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Strap retaining device

a technology of retaining device and strap, which is applied in the field of strap retaining device, can solve the problems of dangle, unsightly appearance, and the end of the strap that exits the buckle, and achieve the effect of easy identification of the strap or its end

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-12-04
CHRISTIAN TERI
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[0008]The primary object of the invention is to provide a strap retaining device for swimming goggles that is decorative so that the user can easily identify his or her goggles from others.
[0010]Another object of the invention is to provide a strap retaining device that provides a soft and flexible side that contacts the user's body.
[0011]A further object of the invention is to provide a strap retaining device that allows the user to snap the retaining device over the strap rather than having to slide it on.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, there is a deficiency in the prior technology in that the end of the strap that exits the buckle can tend to dangle and become unsightly.
Furthermore, there are occasions where a group of people, such as a swim team, are in close proximity to each other and can accidentally mistake one pair of goggles for another since they have a common appearance.
However none of these patents discloses a strap retaining member that includes a decorative element to help the wearer find his or her goggles amidst a group of similar looking goggles.

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[0021]Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner. For example, although the description below refers to a retaining strap for a swim goggle, it can easily be adapted for use on other eyewear products such as ski goggles, eye protection work goggles or eye glasses.

[0022]Referring now to FIG. 1 we see a side view of a pair of goggles 2 that includes a bar shown as dotted lines 8 that retains a strap holding extension 4. A standard buckle 6 releasably retains a strap 14 which is folded over within the buckle 6 in a standard way that creates a loose strap end 12. The present invention ...

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Abstract

A strap retaining device with a flat bottom sheet member, a pair of opposing spacer members, a flat top sheet member, and a decorative member fixedly attached to the flat top member. A preferred embodiment includes the spacer members incorporate additional secondary spacers that help hold the main strap portion and folded strap portion more securely.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableDESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]This invention relates generally to the field of strap retaining devices and more specifically to a strap retaining device for swimming goggles.[0005]Flexible straps for retaining or carrying items are well known. One such strap application is used in the wearing of a pair of swimming goggles.[0006]Traditionally, a goggle strap is made of flexible material that is attached to the goggle by a retaining bar built onto each side of the goggle and a standard buckle to help hold the strap in place and to allow for length adjustment of the strap.[0007]Unfortunately, there is a deficiency in the prior technology in that the end of the strap that exits the buckle can tend to dangle and become unsightly. Furthermore, there are occasions where a group of people, such as...

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IPC IPC(8): A44B11/25
CPCA44B11/00Y10T24/3405A63B33/002A61F9/027
Inventor CHRISTIAN, TERI
Owner CHRISTIAN TERI