Shoulder strap holder

Application filed November 22, 1929. Serial No. 409,120.

This invention relates to a shoulder strap Referring to: the drawings,· the device comholder for garments such as lingerie, and prises a pair of clasps 5 formed as clearly more particularly to a means to prevent the shown in Figs. 3 and 4 of the drawings, these straps from slipping off the shoulder of the clasps being formed in two sections .6 and 7 wearer. _ respectively, hingedly connected together at 55 lhe prime object of the invention is to de- 8 and provided with a conventional coiled sign a simple, inexpensive, and efficient spring, (not shown): for tensioning said· clasp, means for holding the shoulder straps of an the front end of each section being provided undergarment in proper position, so that a with teeth 9 as usual, and a catch 10 is formed constant gentle pull, (tending to draw the two straps together) is provided at all times. · member in any approved manner, -so.that the

Another object of the invention is to pro- links of a chain may be readily docked therein, vide a device which conforms to the move- ¹ ments of the wearer, which will not bind or (not shown): for tensioning said clasp, with teeth 9 as usual, and a catch 10 is formed integral with, or can be secured to the lower eo member in any approved manner, so.that the ···: These: clasps are secured to the shoulder --- , .....— ·— —; straps 11 of the garment l^ and the ends;of tighten, and which is constantly tending to a chain member 13 are detachably secured 65 pull the straps towards each other regard-: thereto, the· central section of the chain being less of the position of the wearer. of a heavier material, so That an inward .and

A further object is to provide an adjust- a downward pull is provided when the chain able device so designed that it hangs loosely is in position.

on the wearer, which will not tear or strain In Fig. 2 of the drawings, I have shown a 70 the fabric, and which is secured to the shoul- slightly different arrangement, in this ronder straps only. ... .

A still further object is to design a device which hangs loosely so that it is concealed from view, and which need not be removed when the garment to which it is attached is removed.

The above and other objects will appear as the specification progresses, reference being ³⁰ had to the accompanying drawings, in which I have shown several embodiments of my invention, and in which like reference numerals indicate like parts throughout the several views thereof.

³⁵ In the drawings.

Fig. 1 is a view showing my invention applied to an undergarment.

Fig. 2 is a similar view showing a slightly modified design.

Fig. 3 is a side view of the clasp.

Fig. 4 is a top plan view.

I am of course aware that chains of a similar nature are at present on the market, these however are not entirely satisfactory, as the center section fastens to the front of the undergarment, and strains and tears the fabric, it also must be removed prior to the removal of the garment, and I have therefore perfected a device which overcomes the ⁵⁰ aforementioned objections.

WAAJ.V/1.V/J.1U IH’ LUlb CUII struction the center sections of the chain has a relatively heavy pendant 14 secured thereto, or it can be mounted to slide on the chain. The object of the catch is to permit the loop^{33 75}ing of the ends of the chain, so that it can be adjusted as to length, inasmuch as the proper and correct length would vary to suit the size and shape of the wearer.

There are of course other modifications* 80 which can be made, and I do not wish to be limited to any specific design. I wish to direct particular attention to the fact that the ends of the chain only are fastened, and that the chain must be of a length to formas a loop in order to be concealed from view and secure the proper results.

From the foregoing description it will be obvious that I have perfected a very simple, economical, and attractive device for bolding! 9« the straps of undergarments in proper position.