U.S. patent application number 11/502099 was filed with the patent office on 2007-06-21 for reinforced denim garment construction.
Invention is credited to Stephen B. Dipietro.
Application Number | 20070136930 11/502099 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 46325877 |
Filed Date | 2007-06-21 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070136930 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Dipietro; Stephen B. |
June 21, 2007 |
Reinforced denim garment construction
Abstract
The pair of denim pants, particularly jeans, designed for added
durability in areas of high stress. The areas of high stress
include the waistband, the belt loops, pockets and yoke on a pair
of denim. These areas of high stress are lined and reinforced with
a nylon material. The denim material will encase the nylon material
increasing the strength of pants when stitched in the final
form.
Inventors: |
Dipietro; Stephen B.;
(Miami, FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
WILLIAM HAMROCK
50 WINTER HARBOR ROAD
KENNEBUNKPORT
ME
04046
US
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Family ID: |
46325877 |
Appl. No.: |
11/502099 |
Filed: |
August 10, 2006 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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29231668 |
Jun 9, 2005 |
D534709 |
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11502099 |
Aug 10, 2006 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/227 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 1/06 20130101; A41D
27/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
002/227 |
International
Class: |
A41D 1/06 20060101
A41D001/06 |
Claims
1. A pair of pants comprising: an upper body portion; a pair of
legs secured to said upper body portion; a waistband is secured to
said upper body portion; said waistband includes an elongated
folded material; said material being denim; a reinforce material;
said reinforce material located within said waistband; and said
reinforce material being nylon.
2. A pair of pants as in claim 1 wherein a plurality of belt loops
are secured to said upper body portion of said pants, said belt
loops includes an upper end and a lower end, said upper end is
secured to said waistband and said lower end is secured to said
upper body portion, and said plurality of belt loops includes a
reinforced material located therein.
3. A pair of pants as in claim 2 wherein said upper body portion
and said pair of legs are fabricated from denim and said reinforced
material located within said plurality of belt loops being
nylon.
4. A pair of pants as in claim 2 wherein each of said belt loop
further includes a first layer and a second layer, said second
layer being said reinforced material, said first layer includes a
first, a second side, an upper surface and a lower surface, said
reinforced material is located on said upper surface, said second
layer is smaller in length than said first layer, said first layer
is folded for providing said first side to be located in front of
said second side and for providing said second layer being
sandwiched between said first and second side, said first layer
includes first and second ends and said first and second ends are
folded inward, and said first and second ends are stitched in a
secured position.
5. A pair of pants as in claim 1 wherein said elongated piece of
material of said waistband includes a first side and a second side,
said first side is folded over said second side, located on said
first said is a reinforcing material, said reinforcing material is
smaller in size than said first side of said first layer, said
first layer includes a first end and a second end, said reinforcing
material includes a first end and a second end, said first end of
said reinforcing material is aligned with said first end of said
first layer, said first end of said reinforcing material and said
first end of said first layer are folded inward, said second end of
said first layer is folded upward, providing for said first ends of
said reinforcing material and said first layer to be stitched and
for said second end of said first layer to be stitched.
6. A pair of jeans as in claim 5 wherein a third layer is provided,
said third layer is smaller in size than said first layer and is
substantially similar in size as in said reinforcing layer, and
said third layer is located between said second side of said first
layer and said reinforcing material.
7. A pair of jeans as in claim 6 wherein said third layer is
fabricated from a fabric.
8. A pair of jeans as in claim 6 wherein said third layer includes
a first end and a second, said first end of said third layer is
aligned with said second end of said first layer, said second end
of said first layer and said first end of said third layer is
folded upward and folding of said first end of said first layer and
folding of said second end of said first layer being secured to
said upper body portion of said pants.
9. A pair of jeans as in claim 1 wherein said upper body portion
includes a yoke, said yoke being located rearward of said pants,
said yoke comprising a first layer and a second layer, said first
layer being denim and said second layer being a reinforcing
material.
10. A pair of jeans as in claim 9 wherein said reinforcing material
being nylon.
11. A pair of jeans as in claim 10 wherein said second layer being
smaller in size than said first layer of said yoke, said first
layer of said yoke includes a top edge and said second layer of
said yoke includes a top edge, said top edge of said first layer
and said top edge of said second layer being aligned, said first
layer of said yoke includes a lower portion and said lower portion
of said yoke extends downwardly and beyond said second layer of
said yoke, said lower portion of said yoke over said second layer
of said yoke for forming a folded end, said folded end encases a
tip of said second layer of said yoke, said tip and said folded end
are folded upward for forming an U-shape configuration, said
U-shape configuration receives said upper body portion of said
pants, said U-shape configuration and said upper body portion are
secured via stitching.
12. A pair of jeans as in claim 1 wherein said upper body portion
includes a pair of front pockets and said pair of front pockets
being lined with reinforcing material.
13. A pair of jeans as in claim 12 wherein said reinforcing
material of said pockets being nylon.
14. A pair of jeans as in claim 12 wherein at least one of said
pair of front pockets includes an exterior front pocket secured
thereto.
15. A pair of jeans as in claim 14 wherein each of said pair of
front pockets include an open upper end and a backing, said backing
being fabricated from denim, secured to said upper end is said
lining, said backing and said lining each include a lower end, said
lower end of said lining and said lower end of said backing are
secured to each other via a binding material.
16. A pair of jeans as in claim 15 wherein said binding material is
nylon.
17. A pair of jeans as in claim 15 wherein pocket includes an upper
portion secured to said waistband, said pocket further includes a
side and said side of said pocket being secured to a side seam of
one of said legs of said pants, said reinforcing material of said
pocket is secured to a zipper side of said pants and securement
continues into said waistband.
18. A pair of jeans as in claim 8 wherein said upper body portion
includes a yoke, said yoke being located rearward of said pants,
said yoke comprising a first layer and a second layer, said first
layer being denim and said second layer being a reinforcing
material.
19. A pair of jeans as in claim 15 wherein said upper body portion
includes a yoke, said yoke being located rearward of said pants,
said yoke comprising a first layer and a second layer, said first
layer being denim and said second layer being a reinforcing
material.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates generally to a reinforced
denim garment construction, and more particularly to a reinforced
construction designed and configured to increase the strength in
areas of stress when attaching decorative and constructive elements
such as pockets, belt loops or the like to a pair of trousers or
the like. The construction of the present invention will be
successfully accomplished without increasing the bulkiness of the
article or decreasing its aesthetic appeal. Inherently providing
for a comfortable and one that has increased wearability and
durability.
[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art
[0004] It is undeniable that denim is one of the most popular
fabric used in constructing various garments, such as jackets,
skirt, pants, bags or the like. This fashionable material offers
comfort, versatility and durability, consequently providing for a
product that can be used for clothing any individual, regardless of
their age. Pants made from denim, known, as jeans are particularly
popular.
[0005] Denim clothing design may vary tremendously, but
construction of these garments remains generally the same. Pieces
are sewn together in order to form the garment. Pockets are
generally formed via cotton lining material. High stress points,
such as belt loops and the like, are generally sewn via a larger
stitch and/or a several rows of stitching.
[0006] Though successful, this method still suffers drawbacks. One
obvious drawback is that even though multiple and/or larger
stitching may increase the strength of the stitch; it weakens the
denim even though stitching is the most optimal method of adhering
the various components together. There still exists the chance of
breakage to occur, from weakening the denim, causing one element,
such as the belt loop, to detach from the second element, such as
the waistband. Defeating the purpose of the stitch and thus causing
the clothing article to be ruined.
[0007] Other methods of dealing with these high stress areas are
the use of rivets or the like. Though somewhat successful, these
rivets also have some drawbacks. One is that the rivet can snag or
scratch to another material or even detach from the material
itself. In addition, the rivets can be uncomfortable when one is
sitting, leaning or lying on the rivets. Others may find the rivets
to be unattractive and distracting. A no rivet jean resulted in no
metallic objects on the garment.
[0008] Accordingly, it is seen that there exists a need to increase
the durability of clothing, especially in the areas of high stress,
such as belt loops, pockets or the like, without compromising on
aesthetics or quality of the particular garment, and specifically
with jeans. Preferably the process should not only be easy to
achieve successfully, but should also be economically feasible.
[0009] As will be seen, the present invention achieves its intended
purposes, objectives and advantages, by accomplishing the needs as
identified above, through a new, useful and unobvious combination
of component elements, which is simple to use, with the utilization
of a minimum number of functioning parts, at a reasonable cost to
manufacture, assemble, test and by employing only readily available
material.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] The present invention is a reinforced denim garment
construction which can be used in the fabrication of any type or
style of clothing, wherein there exist the opportunity of high
stress, such as in pockets, belt loops, waist band, or the like.
The reinforced garment construction is particularly useful in the
construction of jeans, pants made of denim. The present invention
has not only proven to be successful in the durability of the
jeans, but is clearly an article of clothing having attractive
appeal.
[0011] Providing for a reinforced denim garment construction, the
present invention, a pair of jeans, includes reinforcing features
and elements that are subjected to high stress, waist band, belt
loops, yokes and pockets or the like by reinforcing the
conventional material denim with nylon. This will provide for a
lightweight configuration, as well as provide for a design that is
durable and non-bulky.
[0012] Each element is carefully designed and configured to
optimize the performance. When constructing a belt loop for the
jeans, a first layer or strip of denim is folded in a half. A nylon
layer is then sandwiched interiorly within the fold of the denim.
This lower or folded area along with the lower end of the nylon
layer is stitched into a fixed position. The tips or top ends of
the strip of denim are folded. This allows for one end to enclose
the tip of the nylon layer. The upper tip is then stitched, causing
the stitch to occur between five layers of material.
[0013] The waistband, like the belt loop is sewn in a similar
fashion. For added reinforcement, the waistband preferably includes
additional layer of material, such as interfacing, cotton, or the
like, for added stiffness and structural stability. This added
layer would be located opposite the nylon and would be design to
face the nylon material.
[0014] For constructing the yoke of the garment, the yoke would be
lined with a nylon material. The upper lined end would be attached
to the waistband as described above. The lower portion of the yoke
would be folded up, causing a portion of the nylon material to fold
upwards as well. A remainder of denim material would then wrap
inward, down and over the folded portion of the nylon. The top
portion or end of rear of the garment would lock into the folded
area and be stitched into place. This would provide for a secure
fit.
[0015] Pocket construction would be accomplished by lining the
pocket with the nylon material with nylon. For added strength, a
separated piece of nylon material would adhere and enclose the
denim to the lining, hence forming the pocket area The jeans of the
present invention can be configured to include an additional
smaller pocket located above the opening of the front pocket. This
pocket is made from denim and is directly sewn to the front surface
of the larger front pocket.
[0016] Overall, at least one or all the features as described can
be used in the construction of the jeans of the present invention.
This will allow for stronger and more durable apparel that will not
be affected aesthetically.
[0017] Accordingly, it is the object of the present invention to
provide for jeans having reinforced construction, which will
overcome the deficiencies, shortcomings, and drawbacks of prior
garment construction methods thereof.
[0018] A further object of the present invention is to provide for
jeans having reinforced construction that decrease stress loads on
specific areas of an article of clothing to inherently increase the
wearability and durability of the particular garment.
[0019] Yet another object of the present invention, to be
specifically enumerated herein, is to provide for a pair of jeans
having reinforced construction in accordance with the preceding
objects and which will conform to conventional forms of
manufacture, be of simple construction and easy to use so as to
provide a device that would be economically feasible, long lasting
and relatively trouble free in operation.
[0020] The present invention meets the requirements of the
simplified design, compact size, low initial cost, low operating
cost, ease of installation and maintainability, and minimal amount
of training to successfully employ the invention.
[0021] The foregoing has outlined some of the more pertinent
objects of the invention. These objects should be construed to be
merely illustrative of some of the more prominent features and
application of the intended invention. Applying the disclosed
invention in a different manner or modifying the invention within
the scope of the disclosure can obtain many other beneficial
results. Accordingly, a fuller understanding of the invention may
be had by referring to the detailed description of the preferred
embodiments in addition to the scope of the invention defined by
the claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] FIG. 1 is a front view of jeans having reinforced
construction of the present invention.
[0023] FIG. 2 is a rear view of jeans having reinforced
construction of the present invention.
[0024] FIG. 3 is a front view of the jeans of the present invention
in an inside out configuration.
[0025] FIG. 4 is a rear front view of the jeans of the present
invention in an inside out configuration.
[0026] FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 5-5 of
FIG. 2, illustrating the construction of the belt loop for the
jeans of the present invention.
[0027] FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 6-6 of
FIG. 3, illustrating the construction of the pocket of the jeans of
the present invention.
[0028] FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 7-7 of
FIG. 3, illustrating the partial construction of the waist band and
partial construction of the pocket of the jeans of the present
invention.
[0029] FIG. 8 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 8-8 of
FIG. 4, illustrating the construction of the yoke of the jeans of
the present invention.
[0030] FIG. 9 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 9-9 of
FIG. 3, illustrating the construction of the waistband of the jeans
of the present invention.
[0031] FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 10-10 of
FIG. 1, illustrating the construction of the waistband and partial
construction of the pocket of the jeans of the present
invention.
[0032] Similar reference numerals refer to similar parts throughout
the several views of the drawings.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0033] With reference to the drawings, in particular to FIGS. 1,
the present invention is a reinforced garment construction, denoted
by reference numeral 10. As seen in the drawings the reinforced
garment is a pair of jeans 10.
[0034] The object of the present invention 10 is to provide an
efficient and successful means of increasing strength in areas of
jeans that are subjected to high stress, such as in belt loops,
waist bands, yokes, pockets or the like, while still maintaining an
article that is light weight and aesthetically pleasing. The
present invention is a pair of pants 10 has an upper portion also
known as the body portion B. Secured to the body portion B is the
lower portion of the pants. The lower portion of the pants includes
the legs of the pants L. This will provide for a conventional
configuration for the pants.
[0035] The unique feature of the present invention 10 is to
increase the strength in the areas of stress in the pants. In order
to accomplish this task the present invention provides for a
garment construction having areas that are reinforced. This
reinforced area provides for the utilization of at least two
layers. The layering occurs in areas of high stress. The first
layer being the denim or the like material, while the second layer
is a lightweight and durable fabricate, such as, but not limited to
nylon. Ultimately, the present invention will eliminate the need
for the use of rivets or the like.
[0036] As seen in drawings, in FIGS. 1, 2 and 5, the pants 10 or
jeans of the present invention can include a plurality of belt
loops 12. Each belt loop 12 as seen in the figures, includes a
first layer 14. This first layer is constructed from an elongated
strip of material. The material being preferably the same as the
material used in the pants. In the preferred embodiment, the
desired material for the pants and belt loop is denim.
[0037] This first layer 14 or strip of material includes a first
side 16a and a second side 16b. Providing adequate reinforcement
for each belt loop 12, a second layer 18 of material is located on
the upper surface of first layer 12. This second or reinforcing
layer 18 is constructed from a durable and lightweight material,
such as, and as is preferred nylon.
[0038] Optionally, the second layer 18 can be designed to be
smaller in length than the first layer 12, as seen in FIG. 5. This
will provide for the second layer to be partially smaller than the
first side of the belt loop.
[0039] As seen in FIG. 5, the first layer 14 is folded, to provide
for the first side 16a to located in front of the second side 16b.
Optionally, once folded, the denim side of the material can be
ironed, pressed or the like in order to allow for the loop to
remain in a folded position.
[0040] The second layer or reinforced layer 18 is sandwiched
between the first and second sides. The ends 20a and 20b of each
side of the first layer 14 are folded inward. Folding the ends 20a
and 20b inwards not only adds aesthetic appeal by providing a
polished and finished look, but also provides for added strength.
When folding end of the first side 16a folds over it will cover the
tip t1 of the reinforced material 18. Stitching S is then done to
top and lower ends of the belt loop 12 for securing the layers and
sides in a fixed position. It is noted that the stitch can be sized
as deemed appropriated. The number of stitches and the number of
rows of stitches is also to be determined by those skilled in the
art and is to be determined as deemed appropriate by the particular
application. Optionally, at each folding, the denim side of the
material can be pressed. This will provide for the structure to
remain in a folded position.
[0041] The stitching S can be accomplished with the loop 12 itself
and then attached via stitching to the desired location on the
desired article. In this embodiment, the upper end belt loops are
secured to the waistband while the lower ends are secured to the
body B of the front and yoke of the pants. Alternatively, the loop
12, once folded and layered appropriately, can be stitched directly
on the desired article at the desired location. The number of belt
loops is considered to be a design choice and each loop will be
constructed as identified above.
[0042] The waistband is deemed an area, which is subjected to high
stress. To increase the structural strength, the waistband for the
pants 10 of the present invention includes a multilayered designed,
as seen in FIGS. 14 and partially in FIGS. 7, 8, 9 and 10. As seen
in these drawings, the waistband 22 includes an elongated first
layer 24. This first layer 24 is fabricated from the same material
as the pants. In the preferred embodiment that material is denim.
This first layer 24 includes a first side 26a and a second side
26b. The sides are folded as seen in FIGS. 7,8,9 and 10.
[0043] Located on top of the first side 26a is a second layer 28.
This second layer 28 is used for reinforcing the waistband. Thus
the second layer is fabricated from a reinforcing material,
preferably nylon. This second layer 28 is slightly smaller than 1/2
the size of the first layer 24. Thereby providing for the second
layer 28 to be slightly smaller than the first side 26a of the
first layer 26.
[0044] The ends of the first layer 24, as seen in FIGS. 7, 9 and 10
are folded upwards. As seen, one end of the second layer 28 is
aligned with one end of the first layer 24. This will provide for
the tip t2 of the first layer 24 to be aligned with the tip t3 of
the reinforcing layer 28. The aligned tips the second layer 28 and
first layer are folded upwards. This will provide for the folded
tip t3 of the reinforced layer 28 to be encased within the folded
tip t2 of the outer or denim layer 24. The folded portions can
optionally be pressed or ironed via the denim side so as to allow
for the structure to remain in a folded position.
[0045] The top of the waistband is then stitched S in a secured
fashioned. The lower portion of the waistband is directly stitched
to the desired garment. In the preferred embodiment, this desired
embodiment is a pair of jeans. As seen in FIGS. 1 and 3, the
waistband being an elongated piece of material includes
conventional closure devices C located on each side of the
waistband. The closure device C can be any conventional form of
closure, such as, but not limited to snaps, buttons, hook and loop
material, or the like. The waistband is then circumferentially
secured to the jeans to inherently allow for the waistband to be
secured to the front and to the yoke of the pants. The lower
portion of the pants will be received within the folded tips of the
outer layer, as seen in FIGS. 7, 8, 9 and 10. This will provide for
the folded denim tips to face each other. The tips are opened to
receive the lower portion of the pants. Once located therein, the
waistband is stitch, this will provide for an eight-layer
configuration.
[0046] Alternatively, a third layer 30, such as cotton, interfacing
or the like, can be located on the second side 26b of the first
layer. This third layer is approximately the same size as the
second layer. This third layer 30 will be sandwiched between the
second side 26b of the first layer 24 and the reinforcing material
or second layer 28. The lower end of the third layer 30 will fold
and be secured in place in the similar fashion as the second layer.
Once folded, the garment can be pressed, ironed or the like to
allow for the structure to maintain a folded position. Once secured
to the lower portion of the pants, the attachment point will have a
ten-layer configuration.
[0047] The present invention, like many garments also include a
yoke. The yoke, like the belt loops and waistband are also
subjected to stress. As such, this yoke area can be reinforced to
provide for a reinforced area that will inherently increase the
structural strength of the jeans 10. As seen in FIGS. 2, 4 and 8,
the yoke 32 comprises a first layer 34 and a second layer 36. The
first layer or the exterior layer is the layer of denim or the
like. This is the layer that is exposed and is seen when worn by
the wearer. The second layer 36, or the interior layer, being the
layer of reinforcing material. This second layer or interior layer
36 is slightly smaller in size that the first layer or exterior
layer and being fabricated from a durable and light weight
material, such as and as is preferred, nylon.
[0048] As seen in FIG. 8, the top edge t4 of the first layer 34 and
the top edge t5 of the second layer 36 are aligned and secured to
the waistband as identified above via stitching S. This
configuration provides for the lower portion of the first layer 34
or the denim layer to be longer and extend further than the
interior or second layer 36. This extended material or surplus of
material is then folded over the tip of the exterior layer. This
provides for a folded end portion 40. The folded end portion 40
faces the reinforce layer 36 or second layer. Optionally, once
folded, the denim and reinforcing material can be ironed, pressed
or the like. Optionally, once folded, the layers can be secured in
a fixed position via stitching or the like.
[0049] The yoke 32 is then secured to the rear panel R of the
jeans. For securing the yoke to the upper end of the rear panel R,
its end 42 is sandwiched between the folded end portion 40 and the
reinforce layer 36. Once located therein, the rear panel R is
secured to the yoke via conventional stitching S. This provides a
seven-layer construction for the yoke and rear panel of the jeans
10. It is to be understood by those skilled in the art that the
number of stitching and the stitch length is deemed to a matter of
design choice.
[0050] Another area of high stress includes the front pockets 44
and the exterior front pockets 46 of the pants shown in FIGS. 1,
3,6 and 7. The present invention includes two front pockets. At
least one of the front pockets 44 includes the exterior front
pocket 46 secured thereto. As seen, the pockets 44 include an open
upper end 38 and a backing 48. The backing is preferably made of
the same material as the pants. In this invention that preferred
material is denim. Secured to the open upper end 38 is the lining
50 of the pocket. This lining fabricated from a lightweight and
durable material, such as, and as preferred, nylon. The lower ends
of the backing 48 and lining 50 are secured to each other via a
binding 52. This binding 52 is preferably the same material as the
lining, thereby providing for the binding to be fabricated from
nylon. Forming the pocket, one side of the backing is secured, via
stitching or the like, to one side of the lining. The upper portion
54 of the pocket is secured into the waistband, as seen in FIG. 10.
The side 56 of the pocket is secured to the side seam of the pant
leg L (see FIG. 1). This stitching can be reinforced.
[0051] It is noted that the backing 48 can be divided into two
sections, an upper section and a lower section. The upper section
can be fabricated from the same material as the pants, and will
include the area that is visible when the pants 10 are worn. The
lower section can be fabricated from another type of material, such
as cotton, nylon or the like.
[0052] Exterior front pockets 46 can be secured to the front
pockets 44. FIGS. 1 and 3 illustrate the exterior front pockets
being secured to both front pockets. The front pocket is fabricated
from the same material as the pants to provide for the exterior
front pocket to be preferably fabricated from denim. The
construction of the front pocket includes a strip of reinforcing
material 58. This strip of material is shown in FIGS. 3 and 7. This
reinforcing material is preferably the same material as the
material used for the jeans. As is preferred, the material 58 is
denim. This strip of material 58 is secured via stitching or the
like, into the side seams of the jeans 10. This strip, as seen in
FIG. 3 is also sewn into the zipper side 60 of the pocket and up
inside the waistband. Inherently connecting it to the preferred
reinforced nylon fabric 28 located in the waistband 22. The
exterior front pocket 46 is placed on the backing 48. The top edge
62 and the side edge 64 are folded, preferably pressed and stitched
to the back wall at the upper end 58 and through to the back wall
at the side end. This stitching will provide for the exterior front
pocket 46 to be secured to the backing 48 and to the reinforcing
material 58. Consequently providing for the top comers of the
exterior front pockets 46 to be reinforced with stitching thought
the backing of denim of the front pocket 44 and the reinforced
strip of material 58 located on the interior of the jeans 10. The
strip of material 58 gives the front pockets a stronger backing at
the stress point with reinforced stitching and its connection to
the nylon fabric in the waistband.
[0053] Ultimately, the present invention will be a pair of denim
pants 10 with added durability due to the reinforce areas. In the
preferred embodiment, the belt loops 12 located on the front of the
pants, have reinforced stitching at the top of the waistband which
connects to the denim and reinforce fabric 28 of the waistband 22.
The bottom of the front belt loops 12 are stitched to the denim of
the pants and the reinforced strip of material 58. The belt loops
attached to the rear of the pants 10 have reinforced stitching to
the waistband. The bottom of the rear belt loops have reinforced
stitching through the denim on the outside of the yoke of the jeans
and through the reinforcing fabric of the interior of the yoke of
the jeans. The reinforcing material of the yoke allows for backup
for the stress point at the bottom of the rear belt loops.
[0054] It is noted that the pants are merely used for illustrated
purposes and that the present invention can be utilized with other
articles of the clothing, such as skirts, Capri's, purses or the
like.
[0055] While the invention has been particularly shown and
described with reference to an embodiment thereof, it will be
understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form
and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope
of the invention.
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