ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,471,653, issued on Nov. 18.

"Garment suspender" was invented by Lisa Larian (Los Angeles).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A garment suspender and system is provided. The garment suspender may comprise at least one strap configured to connect a first garment to a second garment. The at least one strap may comprise a first end and a second end. A first clip may be disposed at the first end and a second clip may be disposed at the second end such that the first clip and the second clip may secure the second garment so as to form-fit a body of at least one wearer. The at least one strap may be removably or permanently affixed to or convertibly...