FOR

(A) HANDY CLIP

Inventor: Elizabeth Anne Brammer.

(B) CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Not applicable.

(C) FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Not applicable.

(D) MICROFICHE

Not applicable

(E) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to shoulder strap holders attachable to for holding in place the strap of shoulder bags or the like and, more particularly, to a shoulder strap holder which includes releasable gripping means to allow the strap to separate readily from the holder when subjected to excessive loading.

(2) BACKGROUND

It is often convenient and at times necessary to carry an object by means of attaching a strap to the object and draping the strap across the shoulder. Camera equipment and accessories, luggage, and golf bags are often carried in this manner, providing the individual with at least one free arm. The postal carrier's mail bag is also transported in this manner. The shoulder of the average person slopes downwardly from the base of the neck to the upper and outer portion of the arm. As a consequence of this anatomical feature, shoulder straps tend to slide down and off the shoulder. Increasing the weight of the object being carried multiplies the downward force applied to the strap, and increases the likelihood that the strap will slip off the shoulder. This is particularly so for women and those individuals not having broad perpendicular shoulders. Furthermore, because of the weight of such carried objects, the strap frequently cuts into the shoulder, and also causes soreness from holding the shoulder in such a way that the strap does not slide.

There have been on sale and in public use in the U.S. shoulder strap holders, sometimes referred to as shoulder handbag hooks, which comprise a strap receiving member of elongated substantially U-shape. Such strap receiving members typically include pin-type attachment means fixed to their underside opposite the hook portion to permit the holder to be secured to garment material. The pin of such prior art devices is aligned with the strap receiving hook portion and as a result when a load is applied thereto it is concentrated on the garment material in a small area at one end of the pin. This produces undue wear on the material. Pads used to cushion and retain shoulder straps are known. Some prior art discloses a base plate with a strap holding clip having a hold down pivotally mounted arm and appropriate pads between the user and the base plate. Another prior discloses a foldable shoulder strap pad having hook and loop fasteners for the pad and frictional elements on the pad to prevent displacement along the engaged strap segment. Furthermore prior arts also discloses a triangular or wedge shaped non-slip strap pad which is anatomically and biomeehanically designed to take advantage of the user's shoulder and also pad for shoulder straps includes a fluid-filled envelope which can slid over the strap and be positioned on the users shoulder.

Although the above sited prior arts addresses particular issues, the present invention provides an improved means of securing the holding stripes of hanging over the shoulder of a user.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a jewelry shoulder strap holder which is used to prevent straps of (but not limited) bags or purse hanging on the shoulder of a person from falling. The jewelry shoulder strap holder comprises of a body member with a collapsible member and a base member having a top surface for a decorative design and a lower surface with a plurality of compartments and non-slipping strap and a means on said body member for securing said body member on to a shoulder strap.

Further the jewelry shoulder strap holder has a hinge which pivotally attaches said collapsed member to the base member and divides the base member into two compartments. This allows the holder to unremovably attached at one end of the collapsed body of the holder. Also the other end of the collapsed body has a magnetic catch mechanism which allows the members at the other end of the collapsed body to be removably attached to each other that allows the device to from a compartment to hold the straps of a bad or a purse.

In one embodiment of the invention the collapsible member of the jewelry shoulder strap holder with a length is attached to an upper base member having a length, the length of said top member extending substantially in the same direction as the length of the base member. Further the collapsed member of the jewelry shoulder strap holder can be clips up and down to enable the user to take one strap out and leave one inside the compartment of the body. The summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

The summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.

FIG.l illustrates the prospective of the device.

FIG.2 illustrates the prospective top view of the device.

FIG.3 illustrates the prospective front view of the device.

FIG.4 illustrates the prospective converted front view of the device.

FIG.5 illustrates the prospective bottom view of the device.

FIG.6 illustrates the prospective side view of the device.

(H) DETAILED DESCMPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

The following is a detailed description of example embodiments of the invention depicted in the accompanying drawings. The example embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the invention. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; but, on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. The detailed descriptions below are designed to make such embodiments obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

Referring to the drawings, and specifically to FIG. 1 thereof, depicts a pictorial representation of perspective a handbag (1) with strap holder device which is attached to the straps (2) of a bag, however the straps can be of any shape, also the bag can be a vanity bag or similar bags or thereof. Further referring to the drawings, FIG.2, FIG.3, FIG.4, FIG.5 and FIG.6 depicts a pictorial representation of perspective views of the invention. FIG.2 describes a flat area on the top (3) of the holder device can be used for design (4) purpose; the top (3) will have a variety of looks for example antique setting, monogram or logos on it; FIG.3 includes a collapsible member (6) and the base member (5) with a hinges(7), the compartments to secure the straps (2) in it and the mechanism of securing the straps (2); FIG.4 shows a converted form of the strap holder device with the base member (5) and an collapsed arm (9) formed by collapsing the collapsible member (6); FIG.5 and FIG.6 is shows a plurality of views of the holder device and the placement of the hinge on the base member.

Furthermore, the invention is a jewelry shoulder strap holder which is used to prevent straps (2) of (but not limited) bags (1) or purse hanging on the shoulder of a person from falling. The jewelry shoulder strap holder comprises of a collapsible body member (6) and a base member having a top surface (3) for a decorative design (4) and a lower surface (3.1) with a plurality of compartments and non-slipping strap and a means on said body member (5) for securing said body member (5) on to a shoulder strap (2). The jewelry shoulder strap holder has a hinge (7) which pivotally attaches said collapsed member (6) to the base member (5) and divides the base member (5) into two compartments. This allows the holder to irremovably attach at one end of the collapsed body (6) of the holder. Also the other end of the collapsed body (6) has a magnetic catch mechanism which allows the members at the other end of the collapsed body to be removably attached to each other that allows the holder to from a compartment to hold the straps (2) of a bag (1) or a purse. Also the holder would clasp approximately (but not limited to) 3" from top of a user's shoulder, it would hold straps (2) in place together and make a beautiful fashion accessory.

In one embodiment of the invention the collapsible member (6) of the jewelry shoulder strap holder with a length is attached to an upper base member (5) having a length, the length of said top surface (3) extending substantially in the same direction as the length of the base member (5). Further the collapsed member (6) of the jewelry shoulder strap holder can be clipped up and down to enable the user to take one strap (2) out and leave one inside the compartment of the body.

Although specific embodiments have been 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 embodiment shown. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the present invention. Therefore, it is manifestly intended that this invention be limited only by the claims and the equivalents thereof.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.