Plural, Crossed, Or Diverging Suspension Strips Or Strands Patents (Class 2/326)
  • Patent number: 11779072
    Abstract: An undergarment including a front panel having a top edge, an elastic band arranged on the front panel along the top edge and extending beyond the front panel parallel to the top edge. The undergarment further includes a back panel having a top edge, the elastic band arranged on the back panel along the top edge and extending beyond the back panel parallel to the top edge, and a pair of connectors secured to the elastic band and configured to attach to a side seam of a blouse or shirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Tamara & Bernadette Designs LLC
    Inventor: Tamara Koen
  • Patent number: 10588361
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are adjustable closure system comprises a first flap configured to extend inwardly from a first side of a wearer, a second flap configured to extend inwardly from a second side of the wearer, and an adjustable suspension strap. The first flap may comprise a plurality of first fasteners. The second flap may comprise a plurality of second fasteners. The adjustable suspension strap may comprise a third fastener. The adjustable suspension strap is configured to be secured to the first flap, the second flap, or both the first flap and the second flap. Also disclosed herein are protective garments such as aprons comprising the adjustable closure system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Crystal Ketterhagen
  • Patent number: 9999268
    Abstract: A device is disclosed which is comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, can quickly and easily attach and detach from the shirt in any order, is effective at preventing a shirt from becoming untucked, does not pull on leg hair, provides knee support, and will not project the pants behind the knee outward when kneeling or sitting. As such, the device serves to keep formal attire tucked and taught, promoting an all-day impeccable professional appearance without undue burden or discomfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Inventor: Robert Pagcaliwagan
  • Patent number: 9775426
    Abstract: A mobile computer-holding device includes a pocket for holding a mobile computer. The mobile computer-holding device includes a strap that is attached to an upper portion of the pocket and that is arranged to be detachably affixed to a lower portion of the pocket, so as to affect an angle of the upper portion of the pocket with regard to a portion of the pocket within which the mobile computer is held.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Amacker
  • Patent number: 9750292
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to a shirt garter (also known as a shirt stay). More specifically, this disclosure relates a shirt garter that extends around the crotch region of the wearer and is designed for use with a camisole or other shirt-type garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Spanx, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurie A. Goldman, Tosha L. Hays, Mary Catherine Moody
  • Patent number: 9198525
    Abstract: A child or animal carrier and a method of carrying a child or animal on the user's body are described in this invention. The carrier has two loops 1, 2 joined together by a connecting device with an optional sash. The method of carrying the child or animal involves wearing the loops 1, 2 and placing the child or animal in the loops 1, 2 in a variety of positions. In certain positions the child is carried vertically on the front of the user's torso and either faces the same direction as the user or faces inward toward the user's torso; or the child is carried vertically on the user's back facing toward the user's back. In other positions, a child or animal can be fully or partially cradled in the loops 1, 2. In another position, the child or animal is slung in the loops 1, 2 and carried against the user's hip or at the front of the user's torso. The connecting device allows the user to adjust the position of the loops 1, 2 for comfort and back support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: BABY K'TAN, LLC
    Inventors: Aviva Wernick, Yitzie Wernick, Michal Chesal, Brian Chesal
  • Patent number: 9049895
    Abstract: A shirt stay garter employs a releasable fastening clip for reducing a tendency for plastic and/or clam-type button clips to fail (e.g., come loose). Use of the improved fastener provides a center pin that keeps the shirt stay device from coming loose. The shirt stay garter may be embodied in a variety of forms including a stirrup style, a 4-strap style, and a Y-style, for example. The shirt stay garter may include a distal member adapted to be engaged with a support surface, a proximal member slidably coupled to the distal member, and a fastener attached to the proximal member. Notably, the fastener is adapted to engage the shirt tail and resists external forces acting thereagainst during extended periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Inventors: Gerald A. Wesol, David H. Little
  • Publication number: 20150101109
    Abstract: Suspender devices for maintaining in place a shirt or other upper garment for a wearer. The suspender devices having an elongated strap member with an upper end having fastener members thereon for attachment to a shirt or other upper garment, and with a lower end having a foot loop for being positioned around the wearer's foot or footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Sal Herman
  • Patent number: 8827766
    Abstract: A bra fastener assembly that includes at least two fasteners each attached to the shoulder straps at corresponding distances through a positioning element; between the two fasteners there is a detachable connective element; the positioning element includes the shoulder strap opening in the fastener, the shoulder strap opening includes the positioning element to fix in position the fastener on the shoulder strap, the positioning element includes the first pin within the shoulder strap opening. Through the element the two fasteners can be fixed in position on the bra shoulder strap, at the same time the two fasteners can detach or connect, when connected the fasteners secure the shoulder straps so they stay in the set position, keeping the distance between the shoulder straps fixed, thus preventing the shoulder straps from slipping and the fastener is interchangeable. Different positioning elements for the bra fastener assembly are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Chi Wing Leslie Lin
  • Publication number: 20130298313
    Abstract: Mini undergarment attachments used by women to help hold up pants and skirts that have no belt loops is disclosed. This invention is unique, because it is a small and dainty pair of undergarment attachments that are hidden underneath women's clothing and does not ruin the appearance of an outfit. It also provides an inexpensive alternative to clothing alterations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Gilda Teresa MAck
  • Patent number: 8555421
    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 which mate with pieces of hook-type material secured adjacent one end of each of the strap members. The pair of strap members are connected together to allow fasteners to the wearer's pants with just two fastener members. Adjustment buckles are eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Inventor: Sal Herman
  • Patent number: 8516621
    Abstract: Magnetic work clothes for holding work items comprise a body having a surface and one or more magnets coupled to the surface for holding work items. The one or more magnets providing a magnetic force for attracting magnetically attractable objects and securing them to the surface such that they are readily available for use. The body comprising a pair of suspenders, a vest, an apron or any other suitable clothing item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: AAW Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre A. Woolery
  • Publication number: 20130091621
    Abstract: Suspenders for supporting an article of clothing include straps being releasably attachable one to another along at least a portion of a contiguous side edge whereby the suspenders may be reversibly altered between a first configuration and a second configuration. A connector may be provided disposed intermediately to the first paired strap portion and the second paired strap portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventor: Clive S. Lu
  • Patent number: 8366511
    Abstract: Garment supporting apparatus for a breast covering garment, comprising a flexible strap and a decorative attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Lucy Morello
  • Patent number: 8241090
    Abstract: The bra strap holder is used to secure the bra straps in the back of the bra from sliding down the shoulders. It is comprised of a clear TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) strap welded to unique three prong flexible plastic ends which attach to the bra strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventor: Jannet Rosello Michael
  • Patent number: 8209779
    Abstract: Suspenders particularly for wearing under outer garments. At least one side of the strap members has loop members thereon which mate with pieces of hook-type material secured adjacent the ends of the strap members. Adjustment buckles are eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Sal Herman
  • Publication number: 20120102624
    Abstract: Suspenders have a generally U-shaped or V-shaped padded connector that has a base portion with first and second legs extending therefrom. The first and second legs of the padded connector are configured to be located on respective shoulders of a wearer, and the base portion configured to lie on a back of a wearer and is shaped and sized to align with the center of the back of the wearer when the suspenders are worn. The suspenders also include a first front strap portion connected to the first leg, a second front strap portion connected to the second leg, and a first and second rear strap portions connected to the base portion of the padded connector. The first and second rear strap portions are spaced apart from and arranged generally parallel to each other when the suspenders are worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: LION APPAREL, INC.
    Inventors: Ali Razzaghi, Eric Fehlberg, Caleb Crye, Gregg Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120090078
    Abstract: A method for use by a woman wearing a bra and wearing pants having belt loops, to provide a certain support for the pants. The method makes use of a generally flexible article, having a top portion generally in shape of a V and a bottom and having a hook at the top of each branch of the V and a downwardly extending hook at the bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Diana von Olnhausen
  • Publication number: 20120060262
    Abstract: Suspenders particularly for wearing under outer garments and for connecting a wearer's shirt to his/her socks. The straps of the suspenders are preferably positioned in a “Y”-type shape with three ends. Each of the ends has a fastener for attachment to a shirt or a sock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Sal Herman
  • Publication number: 20120047632
    Abstract: Suspenders particularly for wearing under outer garments. At least one side of the strap members has loop members thereon which mate with pieces of hook-type material secured adjacent the ends of the strap members. Adjustment buckles are eliminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Sal Herman
  • Patent number: 8123588
    Abstract: Brassieres are provided which provide enhanced levels of comfort and support to the wearer. In one aspect, the invention provides a brassiere comprising an elastic material and damping arrangement, wherein the damping arrangement is arranged so as to dampen movements of a strap of cup caused by movement of a breast. In another aspect there is provided a brassiere having a strap and cup arrangement which is configured to distribute the breast load. Also provided is a brassiere for constraining movement of a wearer's breasts during wear, wherein said brassiere is configured such that movement of one breast caused by movement of the wearer is restrained by a remaining breast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Laser Optical Engineering Limited
    Inventor: John R. Tyrer
  • Publication number: 20110083254
    Abstract: A suspenders system having at least one magnetic clasp comprising a strong permanent magnet attached to a suspenders arrangement that allows most of the suspenders to be worn underneath a wearer's clothing. With the suspenders arrangement in place, the only exterior elements of the suspenders system are either ferrous metal belt attachments or matching permanent magnet buttons. The magnetic clasp underlays at lease one layer of clothing allowing the suspenders system to be worn in a concealed fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas Anthony Trutna, William Richard Trutna, SR.
  • Publication number: 20100275345
    Abstract: Suspenders used for supporting a lower body garment that are easy to manage while sitting on a toilet are disclosed. The suspenders contain two shoulder straps, a front horizontal strap and a rear horizontal strap that attach to the shoulder straps. A person who needs to sit on a toilet would detach the shoulder straps from the front of the garment and move the lower garment in a manner that moves the back strap to about the person's waist and moving the front strap to about the person's neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: John J. Dudenhoeffer
  • Publication number: 20070245462
    Abstract: The comfortable, plush, elastisized strapping is designed to be worn under a consumers maternity top. Maternity Suspenders keep over and under the belly maternity pants/skirts from sliding down and having to be tugged back in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Claudia Samantha Hamill
  • Patent number: 6868555
    Abstract: A device and methods for converting and decorating clothing are disclosed. The device includes a center connection part, and a plurality of extensions, each with one end connected to the center connection part and with another end connected to an attachment structure. The method includes attaching one or more first extensions of the device to one or more first locations of a clothing and attaching one or more second extensions to one or more second locations of the clothing to convert the clothing from one style to another style, or to decorate the clothing. Also disclosed is a multifunctional jewelry piece which can be used to convert a style of clothing, to provide ornamentation to clothing, and to provide ornamentation to a person's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventors: Doreen Theresa Zic, John Raymond Hock
  • Patent number: 6785910
    Abstract: A swimsuit converter is provided for converting the bottom rear panel of a swimsuit to a shape with more body exposures. The swimsuit converter includes a center connection part, and a plurality of extensions, each with one end connected to the center connection part and with another end connected to an attachment structure. When in use, a swimsuit wearer attaches two extensions through the attachment structures to two sides of a bottom rear panel of a swimsuit and attaches one or more extensions to one or more locations around the waist portion of the swimsuit. The swimsuit converter holds the swimsuit rear panel together, and converts a conventional or bikini style swimsuit to a thong style, which is particularly suitable for sun bathing and sun tanning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventors: Doreen Theresa Zic, John Raymond Hock
  • Publication number: 20030188374
    Abstract: A suspender system is disclosed that has a pocket for receiving items integrated with a shoulder pad used in the suspender system. The integrated pocket is constructed so as to enable the wearer to place items within the pocket without looking and to avoid placing an item between the pocket and a strap to which the shoulder pad is attached. Further disclosed is a display system to secure the clips on the suspender so that they do not become entangled with other items when the suspenders are displayed for sale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: Norman L. Clifton
  • Patent number: 6427252
    Abstract: Having shoulder straps that pass over a wearer's shoulders when it is worn, a harness of a type that complies with National Fire Protection Association 1983 Standard 4-3.1.3, is combined with suspenders, which are attached to the shoulder straps and which include front suspenders on each side of the harness and back suspenders on each side of the harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Morning Pride Manufacturing, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Patricia Lewis, William L. Grilliot, Mary I. Grilliot
  • Patent number: 6279171
    Abstract: Ornamental jewelry supports for garments, particularly for upper torso garments worn by women such as bras, bikini tops, halters, strapless dresses, and the like. The garment supports are adjustable along their length with adjusting mechanisms that do not result in unsightly overlap of the ornamental lengths of jewelry of the present garment supports. The adjustable ornamental garment supports can be readily moved from one garment to another and do not require puncturing the garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Creative Mines, LLC
    Inventor: Theresa M. Brancato
  • Patent number: 6167573
    Abstract: A pair of suspenders comprises two comparatively long straps of a given width. Each of the comparatively long straps has a front portion terminating at a front end and a back portion terminating at a back end. The back portions cross each other. Moreover, a comparatively short strap having two opposite ends is affixed at each of the opposite ends to the back portion of each of the comparatively long straps so as to define a loop, which has an overall length that is at least several times greater than the given width of the comparatively long straps. One of the straps defining each of the loops passes through the other loop, whereby the loops enable the pair of suspenders, over a range of shoulder-to-shoulder spacings, to conform automatically to the shoulder-to-shoulder spacing of a wearer. The comparatively long straps are substantially inelastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Morning Pride Manufacturing, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Patricia Lewis
  • Patent number: 6163890
    Abstract: Suspenders for suspending trousers. The suspenders include straps and hooks generally fixed at ends of the straps. At least one of the hooks has a strap-hold at a first end thereof for engaging at least one of the straps and a hook portion at a second end thereof for engaging at least one loop on the trousers. The strap-hold has a longitudinal axis and the hook portion extends in a direction which is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the strap-hold. The hook portion is configured to generally facilitate hooking of the hook portion on the at least one loop on the trousers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventor: Masanobu Utamaru
  • Patent number: 6135853
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for concealing bra straps. The bra strap concealer being formed by a plurality of elastic members coupled to portions of the bra. Various clasping mechanisms are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Inventor: Maria Cecilia Hopson
  • Patent number: 6125475
    Abstract: Utility suspenders for use by individuals in the construction trades. The suspenders include a pair of padded and stretchable straps for suspension from the shoulders of a user. Clips, adapted to firmly grip a tool belt, are secured to the front and rear ends of the straps. A load-distributing pad secures the straps together adjacent their rear ends. A variable length, chest strap is slidably positioned on the straps adjacent their front ends and has a quick release buckle for splitting such in half.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Inventor: Lisa Ann Taylor
  • Patent number: 6108814
    Abstract: A fastener for a shin guard mounted on the leg of an athlete including upper and lower bands connected at their ends by diagonal bands, fork bands connecting the outer ends of the upper and lower bands to each other, a band of pile fabric extending outwardly from one of the fork bands, and a band of hook fabric extending outwardly from the other of the fork bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Inventor: Michael D. Tollini
  • Patent number: 6088839
    Abstract: Suspenders and methods of using them have general-purpose properties necessitating no special processing as long as normal type trousers with belt loops are concerned, and realize quick, certain and easy fastening and undoing, and also successive application without damaging the trousers. The suspenders comprise hooks fixed at the free ends of straps in the suspenders. The method of using them comprises the step of engaging the hooks with appropriate loops selected from among the loops of trousers respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventor: Masanobu Utamaru
  • Patent number: 6021528
    Abstract: A baseball chest protector includes a protector pad to which is united a chest protector harness. The chest protector harness includes a generally Y-shaped harness back portion defined by a juncture portion, a pair of upwardly diverging arms and a generally downwardly projecting leg formed as a single piece of injection-molded synthetic polymeric or copolymeric material. A lower harness portion or spine portion is also formed as a single injection-molded piece of synthetic polymeric or copolymeric material and is united by an adjusting buckle to the leg or first part of the upper back harness portion. Adjusting buckles also adjustably secure a pair of elastic webs to the arm portions of the Y-shaped harness back portion and the elastic webs are each in turn secured by two injection molded harness top tab portions to shoulder areas of the protector pad of the baseball chest protector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: AMPAC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Stan M. Jurga, Mike Chien-Fang Chen
  • Patent number: 6009556
    Abstract: A bathing suit of the bikini type for females comprises two discrete tops and a bottom. Each of the bikini tops includes a cup, a section of a neck strap and a section of a back strap. The neck strap sections can be releasably connected to one another as can the back strap sections. Each of the bikini tops further includes an additional strap which is provided with a coupling element and is designed to extend to the bikini bottom. Several coupling elements are located on the inside of the bikini bottom and can be connected to the coupling element on either of the additional straps. The appearance of the bathing suit can be changed by attaching the additional straps to various ones of the coupling elements on the bikini bottom. An extension is provided for the neck strap and makes further changes in appearance possible. Thus, while the neck strap itself is too short to be crossed, the extension enables crossing to be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Inventor: Nanci I. Nenninger
  • Patent number: 5774899
    Abstract: A suspender, with a collar section adapted to conform to the lower back of the neck of a person, has two side portions connected to the collar section, each side portion having attachment means at the end thereof for securing the suspender to opposite sides of the front of a garment. The collar substantially encircles the neck of the person, and includes a means to clasp the two front ends. The side portions are connected to corner regions of the collar front ends. The new suspender is unique in appearance and function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Inventor: David J. Griffin
  • Patent number: 5682619
    Abstract: A suspender, with a collar section adapted to conform to the lower back of the neck of a person, has two side portions connected to the collar section, each side portion having attachment means at the end thereof for securing the suspender to opposite sides of the front of a garment. The suspender can be constructed of flexible material with a fold forming two layers and forming attractive lapels of various styles on the side portions. The new suspender is unique in appearance and function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Inventor: David J. Griffin
  • Patent number: 5623735
    Abstract: A pair of suspenders is worn to support pants having a belt threaded through a plurality of belt loops. The suspenders contain a pair of straps that are worn over the shoulders. A connector is attached at each end of each strap for hooking the suspenders onto the bottom of the belt. Each connector has a side cross-sectional shape of a hook, a front vertical portion defining a plane extending upward from the bottom of the belt to a point above the top of the belt, and a back vertical portion defining a plane extending upward from the bottom of the belt to a point about the top of the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Inventor: Don A. Perry
  • Patent number: 5448779
    Abstract: Firefighters' suspenders having limited-stretch capability and constructed of permanently fire-resistant materials are provided. The suspenders have a plurality of elastic straps, having first and second ends, and are constructed of fibers containing an elastic core, a fire-resistant intermediate layer wrapped around the elastic core, and a permanently fire-resistant outer layer wrapped around the elastic core and intermediate layer. These fibers are woven in a crosslinked pattern with a permanently fire-resistant yarn. Joined collectively to the first ends of the elastic straps are the first ends of at least two nonelastic straps comprising a permanently fire-resistant fabric. The second ends of the elastic and nonelastic straps contain clips for fastening the suspenders to the pants of firefighters. The elastic straps give the suspenders limited-stretch capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Lion Apparel, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Aldridge
  • Patent number: 5177814
    Abstract: A resilient shirt retainer for retaining the shirttails of a garment in tucked, fully extended or deployed configuration on the body of a wearer. The shirt retainer includes a pair of narrow, elastic cross-straps disposed in an X-configuration and stitched at the center where the straps cross, each of the elastic cross-straps being covered with a pleated cloth sheath. A retainer clip is attached to each end of the cross-straps for removably securing the cross-straps to the front and rear shirttail portions of the garment. The cross-straps are deployed between the infant's legs to maintain the shirttails in a tucked or downwardly-deployed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Inventor: Patricia K. Courtney
  • Patent number: 5172429
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Assignee: New England Accessories
    Inventor: Cyril Lucier
  • Patent number: 5129105
    Abstract: A pair of suspenders and a belt for use in securing firefighter's pants are manufactured of an inelastic material to prevent the firefighter's pants from sagging. In conventional suspenders, the elastic nature of previous designs tended to lose their strength over the course of time and cause a potentially hazardous and uncomfortable situation in which the firefighter's pants no longer hang at the desired place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1992
    Assignee: Ramwear, Inc.
    Inventor: H. Leonard Kleinman
  • Patent number: 5072453
    Abstract: A body protection system includes a suspender-like cage unit which is worn by a user and which includes various releasably attaching elements thereon. Bulletproof plates are removably contained in pocket elements that are releasably attached to the cage unit at various locations to protect various and selected areas of the wearer's body while leaving other areas of the wearer's body unprotected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Inventor: Nathaniel Widder
  • Patent number: 5036549
    Abstract: A combination vest-suspenders garment includes full front vest portions which meet in the front and button down the center, which taper at their upper ends to form relatively narrow shoulder portions and which flare outwardly in the traditional manner towards the waistline to a relatively wide waist area having side edges. Suspenders straps are connected to the shoulder portions and extend downwardly and rearwardly to approximately the middle of the back where they cross, and then extend further downwardly to ends at waist level where they have suspender snaps thereon for connection to trousers or skirts. A back band is made of a fabric gathered over a single elastic band which extends continuously across the back waist from the side edge of one front portion to the side edge of the other front portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Inventor: Garnitta C. Jackson
  • Patent number: 5036552
    Abstract: A fastener includes a buckle in the form of a plate connected to a strap. A lower clamping jaw is mounted on the plate remote from the strap. A spring arm is mounted on the plate and has an upper clamping jaw. An actuating lever is disposed above the clamping jaws and extends beyond the spring arm. The lever is pivotally mounted to the plate so that movement of the free end of the lever toward and away from the spring arm causes the clamping jaws to selectively move toward and away from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Inventor: Ralph V. Deakyne
  • Patent number: 4967421
    Abstract: Adjustable fire fighters' suspenders that are physiologically conformable when used with bunker pants. The suspenders are designed for comfort, proper fit, and flexibility in movement that corresponds with the movement of the wearer during normal fire fighting activities. The suspenders include a back sliding loop and elastic straps which have a predetermined limit of stretch at the four ends of the shoulder straps which connect the suspenders to the bunker pants. The suspenders provide an improved distribution of weight and increased support of heavy bunker pants and reduce the problem of "bunker bounce".
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Inventors: Mary I. Grilliot, William Grilliot
  • Patent number: 4937886
    Abstract: An accessory for and in combination with a small child's or infant's clothing. A hold-down device of elasticized fabric comprises a relatively wide, elongated central section. A pair of straps extend from each end of the central section, each strap being provided with a selectively operable fastener at the end and with individual length adjusting means. The child wears an upper garment, as a shirt, which it is desired to restrain from riding up. The hold-down is passed between the child's legs and the strap fasteners are fastened to the lower edges of the upper garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Inventor: Barbara S. Ellis
  • Patent number: RE34094
    Abstract: Adjustable fire fighters' suspenders that are physiologically conformable when used with bunker pants. The suspenders are designed for comfort, proper fit, and flexibility in movement that corresponds with the movement of the wearer during normal fire fighting activities. The suspenders include a back sliding loop and elastic straps which have a predetermined limit of stretch at the four ends of the shoulder straps which connect the suspenders to the bunker pants. The suspenders provide an improved distribution of weight and increased support of heavy bunker pants and reduce the problem of "bunker bounce".
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Inventors: Mary I. Grilliot, William Grilliot