Coat retaining method and apparatus

Details Coat retaining method and apparatus Coat retaining method and apparatus

2005-12-20

2005-12-20

Elkins, Gary E. (Department: 3727)

Package and article carriers

Carried by animate bearer

Carrier component positioned in aperture in article or in...

C224S160000, C224S184000, C224S259000, C224S269000, C224S927000

Reexamination Certificate

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06976614

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for retaining an article of clothing, such as a jacket or coat, relative to a wearer. The apparatus can have a central portion, a first shoulder loop with first and second ends coupled to the central portion, a second shoulder loop with first and second ends coupled to the central portion, and a mechanism, such as a pair of jaws or a coupling flap, for retaining and supporting an article of clothing relative to the central portion. The method can have the wearer dispose his or her arms through the shoulder loops and retain an article of clothing using the retaining and supporting mechanism.

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