Hose Supporting Patents (Class 2/303)
  • Patent number: 6701533
    Abstract: An attachment device for connecting a hockey sock to a hockey short including a first attachment member fixed to a hockey short, a second attachment member selectively connectable to the first attachment member and a hockey sock connection member which is fixed to the second attachment member and selectively connectable to a hockey sock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Pro Guard Sports Incorporated
    Inventor: Jerry W. Webb
  • Patent number: 6408445
    Abstract: A panty leg attachment device, a panty garment combined with the device, and a panty/combination leg covering garment utilizing the device enables the securement of the open end of a tubular leg covering garment to a leg opening of a panty garment. The device in one embodiment is formed from a panty inner band with first and second sides, the first inner band side affixed to the panty garment inner side and the second inner band side having securing means in the form of tape segments positioned thereon. A panty outer band having first and second sides has its second side secured to the panty garment outer side and carries a scalloped decorative edge along its perimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Sara Lee Corporation
    Inventor: Diane M. Matthews
  • Patent number: 5867839
    Abstract: An athletic sock garter and method of using a garter are provided which preferably include an elongate strap arranged for encircling a portion of a sock wearer's leg when an athletic sock is positioned thereon so that an inner surface of the elongate strap abuttingly contacts a leg portion of the sock. The elongate strap has at least a portion thereof formed of elastic material. An adjustable fastener is connected to the elongate strap for adjustably fastening the elongate strap about the leg portion of the sock when positioned on a wearer's leg. The adjustable fastener preferably includes a ring member connected to a first end of the elongate strap, a pile fastener material secured to a portion of the outer surface of said elongate strap, and a mating hook fastener material secured to a portion of the outer surface of the elongate strap extending from closely adjacent a second end thereof toward the first end of the elongate strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Inventor: Michael R. Lawlor
  • Patent number: 5685764
    Abstract: The invention is an exercise garment having an integrally formed support bra. The exercise garment includes an upper bra portion for providing support to the user. Connected to the upper portion is a lower, stretchable fabric portion for covering the torso of the user. The upper and lower portions are joined at an elastic support member disposed below the breasts of the user. The upper and lower portions of the garment cooperate with each other so that each portion maintains its position on a user during vigorous exercise or dance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Inventor: Angela Kostritzky
  • Patent number: 5353441
    Abstract: A support plate includes a support loop extending from an uppermost end of the support plate for securement relative to an individual garment, wherein a second end support plate has extending therefrom a keyhole slot arranged to receive a projecting boss and secure the projecting boss within a narrowed portion of the keyhole slot between an associated boss head integral with the projecting boss and a support web mounted to the projecting boss spaced from the head, with the sock captured within the keyhole slot by the projecting boss and boss head. For use in sporting events, a modification of the invention includes an illumination housing arranged for mounting to the keyhole slot for identification and delineation of various players relative to a sporting event such as hockey and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Inventor: M. Denise Lazorchak
  • Patent number: 5345613
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved women's stocking and stocking support that utilizes a stocking support belt encircling the hip area of the wearer having only one stocking fastener on each side and a pair of normally cut (elongated to the wearer's crotch) individual stockings, each of which is made of a stretchable nylon material, each stocking having a single slit or fastener on the outside hip area so that the stockings may be held in place comfortably for long, extended wear on a single side fastener while remaining, because of the stretchability of the material, firmly and attractively in place between the crotch area of the wearer, the leg portions, and the hip areas. Other articles of clothing such as tank tops or bodysuits can also be used as support members for the stretchable hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Inventor: Alma M. Jones
  • Patent number: 5027441
    Abstract: The open end of a ladies stocking is in the shape of an inverted V, and an elasticized band is disposed adjacent to the peripheral edge of the open end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Inventor: Reginald P. Wilson