Patent ID: 6935268
Filing Date: 2005-08-30
Classification: F16B,H01Q,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A garment clamping device for bicycles comprising: a first half having a generally rectangular configuration; a second half having a substantially similar configuration as the first half; a hinge intermediate the first and second halves, wherein the hinge is flexible and may be manipulated into a closed position; a tubular shaft extending from the bottom of the second half; a zip clamp affixed to the distal end of the shaft for attachment to a tubular device; a connection means for securing the clamping device in the closed position; a garment securing means for securing the garment within the first half and second half of the clamping device; and wherein the clamping device is of a unitary construction, wherein the connection means is comprised of at least one projecting stud located on either the first or second half and at least one first aperture located in a corresponding position on the opposing half, and wherein the securing means comprises a barb for piercing the garment on the half opposing the projecting stud and a second aperture on the half with the projecting stud, said second aperture being located and adapted in a corresponding position for matingly receiving said barb, wherein the second aperture is a through hole.