Device for holding the trouser-leg end of trousers

Abstract

A device for holding the trouser-leg end of trousers being worn, in particular to prevent the trouser-leg end from touching the ground when being worn, having a sling for fixing on the leg of the person wearing the trousers, a holding apparatus connectable to the trouser-leg end, and a holding strap, which acts between the sling and the holding apparatus and is adjustable in length, wherein the holding apparatus is implemented as a clamping apparatus having at least slight clamping force in relation to the material of the trouser-leg end.

1 . A device for holding the trouser-leg end of trousers being worn to prevent the trouser-leg end from touching the ground, said device comprising:
 a sling for fixing on the leg of the person wearing the trousers;   a holding apparatus configured to be connected to the trouser-leg end; and   a holding strap, which acts between the sling and the holding apparatus and is adjustable in length,   wherein the holding apparatus is implemented as a clamping apparatus having at least slight clamping force in relation to the material of the trouser-leg end.   
   
   
       2 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the clamping apparatus is selected from the group consisting of a clamp, buckle, bow, and clip, which encompasses the trouser-leg end from below. 
   
   
       3 . The device according to  claim 2 , wherein the clamping apparatus is implemented similarly to an openable/closable suspender buckle or suspender clip. 
   
   
       4 . The device according to  claim 2 , wherein the clamping apparatus is implemented as a spring-elastic part. 
   
   
       5 . The device according to  claim 2 , wherein the clamping apparatus is manufactured from plastic or metal. 
   
   
       6 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the clamping apparatus is equipped with a connection means, which is used for the optional connection to a free end of the holding strap. 
   
   
       7 . The device according to  claim 6 , wherein the connection means is implemented as a buckle. 
   
   
       8 . The device according to  claim 7 , wherein the buckle is openable. 
   
   
       9 . The device according to  claim 7 , wherein the buckle is used for inserting, accommodating, or fixing the holding strap. 
   
   
       10 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the clamping apparatus has an outwardly directed visible side having a corresponding face, which has or is suitable for accommodating at least one of an image, decor, or relief. 
   
   
       11 . The device according to  claim 10 , wherein the image, decor, or relief projects beyond the face forming the visible side. 
   
   
       12 . The device according to  claim 10 , wherein the image, decor, or relief has a surface structure or roughness to increase the grip of the clip. 
   
   
       13 . The device according to  claim 10 , wherein the image, decor, or relief is configured to be removable from the visible side of the clamping apparatus or replaceable. 
   
   
       14 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the sling is dimensioned in such a way that it may be wrapped around the leg above the ankle or above the calf. 
   
   
       15 . The device according to  claim 14 , wherein the sling is openable or closable using a closure. 
   
   
       16 . The device according to  claim 15 , wherein the closure is implemented as a needled felt connection. 
   
   
       17 . The device according to  claim 14 , wherein the sling is adjustable in its width via the closure or via additional setting means. 
   
   
       18 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the sling is manufactured from an elastic material. 
   
   
       19 . The device according to  claim 18 , wherein the sling is manufactured from a strap. 
   
   
       20 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the holding strap is produced from the same material as the sling. 
   
   
       21 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein one end of the holding strap is connected permanently to the sling. 
   
   
       22 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the holding strap extends approximately orthogonally out from the sling.