THREADING GUIDE

Abstract

A threading guide that includes: a closed loop at a first end; a straight blunt tip at a second end; and an elongated tapering construction between the blunt tip and the closed loop. The guide tapers from a first thickness near the closed loop to a second thickness at the blunt tip, wherein the closed loop is adapted to receive a drawstring. Preferably, the length of the guide is approximately 6 inches.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of Invention

The present invention relates to a threading guide used to thread drawstrings into openings of garments.

Description of Related Art

Drawstrings are used on various garments as a means to secure the garment around the body of a user. Drawstrings are used in hoods, at the waist areas and in other positions along the garment. The drawstring usually leads through a channel within the garment and is self contained within the garment while in use. Occasionally the drawstrings are accidentally removed or otherwise drawn out of the channel and therefore it is necessary to replace or engage the drawstring back into the channel area.

Examples of devices used to restring drawstrings are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,863,079 to Holmgren. Holmgren discloses a device which relates to restringing and recovery of a drawstring through a garment channel. A second example of such a device is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,785,215 to Hinkel. Hinkel discloses a drawstring restringing apparatus that attaches the drawstring at first end and leads the string through an opening through the apparatus for stringing the drawstring through a channel.

The object of the present invention is to provide an effective threading guide that is simple to use and employs a straightforward component for stringing any drawstring.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a threading guide that includes: a closed loop at a first end; a straight blunt tip at a second end; and an elongated tapering construction between the blunt tip and the closed loop. The guide tapers from a first thickness near the closed loop to a second thickness at the blunt tip, wherein the closed loop is adapted to receive a drawstring. Preferably, the length of the guide is approximately 6 inches.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a threading guide in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to a threading guide that is used to guide a drawstring through a channel or canal of clothing. The drawstring is attached to a closed loop at a first end and a blunt tip is provided at a second end of the threading device. The threading device includes an elongated tapering construction. The construction of the guide tapers from a first thickness near the closed loop to a second thickness at the blunt tip. Preferably the threading guide is approximately 6 inches in length therefore providing a suitable length to maneuver the guide through the garment channel. Further the blunt tip prevents any puncturing of the material along the canal length. As the blunt tip is guided through the canal the drawstring is pulled through attached to the closed loop.

In reference to FIG. 1, a threading guide 10 in accordance with the present invention is depicted. The threading guide 10 includes a first end that has a closed loop 12 as shown in FIG. 1. The closed loop 12 is adapted to receive a drawstring which is tied within the loop's 12 opening. At the opposing end is a blunt tip 14. The blunt tip 14 leads the guide 10 through a garment channel with a drawstring attached to the closed loop 12. The construction of the guide 10 is a tapering construction having a first thickness at the closed loop 12 and tapering down to a second thickness at the blunt tip end 14. As stated the preferred length of the threading guide is 6 inches and therefore provides a sturdy and steady threading guide for the user. The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Claims

1. A threading guide comprising: a. closed loop at a first end;b. straight blunt tip at a second end; andc. an elongated tapering construction between the blunt tip and the closed loop.

2. The threading guide according to claim 1, where the guide tapers from a first thickness near the closed loop to a second thickness at the blunt tip.

3. The threading guide according to claim 1, wherein the closed loop is adapted to receive a drawstring.

4. The threading guide according to claim 1, wherein the length of the guide is approximately 6 inches.