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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8015623 | Belt extender A belt extender for installation on a belt with a removable buckle comprising a main body with a first end and a second end, a metal tab fixedly attached to and extending from a first end of the main body of the belt extender, and a longitudinal slot roughly central... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7950072 | Reversible belt with slide buckle A reversible belt with a slide buckle. One end of the reversible belt is thick enough to prevent the slide buckle from sliding there off so as to be retained thereon without looping the one end of the reversible belt. The other end of the reversible belt is thin eno... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7937776 | Short belt for pants The short belt has a free end and fixed end with a buckle or other fastener adjacent the fixed end. The belt is formed of an elongate body of flexible material which can be secured to the buckle or other fastener to cause the belt to have a fixed circumference less ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7921474 | Inside belt An inner belt fits along the juncture of a person's stomach and thighs. The inner belt has first and second arches with a garment supported by the arch and the arch sized to offset the garment's waistline from the inner belt. Each arch has a front end a rear end fas... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7908677 | Insert panel for pants A maternity pant insert that is configured to allow a user wear a conventional size pair of pants during the phases of pregnancy. The pant insert includes a main panel that is generally rectangular in shape and is of sufficient size to cover the opening in the front... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7895674 | Belt A belt and garment fasten around a user's waist to support the garment at a selected waistline position. The belt has first and second arches with each arch having a front end a rear end fastened to the belt. The front end of each arch is located so it fastens to th... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7895675 | Weighted belt A weighted belt is provided. The weighted belt comprises a belt body that defines a body pocket; a plurality of weights disposed within the body pocket; a first cinching end that extends from an end of the belt body; and, a second cinching end that extends from an o... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7661152 | Gastrostomy garment A flexible belt-shape garment to be use around the torso of a person requiring a gastrostomy tube to be nourished is disclosed. The garment comprises a totally flexible main elongated body having an upper end, a lower end a first lateral side and a second lateral si... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7454800 | Anatomically fitted respiratory component belt An anatomically fitted belt is used for carrying one or more waist-mounted respiratory protection components. The belt includes a main belt portion and a belt buckle portion. The main belt portion includes a back section, a left side section, a right side section, a... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7396273 | Decorative straps for a bra and a bra incorporating the same A bra incorporating bra straps that are made from beads threaded onto an elongated tubular member in a decorative pattern. The straps include end connectors that allow them to be detachably secured to the bra. The straps may also include an adjustment member to allo... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7367483 | Strap assembly with cushioning elements A strap assembly for a device for carrying a load includes a plurality of compressible elements. Each compressible element has an aperture extending therethrough. A first strap extends through the aperture of each compressible element. A second strap extends along a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364519 | Lacrosse pocket having runners with pre-sewn apertures A pocket for a lacrosse head including a scoop, a throat, first and second sides, a front and a back. The pocket comprises at least one runner having a first layer attached to a second layer and substantially flat first and second sections. At least one opening is p... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7356853 | Sports protection apparatus A sports activity protection apparatus and method of use. The apparatus of the present invention is characterized by a multi-layer padded member and a belt member. The padded member is shaped to offer protection of the abdominal area, including the solar plexus and ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7331836 | Aquatic apparel An article of aquatic apparel including one or more handles. The handles are secured to the apparel and allow for passengers riding along to hold onto the wearer of the article. The handles can be configured as gripping slots or projecting straps. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7320421 | Hunting retention system and method A hunting retention system includes an elastic cord attached to each of the pair of rattling antlers and attached by a unique and novel attachment device to a user at the waist. Preferably, the restraining device takes the form of a belt, wherein an elastic cord ext... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320156 | Bib 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 |
| 7275667 | Watch band construction The present invention provides a watch band construction which includes a top layer, a bottom layer and an insert. The top and bottom layers each have an aperture provided proximate to the tip ends thereof. The insert is positioned between the top and bottom layers ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7254872 | Belt buckle There is disclosed herein a decorative belt buckle comprising a base frame and a cover frame lockable with the base frame, and a tongue when it is inserted into the base frame thus creating a secondary lock. The cover frame includes a ratchet teeth mechanism for eng... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7246416 | Slidingly Engagable Fasteners and method Improved Fasteners of the Slidingly Engagable type are provided in uni-directional and multi-directional orientations, in single and double-sided configurations, and in a range of designs which also include provisions for attaching certain embodiments of such fasten... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7201629 | Washable costume system and method of manufacture The present invention provides a system, method of manufacture and method of use that provides for an easily changeable costume system that allows for quick costumes changes without having to entirely undress and allows for the purchase of add on decorative items to... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7181775 | Maternity garment Maternity wear of the invention accommodates the changing shape of a woman's body during pregnancy, minimizing the need for maternity clothes. In one aspect of the invention, pants or a skirt are worn with the upper end unfastened so as to conform to the shape of th... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7174859 | Adjustable pet collar An adjustable pet collar comprises a long chain and an adjuster. The adjuster is constructed by a upper cover and seat body, in which a slit is opened on the upper cover and a slanting channel is disposed on the seat body. The chain is placed in the channel, and a s... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7168103 | Height adjustable protective garment A height adjustable protective garment including an outer shell shaped to fit about the chest, torso and legs of a wearer and having a waist portion shaped to be located at or adjacent to a waist of a wearer. The garment further includes an adjusting strip having an... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7168101 | Security underwear device for sexual organs Security underwear is a protective cover for female genital and anal opening against illicit sex and risk of contracting venereal diseases. It is made up of a unit for the genital which has an opening for urine passage and another unit for anal opening which allows ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7155784 | Device for securing a trouser A uniquely designed device for retaining a trouser on a wearer includes a base plate having inner and outer pairs of geared channels extending from one side to the other. A belt loop clasp extends from each side of the base plate. Each clasp includes a hook portion ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7146651 | Magnetic work apparel Magnetic work apparel for retaining various fasteners or tools such as nails, screws, nuts, bolts and drill bits includes a hollow glove member having a backhand portion, a palm portion, a wrist portion defining an opening for receiving a user's hand and a plurality... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147538 | Cushion insert for straps A cushion insert having a cushion material, a support member, and a cover is provided. The cushion material is enclosed by an upper ply and a lower ply. The support member is disposed on the upper ply. The cover secures the support member to the upper ply so that th... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7124448 | Pants construction stabilized by integral undergarment A pants construction comprises an undergarment having a drawstring, elastic band or other securing mechanism on the waistband. The undergarment is attached to the inside of a pair of pants or shorts with a hook and loop type fastener, buttons, zippers, snaps, tie st... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7120509 | Sound and image producing system An invented sound and image producing system is disclosed. The system may include a cartridge that stores, processes and controls data representative of sound and/or images, and a player that provides the interface, annunciation and transduction of sound and/or imag... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7118106 | Portable toy and game device A device (20, 301–306, 501–503, 566, 700) for playing “spotting type” games. In one embodiment, the device includes an elongate member (24) having visible thereon two sets (36, 40) of indicia (44, 48), wherein the indicia in each ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114196 | Vehicle safety belt weight stabilization device The present invention is to be utilized as a safety device for a passenger riding a vehicle in tandem with the vehicle's operator. The invention is a safety belt device that allows for the passenger to securely grasp one or two handgrips attached to a belt worn arou... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7107940 | Animal restraining apparatus An animal restraining apparatus having a belt which forms an opening. A girth of an animal is positioned within the opening. The belt is constricted around the girth of the animal by forcing opposite free end portions of a line apart from each other. A guide element... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7103921 | Adjustable E-Z hold A garter comprising a band comprising an elastic fabric band and a fastener is described. The fabric has a width of from about 0.75 inch to about 1.5 inch. The fastener has a first part coupled to a top surface of a first end the band and a second part coupled to a ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7104967 | Belt with detachable bladder for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and circulatory assist An inflatable vest design for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and for cardiac assist. The vest may include a belt that wraps around the chest of a patient, and a removable bladder that is placed against the chest and held in place by the belt. The inflatable bla... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7065842 | Arrangement of a strap with a slidable ring-shaped holder The invention relates to an arrangement of a watch wrist strap, belt or similar band with an adjustable buckle (1) and a slidable, ring-shaped holder (3). In order to prevent the holder from sliding in an uncontrollable way the bottom side of the band ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7044189 | Adjustable window awning assemblage An improved pull-strap assembly (20) made from webbing material (21) that forms a strap (23) the material (21) looped back on itself at its first or one end to form along the strap's length two layers of mated material (42) along w... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7039958 | Dual 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 |
| 7037284 | Specific pelvic compression belt A pelvic compression belt may be comprised of a belt body constructed and arranged for positioning relative to a pelvic region of a human body. The pelvic belt may have at least one tightening member constructed and arranged to be independently and removably engaged... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7032278 | Hook fastener engaging zones A method for manufacturing a fastener includes forming a preform sheet having a sheet-form base and an array of hook-shaped fastener elements extending from a broad side of the base, and securing a cover sheet with an aperture across the array of fastener elements, ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7028871 | Musical instrument support strap and method of manufacture A device for supporting a musical instrument on a shoulder of an individual is disclosed. The device includes a first end segment adapted to be connectable to a first portion of a musical instrument, a second end segment adapted to be connectable to a second portion... | 04/18/2006 |
