US4704745A
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Garment fastener attachment for brassiere strap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-02-09
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Granted: 1987-11-10
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Expires: 2007-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A fastener device attached to the shoulder strap of a foundation garment, such as a brassiere, for securing the undersurface of an overlying outer garment worn over the shoulder straps to conceal the shoulder strap from view.
Inventors
- 👤 Phyllis E. Reaver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:51
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F15/00; A41F15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A fastener device for securing a longitudinal shoulder strap of a foundation garment to the fibrous undersurface of an overlying fabric outer garment worn by the wearer, comprising: (a) an elongated fastener strip having a top surface and a bottom surface, (b) said top surface comprising a plurality of miniature filament hook elements adapted to catch fibers in the undersurface of a fabric outer garment, (c) securing means for holding said bottom surface longitudinally upon the top surface of a longitudinal shoulder strap of a foundation garment, so that said filament hook elements will catch the loose filaments in the undersurface of a fabric outergarment overlying said shoulder strap on the shoulder of the wearer of said foundation garment, and said outer garment to conceal said shoulder strap beneath said outer garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A fastener device for securing a longitudinal shoulder strap of a foundation garment to the fibrous undersurface of an overlying fabric outer garment worn by the wearer, comprising: (a) an elongated fastener strip having a top surface and a bottom surface, (b) said top surface comprising a plurality of miniature filament hook elements adapted to catch fibers in the undersurface of a fabric outer garment, (c) securing means for holding said bottom surface longitudinally upon the top surface of a longitudinal shoulder strap of a foundation garment, so that said filament hook elements will catch the loose filaments in the undersurface of a fabric outergarment overlying said shoulder strap on the shoulder of the wearer of said foundation garment, and said outer garment to conceal said shoulder strap beneath said outer garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said securing means comprises a sleeve member connected to said fastener strip longitudinally and slidably receiving said shoulder strap for adjustably positioning said fabric strip on said shoulder strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention according to claim 2 in which said sleeve member comprises an elongated lower slider strip connected to said fastener strip below said bottom surface to provide a space between said slider strip and said bottom surface for longitudinally and slidably receiving said shoulder strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said securing means comprises stitch means affixing said fastener strip upon said shoulder strap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The invention according to claim 4 in which said shoulder strap and said fastener strip have longitudinal side edges, said stitch means comprising a pair of longitudinal stitches securing said fabric strip upon the top surface of the shoulder strap along the opposite corresponding side edges of said fastener strip and said shoulder strap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention according to claim 5 in which the width of said fabric strip is less than the width of said shoulder strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
The invention according to claim 1 further comprising a garment attachment strip having upper and lower surfaces, said lower surface comprising filament loop elements adapted to be caught by said filament hook elements when said top surface of said fastener strip engages said lower surface of said garment attachment strip, and securing means for attaching said garment attachment strip to the undersurface of an outer garment worn over the shoulder strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention according to claim 7 in which said garment securing means comprises stitching means for attaching said garment attachment strip to the undersurface of the outer garment opposing the shoulder strap.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention according to claim 1 further comprising an elongated shoulder strap of a foundation garment having a top surface, said securing means holding said bottom surface of said fastener strip upon the top surface of said shoulder strap.
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) | 1990-11-09 | 1991-05-11 | 1991-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-11-09 | 1995-05-11 | 1995-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-11-09 | 1999-05-11 | 1999-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |