On December 19, 1871, Samuel L. Clemens (pen name Mark Twain) received a patent for an improvement in adjustable and detachable straps for garments.
This strap is widely used in bras now. It was his love of the ladies that probably led him to this invention. Twain also believed strongly in the value of the patent system.
Patent Information:
Publication number:US121992 A
Patent Title: Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments
Publication type: Grant
Publication date: Dec 19, 1871
Publication number: US 121992 A, US 121992A, US-A-121992, US121992 A, US121992A
Inventors: Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain)
