U.S. patent application number 12/382024 was filed with the patent office on 2009-12-03 for yoga pants with padded knees.
Invention is credited to Joan R. Kottler.
Application Number | 20090293167 12/382024 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41377904 |
Filed Date | 2009-12-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090293167 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Kottler; Joan R. |
December 3, 2009 |
Yoga pants with padded knees
Abstract
This invention relates to yoga pants with built in strategically
positioned pads to protect the knees while practicing yoga postures
(positions) that require knee to floor contact. The original
invention is designed to facilitate comfort, warmth and ease of
movement during yoga practice. Other utilities apply.
Inventors: |
Kottler; Joan R.;
(Scarsdale, NY) |
Correspondence
Address: |
JOAN R. KOTTLER
35 OGDEN ROAD
SCARSDALE
NY
10583
US
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Family ID: |
41377904 |
Appl. No.: |
12/382024 |
Filed: |
March 5, 2009 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61034023 |
Mar 5, 2008 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/23 ; 2/227;
2/24 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 13/065 20130101;
A41D 13/0581 20130101; A41D 1/08 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/23 ; 2/24;
2/227 |
International
Class: |
A41D 13/06 20060101
A41D013/06; A41D 1/08 20060101 A41D001/08 |
Claims
1. A garment, specifically a yoga pant with built in padded knees,
which is breathable, flexible, washable and comfortable. My
invention is a yoga pant with perforated neoprene kneepads that are
first covered in nylon, then covered in 2 layers of 4 way stretch
fabric. The 2 layers of fabric are then sewn together encasing the
perforated neoprene inside what is referred to as "the pillow
case." This "pillow case" is then strategically positioned to the
underside (inside) of the front leg panel and flatlock stitch sewn
into place. The kneepad pillowcase is strategically positioned to
cover the kneecap as well as several inches above the knee several
inches below the knee. The actual dimensions of the kneepad panel
will vary depending upon the size of the actual garment. XS, SM, M,
LG and XLG. The intention is to make available yoga pants with
kneepads for people of all shapes and sizes, since people of all
shapes and sizes practice yoga.
2. A garment according to claim 1 with a perforated neoprene
kneepad pillowcase in the thickness of 1.2 mm.
3. A garment according to claim 2 and 1 with a perforated neoprene
kneepad pillowcase in the thickness of 2 mm.
4. A garment according to claim 3, 2, 1, with a perforated neoprene
pillowcase in the thickness of 3 mm.
5. A garment according to claim 4, 3, 2, 1, with a perforated
neoprene pillowcase in the thickness of 4 mm.
6. A garment according to the claim 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 with a perforated
neoprene pillowcase in the thickness of 5 mm.
Description
BACKGROUND OF PRIOR ART
[0001] There are various styles of sport activity garments which
provide padding to protect the hips, buttocks, thighs, knees,
chest, while participating in ice skating, skiing, motor cross and
motor racing, horseback riding, baseball, soccer and football. All
of these garments are designed to worn while participating in
rugged outdoor activity. Most of these garments utilize open cell
foam, or a jell like substance, or plastic, which is not washable
and is not built in.
[0002] U.S. Pat. No. 4,700,407 Oct. 20, 1987--Protective Garment
for motor cross and motor racing. This garment protects the hips,
thighs and kidneys. Pads made of soft plastic, layered fabric.
[0003] U.S. Pat. No. 4,580,297 Apr. 8, 1986--Ski Pants with elastic
knee and shin guards.
[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 5,050,052 Oct. 1, 1991--Protective Ice skating
outfit with removable pads.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 5,072,454 Dec.17 1991 Garment with appendage
portions having extensible flexible joints.
Protective garment specific to fire fighters.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 5,551,082 Sep. 3, 1996 Protective athletic
pants provide gel ribs to protect wearer from injury to hips,
thighs and buttocks, for a variety of outdoor activities.
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 6,532,599 B1, Mar. 18, 2003 Athletic shorts
with removable hip, thigh and tailbone pads.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 7,062,789 B1 Jun. 20, 2006 Outdoor winter
sports apparel, with pads to protect buttocks, hips, and knees.
Pads are bulky and removable and vague with regard to specific
placement of pads and use of material for padding is also
vague.
[0009] While all of these inventions provide padding to protect
various areas of the body during physical activity, all of these
garments pertain to rugged activity. Yoga is a completely different
form of exercise. While it can be vigorous depending on the style
of yoga, it is a sport that requires fluidity of motion. The
clothing that an individual wears during yoga practice should
enable the wearer to move with ease, not inhibit one's movements in
any way. Not one of these inventions addresses the needs that are
relevant to yoga, therefore none of these garments are suitable for
yoga practice.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0010] My invention calls for closed cell foam, specifically
perforated neoprene which is backed (covered) on both sides with
nylon fabric. The nylon backed perforated neoprene is cut into an
elongated shaped rectangle and sewn inbetween two layers of light
weight 4 way stretch fabric, (like a pillow case.) The pillowcase
is sewn through all 3 layers, with flatlock stitching to provide
comfort and stability. As a built in feature, the kneepad panel is
breathable, fully washable, flexible and compatible with the yoga
pants. The construction of the panel fully integrates the kneepad
panel into the underside of the garment, uniting the kneepad with
the garment, in this case, yoga pants.
[0011] This pillow encased perforated neoprene is then sewn into
the underside (inside) of the front leg pant panel with flatlock
stitching all the way around the kneepad. The kneepad is elongated
to cover and protect the kneecap. Additionally the kneepad extends
21/2 inches above the kneecap and 21/2 inches below the kneecap.
The dimensions of the actual knee panels are calibrated for size
adjustments according to industry sizing standards, ie: XS, SM, M,
LG, XLG. The length of the pad will vary depending on the actual
size of the yoga pants.
IDENTIFICATION OF DRAWINGS
[0012] FIG. 1 Front view of yoga pants with padded knees. This is a
flat drawing.
[0013] FIG. 2 Front view on a figure, indicating how the garment
actually fits the body.
[0014] FIG. 3 Back view on a figure, indicating how the garment
actually fits.
[0015] FIG. 4 Side view on a figure, demonstrating knee to floor
contact.
[0016] FIG. 5 Upright view of perforated neoprene panel, backed
with nylon--the neoprene is perforated then covered with a solid
sheet of nylon, therefore the perforations are in the neoprene, not
in the nylon fabric cover. The nylon covers the neoprene on both
sides of the kneepad.
[0017] FIG. 6 Upright view of perforated neoprene kneepad
sandwiched between 2 panels of fabric. The edges of the fabric
covered foam are sewn, encasing the foam in what will be referred
to as "the pillow case."
[0018] FIG. 7 Side view of the perforated neoprene kneepad panel
"the pillow case."
[0019] FIG. 8 Inside view of the flat leg panel, with the kneepad
panel "pillow case" sewn into the underside of the front leg
panel.
[0020] FIG. 9 Back leg panels
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0021] FIG. 1 Shows a flat front exterior view of the yoga pants
with padded knees. 10. What is visible are the finely stitched
panels surrounding the knees. 11. The intention of this invention
is to provide compact cushioning and warmth for the knees, which is
built in to the underside of the front leg panel. The exterior of
the garment will in most cases look like any other pair of yoga
pants. Styling embellishments will serve as decoration only. The
inner construction of the perforated neoprene pillow case will
remain constant as the foundation of my invention.
[0022] FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 Show front 12 and back 13 views of my yoga
pants with knee pads, 14 on the figure. What is clear in FIG. 2 is
the simple seam stitching from the inner 15 to outer 16 seams, as
well as the seams that are strategically positioned several inches
above 17 the knees and below 18 the knees. These seams are created
from the inside when sewing the "pillowcase" into place on the
inside of the front leg panel. FIG. 3 Shows that from the back,
these pants look like any other yoga pant, since the construction
of the knee pads are built in to the inside of the front leg panel,
only.
[0023] FIG. 4 Shows a side lunge view, on the figure. From this
angle, the value and purpose of my invention is self evident.
What is visible are the inner 19 and outer 20 seams, the knee pad
panels 21, 22 which are sewn into the side seams and top and bottom
seams 23, 24 of the front leg panel, and the knee to floor contact
25 which is protected by the built in knee pads
[0024] FIG. 5 Perforated neoprene knee pad panel 26 covered in
nylon on both sides, front and back 27, 28.
[0025] FIG. 6 The perforated neoprene is sandwiched between 2
layers of fabric 29, 30 which has 4 way stretch, is breathable,
washable and compatible with the fabric that is used to manufacture
the yoga pants, ie. Cotton/spandex, cotton/lycra.
Meryl, cotton/bamboo etc. The fabric is stitched along the edge of
the perforated neoprene, 31,32,33,34, creating a "pillow case" for
the kneepad. This "pillow case is then strategically positioned and
sewn using flatlock stitching into the inside of the front leg
panel within the knee zone.
[0026] FIG. 7 Illustrates the side view of the sewn pillow case
with stitching completed. This side view will vary as the thickness
of the perforated neoprene will vary, as offering different
thicknesses of foam is a large part of the branding/marketing
potential that exists with this invention.
[0027] FIG. 8 This figure shows the flat inside view 36 of the
front leg panel, with the kneepad pillow case attached 37 to all
four seams 38, 39, 40, 41 These seams are sewn with flat lock
stitching for maximum comfort
[0028] FIG. 9 This figure show the back leg panels which will be
attached to the front leg panels and sewn together along the inner
and outer seams, creating the legs of the pants. The styles of the
pants will change with the seasons but this will have no bearing on
the invention, as the state of the art of the invention remains
constant.
[0029] Refer once again to FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 for ultimate
representation of this invention.
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