WO2014170850A2 - Garment strap retainer - Google Patents

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WO2014170850A2
WO2014170850A2 PCT/IB2014/060779 IB2014060779W WO2014170850A2 WO 2014170850 A2 WO2014170850 A2 WO 2014170850A2 IB 2014060779 W IB2014060779 W IB 2014060779W WO 2014170850 A2 WO2014170850 A2 WO 2014170850A2
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Huan Qi
Assaf COHEN
Robert S Marks
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
    • A41F15/00—Shoulder or like straps
    • A41F15/02—Means for retaining the straps in position

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  • the present invention relates to means for retaining clothing apparel, and in particular, brassiere straps, in a desired position. More particularly the present invention relates to providing means for fastening clothing at a desired position to the other clothing or the body to provide for an overall neaterappearance.
  • One alternative is to use safety pins but these are visible and their frequent usage could damage the clothing apparel.
  • Another alternative is to use clips but that could not stick for longer duration especially during any physical activity and at the same it is aesthetically undesirable.
  • Anothe r alternative is to use a garment with a built-in brassiere. Such arrangements are disclosed in, for example, U.S. Pat. No.5,478,278. Even though this arrangement may provide adequate breast support, it is also disadvantageous since the garment cannot move freely relative to the body of the brassiere.
  • Another alternative is using sleeveless articles of clothin g, like U.S. Pat. No.5,914,166.
  • a device is used to hold the undergarment strap to the garment to prevent exposing of the strap, such device is designed as an integrated part of the garment, in order to improve the article and accessory for women's wear.
  • our invention is a modular device specifically designed to allow the wear flexibility of choice.
  • the fixed device presented at US. Pat. No. 2,719,303 increases the garment price and might also result in discomfort for the wearer.
  • the present invention herein provides for means and devices for retaining clothing apparel in a desired position. More particularly the present invention relates to providing means for fastening clothing at a desired position to the other clothing or the body to provide for an overall neater appearance.
  • the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • the said lower arm comprises of plurality of retaining brackets on its inner side to hold the strap in position.
  • said upper arm comprises of at least one retaining bracket to prevent movement of the strap.
  • said lower arm comprises of a cushion embedded on its lower surface.
  • said upper arm comprises of an embedded magnetic body.
  • the device may also comprise of a decorative magnetic body having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on the upper surface, where the decorative magnetic body is kept above the garment.
  • the magnetic body is magnetized on any axis, Diametrically Magnetized, Axially Magnetized, and all in between directions.
  • both said arms are of equal dimensions i.e. length, breadth /or height.
  • both said arms and middle bridge are of variable dimensions i.e. length, breadth and/or height.
  • both said arms are not equal in length.
  • the length of said device is less than or equal to the width of the clothing such as strap.
  • the said middle bridge is perpendicular to both the arms.
  • the said middle bridge is an adjustable bridge that has means to change the distance between both the arms and angles between the arms and the middle bridge.
  • said device is used for fastening the strap and skin, so as to hold the strap at a desired location on the body of the wearer.
  • the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • the said first lower arm comprises of plurality of retaining brackets on its inner side to hold the strap in position.
  • the said first upper arm is having fastening means on its outer surface, to fasten the strap to garment above.
  • said second upper arm comprises of at least one retaining bracket to prevent movement of the strap.
  • the said middle bridge is perpendicular to both the arms.
  • said lower arms comprise of cushions embedded on their lower surface.
  • said device is used for fastening the strap to the skin, so as to hold the strap at a desired location on the body of the wearer.
  • the said arms and middle bridge are of variable dimensions i.e. length, breadth and/or height.
  • the length of said device is less than or equal to width of the clothing such as strap.
  • the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • the said lower arms comprises of plurality of retaining brackets on its inner side to hold the straps in position.
  • said upper arm comprises of at least one retaining bracket to prevent movement of brassiere straps.
  • said lower arms comprise of cushions embedded on their lower surface.
  • said arms and middle bridge are of variable dimensions i.e. length, breadth and/or height.
  • the length of said device is less than or equal to width of the clothing such as strap.
  • the said middle bridges are perpendicular to upper and lower arms.
  • one or both of said middle bridge are adjustable bridges with means to change the distance between both the arms.
  • said device is used for fastening the strap and skin, so as to hold the strap at a desired location on the body of the wearer.
  • the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • the length of the long arms is larger than the main body so as to provide sufficient space for strap to enter the device and leave.
  • the said smaller moveable ends are of different lengths.
  • said small arm comprises of retaining brackets to prevent movement of brassiere straps.
  • said main body comprises of a cushion embedded on its lower surface.
  • the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • the said smaller moveable ends are of different lengths .
  • said arm comprises of retaining brackets to prevent movement of brassiere straps.
  • the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • the said smaller moveable ends are of different lengths .
  • said arms comprises of retaining brackets to prevent movement of brassiere straps.
  • the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • the said small moveable arms are of different lengths.
  • said small arms comprises of retaining brackets to prevent movement of brassiere straps.
  • the said main body is configured to be any selective shape having two flat surfaces, such as cylinder, cube, etc.
  • the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • the main body is a magnetic main body.
  • the device may also comprise of a decorative magnetic body having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on the upper surface, where the decorative magnetic body is kept above the garment.
  • the magnetic body is magnetized on any axis, diametrically magnetized, axially magnetized, and all in between directions.
  • the means for fastening the brassiere straps and the garment comprises of holding means, said holding means comprising of a first magnetic body and a second magnetic body, wherein the first and second magnetic bodies are placed in between the garment and brassiere strap.
  • the said magnetic body is having fastening means on its upper surface to hold the garment or brassiere strap.
  • the said magnetic body is having fastening means on its lower surface to hold the bras siere strap or stick to the skin.
  • the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes ormicro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any otheradhesive or fastening mean.
  • the second magnetic body is placed below the first magnetic body.
  • said second magnetic body is having cushion embedded on its lower surface.
  • the second magnetic body is larger than the first magnetic b ody.
  • the magnetic body is configured to be any selective shape having two flat surfaces, such as cylinder, cube, etc.
  • both magnetic bodes are of same shape.
  • said magnetic bodies is made from neodymium magnet, iron magnet or any kind or magnetic materials.
  • the device may also comprise of a decorative magnetic body having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on the upper surface, where the decorative magnetic body is kept above the garment or first magnetic body.
  • the decorative gems and ornaments can be attached to the first magnetic body via a fastening device, such as magnetic retainer, magnetic strap or any fastening means such as hook-and- loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single s ided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof.
  • a fastening device such as magnetic retainer, magnetic strap or any fastening means such as hook-and- loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single s ided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof.
  • the magnetic body is magnetized on any axis, diametrically magnetized, axially magnetized, and all in between directions.
  • the second magnetic body can be embedded inside or be attached to the brassiere strap.
  • the means for fastening the brassiere straps and the garment comprises of holding means, said holding means comprising of a decorative magnetic body and a magnetic body, wherein the decorative magnetic body is placed above the garment.
  • the magnetic body is kept in between the garment and brassiere strap.
  • the magnetic body is kept below the brassiere strap.
  • the said decorative magnetic body is having fastening means on its lower surface to hold the garment.
  • the said magnetic body is having fastening means on its upper surface to hold the garment.
  • the said magnetic body is having fastening means on its upper surface to hold the brassiere strap
  • said magnetic body is having cushion embedded on its lower surface.
  • the said magnetic body is having fastening means on its lower surface to hold the brassiere strap or skin.
  • the said magnetic body can be embedded inside the strap.
  • the said decorative gems or decorations can be placed on the magnetic body through certain fastening mean.
  • the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes ormicro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any otheradhesive or fastening mean.
  • any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes ormicro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any otheradhesive or fastening mean.
  • the second magnetic body is larger than the first magnetic body.
  • the magnetic body is magnetized on any axis, diametrically magnetized, axially magnetized, and all in between directions.
  • FIG.1A-1C illustrate an embodiment of a prior art garment and brassiere arrangement.
  • FIG.2 illustrates an embodiment of a conventional brassiere with straps.
  • FIG.3 illustrates a plain view of an alternative embodiment of one of the articles of clothing according to the invention.
  • FIG.4 illustrates a said view of the whole embodiment of the article in FIG.3.
  • FIG.5 illustrates a plain view of an alternative embodiment of one of the article in FIG.3.
  • FIG.6 illustrates a perspective view of the FIG.3 device in use.
  • FIG.7 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of article of FIG.3 according to the invention.
  • FIG.8 illustrates a front view of the FIG.7 after connection.
  • FIG.9 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of FIG.3 device.
  • FIG.IO illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of another article according to the invention.
  • FIG.ll illustrates a perspective view of the FIG.lO device in use.
  • FIG.12 illustrates a side view from direction A of FIG. 10.
  • FIG.13 illustrates another side view from direction B of FIG.IO according to the invention
  • FIG.14 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of article of FIG.IO according to the invention.
  • FIG.15 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of FIG. 14 device.
  • FIG.16 illustrates a front view of another alternative embodiment of FIG. 10 device.
  • FIG.17 illustrates a front view of another alternative embodiment of FIG. 10 device.
  • FIG.18 illustrates a perspective view of an alternative magnetic embodiment according to the invention.
  • FIG.19 illustrates a top view of an alternative decorative magnetic embodiment according to the invention.
  • FIG.20 illustrates a side view of an alternative magnetic device in use.
  • FIG.21 illustrates a side view of another configuration of magnetic device in use.
  • FIG.22 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment according to the invention.
  • FIG.23 illustrates the strap retainer part of article FIG.22 according to the invention.
  • FIG.24 illustrates a perspective view of the FIG.22 device in use.
  • FIG.25 illustrates a bottom view of the FIG.22 device in use.
  • FIG.26 illustrates a top view of an alternative fastening mean according to the invention.
  • FIG.27 illustrates a side view of an alternative fastening mean in use.
  • FIG.28 illustrates a front view of an alternative fastening mean in use.
  • the clothing's, garments and apparel described herein can be any kind especially women's garments having front part and backpart, connected with garment supports along the shoulders such as brassieres, acting as beast holding device, having front body and back body.
  • the breast holding device should use brassiere straps connected the front body and the back body.
  • the straps can be non-removable or selectively removable from the brassieres.
  • FIG. 1A illustrates one example of a problem with prior art arrangements of a brassiere and garment which is addressed by the present invention.
  • the garments straps 30 are relatively displaced and do not cover the brassiere straps 32 of the brassiere beneath the garment resulting in unaesthetic issues.
  • FIG.1B is a side view and FIG. 1C is a back view of the same garment arrangement as FIG. 1A.
  • FIG.2 illustrates one embodiment of a brassiere 34 with straps 32 according to the prior art.
  • FIG 3 illustrates a top, plan view of a device according to one aspect of the present invention.
  • the device is composed of two arms, the upper arm 36 and the lower arm 40, connected by a middle bridge 38.
  • the middle bridge 38 is perpendicular to both arms 36 and 40.
  • the middle bridge is of desired length and the length may vary depending upon thickness of the clothing article.
  • the size of arm 36 may or may not be s lightly bigger than arm 40.
  • a cushion may be embedded/ provided below the lower surface of the lower arm 40.
  • Fastening means may comprise, hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, or single sided adhesive, or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
  • gecko glue is used as fastening mean that is washable and does not lose its sticking ability even after a million using cycles.
  • gecko glue undergoes chemical reaction with the substrate. It is simply a material with extremely high surface area. It results in Va n der Waals interactions between the glue "surface” and everything it will touch.
  • Reference to Gecko -glue/ adhesive orgecko like adhesive is to include other families of structural adhesives such as lizards, beetles, tree frogs, spiders etc.
  • spikes and/or micro spikes can also be used as fastening means . Therefore the fastening mean can also be used to fasten the strap to a desired position on skin of the wearer and may be employed on upper surface of the garment/ clothing article/strap.
  • Either of the arms can be equipped with a variety of retaining brackets 42 to prevent the movement of brassiere straps 32.
  • the number of retaining brackets may vary.
  • an adjustment arrangement of the arms and the bridge can be included for adjusting to the size, texture, color of the articles, accordingly.
  • the device can be made fromany material such rubber, plastic etc.
  • FIG. 4 shows another angle of said device.
  • the fastening mean 44 will contact with the garment 30 to prevent th e movement between garment 30 and brassiere strap 32.
  • the retaining brackets 42 on lower arm 40 will prevent the movement of brassiere straps 32.
  • FIG. 6 shown therein is an illustrative view of the present invention in use.
  • the strap retainer is positioned on the brassiere strap 32 beneath the garment, at any place above the wearer's shoulder.
  • the device will contact with garment by a fastening mean 44 on the upper arm 36 in order to fasten the garment above it and help to prevent the movement between the garment 30 and brassiere strap 32.
  • the size and figure of said upper arm 36 & 36A, lower arms 40 & 40A, bridges 38 & 38A are determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention.
  • the shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
  • FIG. 5 shows an alternative design of said first device, of which the distance between arm 36 and 40 is adjustable by the wearer.
  • the middle bridge 38 is an adjustable bridge having means to angle between the arms 36, 40 and the middle bridge 38. The change in angle also changes the distance between both the arms .
  • Available movement of upper arm 36 provides more capacities for the invention in terms of adjustments.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a front, plan view of another embodiment of the first device.
  • the device comprises of two parts .
  • One part consists of a first shorter upper arm 36 and a first longer lower arm 40 connected at one end by a first middle bridge 38 and other part consist of a second longer upper arm 36A and a second shorter lower arm 40A connected at one end by a second middle bridge 38A.
  • the middle bridge 38, 38A are perpendicular to both arms 36 & 40 and 36A and 40A respectively.
  • the middle bridge is of desired length and the length may vary depending upon thickness of the clothing article.
  • the said first lower arm 40 is having one locker part 46 at its other end, where the receptor 48A of said second shorter lower arm 40A gets locked 50A.
  • the said first upper arm 36 is having one receptor part 48 at its other end where the locker part of said second longer upper arm 36A gets locked 50.
  • a cushion may be embedded/ provided below the lower surface of the lower arms 40, 40A.
  • the upper arms 36, 36A are having fastening means 44 on its outer surface, to fasten to the garment 30 above.
  • the said lower arms 40, 40A are equipped with a variety of retaining brackets 42 to prevent the movement of strap 32.
  • the number of retaining brackets can be adjustable.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a front, plan view of the article in FIG. 7 in use.
  • the two parts of the device are connected by locker- receptor in locked position 50, 50A. After being locked, the device will efficiently hold the brassiere s traps 32 and prevent the movement of the straps. Meanwhile, the fastening means above the longer upper arm 36 will fasten the garment to the device; consequently, the device will protect the brassiere straps 32 from slipping and exposing.
  • the device can be placed at any place above the wearer's shoulder, so suitable arrangements are known in this invention.
  • the size and figure of said upper arm 36 & 36A, lower arms 40 & 40A, bridges 38 & 38A is determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention.
  • the shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a front, plan view of another embodiment of the first device.
  • the device composed of two arms, the upper arm 36 and the lower arms 40 and 40A, connected by middle bridge 38, 38A, Both the middle bridge 38, 38A are perpendicular to both arms 36, 36A and 40.
  • the lower arms 40, 40A are equipped with a variety of retaining brackets 42 to prevent the movement of brassiere straps 32.
  • the number of retaining brackets can be adjustable.
  • a cushion may be embedded/ provided below the lower surface of the lower arm 40.
  • the size and figure of said upper arm 36, lower arms 40 & 40A, bridges 38 & 38A and the gap in the middle of lower arms 40& 40A is determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention.
  • the shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a top, plain view of an embodiment of another device as per one of the aspect of present invention.
  • the device comprises of a main body 58 with fastening means 44 on its upper surface and two long arms 52 attached to main body at each side parallel to each other.
  • the said long arms 52 are having a small moveable arm 56 at each end that allows the strap 32 to enter by displacing the small arms 56.
  • the long arms 52 and small arms 56 are generally elongated and bar shaped.
  • the brassiere strap 32 enters from one end and move below the main body 58 before existing fromanother end.
  • the small arms 56 are having retaining brackets 54 that helps in retaining the bras sier straps 32 in position.
  • the size and figure of said long arms 60, small arms 56, and main body 58 is determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention.
  • the shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
  • FIG. 11 shown therein is an illustrative view of the present invention in use.
  • the strap retainer 54 is positioned on the brassier strap 32 beneath the garment 30, at any place above the wearer's shoulder.
  • the device will contact with garment 30 by a fastening mean 44 on the main body 58 in order to fasten the garment 30 above it.
  • FIG. 12 is a side view from direction A of FIG. 10, which shows the selective position of brassiere strap 32 and the device.
  • FIG. 14- 15 illustrates a top, plain view of another embodiment of the device shown in FIG. 10.
  • the device comprises of main body 58 and an arm 60.
  • the arm 60 is E-shaped and attached to main body 58 at one side leaving the main body 58 blocked from said side.
  • the main body 58 is having fastening means 44 on its upper surface to hold to the garment 30.
  • the size and figure of said long arm 60 and main body 58 is determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention.
  • the shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
  • FIG. 16 illustrates a top, plain view of another embodiment of the device shown in FIG. 10.
  • the device comprises of main body 58 and two arms 60.
  • the arms 60 are attached to main body 58 at each side leaving the main body 58.
  • Each said arm 60 reaches other side of main body 58, whereby leaving a small gap at both ends that allows strap 32 to enter inside the said device and move below the main body 58 from one end in such as manner so as to enter and leave the device parallel to said two ends and leave fromanother end.
  • the main body 58 is having fastening means 44 on its upper surface to hold to the garment 30.
  • the main body 58 also has cushions closely on its lower surface.
  • the size and figure of said long arms 60 and main body 58 is determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention.
  • the shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates a top, plain view of another embodiment of the device shown in FIG. 10.
  • the device comprises of main body 58 and two small arms 56 extend from the main body at two ends .
  • the shape of the arm is an elongated elliptical form. Other elongate shapes also can be employed.
  • the small gap between ends of small arms 56 at one end of main body 58 allows strap 32 to enter and move below the main body 58 and leave from another end of small arms 56, at other end of main body 58.
  • the main body 58 is having fastening means 44 on its upper surface to hold to the garment 30.
  • the size and figure of said small arms 56 and main body 58 is determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention.
  • the shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
  • the present invention provides for holding means that comprises of a main body.
  • Said main body 62 is configured to be any selective shape having two flat surfaces, such as cylinder, cube, etc.
  • the main body 62 is having fastening means 44 on both the upper surface 66 and the lower surface 70.
  • the fastening means 44 on upper surface 66 holds the garment 30 with brasserie straps 32 which are hold to lower surface 70 by fastening means 44.
  • the present invention also provides for holding means that comprises of magnetic bodies to hold the garment and brassiere strap together.
  • FIG. 18 illustrates a front, plan view of an embodiment of one of magnetic body as per one of the aspect of present invention.
  • the magnetic body 62 is having fastening means 44 on the upper surface 66 and the lower surface 70 may or may not be having any fastening means .
  • a cushion may be embedded/ provided below the lower surface 70.
  • Said magnetic body 62 is configured to be any selective shape having two flat surfaces, such as cylinder, cube, etc.
  • the said magnetic body 62 is configured to be any magnetic materials, such as neodymium magnet, iron ore, or any kind of magnetic materials can be used.
  • the said magnetic body 62 can also be embedded inside the brassiere strap.
  • FIG. 20 illustrates a side view of the present invention in use.
  • the magnetic bodies 62 as shown in FIG.18 are positioned in between the brassiere straps 32 and the garment 30.
  • Upper surface 66 of the first magnetic body 62 is having fastening means 44 to hold to the garment.
  • the lower surface 70 of the first magnetic body 62 is attached to upper surface 66A of second magnetic body 62A.
  • the lower surface 70A of the second magnetic body 62A is holding to the brassiere strap 30.
  • the magnetic bodies can be positioned at any place between garment and brassie re straps above the wearer's shoulder.
  • the size of the first magnetic body 62 is kept smaller to second magnetic body 62A to make the present invention more aesthetically desirable.
  • FIG. 19 illustrates a front, plan view of an embodiment of one of magnetic body as per another aspect of present invention.
  • the decorative magnetic body 64 is having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on the upper surface 68 and the lower surface 72. A cushion may be embedded/ provided below the lower surface 72.
  • Said decorative magnetic body 64 is configured to be any selective shape having two flat surfaces, such as cylinder, cube, etc.
  • the said decorative magnetic body 64 is configured to be any magnetic materials, such as neodymium magnet, iron ore, or any kin d of magnetic materials can be used.
  • the said decorative gems and ornaments can also be attached on the decorative magnetic body 64 via a fastening means such as magnetic container, magnetic tape, fastening glue or any other adhesive or fastening means .
  • FIG. 21 illustrates a side view of the present invention in use.
  • the decorative magnetic body 64 and magnetic body 62 as shown in FIG. 19 and 18 are positioned over the garment 30 and below the brassiere straps 32 respectively.
  • Upper surface 68 of the decorative magnetic body 64 is having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on the upper surface 68.
  • the decorative magnetic body 64 is kept above the magnetic body 62 and the garment 30 and brassiere strap 32 are positioned in between the two magnetic bodies, at any place above the wearer's shoulder.
  • the size of the decorative magnetic body 64 is kept smaller to magnetic body 62 to make the present invention more aesthetically desirable.
  • the lower surface 72 of the decorative magnetic body 64 can also have fastening means to hold on to the garment.
  • the upper surface 66 of the magnetic body 62 can also have fastening means to hold on to the brasserie strap.
  • the magnetic body 62 can also be placed in between the garment 30 and bras siere strap 32.
  • the upper surface 66 of the magnetic body 62 can also have fastening means to hold to the garment 30.
  • the lower surface 70 of the magnetic body 62 can also have fastening means 44 to hold to the brassiere 32.
  • This present invention can also be used as a soldier's cap retaining device configured to assist the soldier in holding the cap in a desired position and orientation.
  • the said magnetic body 62 can be embedded or placed in a certain position of the cap
  • another magnetic body 64 can be embedded in or be positioned in a certain position of the uniform, such as the epaulette for holding the cap in the position.
  • Such two magnetic bodies are placed in a way that when they are placed in close proximity, the magnetic body will attract each other, thus holding the cap in a desired position.
  • the said second magnetic embodiment can positioned onto the uniform via a container such as a clip, safety pin, or any other container that can attach the magnet onto the garment.
  • FIG. 22 illustrates a front, plan view of another embodiment of the first device.
  • the device is composed of two parts, upper part comprising of a decorative magnetic body 64 and the lower part comprising of a strap retainer having an upper arm 36 and the lower arm 40, connected by a middle bridge 38.
  • the middle bridge 38 is perpendicular to both arms 36 and 40.
  • the middle bridge is of desired length and the length may vary depending upon thickness of the clothing article.
  • a cushion may be embedded/ provided below the lower surface of the lower arm 40.
  • Fig. 23 illustrates a strap retainer equipped with a magnetic body embedded 74 in the upper arm 36.
  • the size of upper arm 36 may or may not be slightly bigger than lower arm 40.
  • Upper surface 68 of the decorative magnetic body 64 is having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on the upper surface 68.
  • the decorative magnetic body 64 is kept above the garment 30.
  • the strap retainer is an alternative embodiment of the article of FIG.3, with a magnetic body embedded 74 in the upper arm 36.
  • Either of the arms can be equipped with a variety of retaining brackets 42 to prevent the movement of brassiere straps 32.
  • the number of retaining brackets may vary.
  • an adjustment arrangement of the arms and the bridge can be included for adjusting to the size, texture, color of the articles, accordingly.
  • the device can be made from any material such rubber, plastic etc.
  • the shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
  • FIG. 24 is an illustrative view of the present invention in use.
  • the strap retainer is positioned on the brassier strap 32 beneath the garment 30 and the decorative magnetic embodiment 64 is positioned above the garment 30, at any place above the wearer's shoulder.
  • the device will retain the garment 30 and brassiere straps 32 through the force between the decorative magnetic embodiment 64 and magnetic body 74.
  • FIG. 25 is a bottom view of the present invention in use, which shows the selective position of brassiere strap 32 and the device.
  • FIG.26-28 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the fastening mean 44, composed of different kinds of spikes or micro spikes.
  • FIG. 27 shows one example of the spike fastening mean of FIG.26 in use
  • FIG.28 is a front view of the spike fastening mean of FIG.26 in use.
  • Spike fastening mean 76 and 76A have different directions, which can fasten the garment above it. The size and dimensions of spike fastening means 76 and 76A are changeable, and it will not cause any damage for the garment in use.

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The present invention is directed to women's apparel. In preferred embodiments, the brassiere straps are hidden underneath the garment with the said device. The invention provides several different configurations with alternative fastening systems which can be advantageously used according to the invention.

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TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to means for retaining clothing apparel, and in particular, brassiere straps, in a desired position. More particularly the present invention relates to providing means for fastening clothing at a desired position to the other clothing or the body to provide for an overall neaterappearance.
BACKGROUND ART
In many cases , having straps is problematic for the brassiere and the garment, which is because the brassiere straps can slide-off, thus not being completely covered by the garment. Nowadays, it is considered unsightly for women to wear a garment that reveals the brassiere straps. Thus, it particularly brings troubles since women need repeated manual adjustment to realign the brassiere strap and the garment.
In order to solve this problem, various types of solutions are provided. One alternative is to use safety pins but these are visible and their frequent usage could damage the clothing apparel. Another alternative is to use clips but that could not stick for longer duration especially during any physical activity and at the same it is aesthetically undesirable. Anothe r alternative is to use a garment with a built-in brassiere. Such arrangements are disclosed in, for example, U.S. Pat. No.5,478,278. Even though this arrangement may provide adequate breast support, it is also disadvantageous since the garment cannot move freely relative to the body of the brassiere. Another alternative is using sleeveless articles of clothin g, like U.S. Pat. No.5,914,166. However, this kind of article cannot give enough support and cannot achieve the objectives of the presently set forth brassiere requirements . Another alternative is to not wear a brassiere when wearing a sleeveless or thin strapped garment. This, obviously, is a disadvantage for full figured women or women performing sports or other physical activities.
Similarly there are other clothing's and garments that also require to be hold to a desirable position for different reasons . In yet another invention U.S. Pat. No.6,925, 656 B2, a magnet is used in order to secure an external device, such as a bag. In this case the magnet is attached to the body or shirt and is used to hold a device which is external to the wear 's body onto the wear's body. On the otherhand, our invention is specifically aimed at securing the brassiere strap underneath the garment in other to solve an esthetical problem. Thus, unlike U.S. Pat. No.6,925, 656 B2, our invention is used to fasten two or more embodiments together.
In yet another invention US. Pat. No. 2,719,303, a device is used to hold the undergarment strap to the garment to prevent exposing of the strap, such device is designed as an integrated part of the garment, in order to improve the article and accessory for women's wear. On the other hand, our invention is a modular device specifically designed to allow the wear flexibility of choice. Moreover, the fixed device presented at US. Pat. No. 2,719,303 increases the garment price and might also result in discomfort for the wearer.
Therefore what needed is a device that can be utilized to retain brassiere straps in a desired position and orientation upon a wearer's body. At the meantime, there is also a requirement that the clothing's, garments o r apparels retaining device should be easily added to or removedfromaperson's clothing's, garments or apparels without any damage to them. There is also a requirement that such means to retain the clothing's, garments or apparels should be invisible or if visible should not be aesthetically undesirable. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In response to aforementioned problems, the present invention herein provides for means and devices for retaining clothing apparel in a desired position. More particularly the present invention relates to providing means for fastening clothing at a desired position to the other clothing or the body to provide for an overall neater appearance.
In one aspect of the present invention, the means for fastening the clothing such as brassiere straps and the garment comprises of a device, said device having an upper arm and a lower arm to hold the clothing in between both said arms and connected at one end by a middle bridge, wherein the said upper arm having fastening means on its outer surface, to fasten to the garment above.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the said lower arm comprises of plurality of retaining brackets on its inner side to hold the strap in position.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said upper arm comprises of at least one retaining bracket to prevent movement of the strap.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said lower arm comprises of a cushion embedded on its lower surface.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said upper arm comprises of an embedded magnetic body.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, where the upper arm comprises of an embedded magnetic body, the device may also comprise of a decorative magnetic body having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on the upper surface, where the decorative magnetic body is kept above the garment.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the magnetic body is magnetized on any axis, Diametrically Magnetized, Axially Magnetized, and all in between directions.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, both said arms are of equal dimensions i.e. length, breadth /or height.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, both said arms and middle bridge are of variable dimensions i.e. length, breadth and/or height.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, both said arms are not equal in length.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the length of said device is less than or equal to the width of the clothing such as strap.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said middle bridge is perpendicular to both the arms.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said middle bridge is an adjustable bridge that has means to change the distance between both the arms and angles between the arms and the middle bridge.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said device is used for fastening the strap and skin, so as to hold the strap at a desired location on the body of the wearer.
In another aspect of the present invention, the means for fastening the clothing such as brassiere straps and the garment comprises of a device, said device consisting of a first shorterupper arm and a first longer lower armconnected at one end by a first middle bridge wherein the said first lower arm is having one locker part at its other end and the said first upper arm is having one receptor part at its other end, and a second longer upper arm and a second shorter lower arm connected at one end by second middle bridge wherein the said second lower arm is having one receptor part at its other end where the locker of first lower arm will fix and lock both the arms together and the said second upper arm is having fastening means on its outer surface, to fasten to the strap to garment above and is having locker part of locker device at its other end that fits into the receptor of the first upper arm.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the said first lower arm comprises of plurality of retaining brackets on its inner side to hold the strap in position.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said first upper armis having fastening means on its outer surface, to fasten the strap to garment above.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said second upper armcomprises of at least one retaining bracket to prevent movement of the strap.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said middle bridge is perpendicular to both the arms.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said lower arms comprise of cushions embedded on their lower surface.
In yet another embodiment of the pres ent invention, said device is used for fastening the strap to the skin, so as to hold the strap at a desired location on the body of the wearer.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said arms and middle bridge are of variable dimensions i.e. length, breadth and/or height.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the length of said device is less than or equal to width of the clothing such as strap.
In yet another aspect of the present invention, the means for fastening the straps such as brassiere straps and the garment comprises of a device, said device having an upper arm and two lower arms connected by two middle bridges to each end of the upper arm, whereby leaving a small gap in between the said lower arms for strap to enter inside, the said upper arm having fastening means on their outer surface, to fasten to the garment above.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the said lower arms comprises of plurality of retaining brackets on its inner side to hold the straps in position.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said upper arm comprises of at least one retaining bracket to prevent movement of brassiere straps.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said lower arms comprise of cushions embedded on their lower surface.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said arms and middle bridge are of variable dimensions i.e. length, breadth and/or height.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the length of said device is less than or equal to width of the clothing such as strap. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said middle bridges are perpendicular to upper and lower arms.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, one or both of said middle bridge are adjustable bridges with means to change the distance between both the arms.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said device is used for fastening the strap and skin, so as to hold the strap at a desired location on the body of the wearer.
In yet another aspect of the present invention, the means for fastening the clothing such as brassiere straps and the garment comprises of a device, said device having a main body with fastening means on its upper surface and two long arms attached to main body at each side parallel to said attachments, wherein both of said long arms are having a small moveable arm at each end that allows the strap to enter from one end and move below the main body before existing from anotherend.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the length of the long arms is larger than the main body so as to provide sufficient space for strap to enter the device and leave.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said smaller moveable ends are of different lengths.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said small arm comprises of retaining brackets to prevent movement of brassiere straps.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said main body comprises of a cushion embedded on its lower surface.
In yet another aspect of the present invention, the means forfastening the strap such as brassiere strap and the garment comprises of a device, wherein the said device is having a main body with fastening means on its upper surface and one E shaped armattached to main body at one side where it's end reaches the other side of main body, whereby leaving a small gap in between the two smaller moveable ends of the E-shaped arm that allows strap to enter inside the said arm and move below the main body in such as manner so as to enter and leave the device parallel to said two ends of the E-shaped arm.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the said smaller moveable ends are of different lengths .
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said arm comprises of retaining brackets to prevent movement of brassiere straps.
In yet another aspect of the present invention, the means forfastening the strap such as brassiere strap and the garment comprises of a device, wherein the said device is having a main body with fastening means on its upper surface and two arms attached to main body at each side and each said armreaches other side of main body, whereby leaving a small gap at both ends that allows strap to enter inside the said device and move below the main body fromone end in such as manner so as to enter and leave the device parallel to said two ends and leave from anotherend. In one embodiment of the present invention, the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the said smaller moveable ends are of different lengths .
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said arms comprises of retaining brackets to prevent movement of brassiere straps.
In yet another aspect of the present invention, the means forfastening the strap such as brassiere strap and th e garment comprises of a device, wherein the said device is having a main body with fastening means on its upper surface and two small arms attached to main body at each side and each said arm leaving a smallgap at both ends that allows strap to enter inside the said device and move below the main body from one end in such and leave from another end.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the said small moveable arms are of different lengths.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said small arms comprises of retaining brackets to prevent movement of brassiere straps.
In yet another aspect of the present invention, the means for fastening the clothing such as brassiere straps and the garment comprises of a device, said device comprising of a main body having fastening means on both upper and lower surface to hold the garment and the brassiere strap together.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the said main body is configured to be any selective shape having two flat surfaces, such as cylinder, cube, etc.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any other adhesive or fastening mean.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the main body is a magnetic main body.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, where the main body is a magnetic main body, the device may also comprise of a decorative magnetic body having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on the upper surface, where the decorative magnetic body is kept above the garment.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the magnetic body is magnetized on any axis, diametrically magnetized, axially magnetized, and all in between directions.
In yet another aspect of the present invention, the means for fastening the brassiere straps and the garment comprises of holding means, said holding means comprising of a first magnetic body and a second magnetic body, wherein the first and second magnetic bodies are placed in between the garment and brassiere strap.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the said magnetic body is having fastening means on its upper surface to hold the garment or brassiere strap.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the said magnetic body is having fastening means on its lower surface to hold the bras siere strap or stick to the skin. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes ormicro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any otheradhesive or fastening mean.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the second magnetic body is placed below the first magnetic body.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said second magnetic body is having cushion embedded on its lower surface.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the second magnetic body is larger than the first magnetic b ody. In yet another embodiment of the present invention the magnetic body is configured to be any selective shape having two flat surfaces, such as cylinder, cube, etc.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, both magnetic bodes are of same shape.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said magnetic bodies is made from neodymium magnet, iron magnet or any kind or magnetic materials.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the device may also comprise of a decorative magnetic body having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on the upper surface, where the decorative magnetic body is kept above the garment or first magnetic body.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the decorative gems and ornaments can be attached to the first magnetic body via a fastening device, such as magnetic retainer, magnetic strap or any fastening means such as hook-and- loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single s ided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the magnetic body is magnetized on any axis, diametrically magnetized, axially magnetized, and all in between directions.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the second magnetic body can be embedded inside or be attached to the brassiere strap.
In yet another aspect of the present invention, the means for fastening the brassiere straps and the garment comprises of holding means, said holding means comprising of a decorative magnetic body and a magnetic body, wherein the decorative magnetic body is placed above the garment.
In one embodiment of the present invention the magnetic body is kept in between the garment and brassiere strap.
In another embodiment of the present invention the magnetic body is kept below the brassiere strap.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said decorative magnetic body is having fastening means on its lower surface to hold the garment.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said magnetic body is having fastening means on its upper surface to hold the garment.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said magnetic body is having fastening means on its upper surface to hold the brassiere strap
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, said magnetic body is having cushion embedded on its lower surface.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said magnetic body is having fastening means on its lower surface to hold the brassiere strap or skin. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said magnetic body can be embedded inside the strap. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said decorative gems or decorations can be placed on the magnetic body through certain fastening mean.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the said fastening means may comprise of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes ormicro spikes, or any combination of thereof or any otheradhesive or fastening mean.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the second magnetic body is larger than the first magnetic body.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the magnetic body is magnetized on any axis, diametrically magnetized, axially magnetized, and all in between directions.
These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the appending drawings and description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.1A-1C illustrate an embodiment of a prior art garment and brassiere arrangement.
FIG.2 illustrates an embodiment of a conventional brassiere with straps.
FIG.3 illustrates a plain view of an alternative embodiment of one of the articles of clothing according to the invention.
FIG.4 illustrates a said view of the whole embodiment of the article in FIG.3.
FIG.5 illustrates a plain view of an alternative embodiment of one of the article in FIG.3.
FIG.6 illustrates a perspective view of the FIG.3 device in use.
FIG.7 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of article of FIG.3 according to the invention.
FIG.8 illustrates a front view of the FIG.7 after connection.
FIG.9 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of FIG.3 device.
FIG.IO illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of another article according to the invention.
FIG.ll illustrates a perspective view of the FIG.lO device in use.
FIG.12 illustrates a side view from direction A of FIG. 10.
FIG.13 illustrates another side view from direction B of FIG.IO according to the invention
FIG.14 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of article of FIG.IO according to the invention.
FIG.15 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment of FIG. 14 device.
FIG.16 illustrates a front view of another alternative embodiment of FIG. 10 device.
FIG.17 illustrates a front view of another alternative embodiment of FIG. 10 device.
FIG.18 illustrates a perspective view of an alternative magnetic embodiment according to the invention.
FIG.19 illustrates a top view of an alternative decorative magnetic embodiment according to the invention.
FIG.20 illustrates a side view of an alternative magnetic device in use.
FIG.21 illustrates a side view of another configuration of magnetic device in use.
FIG.22 illustrates a front view of an alternative embodiment according to the invention.
FIG.23 illustrates the strap retainer part of article FIG.22 according to the invention.
FIG.24 illustrates a perspective view of the FIG.22 device in use.
FIG.25 illustrates a bottom view of the FIG.22 device in use.
FIG.26 illustrates a top view of an alternative fastening mean according to the invention. FIG.27 illustrates a side view of an alternative fastening mean in use.
FIG.28 illustrates a front view of an alternative fastening mean in use.
LIST OF REFEREMCE MUMERALS
With regard to reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the drawings.
30 garments straps
32 brassiere straps
34 brassiere
36, 36A upper arm
38, 38A middle bridge
40, 40A lower arm
42 retaining brackets
44 fastening mean
46, 46A locker part
48, 48A receptor part
50, 50A locker-receptor in locked position
52 long arm
54 retaining brackets on short arm
56 short arm
58 main body
60 arm
62 magnetic body
64, 64A decorative magnetic body
66, 66A upper surface of magnetic body
68 upper surface of decorative magnetic body
70, 70A lower surface of magnetic body
72 lower surface of decorative magnetic body
74 magnetic body embedded
76, 76A microspikes fastening mean
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the genera l principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.
Various inventive features are described below that can each be used independently of one another or in combination with other features. However, any single inventive feature may not address any of the problems discusses above or may only address one of the problems discusses above.
While the invention is susceptible of various modifications and alternative constructions, certain illustrated embodiments thereof have been shown in the drawings and will be described below in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the inventio n is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
Throughout the specification, guidance may be provided through lists of examples. In each instance, the recited list serves only as a representative group. It is not meant that the list is exclusive.
The clothing's, garments and apparel described herein can be any kind especially women's garments having front part and backpart, connected with garment supports along the shoulders such as brassieres, acting as beast holding device, having front body and back body. The breast holding device should use brassiere straps connected the front body and the back body. The straps can be non-removable or selectively removable from the brassieres.
As used herein, FIG. 1A illustrates one example of a problem with prior art arrangements of a brassiere and garment which is addressed by the present invention. In the illustrated embodiment, the garments straps 30 are relatively displaced and do not cover the brassiere straps 32 of the brassiere beneath the garment resulting in unaesthetic issues. FIG.1B is a side view and FIG. 1C is a back view of the same garment arrangement as FIG. 1A.
FIG.2 illustrates one embodiment of a brassiere 34 with straps 32 according to the prior art.
FIG 3 illustrates a top, plan view of a device according to one aspect of the present invention. The device is composed of two arms, the upper arm 36 and the lower arm 40, connected by a middle bridge 38. The middle bridge 38 is perpendicular to both arms 36 and 40. The middle bridge is of desired length and the length may vary depending upon thickness of the clothing article. The size of arm 36 may or may not be s lightly bigger than arm 40. A cushion may be embedded/ provided below the lower surface of the lower arm 40. Above the upper part 36 equipped with a fastening means 44 in order to fasten the garment above it. Fastening means may comprise, hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, or single sided adhesive, or any other adhesive or fastening mean. As normal glue will attach dirt and fiber fragments and will only work for a very limited time, preferably gecko glue is used as fastening mean that is washable and does not lose its sticking ability even after a million using cycles. Unlike any conventional glue, gecko glue undergoes chemical reaction with the substrate. It is simply a material with extremely high surface area. It results in Va n der Waals interactions between the glue "surface" and everything it will touch. Reference to Gecko -glue/ adhesive orgecko like adhesive is to include other families of structural adhesives such as lizards, beetles, tree frogs, spiders etc. Similarly spikes and/or micro spikes can also be used as fastening means . Therefore the fastening mean can also be used to fasten the strap to a desired position on skin of the wearer and may be employed on upper surface of the garment/ clothing article/strap.
Either of the arms can be equipped with a variety of retaining brackets 42 to prevent the movement of brassiere straps 32. The number of retaining brackets may vary. As illustrated, an adjustment arrangement of the arms and the bridge can be included for adjusting to the size, texture, color of the articles, accordingly. The device can be made fromany material such rubber, plastic etc.
FIG. 4 shows another angle of said device. The fastening mean 44 will contact with the garment 30 to prevent th e movement between garment 30 and brassiere strap 32. The retaining brackets 42 on lower arm 40 will prevent the movement of brassiere straps 32.
FIG. 6 shown therein is an illustrative view of the present invention in use. The strap retainer is positioned on the brassiere strap 32 beneath the garment, at any place above the wearer's shoulder. The device will contact with garment by a fastening mean 44 on the upper arm 36 in order to fasten the garment above it and help to prevent the movement between the garment 30 and brassiere strap 32.
The size and figure of said upper arm 36 & 36A, lower arms 40 & 40A, bridges 38 & 38A are determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention. The shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
FIG. 5 shows an alternative design of said first device, of which the distance between arm 36 and 40 is adjustable by the wearer. Wherein, the middle bridge 38 is an adjustable bridge having means to angle between the arms 36, 40 and the middle bridge 38. The change in angle also changes the distance between both the arms . Available movement of upper arm 36 provides more capacities for the invention in terms of adjustments.
FIG. 7 illustrates a front, plan view of another embodiment of the first device. The device comprises of two parts . One part consists of a first shorter upper arm 36 and a first longer lower arm 40 connected at one end by a first middle bridge 38 and other part consist of a second longer upper arm 36A and a second shorter lower arm 40A connected at one end by a second middle bridge 38A. The middle bridge 38, 38A are perpendicular to both arms 36 & 40 and 36A and 40A respectively. The middle bridge is of desired length and the length may vary depending upon thickness of the clothing article. The said first lower arm 40 is having one locker part 46 at its other end, where the receptor 48A of said second shorter lower arm 40A gets locked 50A. Similarly the said first upper arm 36 is having one receptor part 48 at its other end where the locker part of said second longer upper arm 36A gets locked 50. A cushion may be embedded/ provided below the lower surface of the lower arms 40, 40A.
The upper arms 36, 36A are having fastening means 44 on its outer surface, to fasten to the garment 30 above. The said lower arms 40, 40A are equipped with a variety of retaining brackets 42 to prevent the movement of strap 32. The number of retaining brackets can be adjustable.
FIG. 8 illustrates a front, plan view of the article in FIG. 7 in use. The two parts of the device are connected by locker- receptor in locked position 50, 50A. After being locked, the device will efficiently hold the brassiere s traps 32 and prevent the movement of the straps. Meanwhile, the fastening means above the longer upper arm 36 will fasten the garment to the device; consequently, the device will protect the brassiere straps 32 from slipping and exposing. The device can be placed at any place above the wearer's shoulder, so suitable arrangements are known in this invention. The size and figure of said upper arm 36 & 36A, lower arms 40 & 40A, bridges 38 & 38A is determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention. The shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
FIG. 9 illustrates a front, plan view of another embodiment of the first device. The device composed of two arms, the upper arm 36 and the lower arms 40 and 40A, connected by middle bridge 38, 38A, Both the middle bridge 38, 38A are perpendicular to both arms 36, 36A and 40. There is a gap in the middle of the lower arms 40 and 40A for strap 32 to enter inside. Above the longer upper arm 36 there is fastening mean 44 which has already been described. The lower arms 40, 40A are equipped with a variety of retaining brackets 42 to prevent the movement of brassiere straps 32. The number of retaining brackets can be adjustable. A cushion may be embedded/ provided below the lower surface of the lower arm 40. The size and figure of said upper arm 36, lower arms 40 & 40A, bridges 38 & 38A and the gap in the middle of lower arms 40& 40A is determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention. The shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
FIG. 10 illustrates a top, plain view of an embodiment of another device as per one of the aspect of present invention. The device comprises of a main body 58 with fastening means 44 on its upper surface and two long arms 52 attached to main body at each side parallel to each other. The said long arms 52 are having a small moveable arm 56 at each end that allows the strap 32 to enter by displacing the small arms 56. The long arms 52 and small arms 56 are generally elongated and bar shaped. The brassiere strap 32enters from one end and move below the main body 58 before existing fromanother end. The small arms 56 are having retaining brackets 54 that helps in retaining the bras sier straps 32 in position. The size and figure of said long arms 60, small arms 56, and main body 58 is determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention. The shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
FIG. 11 shown therein is an illustrative view of the present invention in use. The strap retainer 54 is positioned on the brassier strap 32 beneath the garment 30, at any place above the wearer's shoulder. The device will contact with garment 30 by a fastening mean 44 on the main body 58 in order to fasten the garment 30 above it. FIG. 12 is a side view from direction A of FIG. 10, which shows the selective position of brassiere strap 32 and the device.
FIG. 14- 15 illustrates a top, plain view of another embodiment of the device shown in FIG. 10. The device comprises of main body 58 and an arm 60. The arm 60 is E-shaped and attached to main body 58 at one side leaving the main body 58 blocked from said side. There is a small gap in between the two ends of the E-shaped arm 60 that allows strap 32 to enter inside and move below the main body 58 in such as manner so as to enter and leave the device parallel to said two ends of the E-shaped arm 60. The main body 58 is having fastening means 44 on its upper surface to hold to the garment 30. The size and figure of said long arm 60 and main body 58 is determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention.
The shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
FIG. 16 illustrates a top, plain view of another embodiment of the device shown in FIG. 10. The device comprises of main body 58 and two arms 60. The arms 60 are attached to main body 58 at each side leaving the main body 58. Each said arm 60 reaches other side of main body 58, whereby leaving a small gap at both ends that allows strap 32 to enter inside the said device and move below the main body 58 from one end in such as manner so as to enter and leave the device parallel to said two ends and leave fromanother end. The main body 58 is having fastening means 44 on its upper surface to hold to the garment 30. The main body 58 also has cushions closely on its lower surface. The size and figure of said long arms 60 and main body 58 is determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention. The shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
FIG. 17 illustrates a top, plain view of another embodiment of the device shown in FIG. 10. The device comprises of main body 58 and two small arms 56 extend from the main body at two ends . The shape of the arm is an elongated elliptical form. Other elongate shapes also can be employed. The small gap between ends of small arms 56 at one end of main body 58, allows strap 32 to enter and move below the main body 58 and leave from another end of small arms 56, at other end of main body 58. The main body 58 is having fastening means 44 on its upper surface to hold to the garment 30. The size and figure of said small arms 56 and main body 58 is determined by the size of the brassiere strap 32 to achieve the objective of the present invention.
The shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
The present invention provides for holding means that comprises of a main body. Said main body 62 is configured to be any selective shape having two flat surfaces, such as cylinder, cube, etc. The main body 62 is having fastening means 44 on both the upper surface 66 and the lower surface 70. The fastening means 44 on upper surface 66 holds the garment 30 with brasserie straps 32 which are hold to lower surface 70 by fastening means 44. The present invention also provides for holding means that comprises of magnetic bodies to hold the garment and brassiere strap together. FIG. 18 illustrates a front, plan view of an embodiment of one of magnetic body as per one of the aspect of present invention. The magnetic body 62 is having fastening means 44 on the upper surface 66 and the lower surface 70 may or may not be having any fastening means . A cushion may be embedded/ provided below the lower surface 70. Said magnetic body 62 is configured to be any selective shape having two flat surfaces, such as cylinder, cube, etc. The said magnetic body 62 is configured to be any magnetic materials, such as neodymium magnet, iron ore, or any kind of magnetic materials can be used. The said magnetic body 62 can also be embedded inside the brassiere strap.
FIG. 20 illustrates a side view of the present invention in use. The magnetic bodies 62 as shown in FIG.18 are positioned in between the brassiere straps 32 and the garment 30. Upper surface 66 of the first magnetic body 62 is having fastening means 44 to hold to the garment. The lower surface 70 of the first magnetic body 62 is attached to upper surface 66A of second magnetic body 62A. The lower surface 70A of the second magnetic body 62A is holding to the brassiere strap 30. The magnetic bodies can be positioned at any place between garment and brassie re straps above the wearer's shoulder. The size of the first magnetic body 62 is kept smaller to second magnetic body 62A to make the present invention more aesthetically desirable.
FIG. 19 illustrates a front, plan view of an embodiment of one of magnetic body as per another aspect of present invention. The decorative magnetic body 64 is having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on the upper surface 68 and the lower surface 72. A cushion may be embedded/ provided below the lower surface 72. Said decorative magnetic body 64 is configured to be any selective shape having two flat surfaces, such as cylinder, cube, etc. The said decorative magnetic body 64 is configured to be any magnetic materials, such as neodymium magnet, iron ore, or any kin d of magnetic materials can be used. The said decorative gems and ornaments can also be attached on the decorative magnetic body 64 via a fastening means such as magnetic container, magnetic tape, fastening glue or any other adhesive or fastening means .
FIG. 21 illustrates a side view of the present invention in use. The decorative magnetic body 64 and magnetic body 62 as shown in FIG. 19 and 18 are positioned over the garment 30 and below the brassiere straps 32 respectively. Upper surface 68 of the decorative magnetic body 64 is having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on the upper surface 68. The decorative magnetic body 64 is kept above the magnetic body 62 and the garment 30 and brassiere strap 32 are positioned in between the two magnetic bodies, at any place above the wearer's shoulder. The size of the decorative magnetic body 64 is kept smaller to magnetic body 62 to make the present invention more aesthetically desirable. The lower surface 72 of the decorative magnetic body 64 can also have fastening means to hold on to the garment. Similarly the upper surface 66 of the magnetic body 62 can also have fastening means to hold on to the brasserie strap.
The magnetic body 62 can also be placed in between the garment 30 and bras siere strap 32. The upper surface 66 of the magnetic body 62 can also have fastening means to hold to the garment 30. Similarly the lower surface 70 of the magnetic body 62 can also have fastening means 44 to hold to the brassiere 32.
This present invention can also be used as a soldier's cap retaining device configured to assist the soldier in holding the cap in a desired position and orientation. In one aspect of the invention, the said magnetic body 62 can be embedded or placed in a certain position of the cap, another magnetic body 64 can be embedded in or be positioned in a certain position of the uniform, such as the epaulette for holding the cap in the position. Such two magnetic bodies are placed in a way that when they are placed in close proximity, the magnetic body will attract each other, thus holding the cap in a desired position. The said second magnetic embodiment can positioned onto the uniform via a container such as a clip, safety pin, or any other container that can attach the magnet onto the garment. FIG. 22 illustrates a front, plan view of another embodiment of the first device. The device is composed of two parts, upper part comprising of a decorative magnetic body 64 and the lower part comprising of a strap retainer having an upper arm 36 and the lower arm 40, connected by a middle bridge 38. The middle bridge 38 is perpendicular to both arms 36 and 40. The middle bridge is of desired length and the length may vary depending upon thickness of the clothing article. A cushion may be embedded/ provided below the lower surface of the lower arm 40. Fig. 23 illustrates a strap retainer equipped with a magnetic body embedded 74 in the upper arm 36. The size of upper arm 36 may or may not be slightly bigger than lower arm 40. Upper surface 68 of the decorative magnetic body 64 is having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on the upper surface 68. The decorative magnetic body 64 is kept above the garment 30. The strap retainer is an alternative embodiment of the article of FIG.3, with a magnetic body embedded 74 in the upper arm 36. Either of the arms can be equipped with a variety of retaining brackets 42 to prevent the movement of brassiere straps 32. The number of retaining brackets may vary. As illustrated, an adjustment arrangement of the arms and the bridge can be included for adjusting to the size, texture, color of the articles, accordingly. The device can be made from any material such rubber, plastic etc. The shape of arms can be straight, arced or angular.
FIG. 24 is an illustrative view of the present invention in use. The strap retainer is positioned on the brassier strap 32 beneath the garment 30 and the decorative magnetic embodiment 64 is positioned above the garment 30, at any place above the wearer's shoulder. The device will retain the garment 30 and brassiere straps 32 through the force between the decorative magnetic embodiment 64 and magnetic body 74. FIG. 25 is a bottom view of the present invention in use, which shows the selective position of brassiere strap 32 and the device.
FIG.26-28 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the fastening mean 44, composed of different kinds of spikes or micro spikes. FIG. 27 shows one example of the spike fastening mean of FIG.26 in use, and FIG.28 is a front view of the spike fastening mean of FIG.26 in use. Spike fastening mean 76 and 76A have different directions, which can fasten the garment above it. The size and dimensions of spike fastening means 76 and 76A are changeable, and it will not cause any damage for the garment in use.
Although the description above contains many specifics, there should not be construed as limiting the scope or the embodiments but as merely providing illustration of several embodiments. Thus the scope of the embod iments should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than by the examples given.
It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing fromthe spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims .

Claims

I claim:
1. A device configured to fasten the clothing at a desired position, said device comprising of an upper arm and a lower arm to hold the clothing in between both said arms, both said arms connected at one end by a middle bridge, wherein the said upper arm is having fastening means on its outer surface, to fasten to a surface.
a) The device of claim 1 wherein the lower arm comprises of plurality of retaining brackets on its inner side to hold the clothing in position.
b) The device of claim 1 wherein the upper arm comprises of at least one retaining bracket on its inner side to hold the clothing in position.
c) The device of claim 1 wherein the middle bridge is perpendicular to both said arms.
d) The device of claim 1 wherein the middle bridge is an adjus table bridge having means to change the distance between both the arms and angle between the arms and the middle bridge.
e) The device of claim 1 wherein the fastening means comprises of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof.
f) The device of claim 1 wherein the fastening means comprises of gecko glue.
g) The device of claim 1 wherein the fastening means comprises of spikes or micro spikes.
h) The device of claim 1 wherein the fastening means comprises of spray glue.
i) The device of claim 1, where the upperarm comprises of embedded magnetic body.
j) The device of claim 1 wherein the embedded magnetic body of upper arm holds to a decorative magnetic body having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on its upper surface,
k) The device of claim 1 wherein the length of said device is less than or equal to width of the clothing. 1) The device of claim 1 wherein the lengths of both arms are not equal,
m) The device of claim 1 wherein cushion is embedded on lower surface of the lower arm
n) The device of claims 1 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto the bra-strap,
o) The device of claims 1 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto a sleeve of sheet that are attachable to the bra strap bra-strap, p) The device of claims 1 wherein the device can be usedfor holding the soldier's cap in a certain position.
2. A device configured to fasten the clothing at a desired position, said device comprising of a first shorter upper arm and a first longer lower arm connected to each other at one end by a first middle bridge, the said first lower armhaving one locker part at its other end and the said first upper arm having one receptor part at its other end, and a second longer upper armand a second shorter lower arm connected to each other at one end by second middle bridge, the said second lower arm having one receptor part at its other end where the locker of first lower arm with fix and lock both the arms together and the said second upper armhaving fastening means on its outer surface, to fasten to a surface and having locker part of locker device at its other end that fits into the receptor of the first upper arm
a) The device of claim 2 wherein the first and second lower arms comprise of plurality of retaining brackets on its inner side to hold the clothing in position. b) The device of claim 2 wherein the first and second upper arms comprise of at least one retaining bracket on its inner side to hold the clothing in position.
c) The device of claim 2 wherein first and second middle bridges are perpendicular to said arms.
d) The device of claim2 wherein the fastening means comprises of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof.
e) The device of claim 2 wherein the fastening means comprises of gecko glue.
f) The device of claim 2 wherein the fastening means comprises of spikes or micro spikes.
g) The device of claim 2 wherein the length of said device is less than or equal to width of the clothing.
h) The device of claim2 wherein the first upper arm is having fastening means on its outer surface, to fasten to a surface.
i) The device of claim 2 wherein cushion is embedded on lower surfaces of the lower arms.
j) The device of claims 2 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto the bra-strap,
k) The device of claims 2 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto a sleeve of sheet that are attachable to the bra strap bra -strap.
1) The device of claims 2 wherein the device can be usedfor holding the soldier's cap in a certain position.
3. A device configured to fasten the clothing at a desired position, said device comprising of an upper arm, a first lower arm and a second lower arm, said first and second lower arms connected by first and second middle bridges respectively to each end of the said upper arm, whereby leaving a small gap in between the said lower arms forclothing to enter inside, the said upper arm having fastening means on its outer surface, to fasten to a surface.
a) The device of claim 3 wherein the lower arms comprise of plurality of retaining brackets on its inner side to hold the clothing in position.
b) The device of claim 3 wherein the upper arm comprises of at least one retaining bracket on its inner side to hold the clothing in position.
c) The device of claim 3 wherein first and second middle bridges are perpendicular to said arms.
d) The device of claim 3 wherein the first middle bridge is an adjustable bridge having means to change the distance between upper and first lower arms and angle between the first lower arm and the middle bridge. e) The device of claim 3 wherein the second middle bridge is an adjustable bridge having means to change the distance between upper and second lower arms and angle between the second lower arm and the middle bridge.
f) The device of claim 3 wherein the fastening means comprises of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof.
g) The device of claim 3 wherein the fastening means comprises of gecko glue.
h) The device of claim 3 wherein the fastening means comprises of spikes or micro spikes.
i) The device of claim 3 wherein the fastening means comprises of spray glue. j) The device of claim 3 wherein cushion is embedded on lower surfaces of the lower arms. k) The device of claim 3 wherein the length of said device is less than or equal to width of the clothing.
1) The device of claims 3 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto the bra-strap,
m) The device of claims 3 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto a sleeve of sheet that are attachable to the bra strap bra -strap, n) The device of claims 3 wherein the device can be usedfor holding the soldier's cap in a certain position.
4. A device configured to fasten the clothing at a desired position, said device comprising of a main body with fastening means on its upper surface and two long arms attached to said main body at each side parallel to said attachments, both said long arms having a small moveable arm at each end, allowing the clothing to enter from one end and move below the main body before existing from another end.
a) The device of claim4 wherein the fastening means comprises of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof.
b) The device of claim 4 wherein the fastening means comprises of gecko glue.
c) The device of claim 4 wherein the fastening means comprises of spikes or micro spikes.
d) The device of claim 4 wherein the fastening means comprises of spray glue.
e) The device of claim 4 wherein the small moveable arms are having retaining brackets to prevent movement of the clothing.
f) The device of claim 4 wherein the width of said device is less than or equal to width of the clothing.
g) The device of claim 4 wherein the length of the long arms is larger than the main body.
h) The device of claims 4 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto the bra-strap.
i) The device of claims 4 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto a sleeve of sheet that are attachable to the bra strap bra -strap.
j) The device of claims 4 wherein the device can be usedfor holding the soldier's cap in a certain position.
5. A device configured to fasten the clothing at a desired position, said device comprising of a main body with fastening means on its upper surface and an E shaped arm attached to main body at one side, where it's end reaches the other side of main body, leaving a small gap in between the two smaller moveable ends allowing the clothing to enter and move below main body.
a) The device of claim5 wherein the fastening means comprises of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof.
b) The device of claim 5 wherein the fastening means comprises of gecko glue.
c) The device of claim 5 wherein the fastening means comprises of spikes or micro spikes.
d) The device of claim 5 wherein the fastening means comprises of spray glue. e) The device of claim 5 wherein the E shaped arm has plurality of retaining brackets to prevent movement of the clothing.
f) The device of claim 5 wherein the width of said device is less than or equal to width of the clothing.
g) The device of claim 5 wherein the length of the E shaped arms is larger than the main body.
h) The device of claims 5 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto the bra-strap.
i) The device of claims 5 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto a sleeve of sheet that are attachable to the bra strap bra -strap.
j) The device of claims 5 wherein the device can be usedfor holding the soldier's cap in a certain position.
6. A device configured to fasten the clothing at a desired position, said device comprising of a main body with fastening means on its upper surface and two arms attached to main body at each side and each said armreaching other side of main body, leaving a small gap at both ends allowing the clothing to enter and move below main body.
a) The device of claim 6 wherein the fastening means comprises of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof.
b) The device of claim 6 wherein the fastening means comprises of gecko glue.
c) The device of claim 6 wherein the fastening means comprises of spikes or micro spikes.
d) The device of claim 6 wherein the fastening means comprises of spray glue.
e) The device of claim 6 wherein the both arms have plurality of retaining brackets to prevent movement of the clothing.
f) The device of claim 6 wherein the width of said device is less than or equal to width of the clothing.
g) The device of claim 6 wherein the combined length of both arms is larger than the main body.
h) The device of claims 6 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto the bra-strap.
i) The device of claims 6 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto a sleeve of sheet that are attachable to the bra strap bra -strap.
j) The device of claims 6 wherein the device can be usedfor holding the soldier's cap in a certain position.
7. A device configured to fasten the clothing at a desired position, said device comprising of a main body having fastening means on both upper and lower surface to fasten the clothing at a desired position.
a) The device of claim7 wherein the fastening means comprises of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof.
b) The device of claim 7 wherein the fastening means comprises of gecko glue.
c) The device of claim 7 wherein the fastening means comprises of spikes or micro spikes.
d) The device of claim 7 wherein the fastening means comprises of spray glue.
e) The device of claim 7 wherein the main body is a magnetic body. f) The device of claim 7 wherein the magnetic body holds to a decorative magnetic body having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on its upper surface.
g) The device of claims 7 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto the bra-strap.
h) The device of claims 7 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto a sleeve of sheet that are attachable to the bra strap bra-strap.
i) The device of claims 7 wherein the device can be usedfor holding the soldier's cap in a certain position.
8. A device configured to fasten the clothing to a garment, said device comprising of a first magnetic body and a second magnetic body to hold the clothing, the first magnetic body having fastening means on its surface to hold the clothing to a garment above.
a) The device of claim 8 wherein the first magnetic body is having fastening means on its upper surface to hold the clothing to garment above and is placed below the garment.
b) The device of claim 8 wherein the first magnetic body is having fastening means on its lower surface to hold the clothing to garment below and is placed above the garment.
c) The device of claim 8 wherein the first magnetic body is having adjustable decorative gems and ornaments on its upper surface.
d) The device of claim 8 wherein the decorative gems, ornaments or other decorative embodiments can also be attached to the magnetic body through an additional fastening device.
e) The device of claim 8 wherein the fastening device can be a fully or partially magnetic container or magnetic tape.
f) The device of claim 8 wherein the fastening device can also be comprises of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof.
g) Another claim where the decorations themselves are magnetic (either magnets, embedded with magnets or are partially made of a ferromagnetic material such as iron.
h) The device of claim 8 wherein the second magnetic body is having fastening means on its lower surface to hold the clothing below and is placed between the first magnetic body and clothing.
i) The device of claim 8 wherein the second magnetic body is having fastening means on its upper surface to hold the clothing above and is placed below the clothing.
j) The device of claim 8 wherein cushion is embedded on lower surface of the second magnetic body.
k) The device of claim 8 wherein the fastening means comprises of any fastening means such as hook-and-loop fasteners, snap fasteners, double sided adhesive, single sided adhesive, gecko glue, spikes or micro spikes, or any combination of thereof.
1) The device of claim 8 wherein the fastening means comprises of gecko glue,
m) The device of claim 8 wherein the fastening means comprises of spikes or micro spikes,
n) The device of claim 8 wherein the fastening means comprises of spray glue,
o) The device of claim 8 wherein the second magnetic body is larger than the first magnetic body. The device of claim 8 wherein the said magnetic body is configured to be any selective shape having two flat surfaces, such as cylinder, cube, etc.
The device of claim 8 where the shape of both magnetic bodies is identical.
The device of claim 8 wherein the magnetic body is made from neodymium magnet and/or iron magnet. The device of claims 8 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto the bra-strap.
The device of claims 8 wherein rather than using a separate clip to attach to the bra strap, the magnet and/or adhesive are embedded directly onto a sleeve of sheet that are attachable to the bra strap bra -strap.
The device of claims 8 wherein the device can be used for holding the soldier's cap in a certain position.
The device of claims 8 wherein the first magnetic body can be embedded inside the soldier's cap.
The device of claims 8 wherein the second magnetic body can be embedded inside the desired position of the uniform
The device of claims 8 wherein the desired position can be the epaulette on the uniform
The device of claim 8 wherein the device is used to hold additional embodiments rather than, or in addition to, a decorative embodiment onto the wearer's body, such additional embodiment can be as soldier's cap, hat, microphone, camera, or any other embodiment.
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