Bra-Strap Concealing Device
a technology for concealing devices and bras, which is applied in the field of brastrap concealing devices, can solve the problems of not disclosing a device for securing brastraps to an article of clothing, not disclosing a device utilizing a decorative element, and greifer not disclosing a device, etc., and achieves the effect of being ready to fabrica
Inactive Publication Date: 2015-03-19
CARLETON KATHLEEN +1
View PDF33 Cites 6 Cited by
- Summary
- Abstract
- Description
- Claims
- Application Information
AI Technical Summary
Benefits of technology
The present invention is a bra-strap concealing device that has interchangeable decorative elements. This allows users to customize the device according to their preferences. Additionally, the device is made from durable and economical materials.
Problems solved by technology
Thus, Stocker discloses a device for preventing a wearer's bra-straps from sliding off of the wearer's shoulders and does not disclose a device for securing the bra-straps to an article of clothing.
Further, Stocker does not disclose a device utilizing a pin or clip comprising a decorative element.
Greifer does not disclose a device for securing a bra to a garment.
Moreover, Greifer does not disclose the use of a clip or pin for concealing bra-straps underneath an article of clothing.
Thus, Kennelty does not disclose a device adapted to secure bra-straps to a garment, nor does Kennelty disclose a device having interchangeable decorative elements.
France-Davis does not disclose a device for securing a bra-strap to a garment in order to conceal the bra-strap beneath the article of clothing.
Further, France-Davis does not disclose a pin or a clip device.
Thus, Clement does not disclose a device for securing the bra-straps of a bra to an article of clothing in order to conceal the bra-straps.
Further, Clement does not disclose the use of a clip or a pin to secure the garment to the wearer's bra.
Thus, Middendorff discloses a decorative jewelry device and does not disclose a device for securing a bra-strap to a garment in order to conceal the bra-straps.
Therefore, McOrin does not disclose a device having interchangeable decorative elements, nor does McOrin disclose a pin or clip adapted to secure said bra-strap to another garment.
The devices disclosed in the prior art do not describe devices suited for securing a bra-strap to an outer garment for the purpose of concealing the bra-strap underneath the outer garment.
Many devices in the prior art are directed towards preventing bra-straps from sliding off of the shoulder of the wearer, but do not serve to secure the bra-strap to a garment.
Further, the devices known in the prior art do not disclose interchangeable decorative elements.
Method used
the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View moreImage
Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Smart ImageViewing Examples
Examples
Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test
Embodiment Construction
[0032]Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the bra-strap concealing device. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for securing a bra-strap to an outer garment in order to conceal the bra-strap. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
[0033]Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of an embodiment of the bra-strap concealing device of the present invention comprising a pin as the fastening means. The bra-strap concealing device 11 comprises a pin 12 and a decorative element 13. The pin 12 comprises a base 15 and a post 14 disposed on the base 15 and extending outward therefrom. The base 15 is adapted to rest against the skin of a user. The base 15 has a flat surface so that it can rest...
the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More PUM
Login to View More Abstract
A bra-strap concealing device comprising a fastening means adapted to secure a bra-strap to a garment such that the bra-strap is held in place behind the garment. The fastening means may comprise a pin or a clip adapted to achieve this purpose. The present invention further comprises a decorative element having an ornamental design, shape, or pattern disposed thereon. The decorative element is removable so that the user may interchange decorative elements as desired. The present invention provides an ornamental and functional device that allows a user to conceal a bra-strap behind an article of clothing such as a tank-top or dress, while providing an aesthetically pleasing design on the exterior surface thereof.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 878,251 filed on Sep. 16, 2013, entitled “Sassy Snaps.” The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to bra-strap concealing devices. More specifically, the present invention describes a bra-strap concealing device comprising a fastening means adapted to secure a bra-strap behind an outer garment such that the bra-strap is concealed by the outer garment. A decorative element is disposed on the fastening means and provides an ornamental appearance. The decorative element is removable such that a user may interchange various decorative elements to suit the user's preferences.[0004]Women prefer to conceal their bra-straps underneath other articles of clothing such that the bra-straps cannot be s...
Claims
the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More Application Information
Patent Timeline
Login to View More Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41F15/02A41D27/08
CPCA41D27/08A41F15/02A44C3/001
Inventor CARLETON, KATHLEENKERSTING, DONALD
Owner CARLETON KATHLEEN