US2005570A - Shoulder strap holder - Google Patents

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June 18, 1935. w. J. SMITH 2,005,570

SHOULDER STRAP HOLDER Filed Nov. 25, 1953 2 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTOR Williamlfimizfh ATTO R N EY June 18, 1935. w J, H v 2,005,570

SHOULDER STRAP HOLDER Filed Nov. 25, 1933 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR mzzzdmJsmim @CQMJ? ATTORNEY Patented June 18, 1935 iJiE YATES ATENT orries 14 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a shoulder strap holder.

This invention has for an object the construc-- tion of a shoulder strap holder which is characterized by a top cloth having an adhesive bottom side with a strap holding element removably mounted on the top side thereof and having a portion extending beneath said top side for being weakly adhesively held by said adhesive to be removable, and a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth at the area of said top cloth of the strap holding element Still further it is also proposed to arrange the movable strips adhesively engaged to the bottom side of said top cloth and overlapping said bottom cloth.

Still further the invention proposes novel constructions and embodiments for the strap holding means which is associated as previously mentioned.

As another object of this invention it is proposed to construct an article as mentioned which is simple and durable and which may be manufac tured and sold at a reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims to which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a shoulder strap holder according to this invention.

Fig. 2 is a bottom elevational view of a strap holding element for use in conjunction with the device illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an elevational view showing the application of a strap holding element of a slightly modified form to that illustrated in Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a bottom elevational View of another type of strap holding element.

Fig. 5 is an edge elevational view of Fig. l.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of another shoulder strap holder according to this invention.

Fig. '7 is a perspective View of another shoulder strap holder according to another embodiment of this invention.

Figs. 8-10 inclusive, are elevational views of various different shoulder strap holders according to various modifications of this invention.

Figs. 11-13 inclusive are elevational views of various shoulder strap holding elements for use. according to this invention.

Fig. 14 is a perspective view of another shoulder strap holder illustrating the invention.

Fig. 15 is an elevational View of a strap holding element for use in a shoulder strap holder according to this invention, and shown applied.

Figs. 16 and 17 are perspective views or" shoulder strap holders according to further embodiments of this invention.

Fig. 18 is an elevational View of a strap holding element for use in a shoulder strap holder according to this invention.

Fig. ,19 is a perspective View of several of the portions which compose a shoulder strap holder using the strap holding element illustrated in Fig. 18.

Fig. 20 shows the article in Fig. 19 with the bottom cloth or pad applied.

Fig. 21 is a front elevational view of another strap holding element for use according to this invention.

. Fig. 22 illustrates an element slightly modified from that. illustrated in Fig. 21 applied to a top cloth of a'shoulder strap holder according to this invention.

Fig. 23 is a perspective View of another shoulder strap holder according to another embodiment of this invention.

Fig. 24 is a perspective rear view of Fig. 23.

Fig. 25 is a similar view to Fig. 24 showing a still further modification of the invention.

' Fig. 26 is a perspective view of another shoulder strap holder according to this invention.

Fig. 27 is a perspective view of a garment strap holder according to a still further embodiment of this invention.

Fig. 28 is a perspective view of an extension strap holder for gripping the shoulder strap of an outer garment or dress.

Fig. 29 is similar to Fig. 28 but showing another attaching means of an extension shoulder strap holder.

The shoulder strap holder comprises a top cloth II] having adhesive H on its bottom side and a central aperture [2 constituting one element for engaging and holding a strap holding element removably thereon. For example, in Fig. 2 a strap holding element has been illustrated comprising a strip of material E3 of a complete turn and a half with a button M upon the bottom side .adapted to engage into the opening 2 for the connection of these parts. It should be noticed that the strap holding element therefore will have a portion extending beneath the top cloth [0 and being weakly adhesively held by the adhesive It so as to be removable under slight force.

A bottom cloth l5 acting as a pad is engaged beneath the top cloth ID at the area of the strap holding element, that is the opening l2 and is attached in place by the adhesive II and simultaneously engages the portion of the strap holding element which extends beneath the top cloth, that is, the button M when the strap holding element is as illustrated in Fig. 2. Removable strips iii are adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of the top cloth to and overlap each other, and further overlap the bottom cloth l5. The arrangement is such that the loose overlapping ends of the removable strip it may be pulled from place to expose the adhesive I I- so that the device may be attached upon ones shoulder by means of the adhesive.

In Fig. 3 a ribbon ll is shown engaged between the coils of the strap holding element of a slightly modified form to that illustrated in Fig. 2. The advantage of the arrangement lies in the fact that the ribbon ll may be easily engaged and removed from place without disturbing the strap holding element merely by engaging the ribbon first under one of the ends of the strip 13 and then under the other end. This arrangement will prevent the ribbon from being displaced While at the same time allows the ribbon to be loose. Of course, the ribbon Il may constitute the shoulder strap of a garment, undergarment, or a number of shoulder straps of the same.

In Figs. 4; and 5 another embodiment of the strap holding element has been disclosed which may be used in conjunction with the holder illustrated in Fig. 1. This strap holding element comprises a frame made preferably by stamping sheet material. This frame comprises side walls i8 and end walls IS. A bar 29 extends across the centers of the side walls l8 one side I8 of the frame is open at the point 2! upon one side of the bar 20 and the other side l8 of the frame 20 is open at the point 22 of the other side of the bar. A button 23 is mounted upon the bottom side of the bar 25] for the purpose of engaging through the opening 52 for attaching the strap holding element upon the. shoulder strap holder. A pair of longitudinal openings l9 are provided in end walls 9 for the purpose of attaching an extension holder which will be described hereinafter, for the purpose of holding additional shoulder straps of outer garment.

In Fig. 6 another embodiment of the invention has been disclosed in which a small snap fastener 24 is shown engaged through the opening l2. This snap fastener has a large base 25 which is adhesively held by the bottom cloth or pad I5. Instead of a button 23, a supplementary snap fastener may be provided on bar 20 to engage snap fastener member 24.

In Fig. 7 another modified arrangement has been disclosed in which the top cloth I0 is formed with a pair of spaced parallel straps 26, each formed by two parallel cuts so that the straps 26 really constitute loops. A'strap holding element is shown engaged beneath the sides of the top cloth H3 and engaging up through the openings formed by the straps 2B. This strap holding element comprises a metallic frame having sides El and top and bottom ends 28 and 29 respectively. The top end 28 is formed with a central out 38 so that the opposite ends may be engaged respectively through the openings formed by the straps 26. A central bar 30 is arranged between the sides '21 and oppositely directed prongs 3! project from the sides and constitute elements through which the ribbon may be engaged. The arrangement is similar to that illustrated in Fig. 3 wherein the ribbon may be engaged first beneath one prong from one direction and then beneath the other prong 3| of the other direction. A longitudinal slot 31 is provided in one of the prongs 3! for attaching an extension strap holding element, hereinafter described.

In Fig. 8 the shoulder strap holder is shown having the top cloth It] formed with a plurality of strap portions 26. The strap holding element comprises a frame formed as clearly explained relative to Fig. 7, and corresponding parts being recognizable by the same reference numerals. The only distinction is in the arrangement of the bottom end 29 and of the frame which is also formed with an opening 30 so as to produce opposed ends. These opposed ends are adapted to engage the straps 2% as clearly illustrated in Fig. 8. The arrangement is such that the strap holding element is securely mounted and easily removable from the top of the top cloth to. It should be understood that since the straps 26 are cut from the material of the top and bottom cloth the under side is also provided with adhesive H Which necessarily engages the strap holding frame for Weakly adhesively holding the frame so that the frame is removable when desired.

In Fig. 9 another modified arrangement of the device has been disclosed wherein the top cloth I0 is provided with upper and lower pairs of openings 33 adapted to receive the opposed ends of the upper and lower ends 28 and 29 respectively on the strap holding element. This strap holding element is also identical to that previously described and the same parts may be recognized by the same reference numerals.

In Fig. 10 another variation of the invention has been disclosed wherein the top cloth I0 is provided with strap portions 26' cut therefrom but arranged in horizontal instead of the vertical as the strap 28. With this device a strap holding element is supplied which comprises a frame 34 having ends and sides. A bar 35 connects the'sides. Opposed prongs 36 project from the sides. Inward directed prongs 31 project from the ends and are adapted to be engaged beneath the straps 26' for holding the strap holding element upon the cloth. Longitudinal slots 36' are formed in prongs 36 for attachment of an extension strap holding element.

In Fig. 11 a detail has been illustrated of a strap holding element according to another form of this invention. This strap holding element comprises a substantiallyrectangular frame having sides 38, 39 and ends 58 and il. Bars 42 and 43 extend between the sides 38 and 39. The sides 39 extend with an opening A l communicating with an area between the bars 42 and 43. The side 38 is formed with an opening 45 to the outside of the bar 43. The end 30 is formed with an opening 46 to produce opposed ends for engaging the straps or openings upon the top of the ribbon cloth. The ribbon to be held by the device may be slipped in through the opening 44 and then through the opening 45 so as to be firmly and securely engaged upon the device. Slot 43' is formed in bar 43 for attaching an extension strap holder, such as shown in Fig. 28.

In Fig. 12 another strap holding element has been disclosed which comprises a frame of substantially elliptical shape with sides 48 and ends 49. The ends are formed with openings 50 to produce opposed portions for engaging the straps Figs. 7-9. A central bar 5! connects the sides or openings as previously described relative to 48. Opposed prongs 52 are provided for engaging and holding the shoulder strap, and are provided with longitudinal slots 53. v

In Fig. 13 another strap holding element has been illustrated which also comprises a frame of rectangular shape having an engaging head 53 at one side for engaging suitable slots in top cloth Hi. This frame also has a central cross bar 54 with a slot arrangement 5t and openings 55 upon the sides but on opposite sides of the cross bar 5 5. The operation of this device is readily understandable from previous descriptions of similar devices.

In Fig. 14 another variation of the invention has been disclosed in which the strap holding element comprises a pair of clips 55 each identical and of substantially U-shape. These clips are formed with longitudinal slots 5'6 and are arranged on opposite edges of the top holding cloth Ill so that one of the arms may be engaged beneath the adhesive material and the other arms extend upwards in opposite directions over the top of the top cloth l8, and thereafter covered with the bottom cloth l5 acting as a pad. Removable strips it are also provided for covering the adhesive.

In Fig. 15 another arrangement has been disclosed in which the top cloth ill is provided with several loops 26 and a shoulder holding element is shown engaged thereon and comprises a frame having a central bar 51 and opposed prongs 58 from opposite sides and on opposite sides of the central bar. This central bar is formed with an opening 59 to form opposed ends adapted to engage the loops 25. Snap fastener members are formed in prongs 58 for attaching suitable extension strap holders such as illustrated in Fig. 29 for the purpose of holding shoulder straps of outer garments.

In Fig. 16 another variation of the invention has been disclosed in which a ribbon 6| is slipped through the straps 25 of the top cloth ill and bottom cloth l5. This ribbon 6i may be tied around the shoulder strap in a bow for the purpose of keeping the shoulder straps in place.

In Fig. 17 a small ribbon Si. is shown engaged to the straps 26 of the top cloth lil adhesive ii and bottom cloth l5. This small ribbon is provided with snap fastener elements 63 and Ed at the ends adapted to join the ends together for the purpose of forming a loop which may hold the shoulder strap.

In Figs. 18-20 another arrangement has been disclosed wherein the strap holding element cornprises a frame having sides 65 and ends 57. Prongs 53 from opposite sides of the frame project in opposite directions are formed with attaching slots 58' and are adapted to hold a ribbon as described relative to Fig. 3. From the frame several gripping prongs 69 are formed from. and are adapted to engage through the top cloth iii and the adhesive ll and be bent over as clearly illustrated in Fig. 19 for the purpose of attaching the strap holding element upon the top cloth. The bottom cloth I5 is then engaged upon the adhesive 1 l and over the prongs 69 the device is completed with the removable straps now shown in this Fig. 1 previously shown and described, for example the parts N5 in Fig. 1.

In Figs. 21 and 22 another arrangement has been disclosed wherein the strap holding element comprises a frame ll! with prongs H extended from opposite sides thereof and are formed with longitudinal slots H for the attachment of an extension strap holding element illustrated in Fig. 28. This frame is formed with projections 12 at the sides adapted to be bent around over the edges of the top cloth H] for the purpose of attaching the strap holder element upon the top cloth. The bottom cloth l5 is then engaged upon the central portion of the top cloth is and covers the edges 12.

In Figs. 23 and 24 the top cloth i9 and the bottom adhesive H are provided with a plurality of holes 13. These holes are cut through also a bottom cloth M for attaching the strap holding element. It is to be understood that any number of holes l3 may be used in any arrangement of locations and that the size and shape of these holes may be formed as desired.

In Fig. 25 the bottom cloth '!5 is provided with an extension '56 which projects from the edge of the top cloth ill and adhesive H, to shield the skin from coming in contact with the shoulder strap element.

In Fig. 26 the strap holding element T! is in the form of a resilient U--shape clip. One leg of this clip lies over the top cloth l9 and the other leg between the adhesive l l and the bottom cloth 55. The clip is formed with an elongated slot '18 for the purpose of attaching an extension strap holder shown in Fig. 28. The loose ends of the removable strips iii are formed with bent edges Hi for interlocking each other.

In Fig. 27 a garment holder or buckle element 19 has been shown which is made of a more rigid construction to be able to support a heavier garment.

In Fig. 28 an extension member 88 has been shown for holding additional garment shoulder strap, and is provided with a suitable clip- 81 to engage the elongated slots iii, 43, 53', 54 etc., in the various strap holding elements illustrated in Figs. 4, '7 and 11, respectively. The clip ill is inserted in one of the said elongated openings by placing the extension member 86 in a transverse position to the strap holding element and thereafter turning the extension member 89 into alignment with the said strap holding element. In this manner more than one strap holding element may be joined to grip the shoulder straps individually or grouped as desired.

The extension member may be of a similar shape to any one of the shoulder strap elements except that it is provided with a clip 8!. In the illustration, a pair of transverse prongs 82 has been shown for engaging the shoulder strap.

In Fig. 29 the extension member 83 is provided with projections 84 in which snap fastener members are secured for attaching the extension member to complementary snap fastener members on the previously described strap holding elements in a manner shown in Fig. 15 in dot and dash lines.

While I have shown'and described the preferred embodiment of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:-

1. A shoulder strap holder, comprising a top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a

strap holding element mounted upon the top face of said top cloth and having a portion extending beneath said top cloth for being weakly adhesively held by said adhesive, a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth and at the area immediately below said strap holding element and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said top cloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth.

2. A shoulder strap holder, comprising a top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a strap holding element removably mounted upon the top face of said top cloth and having a portion extending beneath said top cloth for being Weakly adhesively held by said adhesive so as to be removable therefrom, a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth and at the area im mediately below said strap holding element and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said top cloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth, said top cloth being formed with an opening for receiving a holding head mounted upon said strap holding element for the purpose of joining these parts.

3. A shoulder strap holder, comprising a top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a strap holding element removably mounted upon the top face of said top cloth and having a 1 portion extending beneath said top cloth for being weakly adhesively held by said adhesive so as to be removable therefrom, a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth and at the area immediately below said strap holding element and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said top cloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth, said top cloth being provided with an opening, and said portion extending beneath said top cloth extending through said opening.

4. A garment holder comprising a top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a strap holding element removably mounted upon the top face of said top cloth and having a portion extending beneath the said top cloth, a bottom cloth as a pad and at the area immediately below said strap holding elementv and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said top cloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth.

5. A shoulder strap holder, comprising a top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a strap holding element removably mounted upon the I top face of said top cloth and having a portion extending beneath said top cloth for being Weakly adhesively held by said adhesive so as to be removable therefrom, a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth and at the area immediately below said strap holding element and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said topcloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth, a snap fastener extending through said top cloth and having its base beneath the top cloth and said bottom cloth and constituting an element for attaching said strap holding element.

6. A shoulder strap holder, comprising a top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a strap holding element removably mounted upon the top face of said top cloth and having aportion extending beneath said top cloth for being weakly adhesively held by said adhesive so as to be removable therefrom, a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth and at the area immediately below said strap holding element and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said top cloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth, said top cloth being formed with several parallel cuts forming loops from said top cloth, and said holding strap element including opposed ends adapted to engage said loops.

7. A shoulder strap holder, comprising a top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a strap holding element removably mounted upon the top face of said top cloth and having a portion extending beneath said top cloth for being weakly adhesively held by said adhesive so as to be removable therefrom, a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth and at the area immediately below said strap holding element and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said top cloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth, said top cloth being formed with several parallel cuts forming loops from said top cloth, and said holding strap element including opposed ends adapted to engage said loops, portions of said opposed ends being disposed upon the adhesive sides of said loops.

8. A shoulder strap holder, comprising a top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a strap holding element removably mounted upon the top face of said top cloth and having a portion extending beneath said top cloth for being weakly adhesively held by said adhesive so as to be removable therefrom, a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth and at the area immediately below said strap holding element and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said top cloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth, said top cloth being formed with apertures, and said strap holding element having opposed ends engaging into said apertures and constituting the portions beneath said top cla 9. A shoulder strap holder, comprising a. top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a strap holding element removably mounted upon the top face of said top cloth and having a portion extending beneath said top cloth for being weakly adhesively held by said adhesive so as to be removable therefrom, a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth and at the area immediately below said strap holding element and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said top cloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth, said top cloth having cuts forming several transverse loops, and said holding elements having elements extending beneath said loops in constituting the holding of the strap holding element in place.

10. A shoulder strap holder, comprising a top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a strap holding element removably mounted upon the top face of said top cloth and having a portion extending beneath said top cloth for being weal;- ly adhesively held by said adhesive so as to be removable therefrom, a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth and at the area immediately below said strap holding element and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said top cloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth, said strap holding element comprising a pair of loop members having one of their ends engaged beneath the edge of the top cloth and having their other ends extending in opposite directions over said top cloth.

11. A shoulder strap holder, comprising a top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a strap holding element removably mounted upon the top face of said top cloth and having a portion extending beneath said top cloth for being weakly adhesively held by said adhesive so as to be removable thereiroin, a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth and at the area immediately below said strap holding element and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said top cloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth, snap fastener elements being arranged upon said strap holding element to act in conjunction therewith.

12. A shoulder strap holder, comprising a top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a strap holding element removably mounted upon the top face of said top cloth and having a portion extending beneath said top cloth for being weakly adhesively held by said adhesive so as to be removable therefrom, a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth and at the area immediately below said strap holding element and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said top cloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth, said strap holding element comprising a ribbon engaged through loops formed by parallel cuts in said top cloth.

13. A shoulder strap holder, comprising a top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a strap holding element removably mounted upon the top face of said top cloth and having a portion extending beneath said top cloth for being weakly adhesively held by said adhesive so as to be removable therefrom, a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth and at the area immediately below said strap holding element and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said top cloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom sideof said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth, said strap holding element comprising a ribbon engaged through loops formed by parallel cuts in said top cloth, means upon the ends of said ribbon for joining the ends to form a loop to hold the shoulder strap.

14. A shoulder strap holder, comprising a top cloth having adhesive on the bottom side, a strap holding element removably mounted upon the top face of said top cloth and having a portion extending beneath said top cloth for being weakly adhesively held by said adhesive so as to be removable therefrom, a bottom cloth as a pad beneath said top cloth and at the area immediately below said strap holding element and attached by said adhesive and simultaneously engaging the portion of said strap holding element beneath said top cloth, and removable straps adhesively engaged upon the bottom side of said top cloth and having overlapping ends extending over said bottom cloth, said strap holding element comprising a frame with opposed prongs for holding said prongs projecting from said frame engaging through said top cloth to the under side, and said bottom cloth covering the ends of said prongs.

.WILLIAM J. SMTI-I.

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