Modular Suspenders

Abstract

A Modular Suspender system is achieved by providing components, including straps, rings, clips, buckles, etc. These various components allow customization of suspender-like articles of clothing. The straps are available in various lengths, and the rings are available in various diameters. Connectivity between the components is straightforward. The straps can be made from leather, elastic, or any other suitable material. Typically, the rings, clips, and buckles are metal or plastic. But any other suitable material can be used.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A clothing article comprising:
 a strap A having a first end and a second end;   a strap B having a first end and a second end; and   a strap C or a short strap D having a first end and a second end;   clips with at least one clip
 connected to a first end of strap A; 
 connected to a first end of strap B; 
 connected to a first end of strap C; 
 or 
 connected to a first end of strap D; 
   and   a ring or large ring connected to two or more clips.   
     
     
         2 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein strap A is a long strap having another clip. 
     
     
         3 . The article of  claim 2 , wherein one of straps A, B, and C are long straps and strap D is a short strap. 
     
     
         4 . The article of  claim 3 , wherein strap B or strap C is a long strap. 
     
     
         5 . The article of  claim 4 , wherein the clip connected to strap A is a Type-A clip. 
     
     
         6 . The article of  claim 5 , wherein the clip connected to strap B is a Type-A clip. 
     
     
         7 . The article of  claim 6 , wherein the clip connected to strap A is a Type-B clip. 
     
     
         8 . The article of  claim 7 , wherein the clip connected to strap B is a Type-B clip. 
     
     
         9 . The article of  claim 8 , further comprising a Type-C clip connected to strap A, strap B, strap C, and strap D. 
     
     
         10 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein the clip connected to the first end of strap A is a Type-B clip, the clip connected to the first end of strap B is a Type-B clip, and the clip connected to the first end of strap C is a Type-B clip. 
     
     
         11 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein each strap is connected to a Type-A clip or a Type-B clip, and each strap is connected to a Type-A clip or a Type-C clip. 
     
     
         12 . A clothing article comprising strap A having a first end connected to a Type-C clip; strap B having a first end connected to a Type-C clip; and strap C having a first end connected to a Type-C clip. 
     
     
         13 . The article of  claim 12 , further comprising A strap D having a first end connected to a Type-C clip wherein the Type-C clip is connected to a ring or large ring. 
     
     
         14 . The article of  claim 13 , further comprising another strap D having a first end connected to a Type-C clip wherein the Type-C clip is connected to the ring or large ring. 
     
     
         15 . The article of  claim 12 , further comprising another ring or large ring. 
     
     
         16 . A kit comprising three straps, two clips attached to each strap through two strap attachments, and one ring. 
     
     
         17 . The kit of  claim 16 , further comprising a large ring. 
     
     
         18 . The kit of  claim 17 , further comprising a long strap. 
     
     
         19 . The kit of  claim 18 , further comprising a short strap. 
     
     
         20 . The kit of  claim 16 , further comprising a strap and a ring.