US20140068895A1 - Decorative self-locking "c" clip for garment straps - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a removable self-locking clip for garment straps with a flat surface that allows decorative stones and gems to be affixed to the clip.
- the present invention also relates to a method of attaching decorative stones and gems to garment straps using a self-locking clip without the use of glue.
- garments are often decorated with ornaments, stones and jewelry.
- brassiere straps, shoe laces, purse straps, suspenders, sandal thongs, and fabric wrist bands are often decorated with acrylic stones and gems of different sizes and shapes for aesthetic purposes.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a removable self-locking clip that allows decorative ornaments of different styles, sizes and shapes to be attached to it, such that the ornaments can be used interchangeably on various garment straps.
- the present invention provides devices and methods of providing a self-locking clip assembly for decorating garment straps having a flat surface for affixing decorative ornaments that can be easily attached to and removed from the straps.
- a self-locking clip assembly for decorating a garment strap comprising a first piece and a second piece.
- the first piece further comprises a first flat surface that serves as a platform to affix decorative ornaments, a bridge connected to the first flat surface and a channel separating the first flat surface and the bridge.
- the second piece further comprises a second flat surface and a third flat surface, wherein the third flat surface has a curved indentation that matches the shape of the bridge, such that the curved indentation is flush with the contour of the bridge to lock the assembly.
- the first piece and the second piece are first disassembled. The strap is allowed to slip through the bridge and rest in the channel of the first piece.
- the second piece is inserted, or “clipped,” into the first piece, wherein the second flat surface is facing the garment strap and the third flat surface is facing outward.
- the second piece is oriented such that the contour of the bridge of the first piece and the curved indentation of the second piece are matched and movably flush against each other.
- the strap is now secure inside the channel of the clip assembly.
- the garment strap e.g., a brassiere
- the wearer's body presses against the third flat surface, consequently pressing the second flat surface against the strap and the inside portion of the first flat surface to automatically lock the clip assembly in place.
- a method of decorating a garment strap using a removable self-locking clip comprises providing a platform that allows ornaments to be affixed, wherein the platform further comprises a first piece having a first flat surface, a bridge connected to the first flat surface and a channel. Various jewelry, stones and gems can be glued on the first flat surface.
- the platform with the affixed ornaments is then placed on the garment strap by sliding the garment strap through the bridge and into the channel.
- the platform is secured to the garment strap by providing a second piece having a second flat surface and a third flat surface with a curved indentation that matches the shape of the bridge to enclose the strap.
- the clip assembly is automatically locked in place on the garment strap by pressing the second piece against the first piece.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective top view of a preferred embodiment of a removable self-locking clip assembly.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective bottom view of the preferred embodiment of the removable self-locking clip assembly.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the preferred embodiment of the removable self-locking clip assembly.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the removable self-locking clip assembly as it is being assembled to be attached to a garment strap.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the removable self-locking clip assembly as it is attached to the garment strap.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the preferred embodiment of the removable self-locking clip assembly.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective top view of a first piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective bottom view of the first piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly.
- FIG. 9 is a top and side views of the first piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective top view of a second preferred embodiment of the first piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly.
- FIG. 11 is perspective bottom view of the second preferred embodiment of the first piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective top view of a second piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective bottom view of the second piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective bottom and side views of a second embodiment of the second piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram of a preferred method of decorating a garment strap using a removable self-locking clip assembly.
- FIG. 1 a preferred embodiment of a removable self-locking clip assembly, or simply a clip assembly, is designated by a reference numeral 10 .
- a perspective top view of the clip assembly 10 is shown.
- the clip assembly 10 comprises a first piece 20 and a second piece 30 which are detachable from each other.
- the first piece 20 further comprises a first flat surface 22 , a bridge 24 connected to an underside 21 (not shown in FIG. 1 ) of the first flat surface 22 , and a channel 26 .
- the first piece 20 comprises a pair of symmetrical bridges 24 located opposite of each other.
- the second piece 30 comprises a second flat surface 32 and a curved end 38 .
- the second piece 30 comprises a pair of curved ends 38 positioned opposite each other (not shown in FIG. 1 ). As assembled, the channel 26 creates a distance between the underside 21 of the first flat surface 22 and the second flat surface 32 to allow a garment strap 12 to slip through.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective bottom view of the clip assembly 10 .
- the preferred embodiment of the pair of symmetrical bridges 24 located opposite of each other is shown.
- Each bridge 24 has a depth 23 and further comprises an elongated horizontal flat portion 25 that faces inward toward the center of the assembly.
- the second piece 30 is shown to further comprise a third flat surface 34 having a curved indentation 36 and the curved end 38 .
- the third flat surface 34 comprises a pair of symmetrical curved indentations 36 and the pair of symmetrical curved ends 38 to resemble the shape of a wing.
- the curved indentations 36 perfectly match the contour of the elongated horizontal flat portions 25 such that the curved indentations 36 are flush with the elongated flat portions 25 .
- the channel 26 enables the first piece 20 and the second piece 30 to be movable in relation to each other along the depth 23 , to allow easy removal or placement of the clip assembly 10 along the garment strap 12 .
- the first piece 20 and the second piece 30 are first disassembled.
- the strap 12 is allowed to slip through the bridge 24 and rest in the channel 26 of the first piece 20 .
- the second piece 30 is inserted, or “clipped,” into the first piece 20 , wherein the second flat surface 32 is facing the garment strap 12 and the third flat surface is 34 facing outward.
- the second piece 30 is oriented such that the contour of the bridge 24 of the first piece 20 and the curved indentation 36 of the second piece 30 are matched and movably flush against each other.
- the strap 12 is now secure inside the channel 26 of the clip assembly 10 .
- the clip assembly 10 is automatically locked by pressing the first piece 20 and the second piece 30 toward each other.
- the wearer simply pulls the first piece 20 and the second piece 30 in opposite directions away from each other along the depth 23 , so as to widen the channel 26 and allow the clip assembly 10 to slide along the garment strap 12 .
- the wearer can again fasten the clip assembly 10 on the strap 12 by pushing the first piece 20 and the second piece 30 in opposite directions toward each other to close the channel 26 .
- FIGS. 7-9 illustrate a preferred embodiment of the first piece 20 of the clip assembly 10 .
- the first piece 20 comprises the first flat surface 22 , the bridge 24 and the channel 26 .
- various jewelry, stones and gems are affixed to the first flat surface 22 using commonly known adhesives such as glue or 3 M backing tapes.
- the bridge 24 is connected to the underside 21 and further comprises the horizontal flat portion 25 that faces inward toward the center so as to form a hook or a clip.
- the horizontal flat portion 25 is shown to have an elongated shape.
- the first piece 20 comprises the pair of symmetrical bridges 24 that are opposite each other, such that an opening or gap 27 is created between the bridges 24 to allow access for the garment strap 12 to slip through and be placed inside the channel 26 .
- the first flat surface 22 , the pair of symmetrical bridges 24 and the channel 26 resembles a “C” shape.
- Suitable diameters for the first piece 20 may include 8 mm, 12 mm and 15 mm. However, any diameter size may be used as desired.
- FIGS. 10-11 illustrate a perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of the first piece 20 a, where elements of similar structure are designated by the same reference numerals followed by “a”.
- the first piece 20 a comprises a square first flat surface 22 a, a bridge 24 a and a channel 26 a.
- the bridge 24 a is connected to the underside 21 a and further comprises a depth 23 a and a horizontal flat portion 25 a that faces inward toward the center so as to form a hook or a clip.
- the horizontal flat portion 25 a includes an elongated shape, although any shape that can function as a hook or a clip may be used.
- the first piece 20 a comprises a pair of symmetrical bridges 24 a that are opposite each other, such that an opening or gap 27 a is created between the bridges 24 a to allow access for the garment strap 12 to slip through and be placed inside the channel 26 a.
- FIGS. 12-13 illustrate a preferred embodiment of the second piece 30 of the clip assembly 10 .
- the second piece 30 comprises the second flat surface 32 and the third flat surface 34 , wherein the third flat surface 34 further comprises the curved end 38 and the curved indentation 36 .
- the curved indentation 36 matches the contour of the elongated horizontal flat portion 25 of the first piece 20 such that the curved indentation 36 is flush with the elongated flat portion 25 .
- the curved indentation 36 provides for easy attachment and detachment of the first piece 20 by snapping the bridge 24 of the first piece 20 on or off the curved indentation 36 .
- the third flat surface 34 comprises the pair of symmetrical curved indentations 36 and the pair of symmetrical curved ends 38 to resemble the shape of a wing.
- FIG. 14 illustrates a second preferred embodiment of the second piece 30 a, where elements of similar structure are designated by the same reference numerals followed by “a”.
- the second piece 30 a comprises the second flat surface 32 a and the third flat surface 34 a, wherein the third flat surface 34 a further comprises curved ends 38 a and 38 a - 1 , and curved indentations 36 a.
- the curved indentations 36 a match the contour of the elongated horizontal flat portions 25 of the first piece 20 such that the curved indentations 36 a are flush with the elongated flat portions 25 .
- the third flat surface 34 a comprises the pair of symmetrical curved indentations 36 a and the pair of symmetrical curved ends 38 a and 38 a - 1 to resemble the shape of a wing. Viewed from the side, it is shown that the curved end 38 a - 1 has a more tapered end than the curved end 38 a so as to resemble a wedge. This configuration allows the second piece 30 a to be easily inserted into the first piece 20 .
- FIG. 15 illustrates a preferred method 200 of decorating a garment strap using a removable self-locking clip assembly.
- the method 200 comprises a step 210 of providing a platform that allows ornaments to be affixed, wherein the platform comprises a first piece having a first flat surface, a bridge connected to the first flat surface and a channel, a step 212 of placing the platform with the affixed ornaments on the garment strap by sliding the garment strap through the channel, a step 214 of securing the platform on the garment strap, including providing a second piece having a second flat surface and a third flat surface with a curved indentation that matches the shape of the bridge to enclose the strap, and a step 216 of locking the clip assembly on the garment strap, including pressing the second piece against the first piece.
- the step 212 of providing a platform that allows ornaments to be affixed wherein the platform comprises a first piece having a first flat surface, a bridge connected to the first flat surface and a channel further comprises providing symmetrical bridges with a depth and an opening in between the bridges to allow access for the garment strap to slip through.
- the step 214 of securing the platform on the garment strap including providing a second piece having a second flat surface and a third flat surface with a curved indentation that matches the shape of the bridge to enclose the strap further comprises providing a third flat surface with a pair of curved indentations and a pair of curved ends to resemble the shape of a wing. Additionally, according to yet another preferred embodiment, the step 216 further comprises providing a curved indentation that is flush and movable in relation to the bridge to allow the channel to be widened or closed, consequently allowing the platform to be placed in any desired location along the garment strap.
- the step 216 of locking the clip assembly on the garment strap, including pressing the second piece against the first piece comprises allowing the clip assembly to press against the body of a garment strap wearer, wherein the third flat surface is pressed against the body of the wearer, consequently moving it along the depth of the bridge to close the channel and pressing the second flat surface against the strap and the underside portion of the first flat surface.
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A self-locking clip assembly for decorating garment strap comprises a first piece and a second piece. The first piece comprises a first flat surface that serves as a platform to affix decorative ornaments, a bridge connected to the first flat surface and a channel. The second piece comprises a second flat surface and a third flat surface, wherein the third flat surface has a curved indentation that matches the shape of the bridge, such that the curved indentation is flush with the contour of the bridge to lock the assembly. The garment strap is allowed to slip through bridge of the first piece and rest in the channel of the first piece. As a person wears the garment strap, the wearer's body presses against the third flat surface, consequently pressing the second flat surface against the strap and the first flat surface to automatically lock the clip assembly in place.
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- 1. Related Application
- This application claims the benefit of the provisional Patent Application No. 61/699,128 filed on Sep. 10, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.
- 2. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to a removable self-locking clip for garment straps with a flat surface that allows decorative stones and gems to be affixed to the clip.
- The present invention also relates to a method of attaching decorative stones and gems to garment straps using a self-locking clip without the use of glue.
- 3. Description of Prior Art and Related Information
- In fashion, arts and crafts industry, garments are often decorated with ornaments, stones and jewelry. For example, brassiere straps, shoe laces, purse straps, suspenders, sandal thongs, and fabric wrist bands are often decorated with acrylic stones and gems of different sizes and shapes for aesthetic purposes.
- Various methods to attach decorative ornaments on garments straps are known in the art. These methods typically employ the use of glue or sewing to attach ornaments such as stones or gems to the garment straps. Once glued or sewn, the stones and gems are permanently affixed to the straps and cannot be easily removed and interchanged to match outfits. Thus, consumers must purchase new garments with decorative designs that match particular outfits. Further, sewing ornaments onto fabric material requires a sewing skill, intensive labor time and penetration of the fabric, which may damage the fabric.
- The object of the present invention is to provide a removable self-locking clip that allows decorative ornaments of different styles, sizes and shapes to be attached to it, such that the ornaments can be used interchangeably on various garment straps.
- The present invention provides devices and methods of providing a self-locking clip assembly for decorating garment straps having a flat surface for affixing decorative ornaments that can be easily attached to and removed from the straps.
- In one aspect, a self-locking clip assembly for decorating a garment strap comprising a first piece and a second piece is provided. The first piece further comprises a first flat surface that serves as a platform to affix decorative ornaments, a bridge connected to the first flat surface and a channel separating the first flat surface and the bridge. The second piece further comprises a second flat surface and a third flat surface, wherein the third flat surface has a curved indentation that matches the shape of the bridge, such that the curved indentation is flush with the contour of the bridge to lock the assembly. To utilize the self-locking clip assembly on a garment strap, the first piece and the second piece are first disassembled. The strap is allowed to slip through the bridge and rest in the channel of the first piece. The second piece is inserted, or “clipped,” into the first piece, wherein the second flat surface is facing the garment strap and the third flat surface is facing outward. The second piece is oriented such that the contour of the bridge of the first piece and the curved indentation of the second piece are matched and movably flush against each other. The strap is now secure inside the channel of the clip assembly. As a person wears the garment strap (e.g., a brassiere), the wearer's body presses against the third flat surface, consequently pressing the second flat surface against the strap and the inside portion of the first flat surface to automatically lock the clip assembly in place.
- In yet another aspect, a method of decorating a garment strap using a removable self-locking clip is provided. The method comprises providing a platform that allows ornaments to be affixed, wherein the platform further comprises a first piece having a first flat surface, a bridge connected to the first flat surface and a channel. Various jewelry, stones and gems can be glued on the first flat surface. The platform with the affixed ornaments is then placed on the garment strap by sliding the garment strap through the bridge and into the channel. Once the garment strap is placed in the channel, the platform is secured to the garment strap by providing a second piece having a second flat surface and a third flat surface with a curved indentation that matches the shape of the bridge to enclose the strap. After the second piece is inserted into the first piece, the clip assembly is automatically locked in place on the garment strap by pressing the second piece against the first piece.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective top view of a preferred embodiment of a removable self-locking clip assembly. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective bottom view of the preferred embodiment of the removable self-locking clip assembly. -
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the preferred embodiment of the removable self-locking clip assembly. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the removable self-locking clip assembly as it is being assembled to be attached to a garment strap. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the removable self-locking clip assembly as it is attached to the garment strap. -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the preferred embodiment of the removable self-locking clip assembly. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective top view of a first piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective bottom view of the first piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly. -
FIG. 9 is a top and side views of the first piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly. -
FIG. 10 is a perspective top view of a second preferred embodiment of the first piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly. -
FIG. 11 is perspective bottom view of the second preferred embodiment of the first piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly. -
FIG. 12 is a perspective top view of a second piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly. -
FIG. 13 is a perspective bottom view of the second piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly. -
FIG. 14 is a perspective bottom and side views of a second embodiment of the second piece of the removable self-locking clip assembly. -
FIG. 15 is a diagram of a preferred method of decorating a garment strap using a removable self-locking clip assembly. - The invention and its various embodiments can now be better understood by turning to the following detailed description wherein illustrated embodiments are described. It is to be expressly understood that the illustrated embodiments are set forth as examples and not by way of limitations on the invention as ultimately defined in the claims.
- Throughout the specification, positional and directional terms below refer to the following:
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- “Top” shall refer to the side or direction in which a first flat surface or a second flat surface is located.
- “Bottom” shall refer to the side or direction in which a third flat surface is located.
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FIG. 1 , a preferred embodiment of a removable self-locking clip assembly, or simply a clip assembly, is designated by areference numeral 10. Here, a perspective top view of theclip assembly 10 is shown. As illustrated inFIG. 1 , theclip assembly 10 comprises afirst piece 20 and asecond piece 30 which are detachable from each other. Thefirst piece 20 further comprises a firstflat surface 22, abridge 24 connected to an underside 21 (not shown inFIG. 1 ) of the firstflat surface 22, and achannel 26. Preferably, thefirst piece 20 comprises a pair ofsymmetrical bridges 24 located opposite of each other. From this perspective top view, thesecond piece 30 comprises a secondflat surface 32 and acurved end 38. According to a preferred embodiment, thesecond piece 30 comprises a pair ofcurved ends 38 positioned opposite each other (not shown inFIG. 1 ). As assembled, thechannel 26 creates a distance between theunderside 21 of the firstflat surface 22 and the secondflat surface 32 to allow agarment strap 12 to slip through. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective bottom view of theclip assembly 10. Here, the preferred embodiment of the pair ofsymmetrical bridges 24 located opposite of each other is shown. Eachbridge 24 has adepth 23 and further comprises an elongated horizontalflat portion 25 that faces inward toward the center of the assembly. Thesecond piece 30 is shown to further comprise a thirdflat surface 34 having acurved indentation 36 and thecurved end 38. According to the preferred embodiment, the thirdflat surface 34 comprises a pair of symmetricalcurved indentations 36 and the pair of symmetrical curved ends 38 to resemble the shape of a wing. - As the
first piece 20 and thesecond piece 30 are assembled, thecurved indentations 36 perfectly match the contour of the elongated horizontalflat portions 25 such that thecurved indentations 36 are flush with the elongatedflat portions 25. Further, thechannel 26 enables thefirst piece 20 and thesecond piece 30 to be movable in relation to each other along thedepth 23, to allow easy removal or placement of theclip assembly 10 along thegarment strap 12. - As shown in
FIGS. 3-5 , to utilize the self-lockingclip assembly 10 on agarment strap 12, thefirst piece 20 and thesecond piece 30 are first disassembled. Thestrap 12 is allowed to slip through thebridge 24 and rest in thechannel 26 of thefirst piece 20. Thesecond piece 30 is inserted, or “clipped,” into thefirst piece 20, wherein the secondflat surface 32 is facing thegarment strap 12 and the third flat surface is 34 facing outward. Thesecond piece 30 is oriented such that the contour of thebridge 24 of thefirst piece 20 and thecurved indentation 36 of thesecond piece 30 are matched and movably flush against each other. Thestrap 12 is now secure inside thechannel 26 of theclip assembly 10. Theclip assembly 10 is automatically locked by pressing thefirst piece 20 and thesecond piece 30 toward each other. - As illustrated in the cross sectional view of the
clip assembly 10 inFIG. 6 , to adjust the placement of theclip assembly 10 along thegarment strap 12, the wearer simply pulls thefirst piece 20 and thesecond piece 30 in opposite directions away from each other along thedepth 23, so as to widen thechannel 26 and allow theclip assembly 10 to slide along thegarment strap 12. Once a desired location along thestrap 12 is determined, the wearer can again fasten theclip assembly 10 on thestrap 12 by pushing thefirst piece 20 and thesecond piece 30 in opposite directions toward each other to close thechannel 26. As in the case of astrap 12 for a brassiere, this can be done simply by allowing theclip assembly 10 to press against the body of the wearer, wherein the thirdflat surface 34 is pressed against the body of the wearer, consequently moving it along thedepth 23 to close thechannel 26 and pressing the secondflat surface 32 against thestrap 12 and theunderside portion 21 of the firstflat surface 22. -
FIGS. 7-9 illustrate a preferred embodiment of thefirst piece 20 of theclip assembly 10. As shown here, thefirst piece 20 comprises the firstflat surface 22, thebridge 24 and thechannel 26. To use thefirst piece 20 as a platform for decorative ornaments, various jewelry, stones and gems (not shown inFIGS. 7-9 ) are affixed to the firstflat surface 22 using commonly known adhesives such as glue or 3M backing tapes. Thebridge 24 is connected to theunderside 21 and further comprises the horizontalflat portion 25 that faces inward toward the center so as to form a hook or a clip. InFIG. 8 , the horizontalflat portion 25 is shown to have an elongated shape. However, any shape that can function as a hook or a clip to attach thesecond piece 30 to thefirst piece 20 may be employed. Further, according to the preferred embodiment, thefirst piece 20 comprises the pair ofsymmetrical bridges 24 that are opposite each other, such that an opening orgap 27 is created between thebridges 24 to allow access for thegarment strap 12 to slip through and be placed inside thechannel 26. As illustrated inFIG. 9 , viewed from its side, the firstflat surface 22, the pair ofsymmetrical bridges 24 and thechannel 26 according to the preferred embodiment resembles a “C” shape. Suitable diameters for thefirst piece 20 may include 8 mm, 12 mm and 15 mm. However, any diameter size may be used as desired. - Although the first
flat surface 22 is illustrated as having a round shape inFIGS. 1-9 , any shape can be used to suit any decorative purpose. For example,FIGS. 10-11 illustrate a perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of thefirst piece 20 a, where elements of similar structure are designated by the same reference numerals followed by “a”. Here, thefirst piece 20 a comprises a square firstflat surface 22 a, abridge 24 a and achannel 26 a. Similar to the firstpreferred embodiment 20, thebridge 24 a is connected to theunderside 21 a and further comprises adepth 23 a and a horizontalflat portion 25 a that faces inward toward the center so as to form a hook or a clip. Preferably, the horizontalflat portion 25 a includes an elongated shape, although any shape that can function as a hook or a clip may be used. Further, according to the preferred embodiment, thefirst piece 20 a comprises a pair ofsymmetrical bridges 24 a that are opposite each other, such that an opening orgap 27 a is created between thebridges 24 a to allow access for thegarment strap 12 to slip through and be placed inside thechannel 26 a. -
FIGS. 12-13 illustrate a preferred embodiment of thesecond piece 30 of theclip assembly 10. As shown, thesecond piece 30 comprises the secondflat surface 32 and the thirdflat surface 34, wherein the thirdflat surface 34 further comprises thecurved end 38 and thecurved indentation 36. Thecurved indentation 36 matches the contour of the elongated horizontalflat portion 25 of thefirst piece 20 such that thecurved indentation 36 is flush with the elongatedflat portion 25. Thecurved indentation 36 provides for easy attachment and detachment of thefirst piece 20 by snapping thebridge 24 of thefirst piece 20 on or off thecurved indentation 36. Preferably, as stated above, the thirdflat surface 34 comprises the pair of symmetricalcurved indentations 36 and the pair of symmetrical curved ends 38 to resemble the shape of a wing. -
FIG. 14 illustrates a second preferred embodiment of thesecond piece 30 a, where elements of similar structure are designated by the same reference numerals followed by “a”. InFIG. 14 , thesecond piece 30 a comprises the secondflat surface 32 a and the thirdflat surface 34 a, wherein the thirdflat surface 34 a further comprises curved ends 38 a and 38 a-1, andcurved indentations 36 a. Thecurved indentations 36 a match the contour of the elongated horizontalflat portions 25 of thefirst piece 20 such that thecurved indentations 36 a are flush with the elongatedflat portions 25. Preferably, the thirdflat surface 34 a comprises the pair of symmetricalcurved indentations 36 a and the pair of symmetrical curved ends 38 a and 38 a-1 to resemble the shape of a wing. Viewed from the side, it is shown that thecurved end 38 a-1 has a more tapered end than thecurved end 38 a so as to resemble a wedge. This configuration allows thesecond piece 30 a to be easily inserted into thefirst piece 20. -
FIG. 15 illustrates apreferred method 200 of decorating a garment strap using a removable self-locking clip assembly. Themethod 200 comprises a step 210 of providing a platform that allows ornaments to be affixed, wherein the platform comprises a first piece having a first flat surface, a bridge connected to the first flat surface and a channel, a step 212 of placing the platform with the affixed ornaments on the garment strap by sliding the garment strap through the channel, a step 214 of securing the platform on the garment strap, including providing a second piece having a second flat surface and a third flat surface with a curved indentation that matches the shape of the bridge to enclose the strap, and a step 216 of locking the clip assembly on the garment strap, including pressing the second piece against the first piece. - The step 212 of providing a platform that allows ornaments to be affixed, wherein the platform comprises a first piece having a first flat surface, a bridge connected to the first flat surface and a channel further comprises providing symmetrical bridges with a depth and an opening in between the bridges to allow access for the garment strap to slip through.
- The step 214 of securing the platform on the garment strap, including providing a second piece having a second flat surface and a third flat surface with a curved indentation that matches the shape of the bridge to enclose the strap further comprises providing a third flat surface with a pair of curved indentations and a pair of curved ends to resemble the shape of a wing. Additionally, according to yet another preferred embodiment, the step 216 further comprises providing a curved indentation that is flush and movable in relation to the bridge to allow the channel to be widened or closed, consequently allowing the platform to be placed in any desired location along the garment strap.
- The step 216 of locking the clip assembly on the garment strap, including pressing the second piece against the first piece comprises allowing the clip assembly to press against the body of a garment strap wearer, wherein the third flat surface is pressed against the body of the wearer, consequently moving it along the depth of the bridge to close the channel and pressing the second flat surface against the strap and the underside portion of the first flat surface.
- Many alterations and modifications may be made by those having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, it must be understood that the illustrated embodiments have been set forth only for the purposes of examples and that they should not be taken as limiting the invention as defined by the following claims. For example, notwithstanding the fact that the elements of a claim are set forth below in a certain combination, it must be expressly understood that the invention includes other combinations of fewer, more or different elements, which are disclosed in above even when not initially claimed in such combinations.
- The words used in this specification to describe the invention and its various embodiments are to be understood not only in the sense of their commonly defined meanings, but to include by special definition in this specification the generic structure, material or acts of which they represent a single species.
- The definitions of the words or elements of the following claims are, therefore, defined in this specification to not only include the combination of elements which are literally set forth. In this sense it is therefore contemplated that an equivalent substitution of two or more elements may be made for any one of the elements in the claims below or that a single element may be substituted for two or more elements in a claim. Although elements may be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, it is to be expressly understood that one or more elements from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised from the combination and that the claimed combination may be directed to a subcombination or variation of a subcombination.
- Insubstantial changes from the claimed subject matter as viewed by a person with ordinary skill in the art, now known or later devised, are expressly contemplated as being equivalently within the scope of the claims. Therefore, obvious substitutions now or later known to one with ordinary skill in the art are defined to be within the scope of the defined elements.
- The claims are thus to be understood to include what is specifically illustrated and described above, what is conceptionally equivalent, what can be obviously substituted and also what incorporates the essential idea of the invention.
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1. A removable self-locking clip assembly for decorating a garment strap comprising:
a first piece, further comprising:
a first flat surface for affixing decorative ornaments;
a bridge connected to the first flat surface; and
a channel; and
a second piece, further comprising:
a second flat surface; and
a third flat surface with a curved indentation that matches the shape of the bridge, such that the curved indentation is flush with the contour of the bridge to lock the assembly.
2. The removable self-locking clip assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first flat surface is round.
3. The removable self-locking clip assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first flat surface is square.
4. The removable self-locking clip assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bridge further comprises symmetrical bridges with an opening in between the bridges to allow access for the garment strap to slip through.
5. The removable self-locking clip assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bridge further includes a depth to allow the first piece and the second piece to be movable in relation to each other.
6. The removable self-locking clip assembly of claim 5 , wherein the clip assembly automatically locks when the third flat surface is pressed against the body of a garment strap wearer, moved along the depth of the bridge to close the channel and pressed the second flat surface against the strap and an underside portion of the first flat surface.
7. The removable self-locking clip assembly of claim 1 , wherein the third flat surface has a curved indentation and a curved end having a shape of a wing.
8. A removable self-locking clip assembly for decorating a garment strap comprising:
a first piece, further comprising:
a first flat surface for affixing decorative ornaments;
a set of hooks having a gap in between the hooks; and
a channel; and
a second piece, further comprising:
a second flat surface; and
a third flat surface with a curved indentation that matches the shape of the hooks, such that the curved indentation is flush with the contour of the hooks to lock the assembly.
9. The removable self-locking clip assembly of claim 8 , wherein the first flat surface is round.
10. The removable self-locking clip assembly of claim 8 , wherein the first flat surface is square.
11. The removable self-locking clip assembly of claim 8 , wherein the third flat surface has a curved indentation and a curved end having a shape of a wing
12. The removable self-locking clip assembly of claim 8 , wherein the set of hooks further includes a depth to allow the first piece and the second piece to be movable in relation to each other.
13. The removable self-locking clip assembly of claim 12 , wherein the clip assembly automatically locks when the third flat surface is pressed against the body of a garment strap wearer, moved along the depth of the set of hooks to close the channel and pressed the second flat surface against the strap and an underside portion of the first flat surface.
14. A method of decorating a garment strap using a removable self-locking clip assembly comprising:
providing a platform that allows ornaments to be affixed, wherein the platform comprises a first piece having a first flat surface, a bridge connected to the first flat surface and a channel;
placing the platform with the affixed ornaments on the garment strap by sliding the garment strap through the channel;
securing the platform on the garment strap, including providing a second piece having a second flat surface and a third flat surface with a curved indentation that matches the shape of the bridge to enclose the strap; and
locking the clip assembly on the garment strap, including pressing the second piece against the first piece.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the step of providing a platform that allows ornaments to be affixed further comprises providing symmetrical bridges with an opening in between the bridges to allow access for the garment strap to slip through.
16. The method of claim 14 , wherein the step of providing a platform that allows ornaments to be affixed further comprises providing a bridge having an inward facing horizontal flat portion.
17. The method of claim 14 , wherein the step of providing a platform that allows ornaments to be affixed includes providing a first flat surface with a round shape.
18. The method of claim 14 , wherein the step of providing a platform that allows ornaments to be affixed includes providing a first flat surface with a square shape.
19. The method of claim 14 , wherein the step of securing the platform on the garment strap, including providing a second piece having a second flat surface and a third flat surface with a curved indentation that matches the shape of the bridge to enclose the strap further comprises providing a curved indentation that is flush and movable in relation to the bridge to allow the channel to be widened or closed.
20. The method of claim 14 , wherein the step of locking the clip assembly on the garment strap, including pressing the second piece against the first piece comprises allowing the third flat surface to press against the body of a garment strap wearer, move along the bridge to close the channel and press the second flat surface against the strap and an underside portion of the first flat surface.
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