A belt clip is adapted for storing a belt. The belt clip includes a first clip member and a second clip member that mechanically and removably attaches to the first clip member. The first clip member and the second clip member collectively form an elongated tunnel through which a belt can be looped.

The present invention relates to a bottom wear having at least a waist-encircling section (2), wherein the waist-encircling section (2) at least has a first hole (3) and a second hole (4). The present invention provides a bottom wear assuring easy adjustment of the waist fastening position which varies from person to person; practicability saving time and labor in maintenance such as laundering; and easy adjustment of an abdominal pressure enabling a waist portion to be tightened and loosened easily.

The present invention relates to a bottom wear having at least a waist-encircling section (2), wherein the waist-encircling section (2) at least has a first hole (3) and a second hole (4). The present invention provides a bottom wear assuring easy adjustment of the waist fastening position which varies from person to person; practicability saving time and labor in maintenance such as laundering; and easy adjustment of an abdominal pressure enabling a waist portion to be tightened and loosened easily.

The present invention relates to a crossover maternity panel that may be attached to any lower garment worn throughout pregnancy and post-partum body changes. The crossover maternity panel may be a belly panel comprised of a single piece of fabric or multiple pieces connected with seams, and wrap around from the front to the back of the wearer. The portions may overlap in the back of the wearer as they decrease in height to create a crossover triangular section that provides support to the lumbar region of the wearer. The crossover maternity panel may be attached to any lower garment such as a pant, short, skirt, skort, or the like. The flexible and stretchable material of the crossover maternity panel allows the wearer to have support for the enlarged belly, support for increased pressure and laxity on the wearer's sacroiliac joints and lower back, as well as comfort and mobility.

A trim piece is provided herein comprising a first zone adapted to be folded over an edge of an apparel item, a second zone, and a third zone interposed between the first and second zones. The trim piece is positioned on the apparel item such that a majority of the trim piece is positioned on an outer-facing surface of the apparel item.

A carrying device includes a retractable support system for equipment carried in the hand. In some embodiments, the carrying device comprises a frame assembly for transporting larger loads and optimizing the weight distribution thereof. In some embodiments, the carrying device includes a support shelf. In some embodiments, the carrying device includes an expandable volume.

Disclosed is a quick release tool belt for the waist of a user, which includes a support strap, a release band with belt teeth on a first end and a binding with a release mechanism on the second end and slidably coupled to the release band. The binding has a base, a release rotationally attached to the base with a tooth lock, a tooth coupling rotationally attached to the base and engaged with the release and the release band, and a lever rotationally attached to the release and engaged with the release band with a tightening tooth. When the release is in the engaged position the tooth coupling and the lever are engaged with the release band and when the release is in the release position, the tooth coupling is operably engaged with the release and the tooth coupling and the lever are disengaged with the release band.

The present invention relates to a bracing strut for preventing pants from slipping down. The bracing strut according, to the present invention comprises: holders (4) on the left and right of the front side of a waist band (B) of a pair of pants (P); and sockets (5) formed on a buckle (5a) on the left and right of the front side of a hip belt (G) to be worn on a body, wherein the pants (P) are supported by the hip belt due to the bracing strut in such a manner that, after the hip belt (G) is fastened on the body and then the pants are worn, both ends of the bracing strut (S) are supported between the holders (4) provided in the waist band (B) of the pants (P) and the sockets (5) provided in the hip belt (G). According to the present invention, no pressure is applied to the abdomen because a waist belt is not fastened to wear a pair of pants, contrary to a conventional manner, and shoulder straps, are not slipped down because suspenders are not used. Thus, everybody can wear a pair of formal pants in a comfortable and unrestricted way.

The present invention relates to a bracing strut for preventing pants from slipping down. The bracing strut according, to the present invention comprises: holders (4) on the left and right of the front side of a waist band (B) of a pair of pants (P); and sockets (5) formed on a buckle (5a) on the left and right of the front side of a hip belt (G) to be worn on a body, wherein the pants (P) are supported by the hip belt due to the bracing strut in such a manner that, after the hip belt (G) is fastened on the body and then the pants are worn, both ends of the bracing strut (S) are supported between the holders (4) provided in the waist band (B) of the pants (P) and the sockets (5) provided in the hip belt (G). According to the present invention, no pressure is applied to the abdomen because a waist belt is not fastened to wear a pair of pants, contrary to a conventional manner, and shoulder straps, are not slipped down because suspenders are not used. Thus, everybody can wear a pair of formal pants in a comfortable and unrestricted way.

This invention relates to a multi-function hip protector device (hip protector) designed to slip-on and slip-over existing clothing, to be resistant to incontinence accidents, to reduce the number of hip injuries and dislocations, provide a gait belt member allowing a 3.sup.rd person or nurse to assist the wearer in providing gait-sturdy support to those individuals or hospital patients with needed balance correction, provide cushioning of the sacral area and offers protection to the greater trochanters in the event of a fall, add cushion to the pelvis and hips, function as a protectant for bed-ridden people who are unable to adjust their body weight due to a physical debilitation by adding cushion to reduce the shear friction which is a causative agent to bed sores for the elderly with skin integrity issues.