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Publication number: US20120060252A1
Application number: US12/880,100
Authority: US
Inventors: Guadalupe Ivonne Morales Montes; Alfredo Montellano
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-09-11
Filing date: 2010-09-11
Publication date: 2012-03-15

Abstract

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations an apparatus includes a translucent strap, a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap, and an outer garment, wherein the translucent strap is attached to the outer garment. In other implementations an apparatus includes a translucent strap having a first end and a second end, a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap, and an outer garment, wherein the first end of the translucent strap is permanently attached to the outer garment. In other implementations an apparatus includes a translucent strap, a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap, and a bottom undergarment, wherein the translucent strap is attached to the bottom undergarment. In other implementations an apparatus includes a translucent strap, and a decorative apparatus removably attached to the translucent strap.

Description

FIELD

This disclosure relates generally to apparel, and more particularly to apparel straps.

BACKGROUND

Bra straps and other straps on apparel are very old. The straps are typically made of a fabric with some elastic component.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The above-mentioned shortcomings, disadvantages and problems are addressed herein, which will be understood by reading and studying the following specification.

In one aspect, an apparatus includes a translucent strap, a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap, and an outer garment, wherein the translucent strap is attached to the outer garment.

In another aspect, an apparatus includes a translucent strap having a first end and a second end, a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap, and a brassiere, wherein the first end of the translucent strap is permanently attached to the brassiere.

In yet another aspect, an apparatus includes a translucent strap, a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap, and a bottom undergarment, wherein the translucent strap is attached to the bottom undergarment.

In still another aspect, an apparatus includes a translucent strap, and a decorative apparatus removably attached to the translucent strap.

Apparatus, systems, and methods of varying scope are described herein. In addition to the aspects and advantages described in this summary, further aspects and advantages will become apparent by reference to the drawings and by reading the detailed description that follows.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a diagram of an overview of a garment having an apparatus that includes a translucent strap and a decorative apparatus attached to the strap, according to an implementation.

FIG. 2 is a diagram of an apparatus having a translucent strap that is permanently attached to a garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 3 is a diagram of an apparatus having biased materials being stitched over the ends of the translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 4 is a diagram of an apparatus having biased materials being stitched over the ends of the translucent strap in the example shown by apparatus the biased material is a seam binding, according to an implementation;

FIG. 5 is a diagram of a brassiere apparatus having a translucent strap that is permanently attached to the brassiere, according to an implementation;

FIG. 6 is a diagram of the removable attachment of the translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 7 is a diagram of a garment having a translucent strap that is both permanently attached and removably attached to the garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 8 is a diagram of a removable attachment of the translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 9 is a diagram of a translucent strap having a decorative apparatus attached directly to the translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 10 is a diagram of a translucent strap having a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap via a clip, according to an implementation;

FIG. 11 is a diagram of a translucent strap having a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap via a clip, according to an implementation;

FIG. 12 is a diagram of a translucent strap having a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap via a clip, according to an implementation;

FIG. 13 is a diagram of a clip to attach a decorative apparatus to a translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 14 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a hole in the translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 15 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a hole in the translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 16 is a diagram of a bead that can be used to attach a decorative apparatus to a translucent strap or also can be the decorative apparatus, according to an implementation;

FIG. 17 is a diagram of a bead that can be used to a decorative apparatus mounted on a translucent strap or also can be the decorative apparatus, according to an implementation;

FIG. 18 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus that can be attached to a translucent strap through a slot in the decorative apparatus, according to an implementation;

FIG. 19 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a slot in the decorative apparatus, according to an implementation;

FIG. 20 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus and a buckle, according to an implementation;

FIG. 21 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a buckle, according to an implementation;

FIG. 22 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having a buckle attached to a translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 23 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a hook and loop apparatus, according to an implementation;

FIG. 24 is a diagram of a translucent strap having a decorative apparatus tied to the translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 25 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a snap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 26 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a snap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 27 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a snap in the translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 28 is a diagram of a splayed attachment device for a decorative apparatus, according to an implementation;

FIG. 29 is a diagram of a splayed attachment device for a decorative apparatus, according to an implementation;

FIG. 30 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having a splayed attachment device inserted through a slot in a translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 31 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having a splayed attachment device inserted through a slot in a translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 32 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus and a spiked attachment apparatus, according to an implementation;

FIG. 33 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having a spiked attachment apparatus attached to a translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 34 is a diagram of a translucent strap having a decorative apparatus that can be attached to the translucent strap via a staple, according to an implementation;

FIG. 35 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having complementary fingers, according to an implementation;

FIG. 36 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having complementary fingers between which a translucent strap is jammed, according to an implementation;

FIG. 37 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having two portions that are attached via a spring, according to an implementation;

FIG. 38 is a diagram of translucent strap having a hole through which a securing member can be inserted, according to an implementation;

FIG. 39 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a hole in the translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 40 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 41 is a diagram of a translucent strap and a buckle to adjust the length of the translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 42 is a diagram of an adjustable buckle and loop system to adjust the length of the translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 43 is a diagram of an adjustable buckle and loop system, according to an implementation;

FIG. 44 is a diagram of an adjustable buckle and loop system, according to an implementation;

FIG. 45 is a diagram of an adjustable translucent strap, according to an implementation;

FIG. 46 is a diagram of a translucent strap having decorative apparatus being attached in a diagonal manner to the front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 47 is a diagram of a translucent strap having decorative apparatus being attached to the backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 48 is a diagram of a front-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus being attached in a vertical manner to the front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 49 is a diagram of a back-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus and being attached in a diagonal crisscross manner to a backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 50 is a diagram of a front-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus and being attached in a diagonal off the shoulder manner to a front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 51 is a diagram of a back-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus and being attached in a diagonal off-the-shoulder manner to a backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 52 is a diagram of a front-view of a translucent strap having decorative apparatus and being attached in a diagonal manner to a front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 53 is a diagram of a back-view of a translucent strap having decorative apparatus and being attached in a diagonal manner to a backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 54 is a diagram of a front-view of a translucent strap having decorative apparatus and being attached in a vertical manner to a front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 55 is a diagram of a back-view of a translucent strap having decorative apparatus and being attached in a vertical manner to a backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 56 is a diagram of a front-view of an outer garment having two fabric straps arranged in a vertical manner on a front side of the outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 57 is a diagram of a back-view of an outer garment having a bifurcated fabric strap above and connected to a translucent strap having decorative apparatus and the translucent strap being attached to a main body of the garment below, according to an implementation;

FIG. 58 is a diagram of a front-view of an outer garment having two fabric straps arranged a vertical manner on a front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 59 is a diagram of a back-view of an outer garment having two vertical fabric straps connected to a backside of a main body of the garment and having at least one translucent strap having decorative apparatus being attached to the two vertical fabric straps, according to an implementation;

FIG. 60 is a diagram of a front-view of an outer garment having to translucent straps having decorative apparatus and being arranged in a crisscross manner and being attached diagonally to the outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 61 is a diagram of a back-view of an outer garment in which a translucent strap having decorative apparatus is not attached to the backside of the outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 62 is a diagram of a front-view of an underwear garment having two translucent straps having decorative apparatus and being attached diagonally to a front side of the underwear garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 63 is a diagram of a back-view of an underwear garment having two translucent straps having decorative apparatus and being attached diagonally to a front side of the underwear garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 64 is a diagram of a front-view of a bathing suit having two translucent straps having decorative apparatus that are attached to the top of the bathing suit in a vertical manner and a translucent strap having decorative apparatus being attached between the two cups of the bathing suit and a bathing suit having two translucent straps having decorative apparatus and being attached diagonally to a front side of the bathing suit bottom, according to an implementation;

FIG. 65 is a diagram of a back-view of a bathing suit having two translucent straps having decorative apparatus that are attached in a vertical manner to a backside horizontal strap of the bathing suit and an underwear garment having two translucent straps having decorative apparatus and being attached diagonally to a backside of the bathing suit bottom, according to an implementation;

FIG. 66 is a diagram of a front-view of four translucent straps each having decorative apparatus being attached in a vertical manner to the front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 67 is a diagram of a back-view of four translucent straps each having decorative apparatus and being attached in a vertical manner to a backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 68 is a diagram of a front-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus being attached in a vertical manner through sewn seams to the front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation;

FIG. 69 is a diagram of a back-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus that can be attached vertically through removable attachments to a backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation; and

FIG. 70 is a diagram of a back-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus that can be attached diagonally in a crisscross manner through removable attachments to a backside of an outer garment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific implementations which may be practiced. These implementations are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the implementations, and it is to be understood that other implementations may be utilized and that logical, mechanical, electrical and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the implementations. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense.

The detailed description is divided into three sections. In the first section, a system level overview is described. In the second section, apparatus of implementations are described. In the third section, a conclusion of the detailed description is provided.

System Level Overview

FIG. 1 is a diagram of an overview of a garment having anapparatus100 that includes a translucent strap and a decorative apparatus attached to the strap, according to an implementation. In some implementations,apparatus100 is a decorative accessory for agarment102 that is removable and easily reconfigurable.Apparatus100 includes atranslucent strap104 and adecorative apparatus106 that is attached to thetranslucent strap104. The dashed lines on thetranslucent strap104 show the outer boundaries of the translucent strap. In various embodiments, thetranslucent strap104 can be a semi transparent strap, a transparent strap, a clear strap, an invisible strap, a lucent strap, a substantially translucent strap, a substantially transparent strap, a nonwoven translucent strap, a matte translucent strap, a flexible transparent strap, inelastic or stretchable translucent strap, a non-elastic transparent strap, a translucent polyurethane strap, and/or a100% polyurethane strap. In various embodiments, thegarment102 can be a bodysuit, a slip, lingerie such as a camisole or a night gown, a swimsuit, a bikini top, a halter top, a tank top, a tube top, a brief, panty, a thong, a theatrical costume, a costume, a formal wear garment, a babydoll, dress, wedding gown or a sportswear.

The transparent or semi-transparent straps provide less visual distraction the attention of a viewer from the apparel to which the straps are attached, thus improving the visual significance of the apparel to which the straps are attached.

The decorative apparatus can be natural or synthetic material; made of leather; flowers; metal; precious stones, synthetic stones; crystals; stickers; paper items; wood items; polymers; fabric; fabric ribbon; seeds; glitter; ink; paint; sequins; buttons; lights; feathers and/or fur. In addition, the decorative apparatus can be of various shapes, sizes and colors.

The system level overview of the operation of an implementation is described in this section of the detailed description.

While thesystem100 is not limited to anyparticular garment102, for sake of clarity a simplifiedtranslucent strap104 anddecorative apparatus106 are described.

Apparatus Implementations

In the previous section, a system level overview of the operation of an implementation was described. In this section, the particular apparatus of such an implementation are described by reference to a series of diagrams.

FIG. 2 is a diagram of anapparatus200 having a translucent strap that is permanently attached to a garment, according to an implementation. Inapparatus200

translucent strap

104 is sewn togarment102.

FIG. 3 is a diagram of anapparatus300 having biased materials being stitched over the ends of the translucent strap, according to an implementation. In the example shown byapparatus300 the biased material is a seam binding302.

FIGS. 4 is a diagram of anapparatus400 having biased materials being stitched over the ends of the translucent strap in the example shown byapparatus400 the biased material is a seam binding302.

FIG. 5 is a diagram of abrassiere apparatus500 having a translucent strap that is permanently attached to the brassiere, according to an implementation. In the example shown bybrassiere apparatus500 thetranslucent strap502 is permanently attached to abrassiere504 at acup506 of thebrassiere504 and thetranslucent strap502 is permanently and adjustably attached to astrap508 of thebrassiere502 by either buttons or snaps. Thebrassiere504 is also known as a bra.

FIG. 6 is a diagram of theremovable attachment600 of the translucent strap, according to an implementation. Theremovable attachment600 can be placed at either a first end of the translucent strap or a second end of the translucent strap. In the example shown inFIG. 6 the removable attachment includes ahook602.

FIG. 7 is a diagram of a garment having a translucent strap that is both permanently attached and removably attached to the garment, according to an implementation. In the example shown bygovernment700 thetranslucent strap702 is permanently attached to thegarment704 and thetranslucent strap702 is removably and adjustably attached to thegarment704 by a clamp mechanism.

FIG. 8 is a diagram of a removable attachment of the translucent strap, according to an implementation. Theremovable attachment800 can be placed at either a first end of the translucent strap or a second and other translucent strap. In the example shown inFIG. 8 the removable attachment includes aclamp802.

FIG. 9 is a diagram of a translucent strap having a decorative apparatus attached directly to the translucent strap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 9 thedecorative apparatus902 is attached to atranslucent strap904 without any other apparatus between thedecorative apparatus902 and thetranslucent strap904. In the example shown inFIG. 9, thedecorative apparatus902 has a butterfly shape or motif and thedecorative apparatus902 is sewn on to thetranslucent strap904.

FIG. 10 is a diagram of a translucent strap having a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap via a clip, according to an implementation. InFIG. 10 thedecorative apparatus1002 is attached to atranslucent strap1004 through aclip1006. Thedecorative apparatus1002 is attached directly to theclip1004 and theclip1006 is attached directly to thetranslucent strap1004.

FIG. 11 is a diagram of a translucent strap having a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap via a clip, according to an implementation. InFIG. 11 thedecorative apparatus1002 is attached to atranslucent strap1004 through aclip1006. Thedecorative apparatus1002 is attached directly to theclip1004 and theclip1006 is attached directly to thetranslucent strap1004.

FIG. 12 is a diagram of a translucent strap having a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap via a clip, according to an implementation. InFIG. 12 thedecorative apparatus1002 is attached to atranslucent strap1004 through aclip1006. Thedecorative apparatus1002 is attached directly to theclip1004 and theclip1006 is attached directly to thetranslucent strap1004.

FIG. 13 is a diagram of a clip to attach a decorative apparatus to a translucent strap, according to an implementation.

FIG. 14 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a hole in the translucent strap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 14 thedecorative apparatus1402 is attached through ahole1404 in thetranslucent strap1406. Thedecorative apparatus1402 includes a securingmember1408 that is wider than the diameter of thehole1404 and the securingmember1408 is attached to thedecorative apparatus1402 through ashaft1410 that is not wider than the diameter of thehole1404.

FIG. 15 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a hole in the translucent strap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 15 thedecorative apparatus1402 is attached through a hole (not shown inFIG. 15) in thetranslucent strap1406. Thedecorative apparatus1402 includes a securingmember1408 that is wider than the diameter of the hole (not shown inFIG. 15) and the securingmember1408 is attached to thedecorative apparatus1402 through ashaft1410 that is not wider than the diameter of the hole (not shown inFIG. 15).

FIG. 16 is a diagram of a bead that can be used to attach a decorative apparatus to a translucent strap or also can be the decorative apparatus, according to an implementation. InFIG. 16, thebead1602 includes ahole1604.

FIG. 17 is a diagram of a bead that can be used to a decorative apparatus mounted on a translucent strap or also can be the decorative apparatus, according to an implementation. InFIG. 17, atranslucent strap1702 is strong through the hole of thebead1602.

FIG. 18 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus that can be attached to a translucent strap through a slot in the decorative apparatus, according to an implementation. InFIG. 18 thedecorative apparatus1800 includes aslot1802 through which a translucent strap (not shown inFIG. 18) can be inserted.

FIG. 19 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a slot in the decorative apparatus, according to an implementation. InFIG. 19

decorative apparatus

1800 is attached to atranslucent strap1902 through a slot (not shown inFIG. 19) in thedecorative apparatus1800.

FIG. 20 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus and a buckle, according to an implementation. InFIG. 20, adecorative apparatus2002 is operable to be attached to abuckle2004. Thebuckle2004 has two

holes

2006 and2008 and themiddle divider2010.

FIG. 21 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a buckle, according to an implementation. InFIG. 21, the decorative apparatus is attached to thebuckle2004.

FIG. 22 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having a buckle attached to a translucent strap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 22, thedecorative apparatus2002 is strung through the two

holes

2006 and2008 of thebuckle2004.

FIG. 23 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap in a recess in the translucent strap through a hook and loop apparatus, according to an implementation. InFIG. 23 thedecorative apparatus2302 is attached through a hook or aloop2304 in thetranslucent strap2306. Thedecorative apparatus2302 includes a hook or aloop2308. One example of a hook and loop apparatus is Velcro®.2304 or2308 can be either the hook or the loop, but only one of2304 and2308 can be the hook and only one of2304 or2308 can be the loop.

FIG. 24 is a diagram of a translucent strap having a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap via a tied apparatus, according to an implementation. InFIG. 24 thedecorative apparatus1002 is attached to atranslucent strap1004 through a tiedapparatus1006. Thedecorative apparatus1002 is attached directly to the tiedapparatus1004 and the tiedapparatus1006 is attached directly to thetranslucent strap1004.

FIG. 25 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a snap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 25 thedecorative apparatus2502 is attached through ahole2504 in thetranslucent strap2506. Thedecorative apparatus2502 includes abase2508 of a snap that is wider than the diameter of thehole2504 and the securingmember2508 is attached to thedecorative apparatus2502 through asnap2510 that fits snugly into thehole2504.

FIG. 26 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a snap in the translucent strap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 26 thedecorative apparatus2502 is attached through a hole (not shown inFIG. 26) in thetranslucent strap2506. Thedecorative apparatus2502 includes a securingmember2508 that is wider than the diameter of the hole (not shown inFIG. 26) and the securingmember2508 is attached to thedecorative apparatus2502 through a snap that fits snugly into the hole (not shown inFIG. 26).

FIG. 27 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a snap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 26 thedecorative apparatus2502 is attached through asnap2510 having a base2702 on thetranslucent strap2506. Thedecorative apparatus2502 includes a securingmember2508 that is wider than the diameter of the hole (not shown inFIG. 27) and the securingmember2508 is attached to thedecorative apparatus2502 through asnap2510.

FIG. 28 is a diagram of a splayed attachment device for a decorative apparatus, according to an implementation.FIG. 28 shows a splayedattachment device2800 having abase2802 and two splayed

attachment portions

2804 and2806.

FIG. 29 is a diagram of a splayed attachment device for a decorative apparatus, according to an implementation.FIG. 29 shows a splayedattachment device2800 having abase2802 and two splayed

attachment portions

2804 and2806.

FIG. 30 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having a splayed attachment device inserted through a slot in a translucent strap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 30 adecorative apparatus3002 having a splayedattachment device2800 is inserted into aslot3004 of atranslucent strap3006.

FIG. 31 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having a splayed attachment device inserted through a slot in a translucent strap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 31 a decorative apparatus (not shown inFIG. 31) having two splayed

attachment portions

2804 and2806 of a splayedattachment device2800 is inserted into aslot3004 or other hole of a decorative apparatus3006 (not shown inFIG. 31).

FIG. 32 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus and a spiked attachment apparatus, according to an implementation. InFIG. 32, adecorative apparatus3202 is attached to aspiked attachment apparatus3204. Thespiked attachment apparatus3204 hasspikes3206 that can pierce atranslucent strap3208.

FIG. 33 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having a spiked attachment apparatus attached to a translucent strap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 32, thespikes3206 of the spiked attachment apparatus (not shown inFIG. 33) of thedecorative apparatus3202 pierces through thetranslucent strap3208.

FIG. 34 is a diagram of a translucent strap having a decorative apparatus that can be attached to the translucent strap via a staple, according to an implementation. InFIG. 34 thedecorative apparatus3402 is operable to attach to atranslucent strap3404 through astaple3406. Thedecorative apparatus3402 can be mounted directly to thetranslucent strap3404 and thestaple3406 is attached directly to the decorative apparatus3403 and thetranslucent strap3404 though ahole3408.

FIG. 35 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having complementary fingers, according to an implementation. InFIG. 35 thedecorative apparatus3502 includesfingers3504 that are complementary to another decorative apparatus such as shown inFIG. 36, that provide a structure that can be merged to form a semi-rigid structure.

FIG. 36 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having complementary fingers between which a translucent strap is jammed. The

decorative apparatus

3502 and3602 includesfingers3504 that are complementary to each other that a structure that can fit together tightly to form a semi-rigid structure that can be mounted on atranslucent strap3604, thus attaching thedecorative apparatus3502 to thetranslucent strap3604.

FIG. 37 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus having two portions that are attached via a spring, according to an implementation. InFIG. 37 two

portions

3702 and3704 of adecorative apparatus3706 are attached through aspring3708 in which the two portions are movable through thisspring3708, and thedecorative apparatus3706 is mounted to atranslucent strap3710.

FIG. 38 is a diagram of translucent strap having a hole through which a securing member can be inserted, according to an implementation. InFIG. 38 a threadedshaft3802 that is not wider than the diameter of thehole3804 of the securingmember3806 that is wider than the diameter of thehole3804 is operable to be inserted into theholes3804 of thetranslucent strap3808.

FIG. 39 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap through a hole in the translucent strap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 39 thedecorative apparatus3902 is attached through the hole (not shown inFIG. 39) in thetranslucent strap3808. Thedecorative apparatus3902 includes a securingmember3808 that is wider than the diameter of thehole3804 and the securingmember3806 is attached to thedecorative apparatus3902 through the threadedshaft3802 and anut3904 that is not wider than the diameter of the hole (not shown inFIG. 39).

FIG. 40 is a diagram of a decorative apparatus attached to a translucent strap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 40 thedecorative apparatus3902 is attached through the hole (not shown inFIG. 40) in thetranslucent strap3808.

FIG. 41 is a diagram of a translucent strap and a buckle to adjust the length of the translucent strap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 41, a translucent4102 is operable to be attached to abuckle2004. Thebuckle2004 has two

holes

2006 and2008 and themiddle divider2010.

FIG. 42 is a diagram of an adjustable buckle and loop system, according to an implementation to adjust the length of the translucent strap. InFIG. 42 afabric garment4202 includesseams4204 that attach afabric loop4206 to asolid loop4208 that connects atranslucent strap4210 that is threaded through abuckle4212. An alternative implementation toseams4204 is a removable attachment (not shown inFIG. 42) between the fabric loop and thesolid loop4208.

FIG. 43 is a diagram of an adjustable buckle and loop system, according to an implementation. InFIG. 43 afabric garment4202 includesseams4204 that attach astrap4302 to abuckle4212 that connects to afabric loop4206 that connects to asolid loop4208 that connects to atranslucent strap4210. An alternative implementation toseams4204 is a removable attachment (not shown inFIG. 43) between the fabric loop and thesolid loop4208.

FIG. 44 is a diagram of an adjustable buckle and loop system, according to an implementation. InFIG. 44 afabric garment4202 includesseams4204 that attach afabric loop4206 to asolid loop4208 that connects atranslucent strap4210 that is threaded through abuckle4212. Thebuckle4212 has two holes4402 and4404 and amiddle divider4206. An alternative implementation toseams4204 is a removable attachment (not shown inFIG. 44) between the fabric loop and thesolid loop4208.

FIG. 45 is a diagram of an adjustable translucent strap, according to an implementation. InFIG. 45 and theadjustable strap4502 includes a plurality of holes4504 and4506 through which buttons or other securing members on a garment can be pushed through in order to secure thetranslucent strap4502 to the garment.

FIG. 46 is a diagram of a translucent strap having decorative apparatus being attached in a diagonal manner to the front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 47 is a diagram of a translucent strap having decorative apparatus being attached to the backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 48 is a diagram of a front-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus being attached in a vertical manner to the front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 49 is a diagram of a back-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus and being attached in a diagonal crisscross manner to a backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 50 is a diagram of a front-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus and being attached in a diagonal off the shoulder manner to a front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 51 is a diagram of a back-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus and being attached in a diagonal off-the-shoulder manner to a backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 52 is a diagram of a front-view of a translucent strap having decorative apparatus and being attached in a diagonal manner to a front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 53 is a diagram of a back-view of a translucent strap having decorative apparatus and being attached in a diagonal manner to a backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 54 is a diagram of a front-view of a translucent strap having decorative apparatus and being attached in a vertical manner to a front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 55 is a diagram of a back-view of a translucent strap having decorative apparatus and being attached in a vertical manner to a backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 56 is a diagram of a front-view of an outer garment having two fabric straps arranged in a vertical manner on a front side of the outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 57 is a diagram of a back-view of an outer garment having a bifurcated fabric strap above and connected to a wide translucent strap having decorative apparatus and the translucent strap being attached to a main body of the garment below, according to an implementation.

FIG. 58 is a diagram of a front-view of an outer garment having two fabric straps arranged a vertical manner on a front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 59 is a diagram of a back-view of an outer garment having two vertical fabric straps connected to a backside of a main body of the garment and having at least one translucent strap having decorative apparatus being attached to the two vertical fabric straps, according to an implementation.

FIG. 60 is a diagram of a front-view of an outer garment having to translucent straps having decorative apparatus and being arranged in a crisscross manner, wrapping around the neck and being attached diagonally to the outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 61 is a diagram of a back-view of an outer garment in which a translucent strap having decorative apparatus wrapping around the neck is not attached to the backside of the outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 62 is a diagram of a front-view of an underwear garment having two translucent straps having decorative apparatus and being attached diagonally to a front side of the underwear garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 63 is a diagram of a back-view of an underwear garment having two translucent straps having decorative apparatus and being attached diagonally to a front side of the underwear garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 64 is a diagram of a front-view of a bathing suit having two translucent straps having decorative apparatus that are attached to the top of the bathing suit in a vertical manner and a translucent strap having decorative apparatus being attached between the two cups of the bathing suit and a bathing suit having two translucent straps having decorative apparatus and being attached diagonally to a front side of the bathing suit bottom, according to an implementation.

FIG. 65 is a diagram of a back-view of a bathing suit having two translucent straps having decorative apparatus that are attached in a vertical manner to a backside horizontal strap of the bathing suit and an underwear garment having two translucent straps having decorative apparatus and being attached diagonally to a backside of the bathing suit bottom, according to an implementation.

FIG. 66 is a diagram of a front-view of four translucent straps each having decorative apparatus being attached in a vertical manner to the front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 67 is a diagram of a back-view of four translucent straps each having decorative apparatus and being attached in a vertical manner to a backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 68 is a diagram of a front-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus being attached in a vertical manner through sewn seams to the front side of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 69 is a diagram of a back-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus that can be attached vertically through removable attachments to a backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

FIG. 70 is a diagram of a back-view of two translucent straps each having decorative apparatus that can be attached diagonally in a crisscross manner through removable attachments to a backside of an outer garment, according to an implementation.

Conclusion

A decorative garment strap is described. Although specific implementations are illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that any arrangement which is calculated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific implementations shown. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations. For example, although described in terms of women's clothing, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that implementations can be made for males and young females that provide the required function.

In particular, one of skill in the art will readily appreciate that the names of the methods and apparatus are not intended to limit implementations. Furthermore, additional methods and apparatus can be added to the components, functions can be rearranged among the components, and new components to correspond to future enhancements and physical devices used in implementations can be introduced without departing from the scope of implementations. One of skill in the art will readily recognize that implementations are applicable to future garments, different decorative apparatus, and new straps.

The terminology used in this application is meant to include all garments, straps and decorative apparatus and alternate technologies which provide the same functionality as described herein.

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227. An apparatus consisting of:

a translucent strap;

a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap; and

an outer garment, wherein the translucent strap is attached to the outer garment.

228. The apparatus ofclaim 227, wherein the decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap further comprises:

the decorative apparatus being attached directly to the translucent strap without any other apparatus between the decorative apparatus and the translucent strap.

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243. The apparatus ofclaim 227, wherein the translucent strap further comprises:

a substantially transparent strap.

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249. The apparatus ofclaim 227, wherein the translucent strap further comprises:

polyurethane translucent strap.

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251. The apparatus ofclaim 227 further comprising:

wherein the translucent strap is permanently attached to the outer garment.

252. The apparatus ofclaim 227 further comprising:

wherein the translucent strap is removably attached to the outer garment.

253. The apparatus ofclaim 227 further comprising:

wherein the first end of the translucent strap is permanently attached to the outer garment and wherein the second end of the translucent strap is removably attached to the outer garment.

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332. An apparatus consisting of:

a translucent strap;

a decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap; and

a bottom undergarment, wherein the translucent strap is attached to the bottom undergarment.

333. The apparatus ofclaim 332, wherein the decorative apparatus attached to the translucent strap further comprises:

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347. The apparatus ofclaim 332, wherein the translucent strap further comprises:

a substantially translucent strap.

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354. The apparatus ofclaim 332, wherein the translucent strap further comprises:

polyurethane translucent strap.

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wherein the translucent strap is permanently attached to the bottom undergarment.

357. The apparatus ofclaim 332 further comprising:

wherein the translucent strap is removably attached to the bottom undergarment.

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369. The apparatus ofclaim 332, wherein the decorative apparatus further comprises:

a synthetic material.

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384. An apparatus consisting of:

a translucent strap; and

a decorative apparatus removably attached to the translucent strap.

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387. The apparatus ofclaim 384, wherein the decorative apparatus removably attached to the translucent strap further comprises:

the decorative apparatus being through a hole in the translucent strap.

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423. The apparatus ofclaim 406, wherein the garment further comprises:

a swim suit.

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a tank top.

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a dress.

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a formal wear.

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