Patent ID: 9113668
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: A41F

Abstract:
1. A shoulder strap retainer for garments comprising: an anchor assembly for positioning a strap of a garment, said anchor assembly including an anchor plate, said anchor plate including an upper surface and a lower surface, said anchor plate having a pair of magnets secured to said upper surface thereof, said magnets arranged in a spaced apart relationship with respect to each other, whereby said spacing is sufficient to accept said strap of a first garment a closure plate having a first end and a second end, said first end hingedly secured to said lower surface of said anchor plate for movement between an open position and a closed position, said closure plate constructed and arranged to cooperate with the strap portion of said first garment, whereby said strap is secured between said closure plate and said lower surface of said anchor plate; a latch for releasably securing said second end of said closure plate to said anchor plate; a base plate, said base plate being constructed at least partially from a material that is attracted to a magnetic field, said base plate having a bottom surface constructed and arranged to be positioned adjacent an outer surface of a second garment, whereby said base plate is attracted to said pair of magnets to secure said second garment in a fixed position with respect to said first garment.