CA2468442C - Non-slip shoulder strap retainer - Google Patents
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- CA2468442C CA2468442C CA002468442A CA2468442A CA2468442C CA 2468442 C CA2468442 C CA 2468442C CA 002468442 A CA002468442 A CA 002468442A CA 2468442 A CA2468442 A CA 2468442A CA 2468442 C CA2468442 C CA 2468442C
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/12—Shoulder-pads
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
- A41F15/00—Shoulder or like straps
- A41F15/007—Shoulder cushioning attachments
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
- Y10T24/27—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc. including readily dissociable fastener having numerous, protruding, unitary filaments randomly interlocking with, and simultaneously moving towards, mating structure [e.g., hook-loop type fastener]
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Abstract
A non-slip,or anti-slip retainer that is to be attached to the underside of the strap of slips,bathing suits,brassieres,and other types of similar apparel having shoulder straps, and/or articles of luggage having shoulder straps, so as to position the strap firmly upon the wearer's shoulder to prevent lateral movement while remaining concealed from view. The retainer consists of hook fastener material adhered to a slip resistant material. The hook fastener attaches to the underside of the shoulder strap at the shoulder area while the slip resistant material is held against the wearer's shoulder.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the invention This present invention relates to a non-slip retainer to be used in conjunction with apparel or luggage having shoulder straps, to prevent or minimize said shoulder straps from sliding down.
1. Field of the invention This present invention relates to a non-slip retainer to be used in conjunction with apparel or luggage having shoulder straps, to prevent or minimize said shoulder straps from sliding down.
2. Description of the Prior Art A problem often associated with the wearing of shoulder straps is the tendency of these straps to slip or fall down off the shoulder area onto the upper arm region, causing discomfort and/or embarrassment to the wearer.
Therein lies the need for a retainer that is capable of being adapted to various types of apparel or luggage containing shoulder straps, is easily concealed beneath the existing shoulder strap, able to withstand normal laundering methods, simple to attach and remove,inexpensive,yet able to hold the shoulder strap in its proper position.
Various devices and attempts have been made in the past for such purposes.
Pads have been designed that sit upon the wearer's shoulder, straps have been made to attach horizontally between the vertical straps located in the back of the garment , and devices proposed that wrap around the shoulder strap itself.
While these devices satisfy some of these requirements, none of the items satisfy all of these desired features. Most of these devices are cumbersome, bulky,difficult to attach or remove,and clearly visible.
Some types of apparel and/or luggage feature wider, padded shoulder straps, and/or straps that contain non slip components.While these may assist to alleviate the problem, they do not address the issue of slipping shoulder straps on apparel or luggage without these features.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is accordingly the principal object of this invention to provide a non-slip retainer for shoulder straps in garments,such as but not limited to, brassieres,bathing suits, slips, that will minimize or prevent slippage of these straps.
Another object of this invention is to provide a non-slip retainer for shoulder straps in luggage such as but not limited to,briefcases,carry-on bags,computer cases,backpacks,handbags, that will minimize or prevent slippage of these straps.
Another object of this invention is to enable the retainer to be used for any type of apparel utilizing shoulder straps.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a retainer that is readily switched from one set of shoulder straps to another.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a non-slip retainer that is comprised of a hook type of fastener adhered to a non slip fabric.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a non-slip retainer that is concealed from view when applied in the intended fashion.
It is still a further object of the present invention to provide a non-slip retainer that has all of the following properties: durable, re-usable, inexpensive,able to withstand normal laundering methods.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention are achieved by a retainer that is a stand alone device,which does not need to be permanently attached to the shoulder strap to perform its intended function.
This retainer is one single unit, comprised of a flat strip having its upper surface bearing hooks protruding thereof adhered to a material which resists slipping on the human shoulder. The retainer has tapered ends to prevent irritation or discomfort to the wearer. The non slip fabric extends slightly beyond the edges of the hook type of material.
When used, the retainer is placed underneath the shoulder strap of the garment or luggage, in line with the shape of the existing shoulder strap, and in the general shoulder area.The hook type fabric is attached to the underside of the shoulder strap,while the non-slip material is placed on the wearer's shoulder.
The non-slip retainer is designed to be of a width no greater than the shoulder strap on which it is to be used, thus providing a non-obstructive, discreet solution.
The retainer is held in place by the hook type fabric attached to the underside of the shoulder strap, by the non-slip material placed against the wearer's shoulder, and by the pressure created from the normal tension of tt~e shoulder strap against the wearer's shoulder.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG.1 shows an upper angular view of the present invention.
FIG.2 shows the invention retaining a garment shoulder strap on the shoulder of a woman.
FIG.3 shows the invention retaining a shoulder strap of a luggage article.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Referring to the drawings, and in particular, FIG.1, there is provided an upper angular view of the present invention having a hook type fabric portion, generally represented by reference numeral 10, and a non-slip material portion 20.
Portions 10 and 20 are joined together by an adhesive compound.
Portions 10 and 20 are joined together longitudinally so that the surface area of portion 20 is greater that the surface area of portion 10.
The invention,FIG.1 is a stand-alone device which does not need to be permanently attached to the shoulder strap to perform its intended function.
It can be moved easily from one garment or luggage item to another.
In the preferred embodiments, the non-slip retainer is easily concealed beneath an existing shoulder strap of a garment 30, and the existing shoulder strap of a luggage article 40.
Therein lies the need for a retainer that is capable of being adapted to various types of apparel or luggage containing shoulder straps, is easily concealed beneath the existing shoulder strap, able to withstand normal laundering methods, simple to attach and remove,inexpensive,yet able to hold the shoulder strap in its proper position.
Various devices and attempts have been made in the past for such purposes.
Pads have been designed that sit upon the wearer's shoulder, straps have been made to attach horizontally between the vertical straps located in the back of the garment , and devices proposed that wrap around the shoulder strap itself.
While these devices satisfy some of these requirements, none of the items satisfy all of these desired features. Most of these devices are cumbersome, bulky,difficult to attach or remove,and clearly visible.
Some types of apparel and/or luggage feature wider, padded shoulder straps, and/or straps that contain non slip components.While these may assist to alleviate the problem, they do not address the issue of slipping shoulder straps on apparel or luggage without these features.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is accordingly the principal object of this invention to provide a non-slip retainer for shoulder straps in garments,such as but not limited to, brassieres,bathing suits, slips, that will minimize or prevent slippage of these straps.
Another object of this invention is to provide a non-slip retainer for shoulder straps in luggage such as but not limited to,briefcases,carry-on bags,computer cases,backpacks,handbags, that will minimize or prevent slippage of these straps.
Another object of this invention is to enable the retainer to be used for any type of apparel utilizing shoulder straps.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a retainer that is readily switched from one set of shoulder straps to another.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a non-slip retainer that is comprised of a hook type of fastener adhered to a non slip fabric.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a non-slip retainer that is concealed from view when applied in the intended fashion.
It is still a further object of the present invention to provide a non-slip retainer that has all of the following properties: durable, re-usable, inexpensive,able to withstand normal laundering methods.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention are achieved by a retainer that is a stand alone device,which does not need to be permanently attached to the shoulder strap to perform its intended function.
This retainer is one single unit, comprised of a flat strip having its upper surface bearing hooks protruding thereof adhered to a material which resists slipping on the human shoulder. The retainer has tapered ends to prevent irritation or discomfort to the wearer. The non slip fabric extends slightly beyond the edges of the hook type of material.
When used, the retainer is placed underneath the shoulder strap of the garment or luggage, in line with the shape of the existing shoulder strap, and in the general shoulder area.The hook type fabric is attached to the underside of the shoulder strap,while the non-slip material is placed on the wearer's shoulder.
The non-slip retainer is designed to be of a width no greater than the shoulder strap on which it is to be used, thus providing a non-obstructive, discreet solution.
The retainer is held in place by the hook type fabric attached to the underside of the shoulder strap, by the non-slip material placed against the wearer's shoulder, and by the pressure created from the normal tension of tt~e shoulder strap against the wearer's shoulder.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG.1 shows an upper angular view of the present invention.
FIG.2 shows the invention retaining a garment shoulder strap on the shoulder of a woman.
FIG.3 shows the invention retaining a shoulder strap of a luggage article.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Referring to the drawings, and in particular, FIG.1, there is provided an upper angular view of the present invention having a hook type fabric portion, generally represented by reference numeral 10, and a non-slip material portion 20.
Portions 10 and 20 are joined together by an adhesive compound.
Portions 10 and 20 are joined together longitudinally so that the surface area of portion 20 is greater that the surface area of portion 10.
The invention,FIG.1 is a stand-alone device which does not need to be permanently attached to the shoulder strap to perform its intended function.
It can be moved easily from one garment or luggage item to another.
In the preferred embodiments, the non-slip retainer is easily concealed beneath an existing shoulder strap of a garment 30, and the existing shoulder strap of a luggage article 40.
Claims
1. A non-slip shoulder strap retainer existing as a stand-alone device, no greater in width than the width of the shoulder strap to which it is applied, comprised of a flat strip of fabric bearing hooks protruding thereof, and adhered or coated with a non-slip material, said retainer having tapered or rounded ends; said retainer is positioned directly underneath the existing shoulder strap so as to be totally concealed.
Priority Applications (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA002468442A CA2468442C (en) | 2004-06-01 | 2004-06-01 | Non-slip shoulder strap retainer |
| US11/139,539 US20060000068A1 (en) | 2004-06-01 | 2005-05-31 | Non-slip shoulder strap retainer |
| US12/384,560 US20090194568A1 (en) | 2004-06-01 | 2009-04-07 | Non-slip shoulder strap retainer |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA002468442A CA2468442C (en) | 2004-06-01 | 2004-06-01 | Non-slip shoulder strap retainer |
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| CA2468442A1 CA2468442A1 (en) | 2005-12-01 |
| CA2468442C true CA2468442C (en) | 2008-02-19 |
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| CA002468442A Expired - Fee Related CA2468442C (en) | 2004-06-01 | 2004-06-01 | Non-slip shoulder strap retainer |
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| US9730478B1 (en) | 2007-11-01 | 2017-08-15 | Strap Appeal | Decorative cover for straps |
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| US10188153B1 (en) | 2011-12-28 | 2019-01-29 | Strap Appeal | Garment system for interchangeable covers for garment straps |
| US10750807B1 (en) | 2011-12-28 | 2020-08-25 | Strap Appeal | Garment system for interchangeable covers for garment straps |
| US10632948B2 (en) | 2017-12-18 | 2020-04-28 | Vanguard National Trailer Corporation | Strap underride guard |
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| US4704745A (en) * | 1987-02-09 | 1987-11-10 | Reaver Phyllis E | Garment fastener attachment for brassiere strap |
| US4764988A (en) * | 1987-02-09 | 1988-08-23 | Reaver Phyllis E | Detachable garment fastener attachment for brassiere strap |
| US4795399A (en) * | 1987-09-08 | 1989-01-03 | Davis Walter W | Brassiere shoulder strap bearing pad |
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- 2004-06-01 CA CA002468442A patent/CA2468442C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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Effective date: 20130603 |