US3789431A
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Clothing having adjustable belt loops
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-02
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1992-08-02
Abstract
Abstract Belt loops for an article of clothing normally worn with a belt which are adjustable to accommodate different width belts. Each loop comprises a length of loop material secured to the underlying main body surrounding portion of the garment at a first and second point of attachment along the length of the loop with at least one point of attachment being achieved by the use of disengageable fastening members which permit the space between the attached points to be enlarged or reduced as required.
Inventors
- 👤 R Rand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:42
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F9/00; A41F9/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In an article of clothing having a main body surrounding portion with a waist region and a belt, the improvement comprising a plurality of adjustable, flexible belt-supporting loops disposed around the waist region of said main body surrounding portion, first means securing a first portion of each loop to the main body surrounding portion, and a second means securing a second portion of each loop to said main body surrounding portion, at least one of said first and second means comprising a plurality of selectively employable disengageable fastening members on one of each loop and said main body surrounding portion and a co-acting fastening member on the other of each loop and said main body surrounding portion which permit the length of each loop to be adjusted to accommodate different belt widths.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In an article of clothing having a main body surrounding portion with a waist region and a belt, the improvement comprising a plurality of adjustable, flexible belt-supporting loops disposed around the waist region of said main body surrounding portion, first means securing a first portion of each loop to the main body surrounding portion, and a second means securing a second portion of each loop to said main body surrounding portion, at least one of said first and second means comprising a plurality of selectively employable disengageable fastening members on one of each loop and said main body surrounding portion and a co-acting fastening member on the other of each loop and said main body surrounding portion which permit the length of each loop to be adjusted to accommodate different belt widths.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The improvement as defined by claim 1 wherein one end of each loop is inserted through an opening in said main body surrounding portion and attached to the inside thereof so that said end and its point of attachment are concealed when said article is in use and wherein the other end of each loop is secured to the outside of said main body surrounding portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improvement as defined by claim 2 wherein said opening resembles a buttonhole, the slot of which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said loop and slightly larger than the width of said part inserted into said slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvement as defined by claim 1 wherein said first means is relatively permanent and is obtained by stitching said loop to the outside of said main body surrounding portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The improvement as defined by claim 4 wherein said second means is movable relative to said first means and comprises said disengageable fastening members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement as defined by claim 1 wherein both of said first and second means are comprised of disengageable fastening members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improvement as defined by claim 1 wherein said disengageable fastening members are snaps on said main body surrounding portion and said co-acting fastening member is a snap on each loop.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improvement as defined by claim 1 wherein said disengageable fastening members are buttons and buttonholes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The improvement as defined by claim 1 wherein said loop is comprised of a material having the same color and texture as the main body surrounding portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The improvement as defined by claim 1 wherein the material employed in the consruction of said loops is different from that of said main body surrounding portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |