# US 11,297,930 B1 · Leg and bra strap for women in front of a camera

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- Number: US 11,297,930 B1
- Document ID: US11297930B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 17/031,759
- Filed: 2020-09-24
- Published: 2022-03-24
- Granted: 2022-04-12
- Earliest claimed: 2020-09-24
- Assignees: Mabrisa Rodriguez
- Applicants: Mabrisa Rodriguez
- Inventors: Mabrisa Rodriguez
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11297930B1

## CPC

- A45F 5/02: Fastening articles to the garment
- A45F 5/022: {within pockets}
- A45F 5/00: Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
- A45F 5/021: {to the belt}
- A45F 5/1516: {Holders or carriers for portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones}
- A45F 5/1533: {Holders or carriers for cameras}
- A45F 5/1508: {Holders or carriers for portable audio devices, e.g. headphones or digital music players}
- A45F 2005/008: {Hand articles fastened to the wrist or to the arm or to the leg}
- A45F 2005/023: {to a fastening element of the garment, e.g. button}
- A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY

## Abstract

A secure and comfortable ankle, arm, thigh, knee and/or bra apparatus to keep microphone and Interruptible Foldback (IFB) boxes in place for women in front of a camera. The apparatus includes a strap, a first removable pocket, and a second removable pocket. The strap comprises a composite material and includes a securing mechanism. The first removable pocket is detachably coupled to the strap and is configured to hold an IFB. The second removable pocket is detachably coupled to the strap and is configured to hold a microphone. The second removable pocket is smaller than the first removable pocket.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An apparatus for women to wear in front of a camera comprising:
a strap comprising a composite material and including a securing mechanism, the composite material comprising a combination of three layers, an outer layer, an inner layer, and a middle layer, wherein the outer and inner layers surround the middle layer, wherein the outer layer and the inner layer comprise a stretch woven fabric and the middle layer comprises a neoprene material;
a first removable pocket detachably coupled to the strap, the first removable pocket configured to hold an Interruptible Foldback (IFB); and
a second removable pocket detachably coupled to the strap, the second removable pocket configured to hold a microphone, the second removable pocket being smaller than the first removable pocket.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the strap is configured to withstand the weight of two IFB units without a portion of the strap flipping over due to the weight of the two IFB units.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the strap is configured to withstand 800 grams of equipment weight.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the strap includes a fourth layer located on top of the inner layer, the fourth layer comprising an anti-slip grip material.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the anti-slip material comprises a silicon print.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first and second removable pockets are adjustable in terms of position on the strap to adjust to different sizes of different users.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises nude colors to match different skin tones of different users in order to be camouflaged on camera.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each of the first and second removable pockets is configured to include a top button strap to secure the IFB or microphone, each of the top button straps shaped such that enough room is available for on either side of the top button strap such that antennae and wires have enough room to attach to the top of either the IFB or microphone.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each of the first and second removable pockets include a side strap for holding down wires next to each removable pocket.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first and second removable pockets are configured be at least a minimum distance of 1 foot in spacing from each other in order to prevent interference between the IFB and microphone.

### Claim 11

A system for holding an Interruptible Foldback (IFB) and a microphone while on camera, the system comprising:
a strap comprising a composite material and including a securing mechanism, the composite material comprising a combination of three layers, an outer layer, an inner layer, and a middle layer, wherein the outer and inner layers surround the middle layer, wherein the outer layer and the inner layer comprise a stretch woven fabric and the middle layer comprises a neoprene material;
a first removable pocket detachably coupled to the strap, the first removable pocket configured to hold the IFB; and
a second removable pocket detachably coupled to the strap, the second removable pocket configured to hold the microphone, the second removable pocket being smaller than the first removable pocket.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The system of claim 11, wherein the strap is configured to withstand the weight of two IFB units without a portion of the strap flipping over due to the weight of the two IFB units.

### Claim 13 (depends on 11)

The system of claim 11, wherein the strap is configured to withstand 800 grams of equipment weight.

### Claim 14 (depends on 11)

The system of claim 11, wherein the strap includes a fourth layer located on top of the inner layer, the fourth layer comprising an anti-slip grip material.

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

The system of claim 14, wherein the anti-slip material comprises a silicon print.

### Claim 16 (depends on 11)

The system of claim 11, wherein the first and second removable pockets are adjustable in terms of position on the strap to adjust to different sizes of different users.

### Claim 17 (depends on 11)

The system of claim 11, wherein the system comprises nude colors to match different skin tones of different users in order to be camouflaged on camera.

### Claim 18 (depends on 11)

The system of claim 11, wherein each of the first and second removable pockets is configured to include a top button strap to secure the IFB or microphone, each of the top button straps shaped such that enough room is available for on either side of the top button strap such that antennae and wires have enough room to attach to the top of either the IFB or microphone.

### Claim 19 (depends on 11)

The system of claim 11, wherein each of the first and second removable pockets include a side strap for holding down wires next to each removable pocket.

### Claim 20 (depends on 11)

The system of claim 11, wherein the first and second removable pockets are configured be at least a minimum distance of 1 foot in spacing from each other in order to prevent interference between the IFB and microphone.
