Abstract:
A pants hem and cuff protector that prevents the hem from touching the floor by positioning it above the ankle rim of the shoe. The cuff protector is held in place by the shoe, and secures the pant cuff so that it will not become dirty by dragging on the floor or pose a safety hazard. The cuff protector also serves as a fashion billboard for advertising and customization.

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    The present application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent applications 60/925,891, 60/925,892, 60,925,889, 60/925,866, 60/925,887, and 60/925,890, all filed Apr. 23, 2007. These references are hereby incorporated, in their entirety, by reference. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The current fashion style is to wear pants loose and baggy. When pants are worn baggy, they are often too long for the consumer. The hem of the pants frequently gets wet and dirty, and a safety hazard often exists. There exists a need for a hem protector that raises the hem above the rim of the shoe to prevent it from becoming soiled. 
       FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    The present invention relates to the field of pant cuff clips and hem protectors, and the use of magnets to secure clothing. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0004]    The present invention is directed to a pants cuff clamp that allows the user to wear the posterior side of the pant leg cuff above the rim of the back of the shoe to prevent the pant cuff from becoming soiled, damaged, wet, or creating a safety hazard. It may also provide cushioning for the foot, and support for the ankle and leg. The pants dual cuff clip clamp also allows the user to display a design or fashion statement as a walking billboard on the flap that holds the pant cuff up. The pronged, toothed cuff clip-clamp allows the user to customize the way they would like for their pant hem to look, and can also be used as an accessory for other functions. The cuff clip/clamp may be attached to the top posterior rim of a shoe. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0005]    The foregoing features of this invention, as well as the invention itself, may be more fully understood from the following description of the drawings in which: 
           [0006]      FIG. 1  is a back view of a user wearing a baggy pant  3 , with the cuff dual clip clamp lower portion  2  attached to the posterior rim of the shoe  4 , holding the cuff of the pant above the top rim of the shoe  4 . The pant hem is held in between the inner upper flap and the outer upper flaps  1  of the dual clip clamp. The inner lower clamp flap  6  rests inside the shoe; and the outer lower clamp  2  attaches to the back of the shoe  4 . There is a space on the surface of the outer upper flap  5  to put logos, designs, etc. 
           [0007]      FIG. 2  is a side/angle view of the dual clip-clamp, which is used to hold the hem of the pant leg in place; and designed to attach to the back of a shoe. The clip clamp holds the pant hem in place between the flaps using a closing device, which can be made of a sturdy material with an inner tensile element  7  and with embedded magnets  9  and/or gripping surfaces  10 . The inside surfaces are cushioned  8 . 
           [0008]      FIG. 3  is a side view of the upper portion of the dual clamp  12  with a pant hem  11  between the flaps. There can also be a tacky or sticky gripper substance  13  attached to the inside of the clamps, which helps to hold the hem in place. Magnets  14  can also be embedded in the flaps and used to secure the hem. 
           [0009]      FIG. 4  is a back view of a user wearing a shoe  16 , with the cuff dual clip clamp clipped to the posterior top rim  17  of the shoe. The upper clip clamp sits above the rim of the shoe, and the lower clip clamp attaches to the rim of the shoe. The inner upper flap  20  is touching the user&#39;s leg  15 ; and the outer upper side of the clamp  19  helps secure the hem. The outer lower clamp  18  goes over the shoe rim  17 , and the inner lower flap  21  is inside the shoe. 
           [0010]      FIG. 5  shows three methods of attaching the device to the back of a shoe rim.  5   a ) shows the use of magnets to clamp the device to the shoe rim,  5   b ) shows the use of sticky pads to attach the device to the shoe rim, and  5   c ) shows the use of a tensile clamp which attaches the device to the shoe rim. All versions use inner and outer lower flaps. 
           [0011]      FIG. 6  shows an embodiment where the dual clip clamp may have two upper flaps  23 ; but only one lower flap. The lower flap may have sticky adhesive on the outer  22  our inner surface. 
           [0012]      FIG. 7  In this embodiment, the single lower flap is attached to either the  7   a ) outside or  7   b ) inside of the posterior top heel of the shoe (rim area) using a sticky pad to hold the clamp onto the shoe. 
           [0013]      FIG. 9  shows examples of decorating and embellishing the flaps. One could use: a) logos, b) stickers, c) numbers, d) crystals, e) flag, f) designs or magnets. 
           [0014]      FIG. 8  shows the dual clip clamp with the flaps open. The inner  24  and outer  26  flaps are for holding the hem. The inner  25  and outer  27  lower flaps are used to attach the device to a shoe rim. The blank area can be customized or left blank. 
           [0015]      FIG. 10  shows an embodiment where a clear pocket  29  is placed on the surface of the upper outer flap. A sticky pad on the lower flap  28  adheres it to the inside of the shoe. 
           [0016]      FIG. 11  shows that this clear pocket can accommodate thin discs, sport trading cards, photos, flags  30  and other decorations that can be slipped into the pocket for display. 
           [0017]      FIG. 12  shows that the discs ( FIG. 12   a ), and panel cards ( FIG. 12   b ) can be worn interchangeably, and used as collectible, accessory items. 
           [0018]      FIG. 13  shows that the pockets can be made in different shapes: a) semi-circle, b) semi-circle with disc in it, c) triangle, d) rectangle. 
           [0000]    An alternative embodiment of the invention: 
           [0019]      FIG. 14  is a side view of the invention, showing that all body contact surfaces should be somewhat flexible, and mold to the contour of the lower leg, heel  36 , Achilles  35 , arch  37  and sole  38 . The lower clip-clamp  34  is at shoe rim level  33 . 
           [0020]      FIG. 15  is a cut-away side view of a person wearing a baggy pant  39  and a shoe  40 . The device is attached to the rim of the shoe  42 . The pant hem is held between the two flaps  41  that make up the top portion of the clip-clamp. 
           [0021]      FIG. 16  is a side view of a user wearing the cushioned cuff clip-clamp without a shoe, showing that the lower clip  44  is above the ankle level  43 . 
           [0022]      FIG. 17  is a cut-away side view of a user wearing the cuff clip-clamp inside a shoe, illustrating that the clip-clamp is attached to the back rim of the shoe using the lower clamping device  45 . 
           [0023]      FIG. 18  is a back view of a user wearing a baggy pant, with the lower cushioned portion of the cuff clip-clamp inside the shoe  46 . The upper cushioned cuff clip-clamp  47  is holding the cuff of the pant above the top rim of the shoe. There is room on the outer surface of the clip-clamping device to display a logo or design (billboard area). 
           [0024]      FIG. 19  is a side/angle view close up of the top outer portion of the clip clamping flaps, between which the pant cuff is inserted. The flaps keep the pant cuff tightly gripped in between the flaps with the use of magnets  50 , tacky gripper substance  49 , with the use of tensile memory properties  51 , or other methods. 
           [0025]      FIG. 20  is a view of the inside surface of the inner upper flap. This is the part of the flap that touches and supports the back of the leg, ankle, and heel, and is cushioned  52  for comfort. 
           [0026]      FIG. 21  is a side view of a user wearing the cuff clip-clamp without the shoe, showing that the mid and lower portions of the device provides additional support and cushioning to the lower leg/ankle area, Achilles, and back of the heel. It can be customized to the foot by cutting  53  at various sites along its length and breath. 
           [0027]      FIG. 22  shows that the Achilles area may be of solid closed  54  construction to accommodate more support. 
           [0028]      FIG. 23  shows that the Achilles area may be left open  55  for less support. 
           [0029]      FIG. 24  is a cut-away back view of a user wearing a baggy pant, with the lower portion of the cushioned-cuff clip-clamp  56  inside the high top boot, and the upper portion of the cushioned cuff clip-clamp  57  holding the cuff of the pant with the clamp attached to the top rim of the high top boot  59 . The user&#39;s heel rests on the sole  58  of the device. 
           [0030]      FIG. 25  is a side view of a user wearing the cuff clip-clamp  60  inside the low top shoe. The foot rests on the top of the device  62 . 
           [0031]      FIG. 26  show an example of designs (or billboards) that can be personalized on the outer upper flap of the cushioned cuff clip clamp: a) logos, b) flag, c) numbers, letters, and d) crystals. 
           [0032]      FIG. 27  shows how the outer upper flap of the cushioned cuff clip clam can be personalized using different shapes: a) heart, b) arrow, c) circle, d) rectangular. 
           [0000]    An alternative embodiment of the invention: 
           [0033]      FIG. 28  is a front view of the band that is used to secure a hem. The band has two end prongs  63 , and a minimum of one other prong, which allows the user to weave the hem in between the prongs. 
           [0034]      FIG. 29  is a back view of a user wearing baggy pants  64 , with a pant hem  65  woven in between the prongs. 
           [0035]      FIG. 30  is a front view of the band  66  that uses an attachment component  68  that attaches to the posterior heel  67  end of a shoe. The band that is used to secure the hem may be attached to the shoe in different embodiments. 
           [0036]      FIG. 31  is a front view of the band that is used to secure a hem, with a pant hem  69  woven in between the prongs. The band that is used to secure the hem may be attached to a mechanism  70  that in turn attaches to the top posterior rim of the shoe  71 . 
           [0037]      FIG. 32  shows that the band prongs may all be the same height. 
           [0038]      FIG. 33  shows that the band prongs may have different or alternating heights. 
           [0039]      FIG. 34  shows that the proper spacing  72  of the prongs is essential in securely weaving the hem/cuff  73 . The prongs must provide enough tension to prevent the device  74  from slipping off the hem. 
           [0040]      FIG. 35  shows that the prong surfaces that contact pants may be textured  75  or coated with a gripping substance to help secure the hem/cuff. 
           [0041]      FIG. 36  shows that base of the band may have end caps  76  and be straight  77  or concave  78 . The band can have round or flat prongs of various dimensions.  FIG. 36   a ) minimum 3 prong, b) 2 end prongs, 3 flat prongs, c) multiple round prongs, d) multiple flat prongs, e) wide flat prongs, f) one long wide flat prong, g) tubular prong. 
           [0042]      FIG. 37  shows the prong band with the prongs  80  and base edges  81  rounded for safety and to prevent tears to the garment. 
           [0043]      FIG. 38  shows an example of a customized filigree  82  prong band. Instead of just having plain vertical prongs, the prongs may be made in different designs to customize the bands, while performing the same function of protecting the hem  83  from dragging on the ground. 
           [0044]      FIG. 39  shows an example of different panel shapes and designs: a) car, b) heart, c) sun, and d) teddy bear. These panels can be placed on the back hem, and woven in between the prongs along with the hem. 
           [0045]      FIG. 40  shows how different designs and colors can be painted  87  ( FIG. 40B  and  FIG. 40C ) or embellished with crystals  89  ( FIG. 40E ). Additional panel strips  85  ( FIG. 40A ) can be woven between the foreground prongs  85  ( FIG. 40A ) and the background prongs  86  Prongs can be wavy  88  ( FIG. 40D ) or ribbed  90  ( FIG. 40F ). 
           [0046]      FIG. 41  shows examples of different shapes or variations in prong tips on the band: a) pointed  91 , b) curved, c) alternating lengths and rounded and level edges. 
           [0047]      FIG. 42   a ) shows that the bottom width of the band base  92 , or in  FIG. 42   b ), the width of the prongs  93  on the band may be varied. 
           [0048]      FIG. 43  shows that the height of the band device and prongs may be varied: a) around 0.5 inch high, b) around 0.75 to 1 inch high, c) around 1.5 to 3 inches high, d) around 6 inches high. 
           [0049]      FIG. 44  shows that the linear width of the band may be varied.  FIG. 44   a ) pant hem  98  with a very narrow 99 band, b) medium width band, c) wider band, and d) hem  100  with a very wide prong band device  101  on it. 
           [0050]      FIG. 45   a ) shows that a decorative panel  103  may be woven in between the prongs of the band; with the cuff/hem  102  behind it.  FIG. 45   b ) shows a large decorative prong  104  placed over the hem, and the supportive and unseen prongs  105  are under the hem. 
           [0051]      FIG. 46   a ) shows that the pant hem  106  may be woven between the prongs of the bands to maximize  107  its visibility, or, ( FIG. 46   b ) minimize  108  it. 
           [0052]      FIG. 47  shows a pant leg  109  which has a panel  110  woven in between the underside of the prongs  111  and secured to the end prongs using a sleeve  112 . 
           [0053]      FIG. 48  shows a panel woven over the prongs  113  and attached to the end prong  114  using a sleeve. 
           [0054]      FIG. 49  shows that some decorative panels have a) sleeves, or b) bands. 
           [0055]      FIG. 50   a ) shows that a decorative panel  115  without sleeves or bands may be folded over the bottom hem  116  and secured by weaving between prongs.  FIG. 50   b ) is a side view of same panel  118  folded over pant hem  119  and secured with a front prong  120  and a back prong  121 . 
           [0056]      FIG. 51  shows that the prong band may be constructed with an internal opening,  122 , for fastening to another component; which fastens to the shoe. 
           [0057]      FIG. 52  shows that the prong band may be constructed with and external component,  123 , for fastening to another component; which fastens to the shoe. 
           [0058]      FIG. 53  shows a front view of a prong band with an internal opening. 
           [0059]      FIG. 54  shows the bottom view of the internal opening on the prong band. 
           [0060]      FIG. 55  shows a side view of a clasp that may be inserted into the prong band opening and used to fasten the band to the shoe clamp. 
           [0061]      FIG. 56  side view shows that the internally adapted prong band  124  is attached vertically with a clasp  125  to a tensile shoe clip  126  attached to a shoe rim  127 . 
           [0062]      FIG. 57  back view shows that the prong band  128  is attached vertically with a clasp  129  to a tensile shoe clip  130 . The prong band is holding the hem  131  of the pant above the ground; and is attached to the rim of a shoe  132 . 
           [0063]      FIG. 58   a ) shows a wide prong band, and a  FIG. 58   b ) multi pronged band device that have both been adapted with external stem components. 
           [0064]      FIG. 59  is a magnified side view of the external stem component. 
           [0065]      FIG. 60  shows that the prong band stem  133  is attached vertically into a tensile shoe clip  134 , which is attached to the back of a shoe rim  135 . 
           [0066]      FIG. 61  shows a back view of a pant hem  137  that is being held above the ground by a prong band device with a stem, that is attached to a tensile clamp that is attached to the back rim  136  of a shoe. 
           [0067]      FIG. 62  shows the connective component prong band rods that are constructed with either a) a male threaded end, or, b) a female internally threaded end. 
           [0068]      FIG. 63  shows that the prong band base can be constructed with an, a) internally threaded opening, or, b) and externally threaded protrusion. 
           [0069]      FIG. 64  side view shows that the prong band has an externally threaded component which can be inserted and screwed into the modified shoe clamp  139  which is attached to the top rim of the shoe  138 . 
           [0070]      FIG. 65  shows the rear view of a shoe with a shoe clamp attached to the top rim of the shoe. The shoe clamp  141  is attached to the connector rod  142  which is attached to the base of the prong band. 
           [0071]      FIG. 66  shows that the prong band has an internally threaded opening  143 . 
           [0072]      FIG. 67  shows a small handle  144  that has an externally threaded component  145  on it, which can be screwed into the bottom of the prong band. 
           [0073]      FIG. 68  shows a small handle that can be screwed into the threaded opening on the bottom of the prong band  146 . 
           [0074]      FIG. 69  shows a top view a) and a bottom view b) of a tensile mounting bracket in which the small handle can be held and secured. 
           [0075]      FIG. 70  shows that the tensile bracket  147  can be permanently mounted onto, or incorporated into the shoe clamp  148 ; which is attached to the rim of the shoe  149 . 
           [0076]      FIG. 71  shows the rear view of a shoe with a shoe clamp  150  attached to the top rim of the shoe. The shoe clamp has a tensile bracket  151  attached to it. The small handle  153  has been placed within the brackets. The handle is attached to the base of the prong band device  152  which is holding up the hem of pants  154 . 
           [0077]      FIG. 72  shows that the prong band device may be used as a, a) hair accessory, or as an accessory that is attached to other items such as: b) clothes, or c) purse. 
           [0000]    An alternative embodiment of the invention: 
           [0078]      FIG. 73  shows the side view of a shoe that has a portion of the tensile style clip/clamp  155  permanently embedded inside the backbone of the shoe, near the posterior rim of the shoe. This clip is for holding the hem of a pant to prevent it from becoming soiled, damaged, wet, or creating a safety hazard. The boot also features a pocket  156  near the heel of the boot to carry accessories in. 
           [0079]      FIG. 74  shows the side view of a shoe that has a fulcrum style clamp  157  externally mounted to the backbone of the shoe, near the posterior rim of the shoe. The clips/clamp component is for holding up the pant hem above the ground. There are sleeve bands  158  in which part of the clip may be fastened. The clip may also be attached to the shoe using an adhesive, magnets, insert clasps, screw snaps, or bands, and will be illustrated in other embodiments. 
           [0080]      FIG. 75   a ) shows how one side of a tensile clip clamp  159  is embedded in the backbone of the shoe, and the other side of the clip  161  is exterior of the shoe. The clamp outer surface  163  has a magnet  165  attached to it, and the inner surface of the exterior clip flap has a textured sticky tacky surface  166  to help grip the hem.  FIG. 75   b ) shows on side of a fulcrum clamp  160  embedded in the shoe and the other lever  162  exterior of the shoe. The exterior lever surface  164  has a magnet  165  on it, and the inside surface has a tacky sticky surface  166  for gripping the pant hem. 
           [0081]      FIG. 76   a ) shows how an externally mounted tensile clip can be attached to the top posterior rim of the shoe. One of the tensile arms  167  are slid under the sleeve bands  169 . There is a magnet  170  on the outer surface of the other arm, and a sticky tacky surface  171  on the other side of that arm.  FIG. 76   b ) shows a fulcrum clamp with one lever arm  168  in the sleeve bands  169 . The other lever arm has a magnet on the outer surface  170  and tacky sticky surface  171  on the other side of that arm. 
           [0082]      FIG. 77  shows the back view of a shoe, where the pant hem  172  is held above the ground by an embedded clip/clamp  173 . The outer surface  174  of the clamp has a design on it. 
           [0083]      FIG. 78  shows the back view of a shoe, where the pant hem  175  is held above the ground by an external clip/clamp  176 . There is a pocket  177  on the back of the shoe. 
           [0084]      FIG. 79  shows views of a tensile clip.  7   a ) is a front view of a tensile clip,  7   b ) is a side view of the tensile clip,  7   c ) is a side view of a tensile clip with an appendage arm  178 , which can be inserted into a sleeve to secure the clip, and  7   d ) is the side view of a tensile clip with an appendage arm  179  inserted into the sleeve bands  180 . The hem/cuff  181  being secured within the clip. 
           [0085]      FIG. 80  shows views of a fulcrum clip.  8   a ) is a front/side view of a fulcrum clip, with outer surface  182  area available for decorations,  8   b ) is a side view of the fulcrum clip with a magnet on the outer surface  183 ,  8   c ) is a side view of a fulcrum clip with an appendage arm  184 , which can be inserted into a sleeve to secure the clip, and  8   d ) is the side view of a fulcrum clip with an appendage arm  185  with a hem/cuff  186  being secured within the clip. 
           [0086]      FIG. 81  shows views of a tubular fulcrum clip.  9   a ) is a front/side view of a tubular fulcrum clamp, with outer surface area  187  available for decorations,  9   b ) is a side view of the tubular fulcrum clamp, in which one of the levers may be used as an appendage arm  188  and the other arm has a magnet  189  on it, and  9   c ) is the side view of a tubular fulcrum clip with a hem/cuff  190  being secured within the clip. 
           [0087]      FIG. 82  shows the top posterior rim of a shoe, in which a magnet  192  has been implanted. The magnet creates a magnetically receptive area on the back of the shoe. A clip has a magnet  191  on one side of it, which is attracted to the magnet on the back of the shoe. The clip is used for securing the hem/cuff. 
           [0088]      FIG. 83  shows that there can be an area on the posterior rim of a shoe that is adapted with internal threading  195  which is receptive to a threaded screw  194  that has been attached to one side of a clip. The user screws the clip/clamp onto the shoe, and the clip secures the hem/cuff. 
           [0089]      FIG. 84  shows that there can be an area on the posterior rim of a shoe which has one half of a coupling device  197  on it, and is receptive to the other half of a coupling device  196  that has been attached to a clip. The wearer uses the coupling device to attach the clip/clamp to the shoe, and the clip secures the hem/cuff. 
           [0090]      FIG. 85  shows an insert clasp bracket  199  that can be attached to the posterior rim of a shoe. The insert clasp  198  fits into the bracket on the shoe. 
           [0091]      FIG. 86  shows how an adhesive pad  200  on one side of a fulcrum clamp, can be used to attach the clip/clamp to the receptive area  201  on the back of a shoe. 
           [0092]      FIG. 87  shows how one side of an industrial snap  202  is attached to a fulcrum clamp, and can be used to attach the clip/clamp to the snap  203  on the back of a shoe. 
           [0093]      FIG. 88  is a side view of a user wearing pants and shoes. There is a magnet or magnetic area  204  on the back spine of the shoe, and a clip/clamp has a magnet  205  attached to it which attracts to the one on the back of the shoe. The clip/clamp secures the cuff/hem  206 , preventing it from dragging it on the floor. 
           [0094]      FIG. 89  shows the back view of a user wearing pants and shoes, with the clip/clamp  207  holding up the hem of the pant above the rim of the shoe. There is surface area  208  available on the clip/clamp for customizations and decorations that is outwardly viewable. 
           [0095]      FIG. 90  shows examples of the way the clip/clamps may be decorated: a) flag, b) photo, c) numbers, d) letters, e) LED lights, f) blank, g) heart, h) ribbed, i) logos, symbols, j) sports designs 
           [0096]      FIG. 91  shows a close side view of the internal tensile clip as shown in  FIG. 73 , which has a magnet or magnetized surface  209  on the exterior clip surface. 
           [0097]      FIG. 92  shows a close side view of the external fulcrum clip as shown in  FIG. 74 , which has an appendage arm anchored thru the band sleeves  210 , and has a magnet or magnetized surface  211  on the outer lever surface. 
           [0098]      FIG. 93  shows metal or magnetized disc panels which can be attached to the magnetized surfaces or magnets attached to the tensile and/or fulcrum clamps. Examples are: a) flag, b) letter, c) number, d) sport symbol, e) triangle shape, f) octagon with words 
           [0099]      FIG. 94  shows a side view of a shoe with pant legs  212  that have an internally mounted tensile clip  211  magnetic clip holding the hem up. The magnetic discs  213  can be used interchangeably to decorate the clip surface; and extra discs  214  can be stored in a pocket  215  on the shoe. 
           [0100]      FIG. 95  shows a side view of a shoe with pant legs that have an external magnetic fulcrum clip  216  holding the hem  217  up. The magnetic discs  218  can be used interchangeably, and can be stored in a pocket  219  on the shoe. 
           [0000]    An alternative embodiment of the invention: 
           [0101]      FIG. 96  shows that the magnets may be made in various shapes and sizes, and work as a two piece set. They are not attached to each other with cords or bands or any other means. The set shapes can match: a/e) rounds, b/f) triangles, c/g squares, and d/h rectangles; but they do not have to match in shape or size to perform the task of holding the pant hem above the ground. They are distinctive and exclusive in their decoration. 
           [0102]      FIG. 97  gives examples for decorating the outside surfaces of non-encased magnets, which can be customized to fit the user, or used for team logos and advertising. Examples are: a) flag, b) logo, c) triangles, d) heart, e) teddy bear, and f) number. 
           [0103]      FIG. 98  is a side view, showing how a folded pant cuff  220  can be secured with the use of an interior magnet  221  and the use of an exterior magnet  222 . 
           [0104]      FIG. 99  shows the back of a pant and shoe  225 , with the cuff folded up  223  and a set of magnets (top shown only)  224  securing the cuff above the ground. 
           [0105]      FIG. 100  shows a side view of a pant leg, with the cuff folded up  226  and a set of magnets, (top shown only)  227  securing the cuff above the rim  228  of the shoe. 
           [0106]      FIG. 101  shows that the magnet can be, a) non-encased, or, b) encased in a decorated pocket  230  which has been permanently sealed  229 .  FIG. 101   c ) shows a magnet  231  to be placed inside a d) pocket  232  and is e) temporarily enclosed  233 . 
           [0107]      FIG. 102  shows that the encasing pockets for the magnet may be closed using a, a) Velcro™-type material  234 , or, b) fold-over flaps  235 , or, c) a sticky adhesive  236 . 
           [0108]      FIG. 103  shows that the decorative magnets can be used as fashion accessories on: a) hat, b) shirt, c) pants, d) purse, or e) sock. 
           [0109]      FIG. 104  shows that the magnets can be made with a small lip, or tab on them; or be indented to aid in the separation process. Shown are: a) square-lipped  237  magnet, b) square indented  238  magnet, c) round-lipped  239  magnet and d) round indented  240  magnet. 
           [0110]      FIG. 105  shows that covering the magnet makes them easier to separate. 
           [0111]      FIG. 106  shows that the magnet covers are made of a sturdy substance or material with tensile properties so they hold their shape after continued use. 
           [0112]      FIG. 107   a ) shows a front view of, and b) a side view of the magnet that is attached to the pant material and is coated with a tacky or sticky substance  241  to help keep it from slipping off the hem fabric while it is being attracted to the magnet on the other side. 
           [0113]      FIG. 108  shows an example of how the, a) visible side of the magnet can be pre-decorated by the manufacturer, or, b) left blank to accommodate personalization. 
           [0000]    An alternative embodiment of the invention: 
           [0114]      FIG. 109   a ) shows the outer surface of a plain panel clamp that is used to secure a pant cuff/hem. It has an externally threaded protrusion  242  on the base of the clamp.  FIG. 109   b ) shows that panel can be modified to have a clear cover pocket over the panel, which can then hold decorative pictures or cards, and still secure a pant cuff/hem. This view shows an internally threaded opening  243  at the base of the clamp. 
           [0115]      FIG. 110  shows a semi-sphere, or disc panel clamp that is used to secure the pant cuff/hem. Various shapes can be used for the billboard aspect of the clip clamp. 
           [0116]      FIG. 111  shows a flexible rod which connects the panel used for holding the pant cuff/hem to the base component which is attached to the back of the shoe rim. 
           [0117]      FIG. 112  shows a flexible coil which connects the panel used for holding the pant cuff/hem to the base component which is attached to the back of the shoe rim. 
           [0118]      FIG. 113  shows the complete apparatus on person wearing baggy pants, and a shoe. The flexible rod  244  is attached on one end to a clamp  245  which is attached to the back of a shoe. The other end of the rod is attached to the base end  246  of the panel clamp which holds the pant hem above ground. The outer clear pocket displays a flag. 
           [0119]      FIG. 114  shows the complete apparatus on a person wearing baggy pants, and a shoe. The flexible coil  247  is attached on one end to a clamp which is attached to the back of a shoe. The other end of the coil is attached to the base end of the round panel clamp which holds the pant hem  248  above the ground. 
           [0120]      FIG. 115  shows, a) the decorated front side of a panel, with, b) a magnet on the backside of the panel. 
           [0121]      FIG. 116  shows how the, a) magnetic panel is attracted to a, b) magnet or magnetized area on the back of a tensile clamp, which is used to secure the pant hem. 
           [0122]      FIG. 117  shows a side view of the magnetic panel attached to the clamp. 
           [0123]      FIG. 118   a ) shows the front side of a decorated semi-sphere, or disc panel with, b) a magnet on the backside. 
           [0124]      FIG. 119   a ) shows how the magnetic semi-sphere is attracted to, b) a magnet on the back of a tensile clamp, which is used to secure the pant hem. 
           [0125]      FIG. 120  shows a side view of the magnetic semi-sphere attached to the magnetized surface of a tensile clamp. 
           [0126]      FIG. 121  shows a way of attaching the panels or discs to the cuff/hem clamps. A panel, a) with a Velcro™-type material on the back side, b) attaches to like material on the front/top surface of the panel fulcrum clamp that secures a pant hem. 
           [0127]      FIG. 122  shows a way of attaching the panels or discs to the cuff/hem clamps. A panel with a sticky tacky adhesive surface  249  attaches to the front/top surface of the panel fulcrum clamp that secures a pant hem. 
           [0128]      FIG. 123  shows a way of attaching the panels or discs to the cuff/hem clamps. The, a) magnetized panel attaches to b) the magnet on the front/top surface of a fulcrum clamp that secures a pant hem. 
           [0129]      FIG. 124  shows in sequence, a) front/side view of a tension clip that is used for holding the pant hem in place, and b) shows a side view of a clear cover that attaches to the front of the tension clip to make a pocket for displaying various cards, photos, decorations, etc., and c) shows a side view of a tension clip with a clear cover attached, and d) shows a front/side view of a tension clip with a clear cover attached. 
           [0130]      FIG. 125  shows in sequence, a) front/side view of a fulcrum clamp that is used for holding the pant hem in place, and b) shows a side view of a clear cover that attaches to the front of the fulcrum clamp to make a pocket for displaying various cards, photos, decorations, etc., and c) shows a side view of a fulcrum clamp with a clear cover attached, and d) shows a front/side view of a fulcrum clamp with a clear cover attached. 
           [0131]      FIG. 126  shows the complete apparatus attached to the back of a shoe. One end of a coil  251  is attached to a base clamp  250  which is attached to the back of a shoe. The other end of the coil is attached to the bottom of a panel  252  fulcrum clamp. There is space  253  between the clear cover and the panel to insert a card  254 , or photo, etc. 
           [0132]      FIG. 127  shows the complete apparatus attached to the back of a shoe. One end of a flexible rod  256  is attached to the base clamp  255  which is attached to the back of a shoe. The other end of the rod is attached to the bottom of a panel tensile  257  clamp. There is space  258  between the clear cover and the panel to insert a card  259  or photo. 
           [0133]      FIG. 128  shows a side view of a tubular clamp that is used for holding the pant hem in place. 
           [0134]      FIG. 129  shows a side view of a clear cover that attaches to the front of the tubular clamp. 
           [0135]      FIG. 130  shows the bottom view of a tubular clamp with a clear cover  260  attached to one lever arm. The clamp has an internally threaded opening.  261 . 
           [0136]      FIG. 131  shows the top view of a tubular clamp with a clear cover  262 . It also has gripper pads  263  on the inside surface of the lever arm. 
           [0137]      FIG. 132  shows a side view of a clamp with a clear cover  264  on one side. 
           [0138]      FIG. 133  shows a side view of a tubular clamp with a clear cover on each lever arm. 
           [0139]      FIG. 134  shows a side view of a tubular clamp  265  holding the hem/cuff  266  in position with the aid of gripper pads  268 . The clamp is attached to a coil  267 . 
           [0140]      FIG. 135  shows the complete apparatus used by a person wearing baggy pants, and a shoe. A base clip  269  is attached to the back top rim  270  of the shoe. The coil  271  is attached to the base device, and to the panel tube clamp  272 , which is holding up the pant cuff/hem  273 . The lever arm of the tube clamp has a clear cover  274  on it. There is space  275  between the clear cover and the panel lever arm to insert photos and cards, etc. 
           [0141]      FIG. 136  shows a side view of basic tubular fulcrum clamp with plain levers. 
           [0142]      FIG. 137  shows a side-view of tubular fulcrum lever arms with a magnet  276  attached to one lever and adhesive tacky substance  277  on the other lever arm. 
           [0143]      FIG. 138  shows a side-view of tubular fulcrum clamp with magnetized  278  lever arms. It is in the open position. The hem-cuff  279  is in proper alignment. 
           [0144]      FIG. 139  shows a side view of tubular fulcrum clamp with magnetized lever arms. It is in the clamped on, closed position, with a hem-cuff in place. 
           [0145]      FIG. 140  shows a side view of tubular fulcrum clamp with magnetized  280  lever arms. It is in the closed position with sides up. The hem-cuff  281  is in place. 
           [0146]      FIG. 141  shows a side view of the magnetized  282  levers of the clamp in the closed upright position, securely holding the hem-cuff  283  in place. The magnetized logo panel  284  (front view), is magnetically attracted  285  (side view), to the magnetized tubular clamp lever arm  282 . The logo panel may also be attached to the tubular clamp using adhesives, Velcro™-type material, or a clear cover panel. 
           [0147]      FIG. 142  is the coil which is used to connect the base device that attaches to the shoe, to the panel clip device. 
           [0148]      FIG. 143  shows the complete apparatus with the base clip  286  attached to the back top rim  287  of the shoe, with the coil  288  attached to the base device, and to the bottom of the panel clip which has a magnetized decorative panel  289  attached to the outer lever arm surface  290 . This decorated panel is magnetically attracted to the clip, but a decorative panel may also be attached to a clip using adhesives, Velcro™-type material, or a clear cover panel. 
           [0149]      FIG. 144  shows an open tension clip for securing the hem that has sticky tacky gripper surfaces near the edge. 
           [0150]      FIG. 145  shows a side view of a tension clip securing a hem-cuff, with the aid of sticky tacky adhesive pads  291  on the inside surface of the clamp. 
           [0151]      FIG. 146  shows an open spring clip for securing the hem that has sticky tacky pads near the edges. 
           [0152]      FIG. 147  shows a side view of the spring clip, which has sticky tacky pads  292  on the inside surface of the clamp. 
           [0153]      FIG. 148  shows an open fulcrum clamp for securing the hem that has tacky sticky pads near the edges of the clamp. 
           [0154]      FIG. 149  shows a side view of the fulcrum clamp securing a hem-cuff, with the aid of the sticky tacky pads  293  on the inside surface of the clamp. 
           [0155]      FIG. 150  shows an open tubular fulcrum clamp for securing the hem that has tacky sticky substance  294  on the lever arm edges. 
           [0156]      FIG. 151  shows a side view of the tubular fulcrum clamp securing a hem-cuff, with the gripper levers in the closed position. 
           [0157]      FIG. 152  shows the a) coil and, b) rod having tensile and flexible properties. 
           [0158]      FIG. 153  shows that there are attachments on the top end  295  of the flexible coil, and on the bottom end  296  of the coil, which facilitates attachment to the base shoe device and to the clamp device which holds the pant hem. 
           [0159]      FIG. 154  shows that there are attachments on the top end  297  of the flexible rod, and on the bottom end  298  of the rod, which facilitates attachment to the base shoe device, and to the clamp device which hold the pant hem. 
           [0160]      FIG. 155  shows the complete apparatus on a person wearing baggy pants, with a shoe. The base clip device  300  is attached to the back top rim  299  of the shoe. The rod  301  is attached to the base device, and to the bottom of the panel clamp  302  which is holding up the pant cuff/hem  303 . A decorative semi-sphere  304  is attached to the clip. 
           [0161]      FIG. 156  shows the side views of 3 base clips, which can be attached to the back top rim of the shoe. View a) shows the over-shoe clip with cushioning  305  on the surface side that touches the heel. The clamp has tensile properties that hold it securely on the edge of the shoe. A piece  306  is attached to the clip which is available to fasten to the coil/rod. View b) shows the over-shoe clip with a cushioned edge  307 , which uses attracting magnets  308  with to secure the clip to the edge of the shoe. A piece  309  is attached to the clip which is available to fasten to the coil/rod. View c) shows the over-shoe clips with a cushioned edge  310 , which uses adhesive properties  311  to secure the clamp to the edge of the shoe. A piece  312  is attached to the clip which is available to fasten to the coil/rod. 
           [0162]      FIG. 157  shows examples of the way the panels, disks, plates, balls, etc. may be decorated and embellished. Shown are: a) teddy bear, b) sports symbol, c) heart, d) number, e) flag, f) numbers g) LED lights, h) logo, i) symbol, j) landscape, k) sport trade card info, l) photo, m) design. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0163]    Specifications for a cuff double clip-clamp with an upper clamp that can hold, restrain, lift, protect the hem/cuff of a baggy pant leg from dragging on the ground; and with a lower clamp that can universally attach to the top back edge of a shoe or boot. The decorated, embellished clamp is ideally worn on the shoe as a functional, fashion accessory item. Although the clamp is intended to be worn on the shoe, (to look trendy), it is not required that it be worn attached to the shoe in order to lift said hem above the ground. The double clip feature is an integral aspect of this idea. 
         [0164]    The illustrations and lists on the Exemplary Embodiment pages are to help convey the basic concept of this invention and to help one visualize some of the variations, and configurations that are within the scope of the idea. These embodiments are not intended to limit the scope or spirit of the idea in any way. 
         [0165]    It is the current fashion style to wear very baggy, and long pants. Although this look is popular, it does pose safety and garment care issues. Pants that drag on the ground can contribute to accidents by tripping over the excess pant material. In addition, the hem or cuff becomes soiled and damaged, or wet from dragging on the ground. Therefore, there is a need for a device that can assist raising the hem or cuff above ground level, without causing any damage or alteration to the garment. 
         [0166]    In addition, the garment would be easy to use, manufacture, and be so aesthetically pleasing, and novel and fun; that people will actually want to wear the device regardless of whether or not they are concerned with safety and/or protecting the garment from being damaged from dragging on the ground. 
         [0167]    This double clip/clamp device is to be attached by the lower portion, to the top (heel) area of a boot or shoe, with the hem/cuff of a pant leg placed between the two upper flaps of the device. ( FIG. 1 ) The device is made in such a way as to be universally adaptive to most shoes with heels. The portion of the device that is against the back of the leg is cushioned, and slightly concave. The upper clamp is composed of two flaps of sturdy substance. These upper flaps should remain upright while on the shoe. The flaps are held together by use of an inner element within the flaps, such as tensile metal, or plastic; and/or by the use of magnets. The outer surface areas of the flaps can be decorated. The gripping ability of these two flaps can be increased by using both a tensile inner element (clamp) and the magnets ( FIG. 2 ). The magnets must be strong enough to attract each other through one or two thicknesses of pant material. In addition, textured, sticky gripper pads are placed along the edges of the flaps to help hold the pant cuff securely in place. ( FIG. 3 ) 
         [0168]    The lower clamp is composed of one or two flaps. Illustration ( FIG. 4 ) shows the device using two flaps; one on the inside, and one on the outside of the shoe. I have illustrated three methods in which the lower two flaps may be attached to the shoe. ( FIG. 5 ) They are: (a) magnets on each flap, (b) sticky pads on each flap, and (c) a tensile inner elements in each flap. However, the lower clamp/clip may be attached to the shoe using only one flap. ( FIG. 6 ) In this case ( FIG. 7 ), the sticky adhesive can be placed on the outside of the shoe ( FIG. 7   a ), or the inside of the shoe ( FIG. 7   b ). I have listed ideas for decorating and embellishing the covers of the device, such as crystals, Led lights, logos, initials, various prints, textures, flags, etc. ( FIG. 8 ). The illustrations ( FIG. 9   a,b,c,d,e,f ) demonstrate some of these ideas. The surface area of the device may also be left intentionally blank to accommodate peel off stickers, or to personally customize. 
         [0169]    Another embodiment is the placement of a clear, (vinyl or plastic), “pocket” on the surface of the upper flap. ( FIG. 10 ) This pocket could hold thin discs, sport trading cards, panels, photos, etc., that would add interest to the device. ( FIG. 11 ) These discs ( FIG. 12   a ), and panels and cards, ( FIG. 12   b ), could be manufactured as optional, collectible, accessory items. The pockets can be in different shapes. ( FIG. 13   a,b,c,d ). 
         [0170]    The hem/cuff double clip/clamp is meant to be a fun and functional product that will appeal to a wide variety of consumers. School aged children will like the gadget aspect—use of stickers and embellishments. The teens and older crowd will enjoy wearing their favorite logos, flags, etc. The exposed outer surface area(s) are virtual walking billboards. An almost infinite configuration of designs, textures, colors, embellishments can be expressed on this device. The device is transportable, easily operated, affordable, and fun. 
         [0171]    A cushioned clip/clamp has a top clamp that attaches to the hem/cuff of a baggy pant leg to keep it from dragging on the ground; and which has a lower portion which rests against the back of the leg, ankle and under the heel and sole of the foot. The cushioned body and (gel) insole on this clip is an integral part of the concept. 
         [0172]    The upper portion of this device is comprised of two flaps. The flaps may be constructed of, but not limited to: silicon, plastic, rubber, fabric, or a combination of these and other materials. The side that contacts the leg is slightly contoured for comfort. The device provides support for the Achilles, back of the heel, and lower leg/ankle area. All body contact surfaces should be somewhat flexible, and mold to the contour of the lower leg, heel, Achilles, arch, and sole. ( FIG. 14 ) The substance materials should be thin enough to fit within the shoe. 
         [0173]    The device is worn in the shoe. The cuff/hem is held securely between the two upper flaps. ( FIG. 15 ) These upper flaps are situated above the shoe level. The heel of the foot rests firmly on the device, which helps to keep the device in place. ( FIG. 16 ) An over the shoe clip will also aid holding and securing the device properly between the leg and the shoe. ( FIG. 17 ). 
         [0174]    The upper flaps are manually closed and opened. The pant hem is held firmly in place, between the two flaps. The outer surface area of the upper flap is very visible, and provides a great area on which to place indicia, embellishments, etc. ( FIG. 18 ). The inside surface area of the flap may also be coated with a tacky gripper surface substance to help grip the pant hem. Magnets may also be embedded in the flaps to help keep the flaps tightly closed onto the pants ( FIG. 19 ). The upper flaps should be fairly stiff and resilient, as they have to hold the pant cuff up. They should be made of, or have incorporated in them, substances with tensile memory properties. The inside contoured area is cushioned for comfort. ( FIG. 20 ) 
         [0175]    The mid portion of the device is intended to help support the lower leg/ankle area, Achilles, and back of the heel. ( FIG. 21 ) The Achilles area may be of solid construction, ( FIG. 22 ), or left open. ( FIG. 23 ) 
         [0176]    The device will come in a variety of sizes, ranging from children to adults-men and women. In addition, appropriate hi-top shoe heights, ( FIG. 24 ) and low-top shoes heights, ( FIG. 25 ) will have to be accommodated. 
         [0177]    This fun and functional device will come in a variety of colors, textures, designs, or left intentionally blank to accommodate personalization with stickers, or other embellishments. ( FIG. 26   a,b,c,d ), and the actual flaps could be made in various shapes. ( FIG. 27   a,b,c,d ) 
         [0178]    This device will appeal to people that like fin and trendy items—specially when it comes to their shoes. This device should be easy to use, and affordable. 
         [0179]    The pronged, toothed, tensile clip-clamp that will hold, lift, restrict, protect a baggy pant hem/cuff from dragging on the ground; and which can be worn without aid, and/or optionally attached to the back of a shoe. The comb-like appearance, and construction of this clamp; is an integral aspect of this device. The cuff/hem is woven between the, (minimum of three), textured prongs/teeth. It is not necessary or required that the clip be worn attached to the shoe, but it can be manufactured with attachment components to facilitate this 
         [0180]    The device features a minimum of three prong/teeth/bands ( FIG. 28 ), comprised of two (anchor) end prongs (with optionally larger tips), and at least one other (middle) prong/tooth/band. There is no set maximum number of prongs/teeth/bands to be used. 
         [0181]    The prongs/teeth/bands are aligned in a linear manner, and stand in a vertical position. The look is similar to the way the teeth on a hair comb are arranged. The hem/cuff of the pants are “woven” between the prongs ( FIG. 29 ). The minimal spacing between the prongs prevents the device from slipping off the hem. The hem may or may not be folded before inserting into the device. This pant hem/cuff device does not need any other attachments to accomplish the purpose of keeping the pant leg from dragging on the ground. However, as a matter of fun and fashion, it may be made to accommodate components to enable it to be attached to the back of a shoe ( FIG. 30 ). Illustration ( FIG. 31 ) shows the pant hem in the device, and the device attached to the shoe. 
         [0182]    The prongs may be all one height ( FIG. 32 ), or staggered ( FIG. 33 ). As previously stated, the minimal spacing between the prongs keeps the hem snugly in place ( FIG. 34 ). However, the prongs could be coated (on the underside), with a tacky/sticky texture to further facilitate the gripping capabilities of the prongs ( FIG. 35 ). The base of the device can be either straight or concave ( FIG. 36 ). The device is constructed of a flexible substance with tensile properties. All sharp edges should be rounded for safety ( FIG. 37 ). 
         [0183]    The integral idea of this device is the use of a comb-like clip that will hold the hem/cuff of pants at a desired length. This device can be decorated and embellished in many ways. Illustration ( FIG. 38 ) shows an elaborate filigree clamp. Decorative panels ( FIG. 39   a,b,c,d ) can also be added for interest. Please note that the various crimping, texturing, printing, and indicia on the prongs ( FIG. 40   a,b,c,d,e,f ), and prong tip variations ( FIG. 41   a,b,c ), are not characteristics you would find on an ordinary hair comb. Also, variations in the width of the prongs ( FIG. 42   a - b ), their height, ( FIG. 43   a,b,c,d ), and the device width, ( FIG. 44   a,b,c,d ), are possible. 
         [0184]    Illustration ( FIG. 45   a ) shows a decorative panel strip that has been placed on top of the hem, and woven between the prongs along with the hem. ( FIG. 45   b ) demonstrates how a large decorated prong becomes the focal point. The pant hem may be woven so as to maximize the design on the prong(s), ( FIG. 46   a ), or minimize it ( FIG. 46   b ). Panels may be woven under ( FIG. 47 ), or over ( FIG. 48 ) prongs, and then “anchored” to the end caps by using the panel sleeves ( FIG. 49   a ), or panel bands ( FIG. 49   b ). Panels that do not have sleeves or bands may be folded over the bottom of the hem before they are woven between the prongs ( FIG. 50   a - b ). 
         [0185]    The device is constructed in a way as to be universally adaptive to most hem/cuffs, and does not need assistance to hold the pant hem/cuff in place. However, the device can be adapted to be worn (optionally) on the back of a shoe. (Please note that the contraptions used to connect the the/cuff device to a shoe are merely my perfunctory representations—and not necessarily a representation of the exact device that may be used to connect the device to the top of the shoe.) It can be modified with an internal ( FIG. 51 ) or external ( FIG. 52 ) attachment component. For example, the internal receptive opening on the device ( FIG. 53  and  FIG. 54 ) is inserted with the accommodating clasp ( FIG. 55 ), which can then be attached to a shoe clamp bracket ( FIG. 56 ), which is attached to the back of a shoe being worn by a person wearing baggy pants ( FIG. 57 ). Likewise, a device that has an external stem, ( FIG. 58   a - b ) can be used. The stem ( FIG. 59 ), is inserted into the accommodating receptor opening, which is attached to a shoe clamp bracket ( FIG. 60 ), and then attached to the back of a shoe worn by someone wearing baggy pants ( FIG. 61 ). 
         [0186]    There are two additional ways the hem/cuff device can be attached to the back of a shoe. A rod ( FIG. 62   a ) is screwed into the bottom of the internally threaded device ( FIG. 63   a ), or alternately, a rod ( FIG. 62   b ) is screwed onto device ( FIG. 63   b ). The rods can then be (permanently) connected to a shoe clip bracket ( FIG. 64 ), which is attached to the back of the shoe. ( FIG. 65 ) illustrates the entire concept of the prong clamp attached to a connector rod, which is connected to a clip that is attached to the back of a shoe. In another embodiment, the base of the hem/cuff device is made with an internally threaded opening ( FIG. 66 ). A small handle ( FIG. 67 ) is screwed into the base opening on a prong device ( FIG. 68 ). The handle can now be snapped into the tensile handle bracket ( FIG. 69   a  and  FIG. 69   b ) which is (permanently) attached the shoe clamp bracket ( FIG. 70 ). Illustration ( FIG. 71 ) shows the device attached to the back of the shoe using a detachable handle, with the pant hem/cuff woven between the prongs of said device. (Please note that the idea of attaching a handle to the device, and then holstering it in a bracket attached to the back of a shoe is a specific concept idea of how this device can be worn, and should be considered as part of the invention. 
         [0187]    In addition, there are illustrations showing how this device can be worn as a hair accessory ( FIG. 72   a ), and how it can be worn to adorn other articles ( FIG. 72   b ) and clothing ( FIG. 72   c ). Also, suggestions for substances used, indicia, colors, prints, embellishments are listed. 
         [0188]    In summary; the pant leg hem/cuff prong/teeth/band device will stylishly keep the hem of pants from dragging on the ground. It is a functional, fun way to make a fashion statement, too. The various embodiments are suggestive ways to further enhance the desirability of this device, and convey how it can be worn and used. The gadget-like interchangeable features will broaden the appeal of this device. 
         [0189]    The cuff clip-clamp shoe that has the major component feature of an (internally embedded, or externally fixed—and detachable) clip-clamp, which holds, restrains, lifts, and protects the hem/cuff of a baggy pant leg from dragging on the ground. The clip/clamp feature(s) that this shoe is equipped with; is an integral, necessary, and required part of the shoe. Not only does the shoe provide the usual function of foot coverage and protection, but it also has the added capability of keeping the pant cuff off the ground. Athletic shoes, in particular, are a very important part of today&#39;s youth culture. When decorated and embellished, these shoes become stylish, trendy, fun, and functional fashion footwear. 
         [0190]    The shoe/boot may have the clip/clamp permanently embedded into the spine of the shoe, using a tensile inner element ( FIG. 73 ), or the shoe may be equipped to receive external clips/clamps components at a specific area on the shoe facilitated by using a sleeve ( FIG. 74 ), magnet, adhesive, insert clasp, screw, snap, or band. 
         [0191]    The clamp, tension ( FIG. 75   a ) or fulcrum ( FIG. 75   b ), used as a permanent interior element of the shoe has one side (bottom) of the clamp placed, (embedded), in the backbone top portion of the shoe; and may or may not be completely covered with substance material. The other (top side of the clamp is partially or completely covered on the outer surface with suitable substance, or decorated/embellished, or has a magnet, or magnetized surface. 
         [0192]    If an external clip/clamp ( FIG. 76   a  and  76   b ) is used; only the top side of the clamp would be covered, decorated, or have a magnet or be magnetized. The bottom of the clamp needs to be unencumbered so that the appropriately chosen attachment mechanism can be added to it before attaching it to the shoe. The clamp should be easy to manipulate whether it is embedded in the shoe, ( FIG. 77 ), or attached to the shoe. ( FIG. 78 ) 
         [0193]    Illustration ( FIG. 79 ) shows a basic tensile clip, ( FIG. 79   a ) front view, and ( FIG. 79   b ) side view, which could be used as the inner element of a permanently attached internal clamp. By adding the appendage arm, ( FIG. 79   c ), this kind of clamp can be inserted into the “sleeve or “bands on the back of the shoe that has external clamping capabilities. ( FIG. 79   d ). Similarly, a standard fulcrum clamp could also be used ( FIGS. 80   a,b,c,d ). Illustration ( FIGS. 81   a,b,c ) shows the use of a tubular fulcrum clamp. In this embodiment, one of the levers can be used as the appendage arm. Also shown, is the use of magnets ( FIG. 82 ), screws ( FIG. 83 ), coupling device ( FIG. 84 ), insert clasp ( FIG. 85 ), adhesive pads ( FIG. 86 ), and industrial snaps ( FIG. 87 ). The final mechanism chosen would probably be based on a number of factors. 
         [0194]    This shoe/boot has features that make it functional, fashionable, and fun. The clips/clamps on the shoe, (whether permanent or detachable, and or interchangeable), will help keep the pant hem/cuff from dragging on the ground. The exchangeable clamp feature allows for greater variety and personalization ( FIG. 88 ). The embellishments, designs, and textures, logos, etc., should be visible while the hem is in the clamp ( FIG. 89 ). There are almost endless ways to decorate and embellish these clamps. Listed are various substances, indicia, prints, etc that can be used. Illustration ( FIG. 90   a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j ) also shows some of the ways the surface of the clips may be decorated. The external clamps can be interchanged with other similarly constructed, but differently decorated clamps, i.e., magnets to magnets, snaps to snaps, etc. Or, the top surfaces of either an internal clip ( FIG. 91 ), or external clip ( FIG. 92 ), can be magnetized, or have a magnet on them. In such case, magnetized or metal discs, panels that have been decorated or embellished, can be attached, and then interchanged with other discs and panels ( FIG. 93   a,b,c,d,e,f ). An (optional) small pocket near the heel could accommodate extra panels, discs when they are not being used on either the internally mounted clamp ( FIG. 94 ), or the externally mounted clamp ( FIG. 95 ) shoe boot. 
         [0195]    In summary, the concept of this idea is a shoe or boot; that has a permanently embedded; or a detachable clamping mechanism in or on it. The purpose of which is to keep a baggy pant hem/cuff from dragging on the ground. The detachable clip/clamp mechanism is integral to the construction, (in one embodiment); and is to be used specifically, expressly and exclusively with said shoe or boot; which will purposefully, exactly accommodate said clip/clamp in a number of ways. 
         [0196]    The set of very strong, but thin, (flexible) magnets, or magnetized discs, cards, panels; that have been decorated, embellished, and/or have been encased in a permanent or temporary decorated sleeve, case, holder, pocket; and when placed on opposite sides of a folded pant hem or cuff, will hold, restrain, lift, protect said cuff from dragging on the ground. 
         [0197]    These magnets, or magnetized panels or discs can be of various sizes and shapes ( FIG. 96   a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h ), and work as matched or unmatched sets or pairs. The actual magnets, or magnetized panels or discs, and/or the covers may be decorated or embellished in many ways ( FIG. 97   a,b,c,d,e,f ). The two magnets must be strong enough to attract through one or two thicknesses of pant material, and to hold said material between the two magnets, ( FIG. 98 ), holding and keeping the cuff/hem from dragging on the ground ( FIG. 99 ). It is not necessary for the two magnets to be connected by a spanning device of any kind. Holding the pant hem up is accomplished solely by the strength of the two magnets ( FIG. 100 ). 
         [0198]    The magnet(s) may be: ( FIG. 101   a ) non-encased, minimally or elaborately decorated with prints, designs, logos, etc., or ( FIG. 101   b ) encased permanently in a decorated and/or embellished cover, holder, sleeve, or pocket. Closure can be accomplished by stitching, gluing, clamping/crimping, etc. a pocket, sleeve, cover, or holder. ( FIG. 101   c ) shows a magnet which is then inserted into a pocket ( FIG. 101   d ), after which it may be temporarily enclosed ( FIG. 101   e ). This temporary closure may be facilitated by the use of: ( FIG. 102   a ) Velcro-type fastener, ( FIG. 102   b ) fold-over flaps, or ( FIG. 102   c ) sticky adhesive. In addition, these magnet sets are not limited to use on pant cuff hems. They can optionally/additionally be used on other articles of clothing. ( FIG. 103   a,b,c,d,e ). 
         [0199]    Magnets that are not encased in a cover may be difficult to separate. To help alleviate this problem, the magnets can be made with a small “lip” ( FIG. 104   a  and  FIG. 103   c ) or “indent” ( FIG. 104   b  and  FIG. 104   d ), on them to aid the separation process. Covering the magnets should make them easier to separate ( FIG. 105 ). The covers should be of sturdy substance, and may be additionally reinforced with some kind of inner element support ( FIG. 106 ). One side of the magnets, and/or covers, may be coated with a sticky/tacky/gripper surface to help keep the pant material from slipping from between the two magnets ( FIG. 107   a ), front view, and ( FIG. 107   b ), side view. 
         [0200]    These magnet devices are meant to be functional, and fun. They can be decorated in fashionable and trendy ways that would be appealing to diverse groups of people. The magnetized discs and panels, and covers could be decorated in a wide range of colors, prints, textures, sizes, shapes, substances, indicia, edging and embellishments. For example, a high-end set of magnets could be covered in real leather or suede, with gold embossing, and crystal embellishments ( FIG. 108   a ). A lower-end set might just be covered in plastic or cloth, and minimally decorated to look like a flag, or have a team logo. The cover surface (plastic) could be intentionally left blank to accommodate kid&#39;s stickers—or to personally customize it ( FIG. 108   b ). The stickers, as well as stick-on studs, crystals, etc could be manufactured as optional accessory items. 
         [0201]    The flexible cuff clip-clamp, that is decorated and embellished, and which holds, restrain, lift, protect the hem/cuff of a baggy pant leg from dragging on the ground; that is intentionally and purposefully attached to a flexible rod or coil, which is then attached to the back of a shoe. The use of a wiggly, flexible coil or rod to suspend the decorative clips is an integral part of the concept of this idea. The entire device; composed of several components; is intended to be a fun gadget for holding up pant hem/cuffs. 
         [0202]    This device is comprised of three main components: (a) the top component is a decorated clip/clamp that is interchangeable with other clamps; (b) the middle component consists of a flexible rod or a flexible coil that is used as the connector for the clamp and the base of the shoe; and (c) the base component which holds the connecting rod or coil, and attaches to the back of the shoe. 
         [0203]    The top component is a clamp, (which holds the pant cuff/hem), on which decorated, interchangeable thin panels or plates can be attached ( FIG. 109   a ). Or, the clamp may be modified to have a clear cover, (that does not lay directly on the clamp, i.e. there is space in between), and various thin photos, cards, fabric, etc may be inserted between the clear cover and the top surface of the clamp ( FIG. 109   b ). In another embodiment, the top component is a circular shaped clamp on which decorated, interchangeable balls, discs, semi-spheres can be attached ( FIG. 110 ). The top component may have either internal or external mechanism capabilities to facilitate attachment to the middle connector piece. 
         [0204]    The middle component is a flexible rod ( FIG. 111 ), or a flexible coil ( FIG. 112 ). The rod or coil attaches to the top clamp, and then attaches to the base component, which attaches to the back of the shoe ( FIG. 113  and  FIG. 114 ). These decorated clamps hold the pant/cuff well above the ground. The bouncy, wiggly effect of the flexible coil or rod is intended to be fun and interesting. The coils and rods are an integral part of the concept. The ability to alter, and change the look of the clamps is another integral concept of this idea. 
         [0205]    Illustration ( FIG. 115   a ) is a decorated (flag) panel, with a magnet on the back side ( FIG. 115   b ). A magnetic panel ( FIG. 116   a ) is attracted to the receptive area on the clip ( FIG. 116   b ). ( FIG. 117 ) illustrates a magnetic panel that has been attached to a clamp. The same procedure is used for a ball, disc, or semi-sphere: The disc/semi-sphere ( FIG. 118   a ) has been decorated on the front, and has a magnet on the back ( FIG. 118   b ). The semi-sphere ( FIG. 119   a ) is attracted to the magnet/receptive area on the clamp surface ( FIG. 119   b ). The illustration of ( FIG. 120 ) is of a decorated semi-sphere that is attached to the clamp surface. A different embodiment using the magnet; is to permanently attach the magnet to the clamp, and then attach attracting (metal) discs, panels onto it. In addition to using a tensile clamp, this method may also be used with a fulcrum clamp. Illustration ( FIG. 121   a  and  FIG. 121   b ) demonstrates the use of Velcro-type adhesive, or ( FIG. 122 ) sticky adhesive, as well as the magnets ( FIG. 123   a  and  FIG. 123   b ), for attaching the panels or plates, etc to a fulcrum-type hem/cuff clamp. 
         [0206]    The decorated panels/discs/balls are attached to the clip/clamps that hold the pant hem. I am suggesting the use of three different kinds of clamps for the top component: tension clip, standard fulcrum, and tubular fulcrum clamp. The clamps are adapted with internal or external threading to facilitate attachment to the middle component. Illustration ( FIG. 124   a ) shows a wide tension clip that can be modified by the addition of the clear cover ( FIG. 124   b ), so that it has a space between the clear cover and the surface of the clamp ( FIG. 124   c ). A photo or card or fabric can be inserted into the slotted space ( FIG. 124   d ). The same technique can be used with a regular fulcrum clamp ( FIG. 125   a  thru  125   d ). The entire device, (all three components); is attached to the back of the shoe using a fulcrum clamp ( FIG. 126 ), and/or a tension clamp ( FIG. 127 ). The high visibility of the panels and the large surface area lends itself to artistically expressing one&#39;s personality. 
         [0207]    A wide tubular clamp, side view ( FIG. 128 ) can be adapted with at clear cover panel ( FIG. 129 ) also. The illustration, bottom view, ( FIG. 130 ) depicts the use of a tubular clamp that has been modified with the clear cover. A top view, of same clamp is illustrated in ( FIG. 131 ). When using the tubular fulcrum clamp, one side ( FIG. 132 ), or two sides ( FIG. 133 ) can be adapted with the clear cover. After the pant hem is inserted, the sides are lifted up ( FIG. 134 ). As you can see in ( FIG. 135 ), the entire device becomes the focal point when looking at the back of the leg. It is a virtual billboard. The illustrations ( FIG. 136-FIG .  140 ) demonstrate the use of tubular clamp for the hem/cuff device, and the use of (magnets, adhesive, or Velcro-type substance) to attach the flat decorated panels/plates to the sides (levers) on the fulcrum clamp. In sequence, you can see that a decorative panel is attached to the lever on a tubular clamp ( FIG. 141 ), which is attached to a connector coil component, ( FIG. 142 ), that is attached to the back of a shoe ( FIG. 143 ). As with all the other previous embodiments, I am stressing the importance of providing large decorated surface areas on, or part of the upper component clamps, as a means of customizing the devices. 
         [0208]    Whether using tension clips ( FIG. 144  and  FIG. 145 ), spring clips, ( FIG. 146  and  FIG. 147 ), fulcrum clamps ( FIG. 148  and  FIG. 149 ), or tubular fulcrum clamps ( FIG. 150  and  FIG. 151 ), for the top hem/cuff device; the use of textured sticky/tacky substance will aid in gripping and holding the pant cuff securely in the device. 
         [0209]    The connector coil ( FIG. 152   a ) or rod ( FIG. 152   b ) should be of tensile material, and very resilient and flexible. The rods and coils have attachment modifications on both ends, ( FIG. 153  and  FIG. 154 ), so they can be attached to the hem/cuff device; and then to the base component that attaches to the shoe ( FIG. 155 ). Please note that illustrations for the base holder for the coil or rod and the shoe clamps/brackets are rudimentary representations for using ( FIG. 156   a ) tensile clip, ( FIG. 156   b ) magnet, and ( FIG. 156   c ) adhesive. All views feature cushioning on the side that touches the foot. 
         [0210]    The possibilities for decorating and embellishing the panels, plates, discs, balls, semi-spheres and for the photo, card, or fabric inserts is limited only by one&#39;s imagination. Illustrations ( FIGS. 157   a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h ,I,j,k,l,m) show a few. Of course, this fun device could be worn without putting a hem in it—i.e. with a pair of shorts, just because it is fun. The lists offer a few suggestions for material and substances used for the clamps, panels, balls, etc and the different embellishments, colors, prints, indicia that can be used. 
         [0211]    In summary, this decorated clamping device that is attached to the shoe, serves the purpose of keeping a baggy pant leg hem/cuff from dragging on the ground, and is also a fun and entertaining fashion accessory