Patent ID: 6899053

Claim:
A garment clamping device for automobile antennas 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 thereby defining a generally circular cavity; an antenna connection means for securing the clamping device in the closed position around the automobile antenna; a garment securing means for securing the garment within the first half and second half of the clamping device; and wherein the 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.