Clothing Weights

Abstract

A clothing weight for preventing clothing from lifting while riding an outdoor vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a weighted base mold. The weighted base mold defines a recess operable for receiving an inner magnet. An inner magnet is disposed within the recess and is operable to magnetically couple to an outer magnet. The inner magnet is further operable for securing a portion of an article of clothing when magnetically coupled to an outer magnet. An outer magnet is operable for magnetic attraction to the inner magnet. The outer magnet is further operable for securing a portion of an article of clothing when magnetically coupled to the inner magnet. A decorative cap is fixed to the outer magnet.

Claims

1. A clothing weight for preventing clothing from lifting while riding an outdoor vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a weighted base mold, said weighted base mold defining a recess operable for receiving an inner magnet; an inner magnet disposed within the recess, said inner magnet operable to magnetically couple to an outer magnet, said inner magnet further operable for securing a portion of an article of clothing when magnetically coupled to an outer magnet; an outer magnet operable for magnetic attraction to the inner magnet, said outer magnet further operable for securing a portion of an article of clothing when magnetically coupled to the inner magnet.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a decorative cap fixed to the outer magnet.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the combined weight of the inner magnet, the outer magnet, and the decorative cap is between two and six ounces.

4. The decorative cap of claim 2, wherein the decorative cap defines a cap recess operable for receiving and securing the outer magnet.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the weighted base has a substantially U-shaped cross section.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the weighted base has a substantially E-shaped cross section.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention are apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like parts are given like reference numerals.

[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of clothing weights attached to pants in accordance with embodiments of the invention.

[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of clothing weights attached to pants turned inside out in accordance with embodiments of the invention.

[0015] FIG. 3 illustrates a front perspective view of clothing weights attached to the end of the leg of a pair of pants in accordance with embodiments of the invention.

[0016] FIG. 4 illustrates front view of a weighted base, an inner magnet and a decorative cap in accordance with embodiments of the invention

[0017] FIG. 5 illustrates back view of a decorative cap and a cross sectional view of a decorative cap in accordance with embodiments of the invention.

[0018] FIG. 6 illustrates a front perspective view of a weighted base in accordance with embodiments of the invention.

[0019] FIG. 7 illustrates a front perspective view of a weighted base with an inner magnet disposed in a recess in accordance with embodiments of the invention.

[0020] The images in the drawings are simplified for illustrative purposes and are not depicted to scale. Within the descriptions of the figures, similar elements are provided similar names and reference numerals as those of the previous figure(s). The specific numerals assigned to the elements are provided solely to aid in the description and are not meant to imply any limitations (structural or functional) on the invention.

[0021] The appended drawings illustrate exemplary configurations of the invention and, as such, should not be considered as limiting the scope of the invention that may admit to other equally effective configurations. It is contemplated that features of one configuration may be beneficially incorporated in other configurations without further recitation.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The embodiments of the disclosure will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. It will be readily understood that the components, as generally described and illustrated in the Figures herein, could be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations or be entirely separate. Thus, the following more detailed description of the embodiments of the system and method of the disclosure, as represented in the Figures is not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, as claimed, but is merely representative of possible embodiments of the disclosure.

[0023] In accordance with embodiments of the invention, a clothing weight 100 for preventing clothing from lifting while riding an outdoor vehicle, such as a motorcycle or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), is provided, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-7. The clothing weight 100 includes a weighted base mold 102, which may be fabricated from lead or any other suitable material operable to provide weight. The weighted base mold 102 defines a recess 104 operable for receiving an inner magnet 106. An inner magnet 106 is disposed within the recess 104 and is operable to magnetically couple to an outer magnet 108. The inner magnet 106 may be fixed to the recess 104 by a waterproof epoxy or other adhesive, for example. The inner magnet 106 is further operable for securing a portion of an article of clothing 110 when magnetically coupled to an outer magnet 108. An outer magnet 108 is operable for magnetic attraction to the inner magnet 106. The outer magnet 108 is further operable for securing a portion of an article of clothing 110 when magnetically coupled to the inner magnet 106. The clothing weight 100 includes a decorative cap 112 fixed to the outer magnet 108. The decorative cap may be 112 fixed to the outer magnet 108 by a waterproof epoxy or other adhesive, for example. In one embodiment, the decorative cap 112 defines a cap recess 114 operable for receiving and securing the outer magnet 108.

[0024] In one embodiment, the combined weight of the weighted base mold 102, the inner magnet 106, the outer magnet 108, and the decorative cap 112 is between two and six ounces.

[0025] In one embodiment, the weighted base 102 has a substantially U-shaped cross section. In another embodiment, the weighted base 102 has a substantially E-shaped cross section.

[0026] In one embodiment, two pairs of clothing weights 100 are operable for holding down pants legs while riding outdoor vehicles at speed, as illustrated in FIG. 1. The clothing weights 100 are worn near the bottom hem of the article of clothing 110, legs of pants, as illustrated. The components of the clothing weights 100 may be coated in plastic, rubber, or any other material that protects the magnets and prevents slippage. In reference to FIGS. 1-3, the weighted base 102 is worn inside the pant leg, illustrated inside out in FIG. 2, to enable viewing of the decorative cap 112. FIG. 4 illustrates one embodiment of the weighted base 102 and inner magnet 106. FIG. 7 shows the assembled and coated weighted base 102 and inner magnet 106. In reference to FIG. 1, the decorative cap 112 is worn outside pants leg. FIG. 4 illustrates the decorative cap 112 and outer magnet 108.