US20150237919A1 - Shirt cuff expander - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to wearing apparel and more particularly, to a long sleeve shirt having a cuff.
- Shirt cuffs are conventionally offered in two styles: one in which the cuff ends overlap and are fastened by a button known as a “button cuff” or “barrel cuff,” and the other in which the cuff ends typically have button-boles on both sides and are meant to be fastened with cufflinks, silk-knots, or a similar fastening device.
- This second style of shirt cuff is generally known as a “French cuff” or “link cuff.” All conventional shirt cuffs fully encircle the wrist of the wearer so that they may be fastened with a button, cuff link, or other fastener.
- Shirt cuffs may be worn in the “kissing/style” where the insides of both sides are pressed together, commonly seen with French cuffs, or the “barrel style” in which the outside of one end touches the inside of the other end as commonly seen with button culls.
- the present invention is directed to all fastenable shirt cuffs including button cuffs, barrel cuffs, French cuffs, link cuffs, cocktail cuffs, turn back cuffs, Milanese cuffs, and others.
- FIG. 1 shows a typical example of a garment having long sleeves and a button cuff. While not shown in FIG. 1 , it is to be understood that the garment also includes a corresponding long sleeve and button cuff for the left arm as well. The periphery of the closed fastened cuff is smaller than any other portion of the sleeve. Many of us have had the experience at one time or another of not being able to put on or take off a shirt without unfastening the cuff so that our hand can pass through the cuff opening.
- One common issue that arises when wearing a long sleeve shirt with cuffs is that the wearer wishes to remove the sleeves from the wrist area. This can arise from various reasons. For example, the wearer may be too warm with the sleeves fully extended or the lower portion of the sleeves may be in the way when the wearer performs a certain task.
- the fastened cuff Since the fastened cuff has the smallest sleeve periphery and is typically slightly greater than the circumference of your lower arm near your wrist, sliding the fastened cuff up your arm typically meets resistance due to the size of your forearm within a few inches of upward sliding.
- the typical solution is for the wearer to unfasten the cuffs and roll up the sleeves in one of several ways.
- the internet provides several techniques for “properly” rolling up one's sleeves. In fact, some of the purportedly more fashionable ways require the wearer to roll up the sleeves while not wearing the shirt.
- the present invention discloses a cuff expander for facilitating the adjustment of a shirt cuff.
- this cuff expander comprises a band-like member with first and second ends and may optionally include an elastic portion.
- This embodiment typically has a button attached to the first end and a button-hole stitched into the second end such that the button-hole at the second end may be attached to a shirt cuff button and the expander button may be inserted through a shirt cuff button-hole.
- the expander may be worn in its folded first position, pulling the shirt cuff into the standard fastened position or the expander may be allowed to open into its second position allowing the shirt cuff to expand.
- the shirt cuff button and shirt cuff button-hole are laterally displaced from one another.
- the second end of the expander may be permanently affixed to the shirt cuff.
- the shirt cuff expander has a fastener at the first end, a fastener at the second end, and an elastic portion attaching the first end to the second end.
- a static connection member of an adjustable length may be used to connect the first and second ends of this embodiment.
- These embodiments may preferably be used to fasten link cuffs.
- the expander may also display logos, emblems, insignias or colors representative of various organizations or as a decorative feature.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of a portion of a typical long sleeve garment having a button cuff;
- FIG. 2 is an end view of the button cuff of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a top view of one embodiment of the cuff expander of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the cuff expander of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cuff expander of FIG. 3 in a partially folded position
- FIG. 6 is an end view of a portion of the cuff with the cuff expander installed and the cuff expander in the closed first position;
- FIG. 7 is an end view of a portion of the cuff with the cuff expander installed and the cuff expander in the open second position;
- FIGS. 8 and 9 each show a technique for biasing the cuff expander in a folded position
- FIG. 10 is atop view of another embodiment of the cuff expander of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 a view of another embodiment of the cuff expander of the present invention shown attached to a cuff;
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a link cuff
- FIG. 13 shows an end view of a link cuff with the cuff expander installed and the cuff expander in the closed first position
- FIG. 14 shows an end view of a link cuff with the cuff expander installed and the cuff expander in the open second position
- FIG. 15 shows a side view of an alternative embodiment of the cuff expander
- FIG. 16 shows a side view of an alternative embodiment of the cuff expander
- FIG. 17 is a top view of another embodiment of the cuff expander of the present invention.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 are representative of a buttoned cuff 10 attached, typically sewn, to an end of a sleeve 12 in a conventional manner.
- the cuff 10 has an upper edge 14 , which is joined to sleeve 12 , and an opposing lower edge 16 .
- the cuff 10 further includes first and second ends 18 and 20 , respectively.
- a fastener 22 typically a button, is attached, typically sewn, proximate the first end 18 of the cuff 10 and a receiver 24 ( FIG. 1 ), typically a button-hole, is formed proximate the second end 20 of the cuff 10 .
- a receiver 24 typically a button-hole
- the shirt cuff 10 circumscribes the wrist somewhat closely and defines a periphery that is smaller than the periphery of the sleeve 12 above the cuff 10 .
- the fastened cuff 10 limits or restricts the cuff from advancing up the arm.
- the wearer of the shirt desires to adjust the length of the sleeves 12 which requires that the cuff 10 be unfastened and either the sleeves 12 rolled up a turn or two or simply the -unfastened cuff 10 and lower portion of the sleeve 12 are slid up the arm. This latter technique usually results in the sleeve 12 and cuff 10 sliding back down the wearer's art in a relatively short period of time.
- FIG. 3 shows a plain view of one embodiment of the cuff expander 30 and Fig, 4 shows the bottom view of the expander 30 .
- This embodiment of the cuff expander 30 comprises a band-like member 32 , generally trapezoidal in shape, having first and second end portions 34 and 36 , respectively, a medial portion 35 , and upper and lower surfaces 32 a and 32 b, respectively.
- the band-like member 32 is preferably thin, and more preferably has a thickness of no more than 1 ⁇ 8th inch.
- a fastener 38 typically a button
- a receiver 40 typically a button-hole
- the expander 30 is shown in a partially folded position with the lower surface 32 b of the first end portion 34 facing the lower surface 32 b of the medial portion 35 and the upper surface 32 a of the second end portion 36 facing the upper surface 32 a of the medial portion 35 .
- the folded expander 30 is shown, -attached to a typical button cuff 10 .
- the cuff button 22 is inserted through the expander button-hole 40 in the second end portion 36 and the expander button 38 is inserted through the button-hole 24 proximate the second end 20 of the cuff 10 .
- the expander button 38 is preferably aligned with the cuff button axis 22 when the cuff expander 30 is in the closed or folded position. It is to be understood that the periphery of the cuff 10 is substantially unchanged with the expander 30 installed and in the folded position and gives the appearance of a normal buttoned cuff.
- the cuff expander 30 is normally biased to the folded position as shown in FIG. 6 .
- the band-like member 32 may include means for biasing such that the lower surface 32 b of the first end portion 34 is adjacent the lower surface 32 b of the medial portion 35 and the upper surface 32 a of the second end portion 36 is adjacent the upper surface 32 a of the medial portion 35 .
- FIGS. 8 and 9 One example is shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 where stitching 42 has been used to bias the band-like member 32 in the folded position at one or two locations.
- the band-like member 32 may comprise a plurality of individual segments, for example three, that are overlaid onto each other and secured to one another at or adjacent respective end locations as shown in FIG.
- the band-like member 32 includes releasable fasteners, such as hook-and-loop-type fasteners, magnetic fasteners, or other releasable fasteners to normally maintain the cuff expander 30 in the folded position.
- the releasable fasteners may be concealed within the interior of the cuff 10 or cuff expander 30 , positioned behind the expander fastener 38 such as the expander button, or be simply tucked into the sleeve 12 .
- connection member 32 is made of an elastic material allowing the connection member 32 an amount of stretch.
- all or a portion of the connection member 32 may comprise an elastic material.
- the medial portion 35 comprises an elastic material and the first and second end portions 34 , 36 comprise a stiff or non-elastic material.
- an elastic material is any material that returns to, substantially returns to, or is capable of returning to or substantially returning to an initial form or state after deformation.
- the elastic material allows the expander 30 to accommodate and maintain the cuff 10 at various positions along the wearer's arm.
- the expander 30 will stretch sufficiently to accommodate the size of the arm and prevents the cuff/sleeve from sliding back down to the wrist due to gravity.
- the elastic material may be stretched at least two times its unstretched length without permanently deforming the elastic material. It should be understood that via use of different elastic materials, the amount of stretch may be more or less than the aforementioned amount.
- the spring constant (K) for the elastic material may be chosen to allow a predetermined stretch for a predetermined amount of tensile force applied.
- the elastic material chosen will allow the periphery of the cuff opening to expand greater than a half inch, more preferably greater than an inch, and most preferably greater than one and one-half inch.
- the cuff expander 30 ′ comprises a substantially flat, band-like member 32 having a button 38 and a button-hole 40 similar to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 .
- the cuff expander 30 ′ is not normally biased to a folded position and instead is intended to remain relatively flat.
- At least a portion of the band-like member 32 is preferably made from elastic material.
- the shirt cuff button 22 is inserted through the expander button-hole 40 and then the shirt cuff button 22 is inserted through the cuff button-bole 24 resulting in a normal buttoned cuff with the expander 30 ′ sandwiched between the overlapping cuff ends 18 and 20 .
- the free end of the cuff expander 30 ′ with the button 38 is positioned such that it remains bidden and obstructed from clear view in the buttoned cuff position.
- the cuff 10 is unbuttoned (i.e., the cuff button 22 is inserted back through the cuff button-hole 24 ) and the expander button 38 is inserted through the cuff button-hole 24 .
- the wearer can then slide the sleeves 12 up the wearer's arms and the elastic material of the expander 30 ′ secures the cuffs 10 to the desired location on the arms.
- the cuff expander 30 ′′ is incorporated in the cuff 10 of the shirt itself.
- the band-like member 32 ′′ has a button 38 at one end of the band-like member 32 ′′ and a second end attached, preferably by stitching, to the cuff first end 18 , preferably near the cuff button 22 .
- the cuff expander 30 ′′ could be part of the original shirt or could be added later.
- all or part of the connection member 32 ′′ is comprised of an elastic material. It is to be understood that the attachment to the cuff 10 is not limited to stitching but may be by any suitable means known to those of ordinary skill in the art as for example, adherence.
- the cuff expander 30 ′′ is used in a manner similar to expander 30 ′.
- FIG. 12 is representative of a second style of shirt cuff generally known as a “French cuff” or “ink cuff” 100 .
- the link cuff 100 is attached, typically sewn, to an end of a sleeve 112 in a conventional manner.
- the link cuff 100 includes first and second ends 118 and 120 , respectively.
- the cuff ends 118 and 120 typically have button-holes 124 on both sides and are meant to be fastened with cufflinks, silk-knots, or a similar fastening device.
- Link cuffs 100 are typically worn in the “kissing style” where an inside portion of the cuff ends 118 and 120 are adjacent or contacting one another.
- the cuff expander 130 does not rely on buttons but uses an alternative fastener which may be inserted through at least two button-holes 124 to fasten link cuffs 100 .
- the expander 130 comprises a first end 130 a. and second end 130 b.
- the first end 130 a has a fastener 136 designed to extend through the buttonholes 124 .
- the second end 130 b may also have a fastener 134 designed to fasten to a button-hole.
- the first and second ends 130 a and 130 b of the expander 130 are connected by a connection member 132 .
- This connection member 132 preferably comprises at least a portion of elastic material.
- the elastic connection member 132 may be band-like or may be an elastic cord. In this embodiment the connection member is short enough to secure the cuff 100 in approximately the traditional closed position ( FIG. 13 ). The elastic member 132 may then be stretched when the wearer wishes to slide the sleeves 112 up the wearer's arms as shown in FIG. 14 . The elastic connection member 132 will expand allowing the cuff 100 to open and accommodate the wearer's arm and retain the cuff 100 in the position it is placed. In an alternate embodiment, the elastic connection member 132 may comprise a folding-type band-like member as shown in FIGS. 5-9 .
- FIGS. 15 and 16 show alternate embodiments of the cuff expander 130 .
- the cuff expander 130 ′ is similar to cuff expander 130 .
- At least one of the first and second ends 130 a ′ and 130 b ′ of the cuff expander 130 ′ contains a magnetic fastener 150 ′ and the other end is attracted to the magnetic fastener 150 ′.
- a magnet 150 ′ may be “buried” or concealed within one or both of the fasteners 134 ′ and 136 ′ or at least one of the fasteners is the magnet 150 ′ and the other fastener is attracted to the magnetic fastener.
- connection member 132 ′ may be concealed within the cuff 100 when the cuff 100 is fastened.
- the magnets 150 ′ used in this embodiment may be placed at any position along the cuff expander 130 ′ but will be preferably concealed behind or very near the fasteners 134 ′ and 136 ′. This magnetic fastening feature may optionally be utilized in any of the described embodiments regardless of the other features of the embodiment.
- the cuff expander 130 ′′ shown, in FIG. 16 is similar to a typical cuff link having a pivoting member as a back fastener 134 ′′ and a front fastener 136 ′′.
- the fasteners 134 ′′ and 136 ′′ are joined with an elastic connection member 132 ′′,
- the fasteners 134 ′′ and 136 ′′ may also include magnetic fasteners 150 ′′.
- the cuff expander includes a logo, emblem, or insignia 44 ( FIG. 10 ) that is seen when the expander is in the unfolded or stretched position.
- the insignia 44 is located on the upper surface 32 a of the medial portion of the band-like member or connecting member 32 .
- a logo, emblem or insignia 44 can be used with any of the cuff expander embodiments having a band-like connection member.
- the logo, emblem, or insignia 44 may be representative of a particular organization, company, university or school.
- the expander may include one or more colors that may be indicative of a particular organization, company, university or school,
- FIG. 17 shows another embodiment of the cuff expander 30 ′′′.
- the cuff expander 30 ′′′ comprises a substantially-flat, band-like member 32 having a button 38 and a button-hole 40 similar to the embodiment shown in FIG. 10 .
- the cuff expander 30 ′′′ is not normally biased to a folded position and instead is intended to remain relatively flat.
- At least a portion of the band-like member 32 is preferably made from elastic material.
- a fabric 46 is attached, preferably stitched, to at least the medial portion of the band-like member 32 .
- the fabric 46 is more aesthetically pleasing than the elastic material.
- the fabric may be stitched to the elastic material while the elastic material is stretched so that when released, the fabric exhibits slight creases or puckers, providing a more pleasing appearance.
- the cuff expander 30 ′′′ is used similar to the cuff expander 30 ′.
- the expander includes one or more colors that may match the sleeve color or otherwise compliment the shirt.
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A shirt cuff expander for facilitating the expansion of a shirt cuff. The shirt cuff expander comprises a first and second end connected by a connecting member. The connecting member may be a band-like member having first and second ends and may optionally include an elastic portion. The cuff expander first end may have a button attached to it as its fastening mechanism or another type of obstruction that prevents the extender from slipping through a button-hole. The second end may have, a similar obstruction to prevent slippage through a button-hole or may have a button-hole stitched into its second end. This arrangement allows the first and second ends to be fastened to a button cuff or a link cuff or any other type of shirt cuff. This allows the expander and shirt cuff to transition easily between the traditional closed, first position in which the two ends of the shirt cuff are axially aligned with each other and the open, second position, in which the two ends of the shirt cuff are laterally displaced from one another. This versatility allows for the shirt sleeves to be pushed up or pulled down quickly and easily. The optional elastic portion may also help retain the shirt sleeves in the raised position.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/944,655 filed Feb. 26, 2014. Applicant Incorporates by reference herein Application Ser. No. 61/944,655 in its entirety,
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates generally to wearing apparel and more particularly, to a long sleeve shirt having a cuff.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Shirt cuffs are conventionally offered in two styles: one in which the cuff ends overlap and are fastened by a button known as a “button cuff” or “barrel cuff,” and the other in which the cuff ends typically have button-boles on both sides and are meant to be fastened with cufflinks, silk-knots, or a similar fastening device. This second style of shirt cuff is generally known as a “French cuff” or “link cuff.” All conventional shirt cuffs fully encircle the wrist of the wearer so that they may be fastened with a button, cuff link, or other fastener. Shirt cuffs may be worn in the “kissing/style” where the insides of both sides are pressed together, commonly seen with French cuffs, or the “barrel style” in which the outside of one end touches the inside of the other end as commonly seen with button culls. The present invention is directed to all fastenable shirt cuffs including button cuffs, barrel cuffs, French cuffs, link cuffs, cocktail cuffs, turn back cuffs, Milanese cuffs, and others.
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FIG. 1 shows a typical example of a garment having long sleeves and a button cuff. While not shown inFIG. 1 , it is to be understood that the garment also includes a corresponding long sleeve and button cuff for the left arm as well. The periphery of the closed fastened cuff is smaller than any other portion of the sleeve. Many of us have had the experience at one time or another of not being able to put on or take off a shirt without unfastening the cuff so that our hand can pass through the cuff opening. - One common issue that arises when wearing a long sleeve shirt with cuffs is that the wearer wishes to remove the sleeves from the wrist area. This can arise from various reasons. For example, the wearer may be too warm with the sleeves fully extended or the lower portion of the sleeves may be in the way when the wearer performs a certain task.
- Since the fastened cuff has the smallest sleeve periphery and is typically slightly greater than the circumference of your lower arm near your wrist, sliding the fastened cuff up your arm typically meets resistance due to the size of your forearm within a few inches of upward sliding. The typical solution is for the wearer to unfasten the cuffs and roll up the sleeves in one of several ways. The internet provides several techniques for “properly” rolling up one's sleeves. In fact, some of the purportedly more fashionable ways require the wearer to roll up the sleeves while not wearing the shirt.
- An alternative to rolling is just sliding the unfastened cuff up the wearer's forearm; however, the sleeve is typically back down at the wearer's wrist in a few moments as there is nothing to fight gravity's downward pull.
- Another issue that sometime arises with fastened shirt cuffs is that the wearer's watch, bracelet or other jewelry worn around the wearer's wrist is confined due to the tightness of the fastened cuff. Typically, the alternative's are don't wear the jewelry, unfasten the cuffs and look fashion-less, roll up the sleeves or throw the shirt away.
- What is needed is an alternative to rolled up sleeves that is simple, easy, inexpensive and quick.
- The present invention discloses a cuff expander for facilitating the adjustment of a shirt cuff. In one embodiment, this cuff expander comprises a band-like member with first and second ends and may optionally include an elastic portion. This embodiment typically has a button attached to the first end and a button-hole stitched into the second end such that the button-hole at the second end may be attached to a shirt cuff button and the expander button may be inserted through a shirt cuff button-hole. The expander may be worn in its folded first position, pulling the shirt cuff into the standard fastened position or the expander may be allowed to open into its second position allowing the shirt cuff to expand. In the second-position, the shirt cuff button and shirt cuff button-hole are laterally displaced from one another. In alternate embodiments, the second end of the expander may be permanently affixed to the shirt cuff. In still a separate embodiment the shirt cuff expander has a fastener at the first end, a fastener at the second end, and an elastic portion attaching the first end to the second end. Alternatively a static connection member of an adjustable length may be used to connect the first and second ends of this embodiment. These embodiments may preferably be used to fasten link cuffs. The expander may also display logos, emblems, insignias or colors representative of various organizations or as a decorative feature.
- The present invention will be more fully understood from the detailed description given below and from the accompanying drawings of the preferred embodiments of the invention, which however, should not be taken to limit the invention to the specific embodiments, but are for explanation and for better understanding. Furthermore, the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the invention.
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FIG. 1 is a front view of a portion of a typical long sleeve garment having a button cuff; -
FIG. 2 is an end view of the button cuff ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a top view of one embodiment of the cuff expander of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the cuff expander ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cuff expander ofFIG. 3 in a partially folded position; -
FIG. 6 is an end view of a portion of the cuff with the cuff expander installed and the cuff expander in the closed first position; -
FIG. 7 is an end view of a portion of the cuff with the cuff expander installed and the cuff expander in the open second position; -
FIGS. 8 and 9 each show a technique for biasing the cuff expander in a folded position; -
FIG. 10 is atop view of another embodiment of the cuff expander of the present invention; -
FIG. 11 a view of another embodiment of the cuff expander of the present invention shown attached to a cuff; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a link cuff; -
FIG. 13 shows an end view of a link cuff with the cuff expander installed and the cuff expander in the closed first position; -
FIG. 14 shows an end view of a link cuff with the cuff expander installed and the cuff expander in the open second position; -
FIG. 15 shows a side view of an alternative embodiment of the cuff expander; -
FIG. 16 shows a side view of an alternative embodiment of the cuff expander; and -
FIG. 17 is a top view of another embodiment of the cuff expander of the present invention. - In the following description, for purposes of explanation and not limitation, specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced in other embodiments that depart from these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known methods and devices are omitted so as to not obscure the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail.
- Various embodiments of the invention may be utilized with apparel having a buttoned cuff, link cuff, or other fastenable cuff without modifying the existing apparel.
FIGS. 1 and 2 are representative of abuttoned cuff 10 attached, typically sewn, to an end of asleeve 12 in a conventional manner. Thecuff 10 has anupper edge 14, which is joined tosleeve 12, and an opposinglower edge 16. Referring toFIG. 2 , thecuff 10 further includes first and second ends 18 and 20, respectively. Afastener 22, typically a button, is attached, typically sewn, proximate thefirst end 18 of thecuff 10 and a receiver 24 (FIG. 1 ), typically a button-hole, is formed proximate thesecond end 20 of thecuff 10. When worn around the wrist of an individual, cuff ends 18 and 20 overlap when thebutton 22 is inserted through the button-hole 24. - Typically, the
shirt cuff 10 circumscribes the wrist somewhat closely and defines a periphery that is smaller than the periphery of thesleeve 12 above thecuff 10. Thus, since the wearer's arm becomes larger above the wrist, the fastenedcuff 10 limits or restricts the cuff from advancing up the arm. - For numerous reasons (which need not be enumerated here) oftentimes the wearer of the shirt desires to adjust the length of the
sleeves 12 which requires that thecuff 10 be unfastened and either thesleeves 12 rolled up a turn or two or simply the -unfastenedcuff 10 and lower portion of thesleeve 12 are slid up the arm. This latter technique usually results in thesleeve 12 andcuff 10 sliding back down the wearer's art in a relatively short period of time. -
FIG. 3 shows a plain view of one embodiment of thecuff expander 30 and Fig, 4 shows the bottom view of theexpander 30. This embodiment of thecuff expander 30 comprises a band-like member 32, generally trapezoidal in shape, having first andsecond end portions medial portion 35, and upper andlower surfaces like member 32 is preferably thin, and more preferably has a thickness of no more than ⅛th inch. - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 3 , afastener 38, typically a button, is attached, typically sewn, proximate thefirst end portion 34 of the band-like member 32 and areceiver 40, typically a button-hole, is formed proximate thesecond end portion 36 of the band-like member 32. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , theexpander 30 is shown in a partially folded position with thelower surface 32 b of thefirst end portion 34 facing thelower surface 32 b of themedial portion 35 and theupper surface 32 a of thesecond end portion 36 facing theupper surface 32 a of themedial portion 35. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , the foldedexpander 30 is shown, -attached to atypical button cuff 10. Thecuff button 22 is inserted through the expander button-hole 40 in thesecond end portion 36 and theexpander button 38 is inserted through the button-hole 24 proximate thesecond end 20 of thecuff 10. Theexpander button 38 is preferably aligned with thecuff button axis 22 when thecuff expander 30 is in the closed or folded position. It is to be understood that the periphery of thecuff 10 is substantially unchanged with theexpander 30 installed and in the folded position and gives the appearance of a normal buttoned cuff. - In this embodiment, the
cuff expander 30 is normally biased to the folded position as shown inFIG. 6 . This can be accomplished in various manners. For example, the band-like member 32 may include means for biasing such that thelower surface 32 b of thefirst end portion 34 is adjacent thelower surface 32 b of themedial portion 35 and theupper surface 32 a of thesecond end portion 36 is adjacent theupper surface 32 a of themedial portion 35. One example is shown inFIGS. 8 and 9 wherestitching 42 has been used to bias the band-like member 32 in the folded position at one or two locations. Alternatively, the band-like member 32 may comprise a plurality of individual segments, for example three, that are overlaid onto each other and secured to one another at or adjacent respective end locations as shown inFIG. 9 . In another embodiment, the band-like member 32 includes releasable fasteners, such as hook-and-loop-type fasteners, magnetic fasteners, or other releasable fasteners to normally maintain thecuff expander 30 in the folded position. In some embodiments, the releasable fasteners may be concealed within the interior of thecuff 10 orcuff expander 30, positioned behind theexpander fastener 38 such as the expander button, or be simply tucked into thesleeve 12. - When the wearer wishes to reposition his
long sleeves 12 up the wearer's arm, thesleeves 12 may be slid un the arm and thecuff expander 30 may unfold as shown inFIG. 7 or otherwise open. In a preferred embodiment at least a portion of theconnection member 32 is made of an elastic material allowing theconnection member 32 an amount of stretch. For example, all or a portion of theconnection member 32 may comprise an elastic material. In one embodiment, themedial portion 35 comprises an elastic material and the first andsecond end portions expander 30 to accommodate and maintain thecuff 10 at various positions along the wearer's arm. Thus, theexpander 30 will stretch sufficiently to accommodate the size of the arm and prevents the cuff/sleeve from sliding back down to the wrist due to gravity. - Preferably, the elastic material may be stretched at least two times its unstretched length without permanently deforming the elastic material. It should be understood that via use of different elastic materials, the amount of stretch may be more or less than the aforementioned amount. The spring constant (K) for the elastic material may be chosen to allow a predetermined stretch for a predetermined amount of tensile force applied. Preferably, the elastic material chosen will allow the periphery of the cuff opening to expand greater than a half inch, more preferably greater than an inch, and most preferably greater than one and one-half inch.
- In another embodiment as shown, in
FIG. 10 , thecuff expander 30′ comprises a substantially flat, band-like member 32 having abutton 38 and a button-hole 40 similar to the embodiment shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 . In this embodiment, thecuff expander 30′ is not normally biased to a folded position and instead is intended to remain relatively flat. At least a portion of the band-like member 32 is preferably made from elastic material. In this embodiment, when thecuff expander 30′ is not in use, theshirt cuff button 22 is inserted through the expander button-hole 40 and then theshirt cuff button 22 is inserted through the cuff button-bole 24 resulting in a normal buttoned cuff with theexpander 30′ sandwiched between the overlapping cuff ends 18 and 20. Preferably, the free end of thecuff expander 30′ with thebutton 38 is positioned such that it remains bidden and obstructed from clear view in the buttoned cuff position. When the wearer desires to position thesleeves 12 up the arms, thecuff 10 is unbuttoned (i.e., thecuff button 22 is inserted back through the cuff button-hole 24) and theexpander button 38 is inserted through the cuff button-hole 24. The wearer can then slide thesleeves 12 up the wearer's arms and the elastic material of theexpander 30′ secures thecuffs 10 to the desired location on the arms. - In another embodiment as shown in.
FIG. 11 , thecuff expander 30″ is incorporated in thecuff 10 of the shirt itself. The band-like member 32″ has abutton 38 at one end of the band-like member 32″ and a second end attached, preferably by stitching, to the cufffirst end 18, preferably near thecuff button 22. Thecuff expander 30″ could be part of the original shirt or could be added later. Preferably, all or part of theconnection member 32″ is comprised of an elastic material. It is to be understood that the attachment to thecuff 10 is not limited to stitching but may be by any suitable means known to those of ordinary skill in the art as for example, adherence. Thecuff expander 30″ is used in a manner similar toexpander 30′. -
FIG. 12 is representative of a second style of shirt cuff generally known as a “French cuff” or “ink cuff” 100. Thelink cuff 100 is attached, typically sewn, to an end of asleeve 112 in a conventional manner. Thelink cuff 100 includes first and second ends 118 and 120, respectively. The cuff ends 118 and 120 typically have button-holes 124 on both sides and are meant to be fastened with cufflinks, silk-knots, or a similar fastening device. Link cuffs 100 are typically worn in the “kissing style” where an inside portion of the cuff ends 118 and 120 are adjacent or contacting one another. - In a preferred embodiment for
link cuffs 100, thecuff expander 130 does not rely on buttons but uses an alternative fastener which may be inserted through at least two button-holes 124 to fasten link cuffs 100. In this embodiment theexpander 130 comprises afirst end 130 a. andsecond end 130 b. Thefirst end 130 a has afastener 136 designed to extend through thebuttonholes 124. Thesecond end 130 b may also have afastener 134 designed to fasten to a button-hole. The first and second ends 130 a and 130 b of theexpander 130 are connected by aconnection member 132. Thisconnection member 132 preferably comprises at least a portion of elastic material. Theelastic connection member 132 may be band-like or may be an elastic cord. In this embodiment the connection member is short enough to secure thecuff 100 in approximately the traditional closed position (FIG. 13 ). Theelastic member 132 may then be stretched when the wearer wishes to slide thesleeves 112 up the wearer's arms as shown inFIG. 14 . Theelastic connection member 132 will expand allowing thecuff 100 to open and accommodate the wearer's arm and retain thecuff 100 in the position it is placed. In an alternate embodiment, theelastic connection member 132 may comprise a folding-type band-like member as shown inFIGS. 5-9 . -
FIGS. 15 and 16 show alternate embodiments of thecuff expander 130. InFIG. 15 , thecuff expander 130′ is similar tocuff expander 130. At least one of the first and second ends 130 a′ and 130 b′ of thecuff expander 130′ contains amagnetic fastener 150′ and the other end is attracted to themagnetic fastener 150′. For example, amagnet 150′ may be “buried” or concealed within one or both of thefasteners 134′ and 136′ or at least one of the fasteners is themagnet 150′ and the other fastener is attracted to the magnetic fastener. As a result the magnetic attraction between the first and second ends 130 a′ and 130 b′ is capable of holding thecuff expander 130′ in a securely closed position. In this embodiment theconnection member 132′ may be concealed within thecuff 100 when thecuff 100 is fastened. When the wearer wishes to slide hissleeves 112 up his arms the magnetic attachment may be broken and theelastic connection member 132′ secures thecuffs 100 in an open position-higher up the wearer's arm. Themagnets 150′ used in this embodiment may be placed at any position along thecuff expander 130′ but will be preferably concealed behind or very near thefasteners 134′ and 136′. This magnetic fastening feature may optionally be utilized in any of the described embodiments regardless of the other features of the embodiment. - the
cuff expander 130″ shown, inFIG. 16 is similar to a typical cuff link having a pivoting member as aback fastener 134″ and afront fastener 136″. Thefasteners 134″ and 136″ are joined with anelastic connection member 132″, As withcuff expander 130′, thefasteners 134″ and 136″ may also includemagnetic fasteners 150″. - In another embodiment, the cuff expander includes a logo, emblem, or insignia 44 (
FIG. 10 ) that is seen when the expander is in the unfolded or stretched position. Theinsignia 44 is located on theupper surface 32 a of the medial portion of the band-like member or connectingmember 32. It is to be understood that a logo, emblem orinsignia 44 can be used with any of the cuff expander embodiments having a band-like connection member. The logo, emblem, orinsignia 44 may be representative of a particular organization, company, university or school. The expander may include one or more colors that may be indicative of a particular organization, company, university or school, -
FIG. 17 shows another embodiment of thecuff expander 30′″. Thecuff expander 30′″ comprises a substantially-flat, band-like member 32 having abutton 38 and a button-hole 40 similar to the embodiment shown inFIG. 10 . In this embodiment, thecuff expander 30″′ is not normally biased to a folded position and instead is intended to remain relatively flat. At least a portion of the band-like member 32 is preferably made from elastic material. In this embodiment, afabric 46 is attached, preferably stitched, to at least the medial portion of the band-like member 32. Preferably, thefabric 46 is more aesthetically pleasing than the elastic material. Additionally or alternatively, the fabric may be stitched to the elastic material while the elastic material is stretched so that when released, the fabric exhibits slight creases or puckers, providing a more pleasing appearance. Thecuff expander 30″′ is used similar to thecuff expander 30′. - In another embodiment, the expander includes one or more colors that may match the sleeve color or otherwise compliment the shirt.
- Other apparatus, features and advantages of the present invention will be or become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following drawings and detailed description. It is intended that ail such additional apparatus features and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the present invention, and be protected by the accompanying claims.
Claims (24)
1. A cuff expander for shirt cuffs, the cuffs having a first end with a button-hole therethrough and a second end having either a button-hole therethrough or a button attached thereto, the cuff expander comprising:
an expandible assembly having first and second end portions;
a first fastener at the assembly first end portion, the first fastener designed to fasten to a button-hole and the assembly second end portion having either a second fastener designed to fasten to a button-hole or having a button-hole extending therethrough,
wherein the assembly first end portion may attach to the cuff first end and the assembly second end portion may attach to the cuff second end;
a connection member connecting the first and second end portions of the expandible assembly, and
the expandible assembly having a first position in which the first and second end portions of the expandible assembly are retained together, causing the first and second cuff ends to be substantially in contact with one another and a second position in which the first and second end portions of the expandible assembly are separated, allowing the first and second cuff ends to be laterally displaced from one another.
2. The cuff expander of claim 3 , wherein the expandible assembly is normally biased in the first position.
3. The cuff expander of claim 1 , wherein releasable fasteners may be used to bias the expandible assembly in the first position.
4. The cuff expander of claim 3 , wherein the releasable fasteners are selected from the group consisting of hook-and-loop type fasteners and magnetic fasteners.
5. The cuff expander of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the connection member is made of an elastic material.
6. The cuff expander of claim 5 , wherein the elastic material may be stretched to at least two times its unstretched length with permanently deforming the elastic material.
7. The cuff expander of claim 1 , wherein the expandable assembly includes a color, logo, emblem or insignia that is seen when the expander is in the second position.
8. The cuff expander of claim 7 , wherein the color, logo, emblem, or insignia is representative of a particular organization, company, university or school.
9. A cuff expander for a button-type cuff of a long sleeved shirt, the button-type cuff having a first end with a cuff button-hole extending therethrough and a second end with a cuff button attached thereto, the cuff expander comprising:
a band-like member having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion having a button fastened thereto, the second end portion having a button-hole extending therethrough,
wherein the cuff button may be inserted through the expander button-hole and the expander button may be inserted through the cuff button-hole, and
the cuff expander having a first position in which the cuff button and the expander button are axially aligned (one above the other) and a second position in which the buttons are laterally displaced from one another.
10. The cuff expander of claim 9 , wherein the band-like member is normally biased in the first position.
11. The cuff expander of claim 9 , wherein releasable fasteners may be used to bias the band-like member in the first position.
12. The cliff expander of claim 11 , wherein the releasable fasteners are selected from the group consisting of hook-and-loop type fasteners and magnetic fasteners.
13. The cuff expander of claim 9 , wherein the band-like member comprises at least a portion made of an elastic material.
14. The cuff expander of claim 13 , wherein the elastic material may be stretched to at least two times its unstretched length without permanently deforming the elastic material.
15. The cuff expander of claim 9 , wherein the expander includes a color, logo, emblem or insignia that is seen when the expander is in the second position.
16. A cuff expander for a button-type cuff of a long sleeved shirt, the button-type cuff having a first end with a cuff button attached thereto and a second end with a cuff button-hole extending therethrough, the cuff expander comprising:
a band-like member having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion having a button fastened thereto, the second end portion being affixed to the shirt cuff,
the expander having a first position in which the expander button is disconnected from the cuff button-hole and concealed within the cuff and a second position in which the expander button is inserted through the cuff button-hole allowing the first and second ends of the cuff to be laterally displaced from one another.
17. The cuff expander of claim 16 , wherein the band-like member comprises at least a portion made of an elastic material.
18. A cuff expander for a link-type cuff of a long sleeved shirt, the link-type cuff having a first end with a first button-hole extending therethrough and a second end with a second button-hole extending therethrough, the cuff expander comprising:
a connection member having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion attached to a first fastener designed to fasten to a button-hole, the second end portion attached to a second fastener designed to fasten to a button-hole,
wherein at least one of the first and second fasteners may be inserted through the first and second button-holes,
the cuff expander having a first position in which first and second ends of the cuff expander are retained together causing the first and second ends of the shirt cuff to be substantially in contact with one another and second position in which the first and second ends of the cuff expander are separated, allowing the first and second ends of the shirt cuff to be laterally displaced from one another.
19. The cuff expander of claim 18 , wherein the connection member is normally biased in the first position.
20. The cuff expander of claim 19 , wherein a releasable fastener may be used to bias the connection member in the first position.
21. The cuff expander of claim 20 , wherein the releasable fastener is selected from the group consisting of hook-and-loop type fasteners and magnetic fasteners.
22. The cuff expander of claim 18 , wherein the connection member comprises at least a portion made of an elastic material.
23. The cuff expander of claim 22 , wherein the elastic material may be stretched to at least two times its unstretched length without permanently deforming the elastic material.
24. The cuff expander of claim 21 , wherein the expander includes a color, logo, emblem or insignia that is seen when the expander is in the second position.
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