US4356943A
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Accessory for trousers and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-11-25
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Granted: 1982-11-02
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Expires: 2001-11-25
Abstract
Abstract A clothing accessory is provided which includes a base panel, the upper portion of which is bifurcated to form a pair of belt loop portions through which a wearer passes their belt thereby securing the accessory to the trousers in juxtaposition to one of the belt loops of the trousers. The lower portion of the base panel includes a pocket or similar receptacle for storage of personal objects. The pocket or receptacle may be formed integrally with the base panel or secured thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Berman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:18
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/24; A41; A41D; A41D27/00; A41D27/20; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45F5/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A clothing accessory comprising a base panel including an upper portion, and a lower portion, said upper portion being bifurcated to form a pair of spaced apart belt loop portions, said belt loop portions being disposed on said upper portion of said base panel for the purpose of securing said upper portion to the belt of a user, and said belt loop portions being spaced from one another a distance substantially equal to the width of a belt loop of a pair of trousers worn by said user so as to enable said belt loop portions to be disposed in juxtaposition with respect to said belt loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A clothing accessory comprising a base panel including an upper portion, and a lower portion, said upper portion being bifurcated to form a pair of spaced apart belt loop portions, said belt loop portions being disposed on said upper portion of said base panel for the purpose of securing said upper portion to the belt of a user, and said belt loop portions being spaced from one another a distance substantially equal to the width of a belt loop of a pair of trousers worn by said user so as to enable said belt loop portions to be disposed in juxtaposition with respect to said belt loop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A clothing accessory in accordance with claim 1, wherein said lower portion includes means for permitting the detachable securement of a receptacle member thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A clothing accessory in accordance with claim 1, wherein said lower portion comprises a receptacle member integrally formed with said upper portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A clothing accessory in accordance with claim 3, wherein said receptacle member comprises a pocket assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
A clothing accessory in accordance with claim 1, including a receptacle member, said lower portion of said base panel including a first mating portion thereon, said receptacle member having an upper edge portion including a second mating portion thereon, and said second mating portion being capable of mating engagement with said first mating portion to permit detachable securement of said receptacle member with said lower portion of said base panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
A clothing accessory in accordance with claim 5, wherein said receptacle member comprises a first receptacle element, and a second receptacle element, means for securing the upper edge of said second receptacle element to the lower edge of said first receptacle element, and said second mating portion being disposed on the upper edge portion of said first receptacle element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A clothing accessory in accordance with claim 6, wherein said means for securing the respective edges of said first and second receptacle elements provides for the detachable securement of said receptacle elements with respect to one another.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A clothing accessory in accordance with claim 6, wherein at least one of said first and second receptacle elements is a pocket assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A clothing accessory in accordance with claim 5, wherein said first and second mating portions comprise respective halves of a detachable zipper assembly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A clothing accessory in accordance with claim 5, wherein said first and second mating portions comprise respective segments of an hook and eye detachable fastener.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
A clothing accessory in accordance with claim 5, wherein said first mating portion comprises at least two first snap fastener elements, and said second mating portion comprises at least two second snap fastener elements.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
A clothing accessory in accordance with claim 5, wherein said lower portion of said base panel includes a depending cover member, and said cover member being capable of overlapping the mated first and second mating portions to hide the same from view.
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) | 1985-11-01 | 1986-05-03 | 1986-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-01 | 1990-05-03 | 1990-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-01 | 1994-05-03 | 1994-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |