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Decorative strap system

a strap system and decorative technology, applied in the field of accessories, can solve the problems of limiting the flexibility of the item, limiting the wearer's ability to express themselves, and items that are out of style or no longer of interest to the wearer, and achieve the effect of preventing ornamental rotation

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-03
STEVENS DEE +2
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[0011] In accordance with another aspect thereof, the invention provides an item of apparel, comprising an elongate strap, having a plurality of apertures disposed along its length, at least one ornament, removably attached to the elongate strap through one of the plurality of apertures, and means for substantially preventing rotation of the ornament in the aperture.

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Many of these use rivets or other fasteners to create a permanent attachment that limits the flexibility of the item.
This can have the negative effect of causing the item to become out of style or no longer of interest to the wearer after a relatively brief time.
This can be wasteful, as well as limiting the wearer's ability to express themselves.
Unfortunately, some systems that provide a method for removably attaching ornaments or items to an item of apparel do not provide a secure attachment, with the result that attached items can be lost.
Depending upon the nature of the decorative items and the user's intended appearance, this can be undesirable.

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[0018] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used herein to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and additional applications of the principles of the inventions as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention.

[0019] Referring to FIG. 1, the present invention provides a decorative item of apparel, generally comprising an elongate strap 10, having a plurality of apertures (designated generally 12) disposed along its length. One or more ornaments (designated generally 14) are provided, which can be removably attached to the elongate strap through one of the plurality of apertures.

[0020] The strap 10 can be of any mate...

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Abstract

A decorative strap system includes an elongate strap, having a plurality of apertures disposed along its length, at least one ornament, removably attached to the elongate strap through one of the plurality of apertures, and means for substantially preventing rotation of the ornament in the aperture.

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BACKGROUND [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to apparel. More particularly, the present invention relates to a strap and decorative attachments that are removably attachable thereto. [0003] 2. Related Art [0004] The wearing of jewelry, ornaments, and decorative apparel of various kinds is one of the most ancient practices. While types, styles, and tastes have varied through the ages and from place to place, jewelry and decorative apparel have been used in nearly every era and culture to add beauty or style, display riches, or simply to express one's individual tastes or preferences. Today the quantity and variety of such items is unsurpassed, allowing nearly any person to express their individual tastes and preferences in a wide variety of ways. [0005] Belts and belt-like items, such as suspenders, bracelets, etc., are a widely used type of decorative apparel. These are available in many styles, colors, etc. Additionally, a variety of or...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41F9/00
CPCA41F9/002A44C5/00A44C17/0216
Inventor STEVENS, DEEBAUGH, MARKORME, KEVIN
Owner STEVENS DEE
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