UNDERGARMENT SUSPENDERS WITH BACK ADJUSTMENT

Abstract

Suspenders having a pair of strap members particularly for wearing under outer garments. At least one side of each of the strap member has loop members thereon substantially along the entire length which mate with pieces of hook-type material secured on one or more of the strap members. The pair of strap members are connected together to allow fasteners to the wearer's pants. Adjustment buckles are eliminated. The hook-type members at the ends of the strap members adjacent the fasteners provide adjustability. Additional hook-type members are used to allow adjustability at the backs of the wearers.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/198,469 filed on Aug. 4, 2011, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/872,014 filed on Aug. 31, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,209,779.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to suspenders and more particularly to suspenders designed to be worn under clothing.

BACKGROUND

Suspenders used to support pants or trousers on a person's body are in common use today. There are many types of known suspenders and they typically include a pair of straps which fit over the shoulders of the wearer and attach to the waistband of the pants. The pair of straps typically extend vertically on the front torso of the wearer for attachment to the front of the pants, and at least one strap is positioned on the back of the wearer and also is adapted to be connected to the waistband.

The ends of the straps of the suspenders can be attached to the pants in a number of ways. The straps typically are attached to the pants with buttons or clips. As to button attachments, the buttons are sewn on the pants near the waistline, and the ends of the straps have button holes or attachments with button holes. As to clips, various types of clips are in use today such as those found in U.S. Design Pat. Nos. D614,946 and D619,495.

Most of the known suspenders also have buckles on straps in order to adjust the length of the straps. The ends of the straps are slipped through openings in the clips and extended back along the straps to the adjustment buckles.

Suspenders for pants are primarily designed to be worn over or outside a shirt, with the shirt being tucked into the pants. If the suspenders are covered with clothing, it is typically a suit coat, sport coat or another type of coat or jacket.

Today, however, numerous persons prefer to wear their shirts on the outside of their pants. This often creates a difficult or awkward situation if the wearers have suspenders under the shirts in the event that the wearers need to use the restroom facilities. Also, the buckles on the straps which are used to adjust the length of the straps cause unsightly bulges or bumps on the wearer's torso. This can be unsightly, particularly if the shirts are form fitting.

It also can be difficult to properly adjust the “fit” of the suspenders, particularly if the straps are fixedly secured together in some manner. Person's torsos, shoulders, waists, etc. are all different and often the suspenders do not fit correctly even with adjustability features at the fasteners.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Improved suspenders are provided which allow use under outer garments. The suspenders allow infinite adjustability of the straps and do not include buckles or other objects on the straps which could cause visible bulges or bumps. The suspenders also allow full adjustability in the front and the back of the wearer in order to provide the most comfortable fit.

In one embodiment for use with pants, a pair of straps are provided with fasteners at each end, particularly clip-type fasteners. The fasteners are connected to ring members which allow the ends of the straps to slide easily through them.

At one end of the two straps, the ends can be securely attached or connected to the straps. This can be done by sewing. At the other ends of the two straps, the ends are adjustable. The ends can be passed loosely through ring members and selectively secured with hook-and-loop fasteners. Fastener materials are also positioned on the straps, the fastener materials are preferably pieces of hook-type Velcro® material. The fastener materials are glued, sewn or otherwise affixed to straps, preferably near the front ends. The material for the straps is provided entirely along one side with a plurality of small loops along the surface.

The ends of the straps with the pieces of hook-type material on them can be positioned and secured anywhere on the straps. This provides significant benefits as to the ease of adjusting and releasing the suspender straps, as well as the elimination of buckles, bulges and bumps which show on outer garments when the suspenders are worn under them.

The opposite sides of the strap materials preferably have smoother or harder surfaces. This allows outer garments to slide freely over the straps without sticking or being hung-up. In one embodiment, one or more pieces of hook-type fastener material are also positioned on the non-loop side of at least one of the straps in a position where they would be positioned on the back of the wearer. This provides full adjustability of the suspenders for the wearer.

The material for the straps also can be stretchable, which would further assist in the adjustability of the suspenders, as well as increase the comfort to the wearer.

In another embodiment for use with pants, the straps can have a different configuration. The pair of straps fit over the shoulder of the wearer, but are connected together at the sides of the wearer adjacent the wearer's hips. In this embodiment, only two fasteners are necessary to attach the suspenders to the wearer's pants. The front portions of the two straps preferably have hook-and-loop adjustment systems similar to that described above with respect to the first embodiment. One side of each strap is smooth and the side has a plurality of loops substantially along the full length of the straps.

In a preferred embodiment, the straps of the “hip-type” suspenders also have additional pieces of hook-type fastener material located on one or both of the straps at positions where the strap members would be positioned on the backs of the wearer. This allows full adjustability in all directions and in all lengths of the straps, and provides improved comfort and wearability.

The “hip-type” clips also allow wearers to have less difficulty if they need to use restroom facilities.

In an embodiment of a shirt-and-sock suspender, a “Y-shaped” suspender is provided. The suspender includes an elongated strap member connected to two shorter arm members. Fasteners are provided on the outer ends of the three strap members.

The strap members are preferably made from the same material described above that is used for the pants suspenders. The material has a plurality of small loops on one side and a smoother or harder surface on the other side. The elongated strap member is positioned through a ring member on a fastener and can be secured anywhere on the strap providing maximum adjustability. The shorter arm members can be fixedly attached to their fasteners, or they can be attached to their fasteners in the same manner as the elongated strap member to provide similar adjustability.

For ease of adjustability and improved comfort, the three strap members can be connected together with hook-and-loop fastener members at the “V” of the Y-shaped configuration. At least one of the strap members has one or more pieces of fastener materials positioned at the location of the “V.” This allows full adjustability of the suspenders.

This sock-type suspender embodiment is positioned to extend between the bottom of the wearer's shirt garment and the wearer's socks. The fasteners on the ends of the two shorter arm members are used to attach to the bottoms (or “tails”) of a shirt-type garment, while the fastener on the end of the elongated strap member is used to attach to the top of the wearer's socks. The wearer also should use two of the shirt-and-sock-type suspenders, one on each side of his body. In this manner, the wearer can maintain his/her shirt always in a neat and tucked-in position, while at the same time maintain his/her socks from sagging or falling down.

Other objects, features, benefits and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention when viewed in accordance with the accompanying drawings and appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of pant-type suspenders as worn by a person.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 depicts an unfastened end of a front strap.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view depicting the piece of material with hook members.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view depicting the surface of the strap member with loop members.

FIG. 6 illustrates the fastening of the end of a front strap member.

FIG. 7 depicts a fastener affixed to the end of a back strap member.

FIGS. 8-11 depict an alternate embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a shirt-and-socks type suspenders as worn by a person.

FIG. 13 is a front view of an embodiment of a shirt-and-sock type suspender in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a rear view of an embodiment of a shirt-and-sock type suspender in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 15 depicts a fastener fixedly attached to the end of a strap member of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 13-14.

FIG. 16 depicts an infinitely adjustable fastener at the end of a strap member.

FIG. 17 illustrates the attachment of an elongated strap member to two arm members.

FIG. 18 depicts a fastener for use with an embodiment of a skirt-and-socks type suspender illustrating its open and closed positions.

FIG. 19 depicts a fastener for use with an embodiment of a skirt-and-socks type suspender in a closed position holding a shirt garment or a sock.

FIG. 20-22 illustrate an embodiment of “hip-type” pant suspenders utilizing the invention.

FIG. 23 illustrates an embodiment of the invention utilized with two-strap pant suspenders.

FIGS. 24-25 illustrate an embodiment of the invention utilized with sock-type suspenders.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

An embodiment of the inventive pant-type suspender 10 is shown in FIG. 1 and is shown in a manner that it would be worn by a person or wearer 12. The suspender 10 includes a pair of strap members 14 and 16 which are attached together where they overlap 18 in a position at the back of a wearer when the suspender is worn.

Each of the strap members have a sufficient length to extend from the waistline at the rear of the wearer to the waistline at the front of the wearer, plus an additional amount which is used to adjust the suspenders for different sizes and shapes of wearers. These additional amounts are indicated by the reference numerals 14A and 16A in the drawings, as well as by “L” in FIG. 2.

The strap members 14 and 16 are attached together at 18 where they overlap. They can be connected together by any mechanism or method which securely affixes them together, such as by being sewn together.

In this regard, it should be understood that the invention is not to be limited to suspenders having the precise structure and configuration as shown in FIG. 1. The invention can be utilized with most all of the various sizes, shapes and strap configurations of suspenders known today, such as those shown, for example, in U.S. Design Pat. No. D243,293. Another embodiment of suspenders which can utilize the present invention is shown in FIG. 8-11 and described below.

Fastener members 20 are used to connect the strap members to the pants or trousers worn by the wearer. Preferably, the fasteners 20 are clip-type fastener members, such as those shown in U.S. Design Pat. Nos. D614,946 and D619,495. However, the invention can be used with any type of conventional fastener members used with suspenders today, including buttons and snaps.

The fastener members 20 as shown have a loop or ring member 22 attached to them. The ring member 22 allows the strap members to slide through them.

As to the portion of the suspenders which are to be positioned at the back of the wearer, the fastener members 20 are securely affixed to the ends of the strap members. This is shown, for example, in FIG. 7 where the end 16B of the strap member 16 is positioned through the ring member 22 and securely attached, such as by stitches 24 made by sewing, on the strap member. Preferably, both of the “rear” or “back” ends of the strap members 14 and 16 are connected to their respective fastener members in the same way.

The portion 16A of the strap member 16 is adapted to be secured at any position along the strap member that the wearer desires. This makes the suspenders essentially infinitely adjustable. For this purpose, the strap members are made of a material with a plurality of small loop members 30 on at least one surface. This is shown in FIGS. 3 and 5. Additionally, a piece of Velcro®-type hook material 32 is glued, sewn or otherwise securely affixed to the end portion 16A of the strap member 16. The piece of material 32 has a plurality of small hook members extending therefrom.

When the strap portion 16A is passed through the ring member 22 and pressed up against another portion of the strap member 16, some of the hook members on material 32 mate with some of the loop members 30 and secure the two items together. This movement is shown by arrow 40 in FIG. 6.

Although any type of material with hook members thereon can be used as material 32, preferably the material is one-half of a Velcro®-type fastening system.

Since the loop members 30 are present all along one of the surfaces of the strap members 14 and 16, the suspenders in accordance with the present invention are infinitely adjustable. This allows the suspenders to be easily adjusted to fit any body size or shape. It also allows a wearer to quickly and easily adjust the suspenders at any time for any reason, such as to make them more comfortable on certain days. This also allows the wearer to be able to unfasten the suspenders without undoing the front fasteners.

Although the above description relates specifically to strap member 16, it is to be understood that the same structure and members are to be used for strap member 14 and any other strap members in any other suspender configuration incorporating the present invention.

Preferably, the loop members 30 are provided only on one side of the strap members and this is the side which is worn adjacent the body of the person. (This also is what is shown in the drawings.) The other side of the strap members, that is the outer side, preferably has a smoother and harder surface. This allows outer garments to side easily over the strap members without catching or sticking. Of course, it is also possible that the strap members can have the same hook-type surfaces on both sides, or the suspenders could be worn with the hook side out.

The material used for the strap members 14 and 16 also can be stretchable or elastic. This would provide additional comfort and adjustability to the wearer.

With conventional two-strap pant suspenders, the two straps are sewn or fixedly attached together where they cross in the back, as shown in FIG. 1 at 18 and described above. With some wearers, even the full adjustability at the ends of the straps, as discussed above, does not allow the suspenders to “fit” or be optimally comfortable on their particular body or shape. The embodiment 20 of the invention as shown in FIG. 23 can accomplish this.

As shown in FIG. 23, the two straps 14′ and 16′ cross in the back of the wearer 52 before they are attached to the waistband 66. As indicated above, the inner surface of each of the straps 14′ and 16′, that is the surface of the straps positioned facing the wearer's body, have small loop members thereon. Preferably, the loop members extend substantially along the entire length of the strap members on that one side. Also, as indicated above, the other sides of the straps, that is the outside facing away from the wearer's body, have a smooth or hard surface.

In accordance with this embodiment of the invention, a plurality of pieces of hook-type fastener material 200 are positioned and securely affixed on the outside surface of one of the strap members, such as by sewing or gluing. In this instance, that strap is 14′, although it could be either one. The pieces of material 200 are located on the strap member in a position such that when the suspenders are worn by a wearer, the pieces of material are located in the middle of the back of the wearer.

Three pieces 200 of hook-type material are shown in FIG. 23. It is to be understood that any desired number of pieces of material could be utilized and positioned along the strap. For example, if the wearer was real tall, there could be 5 or 6 pieces of material provided on one strap. Any number of pieces of material from 2 to 6-8 could be utilized. A single piece of hook-type material could be utilized. If a single piece is utilized, it preferably should be 5-6 inches in length. Also, the pieces of hook-type material could have any shape, such as square, round, rectangular, etc. The smaller pieces also could be any size, such as ½ inch long, 1 inch long, or even longer.

With the embodiment shown in FIG. 23, the second strap member, which in this situation is 16′, is simply positioned over the first strap member 14′ and the two straps are firmly pushed together. Strap member 16′ can be attached at any of the pieces of hook-type material 200 at the discretion of the wearer. The wearer can also try several locations for attachment until the proper and most comfortable “fit” is found. If a single piece of material is utilized, then the position of the second strap could be moved and repositioned until the best “fit” for the wearer is found.

Also, the two straps 14′ and 16′ can be attached together while the straps are on the wearer, or before the wearer puts them on. Once a proper fit is found, and the two straps are firmly pressed together, the two strap members should be able to stay fastened together in that configuration even when the suspenders are removed and later reworn.

Other embodiments of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 8-22 and in FIGS. 23-24. In all of these embodiments, the strap material, fasteners and adjustment system are preferably the same as, or similar to, those set forth above relative to FIGS. 1-7 and 23. FIGS. 8-11 and 20-22 depict an embodiment of the invention known as “hip-style” suspenders. Suspenders of this type are called “Hip-Clip Suspenders” and sold by Hold-Up Suspender Company in Southfield, Mich.

FIG. 8 depicts the front view of one such embodiment 50 as worn by a person 52, while FIG. 9 is a side view and FIG. 10 is a back view. FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a portion 54 of the figure shown in FIG. 9. FIGS. 20-22 illustrate another embodiment of “hip-style” suspenders in accordance with the invention. As indicated in all of the “hip-style” embodiments, only two fasteners are needed, and the fasteners are positioned and adapted to be connected to the waistband of the wearer's pants at the hips of the wearer.

Referring first to FIGS. 8-11, the suspenders 50 have a pair of strap members 60 and 62. The strap members are connected together where they cross-over each other 64 on the back or rear of the wearer. The strap members can be connected at 64 in any secure way, such as by sewing.

The strap members 60 and 62 are also attached to each other at a position on the sides of the wearer and adjacent the waistband 66 of the wearer's pants or trousers. This is shown for one side in FIG. 9. The attachment mechanism on the other side of the wearer is the same. The end 68 of strap member 62 is securely attached to strap member 60, while the end portion 70 of strap member 60 is passed through ring member 72 of fastener 74 and releasably attached to itself (at point 76 in FIG. 11). This is the adjustment system or mechanism for the suspenders and is substantially the same as the adjustment mechanism for suspenders 10 as described above.

In this regard, the outer side of surface 76 of the strap member preferably has a hard finish or texture which prevents sticking of any outer garments. The opposite side or surface 78 of the strap member has a plurality of small loop members positioned substantially along the entire length of the strap member. A piece of hook-type Velcro material 80 is secured to the end portion 70 of the strap member in order to mate with and be releasably fastened to the loop members.

The hip-style suspenders provide a more comfortable style of suspenders to some wearers than the more common “two-strap” pant suspenders. Also, since the hip-style suspenders are designed to be worn under an outer shirt of the wearer, the hip-style suspenders provide for slightly easier removal for restroom visits.

FIGS. 20-22 provide another embodiment 220 of hip-style suspenders. The suspenders have a pair of strap members 60′ and 62′ and are worn on a wearer 52 in a similar manner to the embodiment 50 set forth above. Each of the strap members has loop-type members substantially along the length of one surface, with the other surface being smooth or hardened.

In addition, the types of fastener members 74′ on the ends of the strap members are the same as, or similar to, the fastener members 74 discussed above. Also, the adjustable ends of the strap members are the same as discussed above with respect to FIGS. 8-10, as well as FIGS. 2-6. The end attachment 54′ as shown in FIG. 21 is the equivalent of the end attachment 54 in FIG. 11. The strap 60′ has a plurality of loop-type members on one side 76′. A piece of hook-type material 80′ is attached (as by sewing or gluing) to the surface 76′ adjacent the end. After the end 70′ of the strap member is passed through ring member 72′, the strap can be pulled tight and secured anywhere along the surface 76′. The end of the other strap 62′ is attached to the end of the strap 60′ by sewing or by a hook-and-loop type fastening mechanism. The fastener member 70′ is used to connect the suspenders to the person's waistband 66.

As shown in FIG. 22 as compared with FIG. 10, the two strap members 60′ and 62′ are attached together at the back of the wearer 52 in the same manner as the two strap members 14′ and 16′ in FIG. 23. In this regard, one or more pieces of hook-type fastener materials 200 are fixedly secured to the outside surface of one of the two strap members, such as by sewing or gluing. In this situation, that strap member is 60′, but it could be either one. Also, four pieces of “hook-type” material 200 as shown in FIG. 22, but any appropriate number—or even one long piece—could be provided, as discussed above. Also, as discussed above with reference to FIG. 23, the pieces of material 200 could have any size and shape so long as they function adequately to hold the two straps together.

The hip-type embodiment 220 of the invention has similar advantages and benefits for the wearer as set forth above with respect to the two-strap pant suspender embodiment 210 shown in FIG. 23.

Embodiments of a shirt-and-sock type suspender are shown in FIGS. 12-19 and in FIGS. 24-25. A preferred embodiment has a “Y”-type shape with two arm-type strap members adapted to be fastened to the wear's shirt and an elongated strap member adapted to be fastened to the wearer's sock. A pair of shirt-and-sock type suspenders are worn by the wearer in order to keep both socks tight and prevent them from falling, and at the same time keeping both sides of the wearer's shirt neat and inside the wearer's pants.

The embodiment shown in FIGS. 12-19 has three strap members secured together at the “V” of the “Y”-shaped suspender. The strap members all preferably are made of an elastic or stretchable-type material with a plurality of loop members on one side. The outer ends of each of the three strap members have fasteners attached thereon for securely holding in place either a skirt or a sock. At least the outer end of the elongated strap member has a hook-type Velco® material attached thereto and is adjustable. The outer ends of the two arm-type strap members are preferably fixedly secured to their fastener members, but they also can have hook-type materials attached to them so they also can be adjustable.

As shown in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 12-14, the suspender 100 has a pair of arm-type strap members 102 and 104 attached to an elongated strap member 106. The three strap members are secured together in a “Y”-shaped configuration and are adapted to be worn by a wearer 108 in the manner shown in FIG. 12. The length of the suspender 100 is sufficient to extend from about the waist of the wear to the lower calf or ankle of the wearer in order to be attached at the upper end to the wearer's shirt 110 and at the other end to the wearer's sock 112. With a pair of suspenders 100, the wearer can maintain his shirt looking neat and always tucked in his/her pants, and at the same time, keep his/her socks tight and prevent them from falling.

In this regard, it should be understood that the invention is not to be limited to suspenders having the precise structure and configuration as shown in FIGS. 12-14. The invention can be utilized with other sizes, shapes and strap configurations of suspenders which fulfill the same objective and purpose.

Fastener members 120 are used to connect the strap members to the shirt or socks worn by the wearer. Preferably, the fasteners 120 are plastic clip-type fastener members, having the structure and fastening mechanism shown in the drawings. The fasteners can be any other conventional type of suspender fasteners, however, such as those shown in U.S. Design Pat. Nos. D614,946 and D619,495. The invention can also be used with other types of conventional fastener members used with suspenders today, including buttons and snaps.

Preferably, the three fastener members 120 on each suspender 100 are the same, but each could also be different from one another. As shown, each fastener has a loop or ring member 122 attached to them. The ring member 122 allows the strap members to slide through them.

The end portion 107 of the elongated strap member 106 is adapted to be secured at any position along the strap member that the wearer desires. This makes the suspender 100 essentially infinitely adjustable to fit and extend between the wearer's shirt and socks. For this purpose, the strap member 106 preferably is made of a material with a plurality of small loop members 130 on at least one surface. This is shown in FIGS. 14-17. Additionally, a piece of Velcro®-type hook material 132 is glued, sewn or otherwise securely affixed to the end portion 107 of the strap member 106. The piece of material 132 has a plurality of small hook members extending therefrom. (This is the same as the embodiment described above with reference to FIGS. 3-4.)

When the strap portion 107 is passed through the ring member 122 and pressed up against another portion of the strap member 106, some of the hook members on material 132 mate with some of the loop members 130 and secure the two items together. This movement is shown by arrow 40 in FIG. 6. This is the same as the pant-type suspenders described above with reference to FIGS. 2-6.

Although any type of material with hook members thereon can be used as material 132, preferably the material is one-half of a Velcro®-type fastening system.

Since the loop members 130 are present all along one of the surfaces of the strap 106, the suspender is infinitely adjustable. This allows the suspenders to be easily adjusted to fit any body size or shape. It also allows a wearer to quickly and easily adjust the suspenders at any time for any reason, such as to make them more comfortable on certain days.

Although the above description relates specifically to strap member 106, it is to be understood that the same structure and members can be used for strap members 102 and 104 and any other strap members in any other suspender configuration incorporating the present invention. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, however, the end portions of the strap members 102 and 104 are fixedly secured to the ring member of the fasteners 120, in the manner shown in FIG. 15 and described above with respect to FIG. 7.

The loop members 130 are provided only on one side of the strap members and this can be the side which is worn adjacent the body of the person or worn facing outwardly. The other side of the strap members preferably has a smoother and harder surface. If the smoother and harder side is worn outwardly, this will allow outer garments to slide more easily over the strap members without catching or sticking. Of course, it is also possible that the strap members can have the same hook-type surfaces on both sides, or the suspenders could be worn with the hook side out.

The material used for the strap members 102, 104 and 106 also preferably is stretchable or elastic. This would provide additional comfort and adjustability to the wearer.

The three strap members 102, 104 and 106 are attached together at the “V” 140 of the suspenders where they overlap. This is shown in FIG. 17. The straps can be secured together at 140 by any mechanism or method which securely affixes them together, such as by being glued or being sewn together.

FIGS. 18 and 19 illustrate the operation of preferred fasteners 120 used with the present invention. FIG. 18 shows the fastener 120 in the open and closed positions. The locking member 121 is pivotably attached to the base member 124 and has a series of ridges 126 which, when closed, interlock with mating ridges 128 on the base member. FIG. 19 shows the fastener 120 in the closed or locked position securely holding onto a piece of material 110, 112 which could be the shirt tail of a wearer's shirt or the upper part of a wearer's sock.

Another embodiment of the “sock-type” suspender 300 is shown in FIGS. 24-25. This embodiment is similar to the sock-type embodiment 100 as discussed above in most respects, but differs in the manner by which the strap members are connected together at the “V” 140′ to form the “Y”. This embodiment utilizes the adjustability feature similar to the adjustability feature as set forth above with respect to FIGS. 20-22 and in FIG. 23. A series of hook-type pieces of material 132, or one long piece of material, are positioned on strap member 106′ so that the position of the “V” can be raised or lowered along the side of the wearer to provide the most comfortable fit for the wearer.

The advantages and benefits of the sock-type embodiment 300 due to the additional adjustability feature, are similar to those set forth above with reference to FIGS. 22-24 and FIG. 23.

The present invention eliminates the metallic or plastic buckles that are in use today in most suspenders for adjustment of the straps on the wearers. This eliminates the possibility of unsightly bumps or bulges under the outer garment, whether it be a shirt or a pair of form-fitting pants. The unique shirt-and-sock type invention keeps the wearer's shirt neat and tucked in and at the same time keeps the wearer's socks from falling.

Although the invention has been described with respect to preferred embodiments, it is to be also understood that it is not to be so limited since changes and modifications can be made therein which are within the full scope of this invention as detailed by the following claims.

Claims

1. Suspenders for wearing over the shoulders of a wearer for attachment to the wristband of the wearer's pants, the suspenders comprising:

a first strap member and second strap member, each strap member having a first end and a second end and a first surface and a second surface;

said first and second strap members being detachably attached together at a position between said first and second ends and at a location generally comprising the middle of the back of the wearer;

at least one first hook-type member positioned on one of the strap members to facilitate said detachable attachment;

said first surface of each of said first and second members having a plurality of loop members extending substantially over said first surface and said second surface of each of said first and second strap members being smooth substantially over said second surface;

fastener members positioned adjacent said first ends of each of said first and second strap members;

said first ends of each of said first and second strap members being adjustable to adjust the length of said first and second strap members;

second hook-type members secured on said first surfaces of each of said first and second strap members adjacent said fastener members;

said first and second hook-type members each having a plurality of hook members thereon;

wherein said second hook-type members on each of said first and second strap members can be selectively detachably secured to said loop members at any position along said first surfaces;

wherein buckles on said first and second strap members for adjustment are not present.

2. The suspenders as described in claim 1 wherein said fastener members are clip-type fastener members.

3. The suspenders as described in claim 1 wherein said first and second hook-type members are securely attached to said strap members by sewing.

4. The suspenders as described in claim 1 wherein at least two of said first hook-type members are provided adjacent each other.

5. Suspenders for wearing over the shoulders of a wearer for attachment to the wristband of the wearer's pants, the suspenders comprising:

a first strap member and second strap member, each strap member having a first end and a second end and a first surface and a second surface;

said first and second strap members being detachably attached together at a substantially mid-point position between said first and second ends and at a location generally comprising the middle of the back of the wearer;

at least one first hook-type member positioned on one of the strap members to facilitate said detachable attachment;

said first surface of each of said first and second members having a plurality of loop members extending substantially over said first surface and said second surface of each of said first and second strap members being smooth substantially over said second surface;

fastener members positioned adjacent said first ends of each of said first and second strap members;

said first ends of each of said first and second strap members being adjustable to adjust the length of said first and second strap members;

second hook-type members secured on said first surfaces of each of said first and second strap members adjacent said fastener members;

said first and second hook-type members each having a plurality of hook members thereon;

said second end of said first strap members being connected adjacent said first end of said second strap member; and

said second end of said second strap member being connected adjacent said first end of said first strap member;

wherein said second hook-type members on each of said first and second strap members can be selectively detachably secured to said loop members at any position along said first surfaces;

wherein buckles on said first and second strap members for adjustment are not present.

6. The suspenders as described in claim 5 wherein said fastener members are clip-type fastener members.

7. The suspenders as described in claim 5 wherein said first and second hook-type members are securely attached to said strap member by sewing.

8. The suspenders as described in claim 5 wherein at least two of said first hook-type members are provided adjacent each other.