illustrative embodiments of the invention are described below . the following explanation provides specific details for a thorough understanding of and enabling description for these embodiments . one skilled in the art will understand that the invention may be practiced without such details . in other instances , well - known structures and functions have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the embodiments . unless the context clearly requires otherwise , throughout the description and the claims , the words “ comprise ,” “ comprising ,” and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense ; that is to say , in the sense of “ including , but not limited to .” words using the singular or plural number also include the plural or singular number respectively . additionally , the words “ herein ,” “ above ,” “ below ” and words of similar import , when used in this application , shall refer to this application as a whole and not to any particular portions of this application . when the claims use the word “ or ” in reference to a list of two or more items , that word covers all of the following interpretations of the word : any of the items in the list , all of the items in the list and any combination of the items in the list . the present invention comprises a knee strap 10 , one or a plurality of elastic bands 20 , and one or a plurality of shirt attachment clamps 30 . in combination , the present invention will prevent a shirt 40 from becoming untucked or showing wrinkles . this is accomplished by securing the knee strap 10 to the knee of the user , securing the plurality of attachment clamps 30 to the shirt 40 , and utilizing the elastic bands 20 to pull the two together . each element will be discussed in further detail below , and the present invention may be attached to the user and their clothing in any order . the knee strap 10 comprises a band that attaches below the knee , specifically , below the patella , such that it is tight and secure on the leg , yet comfortable to wear for extended periods of time . specifically , the knee strap 10 will be attached 2 inches below the patella of the user such that it will not interfere with the knee when it bends . the knee strap 10 comprises a means of attachment 11 such that the knee strap may be temporarily attached to the user . in the preferred embodiment , the means of attachment 11 is a hook and loop type fastener . the knee strap 10 further comprises a padded section 12 opposite the attachment means 11 for providing padded support to the knee . the knee strap 10 further comprises a strap length adjustment means 13 to adapt to each individual user . in the preferred embodiment , the strap length adjustment means 13 is an adjustable ring , slide , hook , buckle , clasp , clamp , or other length adjustable apparatus . the strap length adjustment means 13 may be incorporated with said means of attachment 11 such that said hook and loop type fastener will attach about said strap length adjustment means 13 . the knee strap 10 is made of a hypoallergenic material that is comfortable , breathable , durable , easily laundered , and slightly elastic to further accommodate fit and comfort . lastly , the knee strap 10 further comprises a pivoting attachment means 14 for attaching the elastic bands 20 . the pivoting attachment means 14 is positioned adjacent to the padded section 12 , and are positioned on the outer sides of the knees , opposing each other such that each pivoting attachment 14 is on the left and right sides of the knees / legs . in the preferred embodiment , the pivoting attachment means 14 further comprises a male and female attachment means , specifically button snaps , with a male button snap attached to each knee strap 10 . the pivoting attachment 14 provides a pivoting point for the present invention such that , when sitting , the present invention does not protrude the pants 50 in the area behind the knee . the plurality of elastic bands 20 each comprise a proximal 21 and distal 22 end . each distal end 22 comprises a female pivoting attachment means 23 adapted to pivot with the attachment means 14 of the knee strap 10 . in the preferred embodiment , the female attachment means 23 is a female button snap adapted to pivotally attach to said male button snap . just as the male attachment means 14 , the female attachment means 23 provides a pivoting point for the present invention such that , when sitting , the present invention does not protrude the pants 50 in the area behind the knee . each of said plurality of elastic bands 20 further comprises a first elastic band 24 and a second elastic band 25 . the first and second elastic bands 24 , 25 , inherently , each have a proximal 21 and distal 22 end . the first and second elastic bands 24 , 25 are each attached to said female attachment means 23 at their distal ends , forming a generally v - shape . the first and second elastic bands 24 , 25 are made of a hypoallergenic material that is comfortable , durable , generally elastic , and easily laundered . said first and second elastic bands 24 , 25 further comprise a band length adjustment means 26 to adapt to each individual user . in the preferred embodiment , the band length adjustment means 26 is an adjustable ring , slide , hook , buckle , clasp , clamp , or other adjustable means . the band length adjustment means 26 may be incorporated with said female attachment means 23 such that band length adjustment means 26 will adjust the length of said first and second bands 24 , 25 about said female attachment means 23 . the first and second elastic bands 24 , 25 are made of a hypoallergenic material that is comfortable , durable , easily laundered , and elastic to further accommodate fit , comfort , and prevent undesirable rubbing or chafing . a plurality of shirt attachment clamps 30 are attached at each proximal end 21 of said first and second elastic bands 24 , 25 . each shirt attachment clamp 30 is adapted to securely attach to the bottom of a shirt 40 such that the connection will not unintentionally become undone during the course of the day . when in use , the first elastic bands 24 will attach to the front of the shirt 40 through first attachment clamps , and the second elastic bands 25 will attach to the rear of the shirt 40 through second attachment clamps . this will generally form a v - shape when the elastic bands 20 are attached to the knee strap 10 . in the preferred embodiment , a compression clamp is used to securely attach each shirt attachment clamp 30 to the shirt 40 . in an alternative embodiment , a flange and loop type attachment is used . in a further alternative embodiment , a spring clamp is used . the above detailed description of the embodiments of the invention is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed above or to the particular field of usage mentioned in this disclosure . while specific embodiments of , and examples for , the invention are described above for illustrative purposes , various equivalent modifications are possible within the scope of the invention , as those skilled in the relevant art will recognize . also , the teachings of the invention provided herein can and acts of the various embodiments described above can be combined to provide further embodiments . changes can be made to the invention in light of the above “ detailed description .” while the above description details certain embodiments of the invention and describes the best mode contemplated , no matter how detailed the above appears in text , the invention can be practiced in many ways . therefore , implementation details may vary considerably while still being encompassed by the invention disclosed herein . as noted above , particular terminology used when describing certain features or aspects of the invention should not be taken to imply that the terminology is being redefined herein to be restricted to any specific characteristics , features , or aspects of the invention with which that terminology is associated . while certain aspects of the invention are presented below in certain claim forms , the inventor contemplates the various aspects of the invention in any number of claim forms . accordingly , the inventor reserves the right to add additional claims after filing the application to pursue such additional claim forms for other aspects of the invention .
the present invention provides a device which is comfortable to wear for extended periods of time , can quickly and easily attach and detach from the shirt in any order , is effective at preventing a shirt from becoming untucked , does not pull on leg hair , provides knee support , and will not project the pants behind the knee outward when kneeling or sitting . as such , the present invention serves to keep formal attire tucked and taught , promoting an all - day impeccable professional appearance without undue burden or discomfort .