Patents by Inventor James DeGroot

James DeGroot has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7155784
    Abstract: 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 with a pair of arms extending therefrom each of which is slidably received within a designated channel. Each arm includes teeth thereon for interlocking with the geared surface within its corresponding channel. Each of the hooks are secured about a trouser belt loop and the arms are pressed into the base plate until the trouser waist band is sufficiently tight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Inventor: James DeGroot