Patent ID: 7387272

Claim:
A hidden drawstring apparatus comprising, in combination: an article of apparel; a drawstring having a first end and a second end, the second end being secured to a portion of the article of apparel, the drawstring being concealed within the article of apparel; a housing secured to the article of apparel and having a first aperture configured to receive the drawstring, a second aperture through which the drive member extends, and a plurality of locking apertures disposed about the second aperture; a rotatable hub positioned within the housing, the first end of the drawstring being wound about the hub; a handle assembly rotatably connected to the housing and having a locking pin extending axially inwardly from an interior surface of the handle, the locking pin being receivable in the locking apertures and biased axially outwardly; and a drive member has a first end connected to the handle assembly and a second end connected to the rotatable hub.