Devices and methods for securing a clothing strap

Details Devices and methods for securing a clothing strap Devices and methods for securing a clothing strap

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Hale, Gloria (Department: 3765)

Foundation garments

Breast or chest, e.g., brassieres

Shoulder strap arrangements and connecting features

C450S001000, C002S336000, C002S327000, C024S592100, C024S200000, C024S303000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07959489

ABSTRACT:
Devices, methods, and kits for securing clothing, in particular, for securing a bra strap to a blouse strap. The device includes a long, thin material, having a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. The long, thin material is formed into a plurality of opposing segments. A first of the plurality of opposing segments is continuous with a first end of a second of the plurality of the opposing segments at a first junction, and a first end of the third of the plurality of opposing segments is continuous with a second end of the second of the plurality of the opposing segments at a second junction. A fourth of the plurality of opposing segments is continuous with a second end of the third of the plurality of the opposing segments at a third junction.

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