8 Weird Clothing Items Someone Tried to Patent | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Discover the strangest wearable clothing related patents, including shoes as furniture, musical high heels, and a portable bar for your head.

Key Insights

• ❓ Some patented wearable clothing inventions are more bizarre and impractical than useful.
• 👠 Several patents involve integrating shoes into various objects, such as stools and high-heeled shoes.
• ❓ The concept of wearable technology extends beyond gadgets to include clothing and accessories.
• 🦿 Some patents, like the pant leg protector, do not seem to have any practical application or solve a genuine problem.
• 🙈 The secure shoe, capable of making card payments, may be seen as an interesting concept but not practical in practice.
• 🤢 The portable bar patent offers a unique way of carrying and mixing drinks, but may not have gained popularity or practical use.
• 🧡 Patents related to wearables can range from simple and practical to peculiar and nonsensical.

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Questions & Answers

Q: Are these bizarre wearable clothing patents actually useful in any way?

It is unlikely that most of these patents have any practical application, except perhaps as novelty items. They seem more like fun inventions than useful tools.

Q: Can the high-heeled shoe capable of being played actually be used as a musical instrument?

Based on the limited information available, it seems that the shoe with a string between the high heel and the main body can be played as a musical instrument. However, due to the fact that it is a Chinese patent, further details are not clear.

Q: How does the secure shoe and method of using it as a card payment device work?

The secure shoe is a high-heeled shoe that allows the wearer to make a card payment. It requires inserting the card into the shoe and inputting the PIN number. While the concept is intriguing, it may not be practical or convenient in practice.

Q: What is the purpose of the portable bar patent?

The portable bar patent describes a headwear that allows the wearer to mix different drinks and create their own cocktails on the go. It offers a hands-free and convenient way of enjoying beverages.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Stoll with leg support: A foot stool with shoes attached, including options like Roma skates and fishnet stockings.

• Post mounted seat with non-slip foot: Similar to the previous patent, this is a single pole stool with shoes to prevent it from falling over.

• Pant leg protector: A patent that attaches the bottoms of your trousers to the steering column of your car to keep them clean while driving.