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Class 2/323 - Strip connected spaced holders


Subclass of Class 2 - Apparel
Definition: Garment supporters which include means attachable to a garment
No. of patents: 36
Last issue date: 01/22/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7320156Bib holder incorporating a compartment
A bib holder is provided that is useful for securing a bib in place. In one embodiment, the bib holder includes a strap and at least one fastener that is useful for retaining the bib, in addition to at least one compartment that is capable of storing an item of suit...
01/22/2008
7314400Brassiere cup enhancer for maternity or sports brassieres
A breast enhancer especially for maternity and sports brassieres has a connector at one end joined to a shoulder strap and at the opposite end a connector for engagement with the undercup of the maternity brassiere or a cup of the sports brassiere. The enhancer is i...
01/01/2008
7278900Bra strap retainer
A bra strap retainer for preventing the straps from falling from the user's shoulders. The bra strap retainer includes a retaining member having an elongate main portion and opposite end portions which are adapted to keep straps of a bra on a user's back in proximat...
10/09/2007
7238081Reversible shoulder strap for a garment, especially a brassiere
A reversible adjustable shoulder strap which can be used with high versatility in a variety of strap patterns, for a brassiere, has a strip formed with injection mold male and female closure members which can mate with one another and are identical on either side of...
07/03/2007
7103944Lid strap device
The invention comprises a decorative lid strap for securing the cover of a casserole to the top of the casserole or container so that the casserole can be transported safely while food and etc. is in the casserole. The lid strap has an elongated elastic strap with h...
09/12/2006
7051407Brassiere strap clasp
A brassiere strap clasp is used to hold either a cloth strap or a bead strap. The brassiere strap clasp has a body and a clamp. The clamp is pivotally attached to the body and has multiple teeth that extend toward the body. The cloth straps and the bead straps can p...
05/30/2006
7039958Dual adjustable strap apparatus and method
The general method and apparatus of the invention comprises an adjustable strap system to secure one object to another, or one or more objects in a folded, rolled, or gathered position. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a single elongated strap of material ...
05/09/2006
6994606Overall adjustable brassieres
An adjustable brassiere is provided with a first adjustable buckle fastener in the middle of the interval between the two cups and second adjustable buckle fasteners in the middle of side-straps linking the two cups. Two ends of each adjustable buckle fastener are d...
02/07/2006
6836899Device for detachably holding an absorbent napkin across the torso
A napkin holder formed of two pairs of magnetic securing devices attached in a laterally movable arrangement with respect to each other on the outer ends of a partially neck encircling lanyard. The magnetic securing devices are formed of plastic tabs movable lateral...
01/04/2005
6793556Brassiere with invisible front closure
A front closure for a brassiere which is invisible in the connected state of the front flaps of the brassiere has two closure halves each with a semielliptical plate and one with an annular formation and the other with a lug snap fitted into the annular formation. O...
09/21/2004
6785910Swimsuit converter
A swimsuit converter is provided for converting the bottom rear panel of a swimsuit to a shape with more body exposures. The swimsuit converter includes a center connection part, and a plurality of extensions, each with one end connected to the center connection par...
09/07/2004
6701582Trouser leg retaining device
This invention relates to a trouser leg retaining device which is used for maintaining one's trouser legs in the proper position in relation to one's shoes. This invention includes an elongated elastic strap with a snap fastener device at one end and eith...
03/09/2004
6651258Anti-climbing restraining straps on an article of clothing
An anti-climbing restraining strap attached to article of clothing made for a child. The restraining strap, which is incorporated into the article of clothing, aids in preventing a child from climbing over the railing of a crib, playpen or gate. The artic...
11/25/2003
6435599Device for tensioning side tarpaulin having abutment element securing tightener independent of side tarpaulin tension
A device for tensioning a side tarpaulin on a mounting structure, such as a vehicle superstructure, includes an abutment element attachable to the mounting structure, at least one side tarpaulin tightener separate from the abutment element being attachabl...
08/20/2002
6163937Bra strap converter
A bra strap converter for pulling bra straps closer together is provided. The bra strap converter includes a slide and a fastening apparatus, which can be constructed in three different ways. The slide allows the size of the bra strap converter to be adju...
12/26/2000
6135853Bra strap concealer apparatus
The present invention provides an apparatus for concealing bra straps. The bra strap concealer being formed by a plurality of elastic members coupled to portions of the bra. Various clasping mechanisms are also disclosed....
10/24/2000
6026516Suspenders
In one aspect, a pair of suspenders for being detachably secured to a pair of pants, the pants having first and second panels and at least one fastener that detachably secures the first and second panels together. The pair of suspenders includes at least ...
02/22/2000
6006364Support device for clothing shoulder straps
A stretchable, adjustable support device for clothing shoulder straps which connects together straps worn near opposite shoulders and biases shoulder straps worn near one shoulder toward those straps worn near the opposite shoulder to maintain each in a c...
12/28/1999
5974591Firefighter's boot-to-trouser strap device
A system for keeping a firefighter's uniform together. Typically, firefighter's trousers can slip over the boots when the uniform is sitting together with the trousers on the boots in a "ready to use" position. In this position, the firefighter slips on t...
11/02/1999
5964642Shoulder strap connector for brassieres, lingerie and bathing suits
A shoulder strap connector for a garment has a first oval or circular member connected to one of the shoulder straps and a second oval or circular member connected to the other shoulder strap and provided with a hook engaging the first member so that the ...
10/12/1999
5935044Method and apparatus for securing brassiere straps
A method and apparatus for securing brassiere straps in a selected position prevents the straps from sliding off the shoulders of the user....
08/10/1999
5802612Clothing conjoiner
A removable clothing conjoiner to attach the waistband of a pants or skirt to a user's shirt or blouse. The base of the conjoiner is made of a material or dimensioned so that it is stiffer in one direction than the other, with the stiffer direction being ...
09/08/1998
5675841Headwear tether
A tether for coupling an article of headwear to clothing of an individual. The inventive device includes a headwear engaging assembly for coupling to an article of headwear. A tether extends from the headwear engaging assembly and terminates in a clothing...
10/14/1997
5590545Garment strap retainer
A retainer for gathering together a shoulder strap of a first garment and a shoulder strap of a second garment and for holding one or more shoulder straps in place on a wearer's shoulder. The retainer includes a body having stabilizing structure for holdi...
01/07/1997
5313669Clothing anchor apparatus
A new and improved clothing anchor apparatus, especially useful for anchoring the front and back tails of shirts, includes a first clothing connector, a second clothing connector, and an elastic strap connected therebetween. The elastic strap has a first ...
05/24/1994
5276923Shirt hold-down device
A central elastomeric web, having concave sides to accommodate an individual's groin area, includes the central web to provide a plurality of tether webs extending longitudinally beyond the central web, with each tether web including a latch fastener for ...
01/11/1994
5177813Shirttail retaining harness
A shirttail retaining harness (10) is disclosed comprising a pair of elongate straps (12, 14), a means for connecting the straps to a garment (18) and, a connecting member (16) which retains a portion of the straps in spaced relation. The connecting membe...
01/12/1993
5177814Shirt retainer
A resilient shirt retainer for retaining the shirttails of a garment in tucked, fully extended or deployed configuration on the body of a wearer. The shirt retainer includes a pair of narrow, elastic cross-straps disposed in an X-configuration and stitche...
01/12/1993
5046197Molded plastic belt and buckle
A belt designed to simulate the appearance of an expensive leather belt comprises a belt strap to form exclusively of molded plastic and having its front face and edge substantially uniformly machine finished. A fastener is secured to the belt strap adjac...
09/10/1991
5037304Integumentary clothing for stimulating the subconscious reflexive movement of a child's hands
Integumentary clothing for stimulating the subconscious reflexive movement of a child's hands. The clothing stimulates movement of a child's hands from the stomach toward the mouth and shoulders of the child. The child locates the clothing visually and by...
08/06/1991
5023956Elongated article of apparel
An elongated article of apparel, such as a waist belt, is constituted of strips of self-cohesive, pliable transparent plastic which form a well sealed enveloping structure which may be manually unsealed and opened out for the insertion of flat decorative ...
06/18/1991
4937886Infant shirt hold-down
An accessory for and in combination with a small child's or infant's clothing. A hold-down device of elasticized fabric comprises a relatively wide, elongated central section. A pair of straps extend from each end of the central section, each strap being ...
07/03/1990
4764988Detachable garment fastener attachment for brassiere strap
A fastener device including an elongated sleeve member having an elongated top fastener surface and elongated detachable side edge portions for attachment to the shoulder strap of a foundation garment, such as a brassiere, for securing the undersurface of...
08/23/1988
4745883Safety tether device
The present invention relates to a tether device for restricting the range of movement of a child relative to an older person. The tether device comprises a unitary stretch member having a pair of longitudinally extending sides, a pair of transversely ext...
05/24/1988
4704745Garment fastener attachment for brassiere strap
A fastener device attached to the shoulder strap of a foundation garment, such as a brassiere, for securing the undersurface of an overlying outer garment worn over the shoulder straps to conceal the shoulder strap from view....
11/10/1987
4686716Necktie holder
A necktie holder of the type adapted to join between a wearer's shirt button and the necktie, and which will tightly embrace the button threads and loosely embrace the narrow end of the necktie. A clip having strong movable jaws forms part of the necktie ...
08/18/1987
 
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