US3893604A
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Garment carrying aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-20
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Granted: 1975-07-08
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Expires: 1993-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A garment carrying aid in the form of an elongated strap adaptable to extend obliquely across the chest and over one shoulder of the user, one end of the strap having a hook connectable to the belt or trousers of the user and the other end having a loop capable of receiving the hooks of garment hangers.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond O Skinner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:48
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F2005/006; A45F3/00; A45F3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
246 words
A garment carrying aid comprising: an elongated flexible but substantially inelastic strap having a first and a second end and an inner and an outer surface, the strap being adapted to extend over one shoulder and obliquely across the front of the user such that the inner surface contacts the user; a releasable clamp connected to said first end of the strap and adapted to clamp to the belt or top of the trousers at the front of the user with the strap extending upwardly across the chest and over one shoulder; a terminal portion of the strap adjacent the second end being folded and secured to define a loop at said end of the strap to receive garment carrying hanger hooks; non-slip surface means affixed to the strap inner surface over a portion of the length of the strap adjacent the loop, the length of the strap being proportioned to the user such that the non-slip surface is positioned over the shoulder of the user and said loop portion hangs over the back of the user when the clamp is attached to the belt or trouser top in the front of the user; and a flat protector pad affixed to the inner surface of the strap adjacent the loop, the pad being parallel to and below the loop and wider than the strap, the pad serving to protect the user and his clothing from hooks of garment hangers or the like received in said loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
246 words
A garment carrying aid comprising: an elongated flexible but substantially inelastic strap having a first and a second end and an inner and an outer surface, the strap being adapted to extend over one shoulder and obliquely across the front of the user such that the inner surface contacts the user; a releasable clamp connected to said first end of the strap and adapted to clamp to the belt or top of the trousers at the front of the user with the strap extending upwardly across the chest and over one shoulder; a terminal portion of the strap adjacent the second end being folded and secured to define a loop at said end of the strap to receive garment carrying hanger hooks; non-slip surface means affixed to the strap inner surface over a portion of the length of the strap adjacent the loop, the length of the strap being proportioned to the user such that the non-slip surface is positioned over the shoulder of the user and said loop portion hangs over the back of the user when the clamp is attached to the belt or trouser top in the front of the user; and a flat protector pad affixed to the inner surface of the strap adjacent the loop, the pad being parallel to and below the loop and wider than the strap, the pad serving to protect the user and his clothing from hooks of garment hangers or the like received in said loop.
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) | 1978-07-07 | 1979-01-06 | 1979-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-07 | 1983-01-06 | 1983-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-07 | 1987-01-06 | 1987-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |