Belt clip

Abstract

An apparatus for holding an end of a belt in place. The apparatus comprises a clip member having a predetermined shape and formed of a first predetermined material for engagement with a user's belt. There is a covering member for covering an exterior surface of the clip member. Such covering member being formed of a second predetermined material.

1 . An apparatus for holding an end of a belt in place, said apparatus comprising:
 (a) a clip member having a predetermined shape and formed of a first predetermined material for engagement with a user's belt; and   (b) a covering member for covering an exterior surface of said clip member, said covering member being formed of a second predetermined material.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus further includes an enclosed loop member disposed in an outer portion of said clip member for holding such end of such belt in place. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said first predetermined material is selected from one of plastic and metal. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus, according to  claim 3 , wherein said metal is stainless steel. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said predetermined shape is substantially an inverted J-shape for clipping on to such user's belt. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus, according to  claim 5 , wherein said predetermined shape further includes a curved projection on a shorter leg of said inverted J-shape for ease of placing said apparatus over such user's belt. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said second predetermined material is selected from one of leather, plastic and rubber. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus, according to  claim 7 , wherein said second predetermined material is leather. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said predetermined shape further includes a decorative member disposed on an outer portion of said covering member. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus, according to  claim 9 , wherein said decorative member includes at least one of professional or college team logos, sports designs, hunting and fishing designs and other distinctive designs. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said clip member further includes an inner lock clip disposed on an inside portion of said clip member to hold such belt firmly in place.