secure storage and laundry as a pair. Furthermore, there is a long-felt need in the art for a pair of socks with fasteners that prevents the socks from becoming separated during storage, laundry, travel, and more. Also, there is a long-felt need in the art for a novel pair of socks that saves time and effort of users by keeping both the socks of the pair together. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a fastening system that is attached to socks to keep a pair of socks together without affecting the functionality and appearance of the socks.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a pair of socks with snap fasteners. The pair includes a first sock adapted to be worn on a first foot, a second sock adapted to be worn on a second foot, the first sock includes a male snap button on the outer surface of the cuff portion, the second sock has a female button socket on the outer surface of the cuff portion and is aligned with the male snap button. The male snap button is adapted to be pressed against the female button socket to securely fasten together to fasten the socks together for storing the first sock and the second sock together. In other embodiments, hook and loop fasteners, or magnetic fasteners with opposite polarity are disposed on the outer surfaces of the first sock and the second sock.
In this manner, the pair of socks with snap fastening means of the present invention accomplish all of the foregoing objectives and provide users with a pair of socks that can be fastened or attached together when not being worn for preventing the loss of one or a pair of socks in the laundry, drawer, travel, or elsewhere. Snap fasteners are attached to the outer surfaces of the socks and can be pressed against each other to fasten the socks. The socks are stored and washed in pairs, thereby socks do not become separated which saves time and frustration when washing and folding socks.
The following presents a simplified summary in order 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 pair of snapping or attaching socks. The pair includes a first sock adapted to be worn on a first foot, a second sock adapted to be worn on a second foot, the first sock includes a male snap button on the outer surface thereof, the male snap button is positioned near, or proximal to, the cuff portion of the first sock, the second sock has a female button socket on the outer surface thereof, the female button socket is positioned on the cuff portion of the second sock, and is aligned with the male snap button. The male snap button is adapted to be pressed against the female button socket to securely fasten the socks together for storing the first sock and the second sock together.
In a further embodiment of the present invention, a socks pair is disclosed. The pair includes a first sock comprising a hole located within the cuff portion thereof, wherein a male protruding snap button is securely affixed to the cuff portion by sewing through the hole and the male snap button protrudes from the first sock. A second sock includes a hole symmetrically aligned with the first hole of the first sock, wherein the second sock's hole is designed for receiving a female socket therethrough and the female socket is positioned such that the recessed end of the female socket extends out of the second sock and aligns with the protruding surface of the first sock, allowing a user to securely connect the male snap button of the first sock to the female socket of the second sock by pressing the male snap button against the female socket.
In yet another embodiment, a socks pair with snap fasteners is disclosed. The pair includes a first sock including a removably attached snap button male portion patch, the patch comprising an adhesive rear surface and a protruding snap button on the front surface, wherein the adhesive rear surface is affixed to the cuff portion of the first sock, allowing for a secure attachment that prevents unintended disengagement, and the patch is designed for removable use by a user, thereby facilitating reuse with other pairs of socks. A second sock includes a removably attached snap button female portion patch, the female portion patch comprising an adhesive rear surface and a female socket on the front surface, wherein the adhesive rear surface is attached to the cuff portion of the second sock, and wherein the protruding snap button on the first sock is pressed against the female socket on the second sock to securely fasten and store the socks as a pair, preventing separation.
In yet another embodiment, a first fabric flap overlaps the male snap fastener and a second fabric flap overlaps the female snap socket, wherein the first fabric flap and the second fabric flap are partially removed to access the male snap fastener and the female snap socket respectively for fastening the socks.
Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains upon reading and understanding of the following detailed specification.
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 innovation 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 in order 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 in order 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 is a long-felt need in the art for improved socks that offer a practical and easy method for keeping pairs of socks together when they are not being worn. Additionally, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved pair of socks that have a snap device to allow users to securely fasten socks together. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a novel pair of socks that includes snap fasteners to prevent the loss of individual socks. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved pair of socks that can be attached together when not worn by a user for secure storage and laundry as a pair. Furthermore, there is a long-felt need in the art for a pair of socks with fasteners that prevents the socks from becoming separated during storage, laundry, and more. Also, there is a long-felt need in the art for a novel pair of socks that saves time and effort of users by keeping both the socks of the pair together. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a fastening system that is attached to socks to keep a pair of socks together without affecting the functionality and appearance of the socks.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a socks pair with snap fasteners. The pair includes a first sock including a removably attached snap button male portion patch, the patch comprising an adhesive rear surface and a protruding snap button on the front surface, wherein the adhesive rear surface is affixed to the cuff portion of the first sock, allowing for a secure attachment that prevents unintended disengagement, and the patch is designed for removable use by a user, thereby facilitating reuse with other pairs of socks. A second sock includes a removably attached snap button female portion patch, the female portion patch comprising an adhesive rear surface and a female socket on the front surface, wherein the adhesive rear surface is attached to the cuff portion of the second sock, and wherein the protruding snap button on the first sock is pressed against the female socket on the second sock to securely fasten and store the socks as a pair, preventing separation.
Referring initially to the drawings,
A female button socket 112 is positioned on the outer surface 114 of the second sock 104. The female button socket 112 is positioned on the cuff portion 116 of the sock 104. The female button socket 112 is aligned with the male snap button 106 such that the male button 106 can be pressed into the female button socket 112 to securely fasten the socks 102, 104 together when the pair 100 is not worn by a user (as illustrated in
The snap button portions 106, 112 are sewn to the socks 102, 104 respectively. Alternatively, the snap button portions 106, 112 are permanently attached using adhesive to the outer surfaces 108, 114 of the socks 102, 104, respectively. Further, the socks pair 100 is washable, wrinkle-free, and can be of different designs.
The second sock 314 includes a selectively removable attached snap button female portion patch 316. The female portion patch 316 includes an adhesive rear surface 318 and a female socket 320 on the front surface 322. The adhesive rear surface 318 is attached to the cuff portion 324 of the sock 314. The protruding snap button 308 can be pressed against the female socket 320 to fasten the socks 302, 314 to each other to securely store as a pair, preventing the socks 302, 314 from becoming separated.
The snap buttons of different embodiments are made from durable materials such as plastic, metal, or other suitable materials to withstand repeated usage and washing. The snap button mechanism is a user-friendly and efficient way to keep a pair of socks together, i.e., fastened to one another.
In different embodiments, different fastening means such as a hook fastener on one sock and a loop fastener on the other sock can be included. Alternatively, magnetic fasteners of opposite polarities can be used in other embodiments.
In one embodiment of the present invention, a first fabric flap overlaps the male snap fastener and a second fabric flap overlaps the female snap socket, wherein the first fabric flap and the second fabric flap are partially removed to access the male snap fastener and the female snap socket respectively for fastening the socks. The flaps are made of the same or similar material and color combinations of the individual associated socks.
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 “snapping or attaching socks pair”, “pair of snapping or attaching socks”, “socks with snap fasteners”, “socks pair”, and “socks pair with fastening means” are interchangeable and refer to the socks pair with snap fasteners 100, 200, 300 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the socks pair with snap fasteners 100, 200, 300 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the socks pair with snap fasteners 100, 200, 300 as shown in the FIGS. is for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the socks pair with snap fasteners 100, 200, 300 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the socks pair with snap fasteners 100, 200, 300 are important design parameters for user convenience, the socks pair with snap fasteners 100, 200, 300 may be of any size 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 of 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. 63/502,252, which was filed on May 15, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63502252 | May 2023 | US |
