Abstract: A baseball catcher's equipment includes a baseball catcher's uniform sized to be worn by a child, a chest guard, and a shin guard. The baseball catcher's uniform includes a baseball catcher's uniform shirt and a baseball catcher's uniform pants. The baseball catcher's uniform, the chest guard, and the shin guard include corresponding hook-and-loop fastener pads configured to removably secure the chest guard and the shin guard to the baseball catcher's uniform.

Abstract: A sports clothes including an inner layer structure and an outer layer structure is suitable to be worn on a human body. The inner layer structure includes a main part, an elastic structure, at least two fabric electrodes, and at least one fastener. The elastic structure is connected with the main part. The two fabric electrodes suitable for contacting with the skin of the human body are directly knitted on the elastic structure. The fastener is nailed on the elastic structure and electrically connected with the two fabric electrodes. The parts of the outer layer structure and that of the inner layer structure corresponding to at least one of the shoulder, partial neck portion, and armpit are connected. The outer layer structure covers the inner layer structure completely.

Abstract: A convertible hunting belt and shoulder sling is provided with an elongated tongue section and elongated tongue joiner section that are adjustably attached along the length of the opposing ends of a central band section so that the overall closed, or fastened, diameter of the belt and shoulder sling has a wide range of adjustability for convertible use as a waist belt or shoulder sling. Various type of equipment can be attached to the elongated central band.

Abstract: A safety harness and techniques for integrating the safety harness into apparel such as a firefighter's turnout suit. The safety harness may include a waist belt having a fastener (e.g., buckle) for adjustably securing the waist belt around a wearer's waist, first and second leg straps for encircling a wearer's legs, and a continuous support strap fixed to each of the first and second leg straps and slideably attached to the waist belt. The continuous support strap has a front middle portion for coupling to a coupling mechanism (e.g., carabiner, ladder hook, knot, clamp, weld, or a combination thereof) and having sufficient slack so as to not impede access to the waist belt fastener. Under no-load conditions, the front middle portion of the continuous strap may hang down below the waist belt fastener, or may be stowed to one side of the waist belt fastener.

Abstract: The invention relates to a garment fastener having a relatively-similar function to that of a standard belt. The inventive fastener is characterised in that it only acts on part of the waist of the garment, for example the fastener may be stretched between two garment straps, the fastening effect being completed by the rest of the garment at waist level. For said purpose, the invention comprises a central body (1) which consists of an ornamental element and which can be of any configuration, type or design. Two fastening or coupling elements (3), such as cords, are solidly connected to the ends of the aforementioned body and are passed through a pair of straps (4?) on the garment, e.g. trousers (5), folded behind the central body (1) and fixed to one another by means of tying (6) or similar, such that the straps (4?) are pulled and the trousers (5) are tightened around the user's body.

Abstract: An article of clothing including extensions for insertion into a body cavity permit swimsuits, undergarments, and several other types of clothing to be secured in place with a minimum of fabric, as described. The articles are made dimensionally stable to maintain their position and orientation relative to the wearer's body.

Abstract: A support strap assembly for releasable attachment to a belt or other item for supporting objects worn around the waist area of an individual. The assembly includes a pair of central straps forming a suspender arrangement and a pair of auxiliary straps extending outwardly and connected to the suspender arrangement. When the assembly is secured to the belt, depending upon the amount of weight supported by the belt on the individual, the central straps and auxiliary straps can be adjusted in length to adjust the position of the belt with respect to the individual such that the belt is positioned at a more comfortable location on the individual. The assembly can also include a sternum strap connectable across the front of the suspender arrangement to stabilize the position of the assembly on the individual.

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.

Abstract: The invention realizes a connecting band between garments covering the upper and lower part of the body, that will close on itself and be secured to a garment or a part of it. A bearing number of protruding tabs (2) can be attached in a removable way to at least one of said garments or part of it by means of pressure fastenings present in the tabs.

Abstract: A fastener system for use with personal care articles includes a substrate formed by a bodyside liner and an outer cover. Fastening tabs are secured to the substrate at opposing sides of the rear portion of the article. The fastening tabs include friction zones that, when the tabs are mounted to the article, provide substantially no securement to the article, and securing zones that secure the respective fastening tabs to the outer cover at a front portion of the article. The friction zones prevent surface-to-surface radial shifting or bending of the front portion with respect to the fastening tabs of the article during regular usage. In one embodiment, a tab substrate provides a mounting surface for a friction element and a securing element which form the respective friction zone and securing zone. In another embodiment, the friction element functions as a substrate supporting the securing element.

Abstract: The clothing of the invention is held together at a single point of closure, at a single main point of closure, or at several points of closure by a locking device or devices in such a way that unlocking the locking device(s) renders the garment removable from the wearer's body.

Abstract: A system for repairing a brassiere for replacing broken brassiere buckles and attachment rings. The system includes a connector member for removably coupling the shoulder strap to the front portion of the brassiere. The connector member defines an interior for removably receiving a portion of the shoulder strap and a portion of the front portion. The connector member includes a base portion having a base side adjacent the interior of the connector member, and a pair of arm portions extending from the base section such that the interior of the connector member is defined by the base portion and the pair of arm portions. The connector member also includes a pair of constrictor portions, each of the constrictor portions being mounted on one of the arm portions. The constrictor portions extend generally toward each other. Each of the constrictor portions has opposite ends, with one of the ends of each of the constrictor portions forming a constricted gap therebetween.

Abstract: A pair of pants, for use by an infant to facilitate crawling by the infant, the pants having a front, a rear, a main portion, and a pair of leg portions extending from the main portion. The main portion has a waistband, a crotch, and a rear seam connecting the waistband and crotch. A support handle is attached longitudinally along the rear seam to allow an adult to partially support the infant's weight in order to properly position the infant for crawling. Anti-skid pads are provided on the front of the leg portions to facilitate crawling. Padding is provided within the leg portions to enhance the comfort of the infant while crawling.

Abstract: A collar of lambswool in a silk sleeve is wrapped around the neck to promote sweating and therefore a reduction of the size of the neck.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a pants garment 16 for use by both men 12 and women 14 having a pair of grasping handles 18 attached to the sides of the garment 16 in the area of sides of the hips of the user. The handles 18 are reinforceably attached to the garment 16 so that the handles 18 can be forceably grasped by a user without tearing loose. The handles 18 are attached by rivets 48 to a frame member 20 which is sewn by stitching 50 into the sides of the garment 16 so that the handles 18 are reinforceably attached to the garment 16.

Abstract: A garment for wearing by non ambulatory patients is shown and described as having at least two pair of handholds near the top seam of the garment for transport of such patients. The garment is made of front and rear portions connected to one another by a reinforced crotch portion. A pair of rear straps extend from the rear section of the garment and extend upward so that they may be crossed upon the back and the front of the patient and then joined to the front section of the garment.

Abstract: A jewelry article includes a plurality of beads and/or trinkets coupled together to form an elongated, flexible, decorative member having a clasp at each end thereof. Each clasp is adapted for fastening to a beltloop of the pants, jeans, shorts, skirt, or any other type of clothing with beltloops of a wearer permitting the jewelry article to be suspended from the waist and worn on the hip or across the front or back of the wearer.

Abstract: A fastener system for use with personal care articles includes a substrate formed by a bodyside linear and an outer cover. Fastening tabs are secured to the substrate at opposing sides of the rear portion of the article. The fastening tabs include friction zones that, when the tabs are mounted to the article, provide substantially no securement to the article, and securing zones that secure the respective fastening tabs to the outer cover at a front portion of the article. The friction zones prevent surface-to-surface radial shifting or bending of the front portion with respect to the fastening tabs of the article during regular usage. In one embodiment, a tab substrate provides a mounting surface for a friction element and a securing element which form the respective friction zone and securing zone. In another embodiment, the friction element functions as a substrate supporting the securing element.

Abstract: A buckle guard that includes a flexible buckle guard member with a fastening button opening, a first hook and pile fastener section adjacent to the fastening button opening, and a second companionate hook and pile fastener section provided along an opposed side edge of the flexible guard member; and a garment laundering method includes the steps of (1) providing one buckle guard for each buckle assembly on the garment that includes a fastening button member stitched to a first strap section and a clip fastener member pivotally secured to a second strap member, the clip fastener member including a fastening button passage portion in connection with a semi-circular retaining ring portion; (2) installing each of the buckle guards over a buckle assembly by positioning the fastening button member through the fastening button opening of the flexible buckle guard member and into the semi-circular retaining ring of the clip fastener member and then folding the flexible buckle guard member over until the first and sec

Abstract: To retain a glove or mitten to a jacket, an elastic loop is sewn into the cuff of the sleeve which is sized to securely receive the barrel shaped cord lock at the end of a glove leash. The narrow glove loop opening prevents the larger cord lock from slipping through the loop, securely retaining the unworn glove to the jacket.

Abstract: A new detachable brassiere strap buckle and attachment ring for replacing broken brassiere buckles and attachment rings. The inventive device includes a replaceable ring member and a replaceable buckle member. The detachable brassiere strap buckle and attachment ring help adjustibly secure the shoulder strap to the brassiere.

Abstract: A neck band for holding napkins, bibs and the like on the chest of the user. The neck band is formed of a strip of disposable material, such as paper provided with a tab of self-adhesive material at each end, by which the strip can be attached to the napkin, bib etc.

Abstract: A simple and effective apparatus for anchoring a tie to a wearer's shirt, which presents the best possible appearance at all times while keeping the tie clean, safe and out of harms way. In addition, the apparatus may be easily mounted on virtually any tie with minimal time and expense. The apparatus has two parallel rails attached to the back of a tie, which provide support for a horizonal collar with a slot. The horizonal collar is configured to travel along the vertical rails. An elongated member is adapted for vertical movement inside the slot of the horizonal collar. The elongated member may have button holes suitable for connection to a wearer's shirt.

Abstract: A handgun carrying device which is for attachment to a standard garment belt and which includes a strap forming a retaining loop or holster with the belt to accept the gun. The strap has a fixed loop attached at one end and carries a cinch loop which is slidably adjustable along the length of the strap. The belt is inserted through the loops so that the strap is worn on the inside of the belt. The gun is inserted between the strap and belt, and the cinch loop is adjusted toward the gun to constrict the strap and belt around the gun, thereby forming a holster.

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.

Abstract: A utility belt or the like device in one embodiment capable of also acting as a back support, either suspenderless or being suspendered, to receive in secure fashion utility pouches and the like so that the utility pouches are rigidly and releasably secured and not liable to shift in relation to the belt which supports them. The extensive use of hook and loop fastener surfaces enables the device to accommodate a wide range of body shapes in a facile manner and to receive hook and loop fastener surface provided tools in releasable engagement therewith.

Abstract: A support, carrier belt system (7) is provided which includes a support belt (9) having two tightening straps (13), and a carrier device (9) which includes a tool-carrying compartment having a pocket or tool-carrying loops. A support belt (9) has a first fastener (14) at each end (15), in which the first fastener (14) is an interlocking system with a second fastener (19) which is at a free end (17) of the tightening straps (13). A carrier device (11) is attachable to both the first fastener (14) of the support belt (9) by the use of a third fastener (27) and a fourth fastener (31) to provide more secure hold by the support belt (9).

Abstract: A holster worn outwardly of an article of clothing and attached to a snug body engaging inside article of clothing in the form of a belt or an undershirt or a bullet-proof vest, the attachment including spaced keys mounted on a semi-flexible inside support member attached at selected positions on the inside article of clothing and keyhole or keyways attached to the holster.

Abstract: A work belt with lumbar support, stretchable side panels and interchangeable pouches comprising a main belt structure having a buckle at one end and holes at the other end for removable coupling with respect to the buckle and with a central section of an increased height, a lumbar support extending laterally within the central section and fabricated of an elastomeric material, elastic panels secured to the belt at locations laterally spaced from the lumbar support, pouch support straps located on the belt laterally disposed on opposite sides of the lumbar support for receiving any one of a plurality of interchangeable pockets, suspender straps permanently secured to a central extent of the belt structure with opposite ends releasably secured to the upper edges of the belt near the buckle and holes, and a plurality of interchangeable pockets adapted to be secured to the support straps.

Abstract: A detachable decoration system including a first releasably interlockable fastener permanently connected to an article to be decorated and second releasably interlockable fastener permanently connected to a decoration adapted to selectively interlock with the first fastener. Once the interlockable fasteners are disengaged, the decoration is wholly disconnected from the article, thus permitting the article to be washed without damaging the decoration.

Abstract: A harness for securing a neck strap of a neck-worn article remote from the neck of the wearer is disclosed. The harness includes a padded band adapted for placement of the neck strap of the neck-worn article therethrough. The padded band includes a buckle for opening and closure thereof, and is adapted to be oriented adjacent to the back of the wearer such that the weight of the neck-worn article is borne and/or dispersed by the padded band. An elongate strap is attached to the padded band and includes a fastener for attaching the harness to the clothing of the wearer to secure the padded band while it bears the weight of the neck-worn article.

Abstract: An infant garment band including fastener ends to secure the band in surrounding relationship relative to a waist portion of an infant is provided to include a plurality of fastener members extending above and below the band for securement of an infant tee shirt and diaper relative to the infant. A modification of the invention includes a locking loop directed through a forward surface of the band through the fastener portion for mounting a tether line thereto, wherein the apparatus further is arranged to provide for securement clasps mounted to a rear surface of the band to permit securement of the band and the infant relative to a cart structure and the like preventing inadvertent and accidental loss of the infant from such transport vehicles.

Abstract: A construction utility belt includes an elongated belt having a wide mid portion tapering to narrower first and second ends. A buckle is mounted on the first end of the belt and is operably connectable to the second end of the belt. The mid portion of the belt has a thickness and width so as to provide abdominal and lower back support when the belt is tightened around the lower abdomen of a person. A pair of slots are formed along the longitudinal axis of the belt and spaced apart from the mid portion so as to support a pair of pouches. A flap from each pouch extends through the respective slot and is folded back upon itself and fastened in position.

Abstract: A combination suspenders for use with button and buttonless trousers includes interchangeable clip ends and button strap ends connected to the suspender straps via a clip carrier. The clip carrier is formed of a horizontally folded flexible material forming a channel which engages a button strap end or a connector on the clip end having a pair of horizontally extending opposed arms. In one embodiment, the clip connector is T-shaped with outwardly extending arms and engages the channel via a slit which vertically bisects the channel into opposed halves. In another embodiment, the clip connector is C-shaped and engages the channel from the outside with inwardly extending arms.

Abstract: An improved suspender support arrangement for firefighter's trousers provides more even support for the inner liner and the outer shell of turnout pants. First fasteners, buttons or studs in two illustrated embodiments, are secured to the waist area of the inner liner of the turnout pants for receiving loop fasteners of a set of suspenders. Second fasteners, buttons or sockets in the two illustrated embodiments, are secured to the waist area of the outer shell of the turnout pants at a plurality of locations therearound. The second fasteners are aligned with and receive the first fasteners such that the set of suspenders supports both the inner liner and the outer shell of the turnout pants. In a third embodiment, suspenders are affixed to the inner liner which is in turn removably attached to the outer shell. The apparatus ensures that the turnout pants include an inner liner since the set of suspenders cannot be secured to the turnout pants without an inner liner.

Abstract: A protective suit having a crotch, in combination with a longitudinally adjustable support belt removably connectable to the crotch of the protective suit in such a way that when the suit is being worn the belt extends essentially vertically between the protective suit and the wearer and envelops the body of the wearer.

Abstract: A suspender set comprising at least one strap having two distal ends, one of the ends having a fastener adapted for securing the strap to an article of clothing, and having an ornamental device secured to the fastener. The ornamental device comprises a member having a major surface containing an ornamental design and a second surface opposed to the major surface having a connector element extending from the second surface and releasably secured to the fastener.

Abstract: A novelty belt in the form of a combination belt and noisemaker. The belt has fastener means with a noisemaker attached which is activated when external pressure is applied.

Abstract: A shirt-type garment, for example for an infant, has first and second female fasteners mounted thereto spaced apart on the side of the garment above the lower edge and a third female fastener located, generally centrally, on a center line above and between the first and second female fasteners. A T-shaped element has a strip carrying fourth and fifth male fasteners for detachable engagement with the first and second fasteners, and a stem depending therefrom constructed of an adjustable elastic strip which carries a sixth male fastener at its distal end. The elastic strip extends through the leg opening of the diaper worn by the person, is folded back upon itself, and the sixth male fastener is detachably engaged with the third female fastener for urging the garment and the diaper towards one another.

Abstract: A combination of a removable towel and shorts that comprises a plurality of loops secured to the waistband of the shorts. A flap is pivotally mounted to the waistband and has a plurality of hooking elements on its bottom side. A pair of flaps. A toweling is provided. The toweling has a plurality of hooking elements. Each flap of the pair of flaps has a button slot wherethrough a pair of buttons secured to the singular flap passes for affixing the pair of flaps to the singular flaps.

Abstract: A clip having a flat money-container suspended therefrom is clipable onto an upper edge of upright trousers, such that the money container is suspended inside the trousers below the upper edge thereof, and affixed to the clip is ornamental material shielding the clip from exterior discernment, and an additional securing strip affixed to the clip and the money-container with another clip affixed to the free distal end of the strip adapted to be clipped onto clothing, all as a combination, and there being two such combinations with the strips thereof crossing and threaded through a buckle, in the nature of a belt or a cummerbund or as suspenders.

Abstract: A novelty item comprising a combination belt and toy. The belt comprises a band, such as formed of an elastic material and having a pair of ends. The belt includes a buckle having a first member secured to one end of the band and a second member secured to the other end of the band. One of the members includes a magnet for releasable securement to the other of the members. One of the members also includes an outer surface to which one component of a Velcro.RTM. fastening system is fixedly secured. A toy, such as a wheeled motor vehicle, having the second component of the Velcro.RTM. fastening system fixedly secured thereto is arranged to be releasably secured onto the buckle so as to form decorative ornamentation for the buckle when it is in place. The toy can be removed by disconnecting the two Velcro.RTM. components so that the toy can function as a conventional amusement or toy device.

Abstract: A lumbosacral support includes an elastic belt adapted to be worn around a person's waist and includes Velcro fasteners at its ends. The belt carries a double layer foam pad adjacent the middle thereof which is adapted to lie against the wearer's lower back. A vertically extending trough-like groove is cut away from the central portion of the pad. The pad directly overlies the wearer's spine whereby when the wearer presses against a seat back, the pad puts pressure on the supporting lumbosacral musculature on either side of the spine but does not put pressure directly on the spinal column.

Abstract: A radiology apron having a radiation protective material such as lead incorporated therein has means for supporting part of the weight of the apron at the user's waist on a belt or the waist of trousers worn by such user. Such means may include a bracket which mounts on the belt or trousers with a hook onto which an eyelet attached to the apron is placed, may include a notched portion formed on the bracket onto which a bolt attached to the apron is placed or may include such a hook member integrally attached to the apron.

Abstract: A relatively wide back support for a police officer or the like, including an outer support panel of relatively stiff leather, which is sewn to a resilient foam material encased in fabric. A pair of leather patches on the inner surface cover the "dimples" in the wearer's back and slots therein form a belt loop so that the brace can be attached directly to the trouser-supporting belt of the wearer. A number of pairs of horizontal slots extend across the outer panel to receive other loops. The loops will accommodate the conventional Sam Brown belt worn by police officers, or they will allow other equipment such as batons, handcuffs and the like is the case of police officers and tools in the case of tradesmen, to be suspended from the wide back brace.

Abstract: An elongate garment for women and girls has an intermediate section of constant width and two outer sections which are of different shape. The outer sections increase in width initially as they extend away from the intermediate section and are of different lengths. The length of the intermediate section is at least 29% of the overall length of the garment. The garment has an overall length of 25" to 70" and an overall width of 5/8" to 81/2".

Abstract: A belt attached hanger for supporting key chains, measuring tapes and other devices from the pants support belt of the user. The hanger includes a flexible closed loop having a vertical opening in the back thereof intermediate the opposite side edges thereof. The loop encompasses the belt with one of the belt loops of the trousers extending through the opening in the back and engaged over the belt to lock the loop at a specific point on the belt with respect to the trousers. A wire support is engaged in the bottom of the loop below the belt and has an eye for attaching the devices to be supported by the loop.

Abstract: A safety belt device for drivers of high speed unenclosed vehicles that includes upper and lower belt bands with coupling means associated therewith and connecting means for joining the respective belt bands together. Loop means in the form of shoulder straps further support the device by extending over the shoulders of the wearer and around the lower belt band. A pair of resiliently mounted spaced apart handles are provided that return to their original position when not in use and thereby remain fixed.

Abstract: An undergarment which fits over a slip and under a blouse supports the waist band of a skirt or of a pair of slacks. The undergarment is a brassiere with conventional bust cups, band encompassing the chest and attachable at the back and a pair of elastic shoulder straps. The shoulder straps have an adjustable length pair of front extensions with clips to grip the front of the waist band. The straps cross in the upper front of the brassiere and thence extend in parallelism through loops in the chest band down the back to clips supporting the rear of the waist band.