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  Trouser shoe clasping apparatusUSPTO Application #: 20070234594Title: Trouser shoe clasping apparatus Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for securing or holding trousers to shoes or other shoe wear. (end of abstract) Agent: Peacock Myers, P.C. - Albuquerque, NM, US Inventor: Antonio La Riva USPTO Applicaton #: 20070234594 - Class: 03607000R (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070234594. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/790,159 titled "Trouser Shoe Clasp", filed on Apr. 7, 2006, and the specification of that application is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention (Technical Field) [0003] The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for holding trousers to shoe wear, specifically a clasp or pin to fasten the bottom of trousers to shoes. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] Note that the following discussion refers to a number of publications by author(s) and year of publication, and that due to recent publication dates certain publications are not to be considered as prior art vis-a-vis the present invention. Discussion of such publications herein is given for more complete background and is not to be construed as an admission that such publications are prior art for patentability determination purposes. [0006] Some trouser fashions result in dragging or excessively unsecured bottoms of trousers. For example, some trouser styles use low and/or loose leg bottoms such that there is a need to secure the trouser bottoms to, for example, shoes. Otherwise, the bottom of the pants or trousers tends to drag and get damaged as a result of walking or standing. [0007] Several approaches have been undertaken to remedy this or similar problems with loose or low trouser styles. For example, U.S. Patent Application No. 2006/0026990 A1 (by Carter) utilizes a decorative multi clasp and chain mechanism. In another example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,618,852 (to Bunges) utilizes a relatively large, multi-angled device. These devices are, however, rather complicated in design thus increasing manufacturing and other costs. The present invention, while providing a decorative solution to the aforementioned problems with loose or low pant styles, is distinguishable in that the securing of the trousers to shoe wear is simplified, even if multi-component parts (such as the attachment mechanisms, receptors, and/or release mechanisms discussed below are utilized). BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] The present invention provides an apparatus and method for securing or holding trousers to shoes or other shoe wear. [0009] Thus, an embodiment of the present invention provides a clasp apparatus for securing trousers to shoe wear, said clasp comprising a main body having at least one attachment mechanism for proximately securing the main body to the shoe wear. The attachment mechanism may comprise protrusions. The attachment mechanism may comprise piercers. The attachment mechanism may comprise a clip disposed within a receptor component. In another embodiment, the clasp apparatus may be integral to the shoe wear. [0010] Another embodiment comprises a clasp and shoe combination for securing trousers to shoe wear, said clasp comprising a main body having at least one mechanism for proximately securing the main body to a shoe wear and a receptor component disposed in the shoe wear for acceptance of the attachment mechanism to secure the trousers to the shoe wear. The attachment mechanism may comprise a clip. The clasp and shoe combination may further comprise a release mechanism for securing and releasing the clasp from the receptor component. [0011] An object of the present invention is to provide an effective method for securing trousers to shoe wear while providing flexibility with regard to the complexity and/or cost of manufacturing. [0012] An advantage of the present invention is that the flexibility in manufacturing allows for a multitude of stylistic and design options for the benefit of the user. [0013] Other objects, advantages and novel features, and further scope of applicability of the present invention will be set forth in part in the detailed description to follow, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and in part will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the following, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS [0014] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into, and form a part of, the specification, illustrate one or more embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. The drawings are only for the purpose of illustrating one or more preferred embodiments of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting the invention. In the drawings: [0015] FIG. 1a is a top view of a clasp of an embodiment of the present invention; [0016] FIG. 1b is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1; [0017] FIG. 1c is a front view of a face of the embodiment of FIG. 1; [0018] FIG. 1d is a front view of another face of an embodiment shown in FIG. 1; [0019] FIG. 2a is a side view of an embodiment showing a spring clip; [0020] FIG. 2b is a side view of an embodiment of a sleeve for the clip shown in FIG. 2a; Continue reading... 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