Marie M Johnson

US Patent:

56995571, Dec 23, 1997

Filed:

Jun 26, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/494676

Inventors:

Marie M. Johnson - Nashville TN

International Classification:

A41B 1100
A41D 2708

US Classification:

2239

Abstract:

A pair of fastening hook-and-loop patches, consisting of a flexible and decorative hook patch and a flexible and decorative loop patch is permanently attached to a mated pair of complementary items by embroidery which provides enhanced attachment and resistance to curling and inadvertent disassociation with the article of clothing. The mated pairs of complementary items may include articles of clothing or other articles of manufacture. The decorative embroidered applique patches on a single pair of complementary items are unique and aid in mating assorted individual complementary items based on the shape and color of the fastening patch embroidered to the complementary item. The decorative nature of the patches is useful in attracting a child's attention to the fastening device, which results in the child's interest in participation in mating items, such as socks, which may be separated from their complementary mates.