U.S. patent application number 14/275300 was filed with the patent office on 2015-11-12 for convertible swimsuit and method for assembling same.
The applicant listed for this patent is Brittany KOSMALA. Invention is credited to Brittany KOSMALA.
Application Number | 20150320123 14/275300 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 54366653 |
Filed Date | 2015-11-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150320123 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
KOSMALA; Brittany |
November 12, 2015 |
CONVERTIBLE SWIMSUIT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SAME
Abstract
Convertible swimsuit includes top with left and right cups, pair
of first integrated loops each disposed at first end of left and
right cups, and pair of second integrated loops each disposed at
second end of left and right cups for receiving longitudinal strap
such that left and right cups are adjacent to each other at middle
section of second end. Pair of top rings disposed in pair of first
integrated loops at first end of left and right cups, and
detachable top strap secured to each top ring at first end of left
and right cups. Bottom includes front and rear panel and pair of
third and fourth integrated loops each disposed at opposing sides
of front and rear panel. First and second pairs of bottom rings are
disposed in pairs of third and fourth integrated loops. Detachable
bottom strap is secured to each bottom ring at opposing sides of
front and rear panel and tied together at each side.
Inventors: |
KOSMALA; Brittany; (Las
Vegas, NV) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
KOSMALA; Brittany |
Las Vegas |
NV |
US |
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Family ID: |
54366653 |
Appl. No.: |
14/275300 |
Filed: |
May 12, 2014 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/67 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 7/00 20130101; A44C
5/0007 20130101; A44C 25/00 20130101; A41C 3/0071 20130101; A41D
7/005 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41D 7/00 20060101
A41D007/00 |
Claims
1. A convertible swimsuit, comprising: a top having a left cup and
right cup positioned on a wearer's breasts, a pair of first
integrated loops each disposed at a first end of the left cup and
right cup, and a pair of second integrated loops each disposed at a
second end of the left cup and right cup for slidably receiving a
longitudinal strap such that the left cup and right cup are
adjacent to each other at a middle section of the second end,
wherein a pair of top rings is slidably disposed in the pair of
first integrated loops at the first end of the left cup and right
cup, and at least one detachable top strap is secured to each top
ring at the first end of the left cup and right cup; and a bottom
having a front panel and rear panel configured to be one continuous
piece, a pair of third integrated loops each disposed at opposing
sides of the front panel, and a pair of fourth integrated loops
each disposed at opposing sides of the rear panel, wherein a first
pair of bottom rings is slidably disposed in the pair of third
integrated loops at opposing sides of the front panel, and a second
pair of bottom rings is slidably disposed in the pair of fourth
integrated loops at opposing sides of the rear panel, such that at
least one detachable bottom strap is secured to each bottom ring at
opposing sides of the front panel and rear panel and the detachable
bottom straps are tied together at each side in forming the
bottom.
2. The convertible swimsuit of claim 1, wherein the top is
convertible into an alternative top by removing one of the top
rings at the first end of the left cup and right cup and the at
least one detachable top strap from the remaining top ring and
joining the first end together with the remaining top ring and
pulling the longitudinal strap in an outward direction at the
middle section such that the longitudinal strap is disposed around
the wearer's neck and opposing ends of the longitudinal strap are
secured together around the wearer's back.
3. The convertible swimsuit of claim 2, wherein the top is a
triangle bikini top and the alternative top is a bandeau bikini
top.
4. The convertible swimsuit of claim 1, wherein at least one strand
of jewelry may be releasably attached to at least one of the pair
of top rings or at least one of the first and second pair of the
bottom rings or a combination thereof.
5. The convertible swimsuit of claim 1, wherein the left cup and
the right cup of the top are non-interchangeable and uniform in
appearance.
6. The convertible swimsuit of claim 1, wherein the front panel and
the right panel of the bottom are non-interchangeable and uniform
in appearance.
7. The convertible swimsuit of claim 1, wherein the top and bottom
rings are uniform in appearance.
8. The convertible swimsuit of claim 1, wherein the top rings are
configured to open when being positioned in the pair of first
integrated loops each disposed at the first end of the left cup and
right cup of the top.
9. The convertible swimsuit of claim 1, wherein the bottom rings
are configured to open when being positioned in the third and
fourth integrated loops disposed at opposing sides of the front
panel and rear panel of the bottom.
10. The convertible swimsuit of claim 1, wherein the at least one
detachable top strap is secured to each top ring at the first end
of the left cup and right cup by being knotted or looped around
each top ring such that the detachable top straps are tied together
at an opposite end in forming neck straps of the top.
11. The convertible swimsuit of claim 1, wherein the at least one
detachable bottom strap is secured to each bottom ring at opposing
sides of the front panel and rear panel by being knotted or looped
around each bottom ring such that the detachable bottom straps are
tied together at each side in forming the bottom.
12. The convertible swimsuit of claim 1, wherein the at least one
detachable bottom strap may be a jewelry strand.
13. A convertible swimsuit, comprising: a top having a
non-interchangeable left cup and right cup positioned on a wearer's
breasts, a pair of first integrated loops each disposed at a first
end of the left cup and right cup, and a pair of second integrated
loops each disposed at a second end of the left cup and right cup
for slidably receiving a longitudinal strap such that the strap is
positioned around the wearer's neck, wherein at least one top ring
is slidably disposed in the pair of first integrated loops such
that the left cup and right cup are joined together at a middle
section of the first end; and a bottom having a non-interchangeable
front panel and rear panel configured to be one continuous piece, a
pair of third integrated loops each disposed at opposing sides of
the front panel, and a pair of fourth integrated loops each
disposed at opposing sides of the rear panel, wherein a first pair
of bottom rings is slidably disposed in the pair of third
integrated loops at opposing sides of the front panel, and a second
pair of bottom rings is slidably disposed in the pair of fourth
integrated loops at opposing sides of the rear panel, such that at
least one detachable bottom strap is secured to each bottom ring at
opposing sides of the front panel and rear panel and the detachable
bottom straps are tied together at each side in forming the
bottom.
14. The convertible swimsuit of claim 13, wherein the top is
convertible into an alternative top by removing the at least one
top ring from one of the first integrated loops such that the left
cup and right cup are unjoined at the middle section of the first
end, and adding at least one top ring into the first integrated
loop in which at least one detachable top strap is secured to each
top ring at the first end of the left cup and right cup, wherein
the left cup and the right cup are positioned adjacent to each
other at a middle section of the second end on the longitudinal
strap such that opposing ends of the longitudinal strap are tied
together around the wearer's back.
15. The convertible swimsuit of claim 14, wherein the top is a
bandeau bikini top and the alternative top is a triangle bikini
top.
16. The convertible swimsuit of claim 13, wherein at least one
strand of jewelry may be releasably attached to the at least one
top ring or at least one of the first and second pair of bottom
rings or a combination thereof.
17. The convertible swimsuit of claim 13, wherein the at least one
detachable bottom strap may be a jewelry strand.
18. A method for assembling a convertible swimsuit, comprising:
providing a top a top having a left cup and right cup positioned on
a wearer's breasts, a pair of first integrated loops each disposed
at a first end of the left cup and right cup, and a pair of second
integrated loops each disposed at a second end of the left cup and
right cup for slidably receiving a longitudinal strap such that the
left cup and right cup are adjacent to each other at a middle
section of the second end; providing a pair of top rings configured
to be slidably disposed in the pair of first integrated loops at
the first end of the left cup and right cup; securing at least one
detachable top strap to each top ring at the first end of the left
cup and right cup; providing a bottom having a front panel and rear
panel configured to be one continuous piece, a pair of third
integrated loops each disposed at opposing sides of the front
panel, and a pair of fourth integrated loops each disposed at
opposing sides of the rear panel; providing a first pair of bottom
rings configured to be slidably disposed in the pair of third
integrated loops at opposing sides of the front panel; providing a
second pair of bottom rings configured to be slidably disposed in
the pair of fourth integrated loops at opposing sides of the rear
panel; securing at least one detachable bottom strap to each bottom
ring at opposing sides of the front panel and rear panel; and tying
the detachable bottom straps together at each side in forming the
bottom.
19. The method of claim 18 further comprising: converting the top
into an alternative top by removing one of the top rings at the
first end of the left cup and right cup; removing the at least one
detachable top strap from the remaining top ring; joining the first
end together with the remaining top ring; pulling the longitudinal
strap in an outward direction at the middle section such that the
longitudinal strap is disposed around the wearer's neck; and
securing opposing ends of the longitudinal strap together around
the wearer's back.
20. The method of claim 19, wherein converting the top into an
alternative top includes converting a triangle bikini top into a
bandeau bikini top.
21. The method of claim 18 further comprising: releasably attaching
at least one strand of jewelry to at least one of the pair of top
rings or at least one of the first and second pair of the bottom
rings or a combination thereof.
22. A method for assembling a convertible swimsuit, comprising:
providing a top having a non-interchangeable left cup and right cup
positioned on a wearer's breasts, a pair of first integrated loops
each disposed at a first end of the left cup and right cup, and a
pair of second integrated loops each disposed at a second end of
the left cup and right cup for slidably receiving a longitudinal
strap such that the strap is positioned around the wearer's neck;
providing at least one top ring configured to be slidably disposed
in the pair of first integrated loops; joining the left cup and the
right cup together at a middle section of the first end with the at
least one top ring; providing a bottom having a non-interchangeable
front panel and rear panel configured to be one continuous piece, a
pair of third integrated loops each disposed at opposing sides of
the front panel, and a pair of fourth integrated loops each
disposed at opposing sides of the rear panel; providing a first
pair of bottom rings configured to be slidably disposed in the pair
of third integrated loops at opposing sides of the front panel;
providing a second pair of bottom rings configured to be slidably
disposed in the pair of fourth integrated loops at opposing sides
of the rear panel; securing at least one detachable bottom strap to
each bottom ring at opposing sides of the front panel and rear
panel; and tying the detachable bottom straps together at each side
in forming the bottom.
23. The method of claim 22 further comprising: converting the top
into an alternative top by removing the at least one top ring from
one of the first integrated loops; unjoining the left cup and the
right cup at the middle section of the first end; adding at least
one top ring into the first integrated loop; securing at least one
detachable strap to each top ring at the first end of the left cup
and the right cup; positioning the left cup and the right cup
adjacent to each other at a middle section of the second end on the
longitudinal strap; and tying opposing ends of the longitudinal
strap together around the wearer's back.
24. The method of claim 23, wherein converting the top into an
alternative top includes converting a bandeau bikini top into a
triangle bikini top.
25. The method of claim 22 further comprising: releasably attaching
at least one strand of jewelry to the at least one top ring or at
least one of the first and second pair of bottom rings or a
combination thereof.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of swimsuits, and
more particularly, to women's bikinis having a convertible top with
detachable straps for both top and bottom, and a method for
assembling same, in creating multiple styles for a wearer.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Conventional swimsuits are disadvantageous in that such
swimsuits are typically limited to a particular style and cannot be
changed after purchase by the wearer. If styles should change, the
fashion conscious wearer is typically left with no other choice but
to purchase a new swimsuit in the latest desired style. In
addition, the wearer who is a busy traveler has to pack multiple
swimsuits for her trip as conventional swimsuits are generally
limited to one style and lack the ability to be transformed into
multiple styles. Further, swimsuits with interchangeable components
are not pleasing to the wearer as they often include a separable
portion at the crotch region of the swimsuit bottom that can become
separated during wear and interconnecting elements that protrude
into the wearer's body.
[0003] It would thus be desirable to have an improved swimsuit with
a convertible feature and a method for assembling same, among other
desirable features as described herein, in creating multiple styles
for the wearer while avoiding the disadvantages of the known
swimwear.
SUMMARY
[0004] In a first aspect, there is provided herein a convertible
swimsuit including a top having a left cup and right cup positioned
on a wearer's breasts, a pair of first integrated loops each
disposed at a first end of the left cup and right cup, and a pair
of second integrated loops each disposed at a second end of the
left cup and right cup for slidably receiving a longitudinal strap
such that the left cup and right cup are adjacent to each other at
a middle section of the second end. A pair of top rings is slidably
disposed in the pair of first integrated loops at the first end of
the left cup and right cup. At least one detachable top strap is
secured to each top ring at the first end of the left cup and right
cup. The convertible swimsuit further includes a bottom having a
front panel and rear panel configured to be one continuous piece, a
pair of third integrated loops each disposed at opposing sides of
the front panel, and a pair of fourth integrated loops each
disposed at opposing sides of the rear panel. A first pair of
bottom rings is slidably disposed in the pair of third integrated
loops at opposing sides of the front panel. A second pair of bottom
rings is slidably disposed in the pair of fourth integrated loops
at opposing sides of the rear panel. At least one detachable bottom
strap is secured to each bottom ring at opposing sides of the front
panel and rear panel. The detachable bottom straps are tied
together at each side in forming the bottom.
[0005] In certain embodiments, the top is convertible into an
alternative top by removing one of the top rings at the first end
of the left cup and right cup and the at least one detachable top
strap from the remaining top ring and joining the first end
together with the remaining top ring and pulling the longitudinal
strap in an outward direction at the middle section such that the
longitudinal strap is disposed around the wearer's neck and
opposing ends of the longitudinal strap are secured together around
the wearer's back.
[0006] In certain embodiments, the top is a triangle bikini top and
the alternative top is a bandeau bikini top.
[0007] In certain embodiments, at least one strand of jewelry may
be releasably attached to at least one of the pair of top rings or
at least one of the first and second pair of the bottom rings or a
combination thereof.
[0008] In certain embodiments, the left cup and the right cup of
the top are non-interchangeable and uniform in appearance.
[0009] In certain embodiments, the front panel and the right panel
of the bottom are non-interchangeable and uniform in
appearance.
[0010] In certain embodiments, the top and bottom rings are uniform
in appearance.
[0011] In certain embodiments, the top rings are configured to open
when being positioned in the pair of first integrated loops each
disposed at the first end of the left cup and right cup of the
top.
[0012] In certain embodiments, the bottom rings are configured to
open when being positioned in the third and fourth integrated loops
disposed at opposing sides of the front panel and rear panel of the
bottom.
[0013] In certain embodiments, the at least one detachable top
strap is secured to each top ring at the first end of the left cup
and right cup by being knotted or looped around each top ring such
that the detachable top straps are tied together at an opposite end
in forming neck straps of the top.
[0014] In certain embodiments, the at least one detachable bottom
strap is secured to each bottom ring at opposing sides of the front
panel and rear panel by being knotted or looped around each bottom
ring such that the detachable bottom straps are tied together at
each side in forming the bottom.
[0015] In certain embodiments, the at least one detachable bottom
strap may be a jewelry strand.
[0016] In a second aspect, there is provided herein a convertible
swimsuit including a top having a non-interchangeable left cup and
right cup positioned on a wearer's breasts, a pair of first
integrated loops each disposed at a first end of the left cup and
right cup, and a pair of second integrated loops each disposed at a
second end of the left cup and right cup for slidably receiving a
longitudinal strap such that the strap is positioned around the
wearer's neck. At least one top ring is slidably disposed in the
pair of first integrated loops such that the left cup and right cup
are joined together at a middle section of the first end. The
convertible swimsuit further includes a bottom having a
non-interchangeable front panel and rear panel configured to be one
continuous piece, a pair of third integrated loops each disposed at
opposing sides of the front panel, and a pair of fourth integrated
loops each disposed at opposing sides of the rear panel. A first
pair of bottom rings is slidably disposed in the pair of third
integrated loops at opposing sides of the front panel. A second
pair of bottom rings is slidably disposed in the pair of fourth
integrated loops at opposing sides of the rear panel. At least one
detachable bottom strap is secured to each bottom ring at opposing
sides of the front panel and rear panel. The detachable bottom
straps are tied together at each side in forming the bottom.
[0017] In certain embodiments, the top is convertible into an
alternative top by removing the at least one top ring from one of
the first integrated loops such that the left cup and right cup are
unjoined at the middle section of the first end. At least one top
ring is added into the first integrated loop such that at least one
detachable top strap is secured to each top ring at the first end
of the left cup and right cup. The left cup and the right cup are
positioned adjacent to each other at a middle section of the second
end on the longitudinal strap such that opposing ends of the
longitudinal strap are tied together around the wearer's back.
[0018] In certain embodiments, the top is a bandeau bikini top and
the alternative top is a triangle bikini top.
[0019] In certain embodiments, at least one strand of jewelry may
be releasably attached to the at least one top ring or at least one
of the first and second pair of bottom rings or a combination
thereof.
[0020] In certain embodiments, the at least one detachable bottom
strap may be a jewelry strand.
[0021] In a third aspect, there is provided herein a method for
assembling a convertible swimsuit including: providing a top having
a left cup and right cup positioned on a wearer's breasts, a pair
of first integrated loops each disposed at a first end of the left
cup and right cup, and a pair of second integrated loops each
disposed at a second end of the left cup and right cup for slidably
receiving a longitudinal strap such that the left cup and right cup
are adjacent to each other at a middle section of the second end;
providing a pair of top rings configured to be slidably disposed in
the pair of first integrated loops at the first end of the left cup
and right cup; securing at least one detachable top strap to each
top ring at the first end of the left cup and right cup; providing
a bottom having a front panel and rear panel configured to be one
continuous piece, a pair of third integrated loops each disposed at
opposing sides of the front panel, and a pair of fourth integrated
loops each disposed at opposing sides of the rear panel; providing
a first pair of bottom rings configured to be slidably disposed in
the pair of third integrated loops at opposing sides of the front
panel; providing a second pair of bottom rings configured to be
slidably disposed in the pair of fourth integrated loops at
opposing sides of the rear panel; securing at least one detachable
bottom strap to each bottom ring at opposing sides of the front
panel and rear panel; and tying the detachable bottom straps
together at each side in forming the bottom.
[0022] In certain embodiments, the method further includes:
converting the top into an alternative top by removing one of the
top rings at the first end of the left cup and right cup; joining
the first end together with the remaining top ring; removing the at
least one detachable top strap from the remaining top ring; pulling
the longitudinal strap in an outward direction at the middle
section such that the longitudinal strap is disposed around the
wearer's neck; and securing opposing ends of the longitudinal strap
together around the wearer's back.
[0023] In certain embodiments, the step of converting the top into
an alternative top includes converting a triangle bikini top into a
bandeau bikini top.
[0024] In certain embodiments, the method further includes
releasably attaching at least one strand of jewelry to at least one
of the pair of top rings or at least one of the first and second
pair of the bottom rings or a combination thereof.
[0025] In a fourth aspect, there is provided herein a method for
assembling a convertible swimsuit including: providing a top having
a non-interchangeable left cup and right cup positioned on a
wearer's breasts, a pair of first integrated loops each disposed at
a first end of the left cup and right cup, and a pair of second
integrated loops each disposed at a second end of the left cup and
right cup for slidably receiving a longitudinal strap such that the
strap is positioned around the wearer's neck; providing at least
one top ring configured to be slidably disposed in the pair of
first integrated loops; joining the left cup and the right cup
together at a middle section of the first end with the at least one
top ring; providing a bottom having a non-interchangeable front
panel and rear panel configured to be one continuous piece, a pair
of third integrated loops each disposed at opposing sides of the
front panel, and a pair of fourth integrated loops each disposed at
opposing sides of the rear panel; providing a first pair of bottom
rings configured to be slidably disposed in the pair of third
integrated loops at opposing sides of the front panel; providing a
second pair of bottom rings configured to be slidably disposed in
the pair of fourth integrated loops at opposing sides of the rear
panel; securing at least one detachable bottom strap to each bottom
ring at opposing sides of the front panel and rear panel; and tying
the detachable bottom straps together at each side in forming the
bottom.
[0026] In certain embodiments, the method further includes:
converting the top into an alternative top by removing the at least
one top ring from one of the first integrated loops; unjoining the
left cup and the right cup at the middle section of the first end;
adding at least one top ring into the first integrated loop;
securing at least one detachable strap to each top ring at the
first end of the left cup and the right cup; positioning the left
cup and the right cup adjacent to each other at a middle section of
the second end on the longitudinal strap; and tying opposing ends
of the longitudinal strap together around the wearer's back.
[0027] In certain embodiments, the step of converting the top into
an alternative top includes converting a bandeau bikini top into a
triangle bikini top.
[0028] In certain embodiments, the method further includes
releasably attaching at least one strand of jewelry to the at least
one top ring or at least one of the first and second pair of bottom
rings or a combination thereof.
[0029] Various advantages of this disclosure will become apparent
to those skilled in the art from the following detailed
description, when read in light of the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment
of a convertible swimsuit, according to the present disclosure,
shown on a wearer.
[0031] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an exemplary
embodiment of the convertible swimsuit, assembled into a triangle
bikini top, according to the present disclosure, shown on a
wearer.
[0032] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of an alternative
embodiment of the convertible swimsuit of FIG. 2, assembled into a
bandeau bikini top, according to the present disclosure, shown on a
wearer.
[0033] FIG. 4 is a front view of the convertible swimsuit top of
FIG. 2 before assembly or conversion into the bandeau bikini top of
FIG. 3 according to the present disclosure.
[0034] FIGS. 5-11 illustrate the assembly of the convertible
swimsuit top of FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, into the convertible swimsuit top
of FIG. 3 according to the present disclosure.
[0035] FIG. 12 is a front perspective view of the convertible
swimsuit bottom of FIGS. 1-3 with the assembled rings and
detachable bottom straps secured thereto according to the present
disclosure.
[0036] FIG. 13 is a front perspective view of the convertible
swimsuit bottom of FIGS. 1-3 with one of the bottom rings in an
open configuration and the detachable bottom strap removed
therefrom.
[0037] FIG. 14 is an up close view of a ring of the convertible
swimsuit of FIGS. 1-13 and 16-17 in a closed configuration
according to the present disclosure.
[0038] FIG. 15 is an up close view of a ring of the convertible
swimsuit of FIGS. 1-13 and 16-17 in an open configuration according
to the present disclosure.
[0039] FIG. 16 is a side perspective view of an alternative
embodiment of the convertible swimsuit of FIGS. 1-2 with at least
one strand of jewelry attached to the top and bottom rings,
according to the present disclosure, shown on a wearer.
[0040] FIG. 17 is a side perspective view of an alternative
embodiment of the convertible swimsuit of FIG. 3 with at least one
strand of jewelry attached to the top and bottom rings and a strand
of jewelry configured as a detachable bottom strap.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0041] This disclosure is not limited to the particular article of
manufacture, systems, methodologies or protocols described, as
these may vary. The terminology used in this description is for the
purpose of describing the particular versions or embodiments only,
and is not intended to limit the scope.
[0042] As used in this document, the singular forms "a," "an," and
"the" include plural reference unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific
terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by
one of ordinary skill in the art. All publications mentioned in
this document are incorporated by reference. All sizes recited in
this document are by way of example only, and the invention is not
limited to convertible swimsuits having the specific sizes or
dimensions recited below. As used herein, the term "comprising"
means "including, but not limited to."
[0043] In consideration of the figures, it is to be understood for
purposes of clarity certain details of construction and/or
operation are not provided in view of such details being
conventional and well within the skill of the art upon disclosure
of the document described herein.
[0044] The present disclosure pertains to an improved swimsuit,
namely, a women's bikini, having a convertible top with detachable
straps for both top and bottom and a method for assembling same in
creating multiple styles for a wearer, among other desirable
features as described herein.
[0045] Referring now to FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an
exemplary embodiment of a convertible swimsuit 10, according to the
present disclosure, shown on a wearer 12. The convertible swimsuit
10 includes a top 14 having a left cup 16 and right cup 18
positioned on a wearer's breasts 12, a pair of first integrated
loops 20 each disposed at a first end 22 of the left cup 16 and
right cup 18, and a pair of second integrated loops 24 each
disposed at a second end 26 of the left cup 16 and right cup 18 for
slidably receiving a longitudinal strap 28 such that the left cup
16 and right 18 cup are adjacent to each other at a middle section
30 of the second end 26. A pair of top rings 32 is slidably
disposed in the pair of first integrated loops 20 at the first end
22 of the left cup 16 and right cup 18. At least one detachable top
strap 33 is secured to each top ring 32 at the first end 22 of the
left cup 16 and right cup 18.
[0046] The convertible swimsuit 10 further includes a bottom 34
having a front panel 36 and rear panel 38 (FIGS. 12-13) configured
to be one continuous piece, a pair of third integrated loops 40
each disposed at opposing sides 42 of the front panel 36, and a
pair of fourth integrated loops 44 each disposed at opposing sides
46 of the rear panel 38. A first pair of bottom rings 48 is
slidably disposed in the pair of third integrated loops 40 at
opposing sides 42 of the front panel 36. A second pair of bottom
rings 50 (FIGS. 12-13) is slidably disposed in the pair of fourth
integrated loops 44 at opposing sides 46 of the rear panel 38. At
least one detachable bottom strap 52 is secured to each bottom ring
48, 50 at opposing sides 42, 46 of the front panel 36 and rear
panel 38 (FIGS. 12-13). The detachable bottom straps 52 are tied
together at each side in forming the bottom 34.
[0047] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an exemplary
embodiment of the convertible swimsuit 10 of FIG. 1, assembled into
a triangle bikini top, according to the present disclosure, shown
on a wearer 12. In some embodiments, the left cup 16 and right cup
18 of the top 14 are non-interchangeable and uniform in appearance
such that the same fabric, material or textile pattern or print is
used for each cup 16, 18. In some embodiments, the front panel 36
and rear panel 38 (FIGS. 12-13) of the bottom 34 are
non-interchangeable and uniform in appearance such that the same
fabric, material or textile pattern or print is used for each panel
36, 38.
[0048] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of an alternative
embodiment of the convertible swimsuit 10 of FIG. 2, assembled into
a bandeau bikini top, according to the present disclosure, shown on
a wearer 12. The convertible swimsuit 10 includes a top 54 having a
non-interchangeable left cup 18 and right cup 16 positioned on a
wearer's breasts, a pair of first integrated loops 20 each disposed
at a first end 22 of the left cup 18 and right cup 16, and a pair
of second integrated loops 24 each disposed at a second end 26 of
the left cup 18 and right cup 16 for slidably receiving a
longitudinal strap 28 such that the strap is positioned around the
wearer's neck 12. At least one top ring 32 is slidably disposed in
the pair of first integrated loops 20 such that the left cup 18 and
right cup 16 are joined together at a middle section 35 of the
first end 22.
[0049] The convertible swimsuit 10 further includes a bottom 34
having a front panel 36 and rear panel 38 (FIGS. 12-13) configured
to be one continuous piece, a pair of third integrated loops 40
each disposed at opposing sides 42 of the front panel 36, and a
pair of fourth integrated loops 44 each disposed at opposing sides
46 of the rear panel 38. A first pair of bottom rings 48 is
slidably disposed in the pair of third integrated loops 40 at
opposing sides 42 of the front panel 36. A second pair of bottom
rings 50 (FIGS. 12-13) is slidably disposed in the pair of fourth
integrated loops 44 at opposing sides 46 of the rear panel 38. At
least one detachable bottom strap 52 is secured to each bottom ring
48, 50 at opposing sides 42, 46 of the front panel 36 and rear
panel 38 (FIGS. 12-13). The detachable bottom straps 52 are tied
together at each side in forming the bottom 34.
[0050] FIG. 4 is a front view of the convertible swimsuit top 14 of
FIGS. 1-2 before assembly or conversion into the alternate top 54
of FIG. 3 according to the present disclosure. The top rings 32 are
configured to open when being positioned in the pair of first
integrated loops 20 each disposed at the first end 22 of the left
cup 16 and right cup of the top 14. In some embodiments, the top
rings 32 are uniform in appearance. The top rings can be fabricated
of any sturdy material, such as metal, plastic, and the like. The
top rings are preferably configured to be round with a closed
profile and a hinge closing mechanism. It should be understood that
the top rings can be other suitable shapes and have any suitable
closing mechanism.
[0051] In accordance with the present disclosure, at least one
detachable top strap 33 is secured to each top ring 32 at the first
end 22 of the left cup 16 and right cup 18 by being knotted or
looped around each top ring 32 such that the detachable top straps
33 are tied together at an opposite end 58 in forming neck straps
60 of the top 14. It should be understood that various styles of
detachable top straps can be secured to each top ring in forming
the neck straps of the top.
[0052] As shown in FIGS. 5-11, the convertible swimsuit top 14 of
FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, can be assembled into the alternative top 54
(FIG. 11) of FIG. 3 by removing one of the top rings 32 at the
first end 22 of the left cup 16 and right cup 18 and the at least
one detachable top strap 34 from the remaining top ring 32, and
joining the first end 22 together with the remaining top ring 32
(FIGS. 9-11), and pulling the longitudinal strap 28 in an outward
direction at the middle section 30 (FIGS. 6-8) such that the
longitudinal strap 28 is disposed around the wearer's neck and
opposing ends 56 of the longitudinal strap 28 are secured together
around the wearer's back. In some embodiments, the top 14 is a
triangle bikini top and the alternative top 54 is a bandeau bikini
top. It should be understood that the above steps for assembling or
converting the triangle bikini top into the bandeau bikini top can
be in a different order such that the pulling step precedes the
joining step as shown in FIGS. 8-11.
[0053] In accordance with the present disclosure, the bandeau
bikini top can be assembled or converted back into the triangle
bikini top 14 of convertible swimsuit 10 by reversing the above
steps. Specifically, the bandeau bikini top 54 can be assembled or
converted into the triangle bikini top 14 by removing the at least
one top ring 32 from one of the first integrated loops 20 such that
the left cup 18 and right cup 16 are unjoined at the middle section
35 of the first end 22. At least one top ring 32 is added into the
first integrated loop 20 in which at least one detachable top strap
33 is secured to each top ring 32 at the first end 22 of the left
cup 16 (designated 18 in the bandeau bikini top 54 style) and right
cup 18 (designated 16 in the bandeau bikini top 54 style). The left
cup 16 and right cup 18 are positioned adjacent to each other at a
middle section 30 of the second end 26 on the longitudinal strap 28
such that opposing ends 58 of the longitudinal strap 28 are tied
together around the wearer's back.
[0054] FIG. 12 is a front perspective view of the convertible
swimsuit bottom 34 of FIGS. 1-3 with the assembled rings 48, 50 and
detachable bottom straps 52 secured thereto according to the
present disclosure. Specifically, at least one detachable bottom
strap 52 is secured to each bottom ring 48, 50 at opposing sides
42, 46 of the front panel 36 and rear panel 38 by being knotted or
looped around each bottom ring 48, 50 such that the detachable
bottom straps 52 are tied together at opposing sides 42, 46 in
forming the bottom 34. It should be understood that various styles
of detachable bottom straps can be secured to each bottom ring in
forming the bottom.
[0055] FIG. 13 is a front perspective view of the convertible
swimsuit bottom 34 of FIGS. 1-3 with one of the bottom rings in an
open configuration and the detachable bottom strap removed
therefrom. The bottom rings 48, 50 are configured to open when
being positioned in the third and fourth integrated loops 40, 44
disposed at opposing sides 42, 46 of the front panel 36 and rear
panel 38 of the bottom 34.
[0056] In some embodiments, the first and second pairs of bottom
rings 48, 50 are uniform in appearance. The bottom rings can be
fabricated of any sturdy material, such as metal, plastic, and the
like. The bottom rings are preferably configured to be round with a
closed profile and a hinge closing mechanism. It should be
understood that the bottom rings can be other suitable shapes and
have any suitable closing mechanism.
[0057] FIG. 14 is an up close view of a ring of the convertible
swimsuit of FIGS. 1-13 and 16-17 in a closed configuration
according to the present disclosure. FIG. 15 is an up close view of
a ring of the convertible swimsuit of FIGS. 1-13 and 16-17 in an
open configuration according to the present disclosure. It should
be understood that the top rings 32 and bottom rings 48, 50 of the
convertible swimsuit 10, 54 of FIGS. 1-13 and 16-17 are configured
to be the same as each other and can have any suitable
dimensions.
[0058] FIG. 16 is a side perspective view of an alternative
embodiment of the convertible swimsuit 10 of FIGS. 1-2 with at
least one strand of jewelry 62 attached to the top rings 32 and
bottom rings 48, 50, according to the present disclosure, shown on
a wearer 12. Specifically, in some embodiments, at least one strand
of jewelry 62 may be releasably attached to at least one of the
pair of top rings 32 or at least one of the first and second pair
of bottom rings 48, 50 or a combination thereof.
[0059] FIG. 17 is a side perspective view of an alternative
embodiment of the convertible swimsuit of FIG. 3 with at least one
strand of jewelry 62 attached to the top rings 32 and bottom rings
48, 50 and a strand of jewelry 62 configured as a detachable bottom
strap 52, according to the present disclosure, shown on the wearer
12. Specifically, in some embodiments, the at least one detachable
bottom strap 52 may be a strand of jewelry 62.
[0060] In accordance with the present disclosure, a method for
assembling a convertible swimsuit, which is substantially disclosed
as already described above and illustrated in FIGS. 1-2, 4, 12-13,
and 16, is provided herein. The method includes: providing a top 14
having a left cup 16 and right cup 18 positioned on a wearer's
breasts 12, a pair of first integrated loops 20 each disposed at a
first end 22 of the left cup 16 and right cup 18, and a pair of
second integrated loops 24 each disposed at a second end 26 of the
left cup 16 and right cup 18 for slidably receiving a longitudinal
strap 28 such that the left cup 16 and right cup 18 are adjacent to
each other at a middle section 30 of the second end 26; providing a
pair of top rings 32 configured to be slidably disposed in the pair
of first integrated loops 20 at the first end 22 of the left cup 16
and right cup 18; securing at least one detachable top strap 33 to
each top ring 32 at the first end 22 of the left cup 16 and right
cup 18; providing a bottom 34 having a front panel 36 and rear
panel 38 configured to be one continuous piece, a pair of third
integrated loops 40 each disposed at opposing sides 42 of the front
panel 36, and a pair of fourth integrated loops 44 each disposed at
opposing sides 46 of the rear panel 38; providing a first pair of
bottom rings 48 configured to be slidably disposed in the pair of
third integrated loops 40 at opposing sides 42 of the front panel
36; providing a second pair of bottom rings 50 configured to be
slidably disposed in the pair of fourth integrated loops 44 at
opposing sides 46 of the rear panel 38; securing at least one
detachable bottom strap 52 to each bottom ring 48, 50 at opposing
sides 42, 46 of the front panel 36 and rear panel 38; and tying the
detachable bottom straps 52 together at each side in forming the
bottom 34.
[0061] In some embodiments, the method for assembling a convertible
swimsuit further includes: converting the top 14 into an
alternative top 54 by removing one of the top rings 32 at the first
end 22 of the left cup 16 and right cup 18; joining the first end
22 together with the remaining top ring 32; removing the at least
one detachable top strap 33 from the remaining top ring 32; pulling
the longitudinal strap 28 in an outward direction at the middle
section 30 such that the longitudinal strap 28 is disposed around
the wearer's neck 12; and securing opposing ends 58 of the
longitudinal strap 28 together around the wearer's back.
[0062] In further embodiments, the step of converting the top 14
into an alternative top 54 includes converting a triangle bikini
top into a bandeau bikini top.
[0063] In further embodiments, the method includes releasably
attaching at least one strand of jewelry 62 to at least one of the
pair of top rings 32 or at least one of the first and second pair
of the bottom rings 48, 50 or a combination thereof.
[0064] In accordance with the present disclosure, a method for
assembling a convertible swimsuit, which is substantially disclosed
as already described above and illustrated in FIGS. 3, 11-13, and
17, is provided herein. The method includes: providing a top 54
having a non-interchangeable left cup 18 and right cup 16
positioned on a wearer's breasts, a pair of first integrated loops
20 each disposed at a first end 22 of the left cup 18 and right cup
16, and a pair of second integrated loops 24 each disposed at a
second end 26 of the left cup 18 and right cup 16 for slidably
receiving a longitudinal strap 28 such that the strap is positioned
around the wearer's neck 12; providing at least one top ring 32
configured to be slidably disposed in the pair of first integrated
loops 20; joining the left cup 18 and the right cup 16 together at
a middle section 35 of the first end 22 with the at least one top
ring 32; providing a bottom 34 having a non-interchangeable front
panel 36 and rear panel 38 configured to be one continuous piece, a
pair of third integrated loops 40 each disposed at opposing sides
42 of the front panel 36, and a pair of fourth integrated loops 44
each disposed at opposing sides 46 of the rear panel 38; providing
a first pair of bottom rings 48 configured to be slidably disposed
in the pair of third integrated loops 40 at opposing sides 42, 46
of the front panel 36; providing a second pair of bottom rings 50
configured to be slidably disposed in the pair of fourth integrated
loops 44 at opposing sides 46 of the rear panel 38; securing at
least one detachable bottom strap 52 to each bottom ring 48, 50 at
opposing sides 42, 46 of the front panel 36 and rear panel 38; and
tying the detachable bottom straps 52 together at each side in
forming the bottom 34.
[0065] In further embodiments, the method includes converting the
top 54 into an alternative top 14 by removing the at least one top
ring 32 from one of the first integrated loops 20; unjoining the
left cup 18 (designated 16 in the triangle bikini top style) and
the right cup 16 (designated 18 in the triangle bikini top style)
at the middle section 35 of the first end 22; adding at least one
top ring 32 into the first integrated loop 20; securing at least
one detachable strap 33 to each top ring 32 at the first end 22 of
the left cup 16 and the right cup 18; positioning the left cup 16
and the right cup 18 adjacent to each other at a middle section of
the second end 26 on the longitudinal strap 28; and tying opposing
ends 56 of the longitudinal strap 28 together around the wearer's
back 12.
[0066] In further embodiments, the step of converting the top 54
into an alternative top 14 includes converting a bandeau bikini top
into a triangle bikini top.
[0067] In further embodiments, the method includes releasably
attaching at least one strand of jewelry 62 to the at least one top
ring 32 or at least one of the first and second pair of bottom
rings 48, 50 or a combination thereof.
[0068] Several of the features and functions disclosed above may be
combined into different articles of manufacture, methods or
applications, or combinations thereof. Various presently unforeseen
or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations or
improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in
the art, each of which is also intended to be encompassed by the
following claims.
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