Foundation garments – Breast or chest – e.g. – brassieres – Shoulder strap arrangements and connecting features
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-04
2009-06-30
Hale, Gloria (Department: 3765)
Foundation garments
Breast or chest, e.g., brassieres
Shoulder strap arrangements and connecting features
C450S088000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07553213
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a convertible apparel top such as a brassiere, tank top, or dress having two straps attached to the garment on at least one end of the strap with a swivel mechanism such as a means for attaching so that the garment may be converted from a garment with straps to a strapless garment and vice versa. In one embodiment, the ends of the straps not attached with a swivel mechanism may be removeably attached to the garment to facilitate the conversion, and may be configured to attach both to the garment and to each other for multiple looks and configurations such as strapless, parallel straps, crisscross straps, and a halter without the risk of losing the straps.
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Cruz Adrian
Smith Annika P.
Cislo & Thomas LLP
Hale Gloria
Smith Annika P.
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