U.S. patent application number 13/812373 was filed with the patent office on 2013-06-13 for bib type under-garment having support for outer-garment(s).
The applicant listed for this patent is Timothy Saul Lane. Invention is credited to Timothy Saul Lane.
Application Number | 20130145520 13/812373 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 45773208 |
Filed Date | 2013-06-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130145520 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lane; Timothy Saul |
June 13, 2013 |
BIB TYPE UNDER-GARMENT HAVING SUPPORT FOR OUTER-GARMENT(S)
Abstract
A form fitting cyclist's undergarment is provided which is
configured to support secondary garment(s). Said secondary
garment(s) may provide increased modesty, abrasion resistance,
climate protection or other attributes.
Inventors: |
Lane; Timothy Saul; (Irvine,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Lane; Timothy Saul |
Irvine |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
45773208 |
Appl. No.: |
13/812373 |
Filed: |
August 23, 2011 |
PCT Filed: |
August 23, 2011 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/US11/48775 |
371 Date: |
January 25, 2013 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61378689 |
Aug 31, 2010 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/230 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 1/084 20130101;
A41D 1/06 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/230 |
International
Class: |
A41D 1/06 20060101
A41D001/06 |
Claims
1. A cyclist's garment having left and right leg openings, a
shoulder harness and a means of suspending a secondary garment (or
garments).
2. A garment according to claim 1, which includes a crotch panel
that is intended to protect a cyclist from
abrasions/chaffing/discomfort arising at his/her interface with a
bicycle seat.
3. A garment according to claim 1, wherein a secondary garment is
permanently attached.
4. A garment according to claim 1, wherein a secondary garment is
removably attachable.
5. A garment according to claim 1, wherein the means of suspending
a secondary garment is removably attachable.
6. A garment according to claim 1, wherein the means of suspending
a secondary garment is adjustable.
7. A garment according to claim 1, which is constructed of
hydrophobic material.
8. A garment according to claim 1, which has an opening to permit
the wearer to urinate without contortion.
9. A garment according to claim 1, which has pockets
10. A combination garment comprising: an undergarment having left
and right leg openings, a shoulder harness and a means of
suspending an outer garment (or garments); and an outer garment (or
garments).
11. A garment according to claim 10, wherein the undergarment
includes a crotch panel that is intended to protect a cyclist from
abrasions/chaffing/discomfort arising at his/her interface with a
bicycle seat.
12. A garment according to claim 10, wherein the undergarment and
outer garment are permanently attached.
13. A garment according to claim 10, wherein the undergarment and
outer garment are removably attachable.
14. A garment according to claim 10, wherein the means of
suspending the outer garment is removably attachable.
15. A garment according to claim 10, wherein the means of
suspending the outer garment is adjustable.
16. A garment according to claim 10, wherein the undergarment is
constructed of hydrophobic material.
17. A garment according to claim 10, wherein the outer garment
constructed of hydrophilic material.
18. A garment according to claim 10, which has an opening in the
undergarment to permit the wearer to urinate without
contortion.
19. A garment according to claim 10, which has pockets in the
undergarment.
Description
[0001] This application claims priority to 31 Aug. 2010 by
reference to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61,378,689 and
International Application PCT/US2011/048775
[0002] A bib type cycling garment which is configured with means of
suspending an outer garment(s).
BACKGROUND
[0003] The present invention relates to a bib type cycling garment
that is configured with means of suspending outer garment(s) which
might be, by way of example and not limitation, loose fitting short
trousers.
[0004] Form fitting bib type cycling pants are preferred over
traditional waistband type cycling pants by many cyclists because,
among other reasons, they do not have a waistband and they hold the
pants more securely around the cyclist's crotch.
[0005] The absence of a waistband is advantageous to the cyclist
because it allows the wearer increased comfort and unrestricted
breathing so that he/she can produce athletic power more
efficiently and more comfortably.
[0006] Having pants located closely and securely at the wearer's
crotch is advantageous to the cyclist because it may prevent
abrasions/chaffing/snagging/discomfort/etc which might occur at
his/her interface with a bicycle seat.
[0007] Other advantages of bib type cycling pants over traditional
waistband type bicycle pants include: If a cyclists shirt rides up
their body, the bib portion may keep their midriff covered; since a
bib covers more surface area of the wearer's body it may control
moisture transport for sweat management and thermal regulation.
[0008] The primary deficiency of form fitting cycling pants is that
some people feel that they are distastefully revealing of the
wearers body shape, having an unconventional appearance (outside of
cycling culture).
[0009] Loose fitting (baggy) cycling pants are preferred by touring
cyclists, casual cyclists, beginner cyclists and off-road cyclists
because they may provide additional modesty when compared with form
fitting cycling pants; and also because they may provide better
abrasion resistance; climate protection and/or pockets, which are
uncommon in form fitting bicycle pants.
[0010] Loose fitting cycling pants may comprise an inner garment
which has similar construction to waistband type form fitting
cycling pants attached to an outer garment which is loose fitting.
Loose fitting cycling pants in all prior art are secured on the
wearer with a waistband which may be adjustable and/or elastic.
[0011] The primary deficiency of loose fitting cycling pants is
that they are secured to the wearer with a waistband, which may
cause discomfort and/or restrict breathing.
[0012] Accordingly there is a need in the art for an improved
garment.
BRIEF SUMMARY
[0013] The garment discussed herein addresses the need discussed
above. The invention comprises a bib type garment which has
provision(s) to support a secondary garment(s). The invention may
be, by way of example and not limitation, a form fitting bib type
cycling pant from which a loose fitting pant can be suspended.
Because the outer garment is suspended from the inner garment, it
does not rely upon a tight/restrictive waistband to secure it to
the wearer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] These and other features of the various embodiments
disclosed herein will be better understood with respect to the
following description and drawings, in which like numbers refer to
like parts and in which:
[0015] FIG. 1 is a view of a prior art form fitting bib type
cycling pants having short legs;
[0016] FIG. 2 is a view of a prior art form fitting waistband type
cycling pants having short legs;
[0017] FIG. 3 is a view of a prior art loose fitting cycling pants,
illustrated with a cut-away to show an attached form-fitting padded
liner;
[0018] FIG. 4 shows the garment of the current invention,
illustrated with a cut-away to show the form-fitting undergarment
attached to a loose fitting pant;
[0019] FIG. 5 is a view of an alternate embodiment of the current
invention having pockets and an opening through which the wearer
may urinate. In this embodiment, a corresponding opening through
which the wearer might urinate may be included in the outer
garment;
[0020] FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the current invention with a
skirt as the outer garment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] Referring now to FIG. 4., an embodiment of the current
invention is shown, illustrated with a cut-away to show a
form-fitting under-garment. A bib garment 1 is shown having a
shoulder harness with one or more straps 3, leg openings 4, a
crotch pad 5, and one or more "internal suspenders" 6 for
suspending the outer garment 2, from the inner garment 1.
[0022] In FIG. 4, the outer garment 2 is shown suspended from the
under garment 1 by a plurality of "internal suspenders" 6
comprising webbing straps and buttons. This arrangement is shown by
way of example and not limitation. Other configurations of
"internal suspender" 6 are also contemplated. By way of example and
not limitation: the "internal suspender" 6 may be permanently or
detachably configured with the under-garment 1 or the outer garment
2; the "internal suspender" 6 may be a unitary piece or comprise
multiple parts; the "internal suspender" 6 may or may not allow
some movement and/or some separation between the outer garment and
the under-garment 1; the "internal suspender" 6 might comprise
buttons, snaps, hook and loop material, friction between the inner
and outer garments, magnetic fasteners, zippers, clasps, ties,
buckles, or other means.
[0023] In a possible embodiment of the invention, the under-garment
1 should be made of hydrophobic material and the outer garment 2 be
made of hydrophilic material, this arrangement promoting moisture
transfer away from the wearers body, which may assist the wearer in
regulating his/her body temperature.
[0024] Referring now to FIG. 5., an embodiment of the current
invention is shown, illustrated with a cut-away to show a
form-fitting under-garment. The features of this garment are as
described above for FIG. 4, additionally this embodiment shows an
opening 7 through which the wearer may urinate; a pocket 8 on the
under-garment, a pocket 9 on the outer garment 2. This embodiment
may also include an opening in the outer garment through which the
wearer may urinate.
[0025] Referring now to FIG. 6., an embodiment of the current
invention is shown, illustrated with a cut-away to show a
form-fitting under-garment. The features of this garment are as
described above for FIG. 4, in this embodiment the outer garment 2
is a skirt.
[0026] The above descriptions are given by way of example and not
limitation. Given the above disclosure, one skilled in the art
could devise variations that are within the scope and spirit of the
invention disclosed herein. Further the various features of the
embodiments disclosed herein can be used alone, or in varying
combinations with each other and are not intended to be limited to
the specific combination described herein. Thus the scope of the
claims is not to be limited by the illustrated embodiments.
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