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Convertible garments

a technology of garments and clothes, applied in the field of convertible garments, can solve the problems of not being practical or possible in all cases, and the work of purpose-built garments

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-02-09
RODD DONALD
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The patent describes a convertible garment that can change from loose-fitting to form-fitting. It includes fasteners and fabric inserts that can be adjusted to the wearer's needs. The garment has a pelvic region for covering the pelvic area and a first and second leg region for each leg. There are vertical openings in each region and fabric inserts that close the openings. The garment is suitable for sports with an aerodynamic element or as a base layer under a wetsuit.

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These purpose-built garments work well for their intended uses but are often inappropriate as general wear in terms of style and comfort when the user is not actively engaged in sport.
The customary solution to this problem is for the user to carry and change into a second garment when the activity is concluded, but this solution may not be practical or possible in all cases.

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[0015]As discussed above, garments worn for many forms of exercise (e.g., running or bicycling) must fit tightly to the user's body to improve aerodynamics and prevent chafing. Similarly, garments worn as a base layer beneath a wetsuit must fit tightly to the user's body to prevent the garment from riding up as the wetsuit is donned or as the user maneuvers underwater. These purpose-built garments work well for their intended uses but are often inappropriate as general wear in terms of style and comfort when the user is not actively engaged in sport. The customary solution to this problem is for the user to carry and change into a second garment when their activity is concluded, but this solution may not be practical or possible in all cases.

[0016]Embodiments of the present invention provide convertible garments and methods for their assembly. The garments are characterized by a system of fasteners and fabric inserts (e.g., godets, gores, gussets, or any other fabric insert of suita...

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Abstract

A convertible garment is presented having an opening and a fabric insert. The opening can be releasably closed to cause the leg regions of the garment to tighten around the leg of a user. The garment may be configured for use in sports activities including bicycling and underwater diving.

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BACKGROUND[0001]Garments worn for many forms of exercise (e.g., running or bicycling) must fit tightly to the user's body to improve aerodynamics and prevent chafing. Similarly, garments worn as a base layer beneath a wetsuit must fit tightly to the user's body to prevent the garment from riding up as the wetsuit is donned or as the user maneuvers underwater. These purpose-built garments work well for their intended uses but are often inappropriate as general wear in terms of style and comfort when the user is not actively engaged in sport. The customary solution to this problem is for the user to carry and change into a second garment when the activity is concluded, but this solution may not be practical or possible in all cases.BRIEF SUMMARY[0002]A convertible garment is presented. The convertible garment includes a system of fasteners and fabric inserts (e.g., godets, gores, gussets, or other fabric inserts of suitable size and shape) whereby the garment may transform from loose-...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41D15/00A41D1/08A41D1/084
CPCA41D1/08A41D15/00A41D1/084
Inventor RODD, DONALD
Owner RODD DONALD
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