Appeal No. 98-0808
Application No. 08/566,689
to retain the straps in a desired position on the shoulders of
a user (the brassiere of which already includes an adjustable
connector band 12 for this same purpose).
In support of this position the answer states that:
Contrary to applicant's arguments the clip in
Baldwin receives more than a single shoulder strap
and more accurately it receives the pair. On lines
47-60, Baldwin discloses. "The top bar 6 is
provided adjacent its opposite ends . . . the
lingerie shoulder strap(s) may be engaged between
adjacent ends of the legs 7 and 8 and positioned
between the legs and the top bar 6 . . . ."
Thus the same is capable of spanning the distance
between the shoulder straps and prevents slipping of
a brassiere strap. . . .
It is clear from the structure of Baldwin [that
it] might be installed on the left, right or center
shoulder and shoulder blad[e] area. Baldwin and
Sanchez clearly provides [sic, provide] support for
the clip to be installed in any or all of the above
areas. Baldwin clearly states that the clip is to
engage shoulder straps of lingerie and in most
conventional situations a [sic] lingerie only has
two shoulder strips since the wearer only has two
shoulders.
* * *
. . . The connector of Baldwin discloses a rigid
connector engaging both straps and discloses a
connector which is capable of sliding down brassiere
straps; it is at the discretion of the wearer as to
w[h]ether he/she desires to secure the connector to
the garment. It is also at the discretion of the
wearer as to the location of the connecto[r] and how
they engage the shoulder straps of the brassiere.
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