Bra-Strap Concealing Device

Abstract

A bra-strap concealing device comprising a fastening means adapted to secure a bra-strap to a garment such that the bra-strap is held in place behind the garment. The fastening means may comprise a pin or a clip adapted to achieve this purpose. The present invention further comprises a decorative element having an ornamental design, shape, or pattern disposed thereon. The decorative element is removable so that the user may interchange decorative elements as desired. The present invention provides an ornamental and functional device that allows a user to conceal a bra-strap behind an article of clothing such as a tank-top or dress, while providing an aesthetically pleasing design on the exterior surface thereof.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A bra-strap concealing device, comprising:
 a fastening means adapted to hold and secure a bra-strap to a garment such that said bra-strap is concealed underneath said garment;   a decorative element disposed on said fastening means;   wherein said decorative element is removable.   
     
     
         2 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 1 , wherein said fastening means is a pin. 
     
     
         3 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 2 , wherein said pin comprises
 an elongated post disposed on a base;   wherein said post is adapted to penetrate a bra-strap and a garment in order to hold said bra-strap and garment in place thereon;   said decorative element having an outer surface and an inner surface wherein said inner surface is adapted to engage with said post of said pin.   
     
     
         4 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 3 , wherein said base of said pin comprises a flat lower surface adapted to rest against a wearer's skin. 
     
     
         5 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 3 , wherein said inner surface of said decorative element is rubberized. 
     
     
         6 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 3 , wherein said outer surface of said decorative element comprises gems, jewels, rhinestones, or beads. 
     
     
         7 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 3 , wherein said decorative element is a flower shape. 
     
     
         8 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 3 , wherein said decorative element is an animal shape. 
     
     
         9 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 3 , wherein said decorative element comprises letters corresponding to a wearer's initials. 
     
     
         10 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 1 , wherein said fastening means is a clip. 
     
     
         11 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 10 , wherein
 said clip having a first member and a second member pivotally connected by a hinge;   wherein said hinge biases said first member and said second member towards one another in a closed configuration, such that a bra-strap and a garment can be held in place between said first member and said second member;   wherein an upper surface of said first member comprises a slot adapted to receive said decorative element;   wherein said decorative element is adapted to removably secure to said slot of said first member.   
     
     
         12 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 11 , wherein said slot and said decorative element are magnetic. 
     
     
         13 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 11 , wherein said first member and said second member of said clip comprise rubberized teeth adapted to grip a bra-strap and a garment. 
     
     
         14 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 11 , wherein said decorative element comprises jewels, gems, rhinestones, or beads thereon. 
     
     
         15 . The bra-strap concealing device of  claim 11 , wherein said decorative element is a rectangular plate.