U.S. patent application number 14/807707 was filed with the patent office on 2016-06-09 for athletic pants for producing sweat in targeted areas.
The applicant listed for this patent is Kristin Margrette Marie Daniels. Invention is credited to Kristin Margrette Marie Daniels.
Application Number | 20160157530 14/807707 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 56093062 |
Filed Date | 2016-06-09 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160157530 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Daniels; Kristin Margrette
Marie |
June 9, 2016 |
ATHLETIC PANTS FOR PRODUCING SWEAT IN TARGETED AREAS
Abstract
An athletic pants for use by a user to enhance sweat production
in targeted areas of a lower body region promotes weight loss. The
athletic pants include a breathable garment that conforms to the
lower body region of the user and has a front panel coupled to a
rear panel, each panel having an upper waist portion attached to an
intermediate portion, and a pair of lower leg portions coupled to
the intermediate portion, and at least one non-breathable member
coupled to an interior portion of the breathable garment proximate
at least one targeted area of the lower body region of the user.
The at least one non-breathable member confines heat generated by
the at least one targeted area to enhance sweat production in the
targeted area, thereby aiding weight loss in the targeted area of
the user.
Inventors: |
Daniels; Kristin Margrette
Marie; (Scottsdale, AZ) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Daniels; Kristin Margrette Marie |
Scottsdale |
AZ |
US |
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Family ID: |
56093062 |
Appl. No.: |
14/807707 |
Filed: |
July 23, 2015 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62010513 |
Jun 11, 2014 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/227 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 1/08 20130101; A41D
31/00 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41D 1/08 20060101
A41D001/08; A41D 31/00 20060101 A41D031/00 |
Claims
1. An athletic pants for use by a user to enhance sweat production
in targeted areas of a lower body region of the user, thereby
aiding weight loss in the targeted areas of the user, the athletic
pants comprising: a breathable garment configured to conform to the
lower body region of the user and comprising a front panel coupled
to a rear panel, each panel comprising an upper waist portion
attached to an intermediate portion, and a pair of lower leg
portions coupled to the intermediate portion, the front panel being
coupled to the rear panel by seams that extend along sides of the
front and rear panels; and at least one non-breathable member
coupled to an interior portion of the breathable garment proximate
at least one targeted area of the lower body region of the user,
wherein the at least one non-breathable member confines heat
generated by the at least one targeted area to enhance sweat
production in the targeted area, thereby aiding weight loss in the
targeted area of the user.
2. The athletic pants of claim 1, further comprising a first
non-breathable member coupled to the upper waist portions of the
front and rear panels.
3. The athletic pants of claim 2, further comprising a second
non-breathable member coupled to the intermediate portion of the
front panel, wherein the second non-breathable member extends along
the user from a waist area to a pubic area.
4. The athletic pants of claim 3, further comprising a third
non-breathable member coupled to first leg portions of the front
and rear panels and a fourth non-breathable member coupled to
second leg portions of the front and rear panels, wherein the third
non-breathable member extends along the user from a first inner
thigh area to slightly below the pubic area, wherein the fourth
non-breathable member extends along the user from a second inner
thigh area to slightly below the pubic area.
5. The athletic pants of claim 4, wherein the first, second, third
and fourth non-breathable members are made from vinyl.
6. The athletic pants of claim 4, wherein the front and rear panels
are made from at least one member of the group consisting of
cotton, spandex, rayon and nylon.
Description
RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] The application claims priority to provisional patent
application U.S. Ser. No. 62/010,513 filed on Jun. 11, 2014, the
entire contents of which is herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The embodiments herein relate generally to athletic apparel
such as pants or shorts for an individual's lower body.
[0003] Athletic pants and shorts are worn by users when playing
sports, exercising or engaging in other cardiovascular activities.
Athletic pants or shorts were originally designed to contain an
individual's body heat. Consequently, this type of active wear
caused an individual's entire lower body area to generate heat and
sweat. Not surprisingly, these types of active wear became commonly
known as sweatpants. When worn by the user, these types of active
wear prevent sweat from evaporating from the surface of the skin,
which prevents the body from cooling itself and signals the body to
produce even more sweat. This makes it difficult and uncomfortable
for the user to work out due to the strain placed on muscles in the
lower body from excessive heat. Sweating and weight loss occur
relatively at the same rate across the areas of the body covered by
these types of active wear.
[0004] Recently, athletic pants and shorts have been designed to be
more lightweight and breathable, and able to wick sweat away from
the user's body. As a result, this type of active wear can increase
a user's athletic performance by preventing certain areas of the
body from heating up while working out or engaging in sports
related activities. However, by cooling the lower body, this new
type of active wear can result in less sweating and overall weight
loss.
[0005] As such, there is a need in the industry for athletic pants
that permit a user to improve athletic performance while enhancing
sweat production in certain targeted areas of the body to aid
weight loss in these areas.
SUMMARY
[0006] An athletic pants for use by a user to enhance sweat
production in targeted areas of a lower body region of the user is
provided. The pants aid weight loss in the targeted areas of the
user. The athletic pants comprise a breathable garment configured
to conform to the lower body region of the user and comprising a
front panel coupled to a rear panel, each panel comprising an upper
waist portion attached to an intermediate portion, and a pair of
lower leg portions coupled to the intermediate portion, the front
panel being coupled to the rear panel by seams that extend along
sides of the front and rear panels, and at least one non-breathable
member coupled to an interior portion of the breathable garment
proximate at least one targeted area of the lower body region of
the user, wherein the at least one non-breathable member confines
heat generated by the at least one targeted area to enhance sweat
production in the targeted area, thereby aiding weight loss in the
targeted area of the user.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0007] The detailed description of some embodiments of the
invention will be made below with reference to the accompanying
figures, wherein the figures disclose one or more embodiments of
the present invention.
[0008] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of certain embodiments of
the athletic pants shown in use;
[0009] FIG. 2 depicts a front perspective view of certain
embodiments of the athletic pants depicting the exterior;
[0010] FIG. 3 depicts a rear perspective view of certain
embodiments of the athletic pants depicting the exterior;
[0011] FIG. 4 depicts a front view of certain embodiments of the
athletic pants omitting the rear panel and depicting the interior
surface of the front panel;
[0012] FIG. 5 depicts a rear view of certain embodiments of the
athletic pants omitting the front panel and depicting the interior
surface of the rear panel;
[0013] FIG. 6 depicts a section view of certain embodiments of the
athletic pants taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 1;
[0014] FIG. 7 depicts a section view of certain embodiments of the
athletic pants taken along line 7-7 in FIG. 6 depicting a
breathable section of the pants; and
[0015] FIG. 8 depicts a section view of certain embodiments of the
athletic pants taken along line 8-8 in FIG. 6 depicting a
non-breathable section of the pants.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENTS
[0016] As depicted in FIGS. 1-3, athletic pants 10 are configured
to be worn by operator 36 and comprises breathable fabric material
24, pockets 38 and several non-breathable members such as thigh
non-breathable members 26, pelvic area non-breathable member 28 and
waistband non-breathable member 30. Non-breathable members 26, 28,
30 are placed in certain target areas of athletic pants 10 to
enhance sweat production in corresponding areas of the operator's
body when the pants are worn. Although the figures depict athletic
pants 10 extending from a waist portion of operator 36 to below the
knees, it shall be appreciated that any variable sizes may be used
instead. For example, athletic pants 10 may be shorts, which extend
from the waist portion of operator 36 to above the knees.
Therefore, the amount of skin 32 of operator 36 that is exposed may
vary.
[0017] Athletic pants 10 comprise front right main panel 16, front
left main panel 18, rear right main panel 20 and rear left main
panel 22, which are all made from breathable fabric material 24.
Breathable fabric material 24 may be any material or combination of
materials known in the field including, but not limited to, cotton,
spandex, rayon, nylon, other breathable fabrics, or the like. Front
right main panel 16, front left main panel 18, rear right main
panel 20 and rear left main panel 22 are aligned together and
secured by seams that extend along side portions of the panels. A
waistband and hem can be added by folding over the upper edges of
main panels 16, 18, 20, 22 and sewing along the folded edges to
stich the waistband down in place. The bottom portions of main
panels 16, 18, 20, 22 may be sewn to finish ends of the leg
portions of athletic pants 10. Once assembled together, main panels
16, 18, 20, 22 form a single garment with exterior surface 12 and
interior surface 14.
[0018] As depicted in FIGS. 4-5, non-breathable members are secured
to interior surfaces 14 of main panels 16, 18, 20, 22 in certain
target areas of interest. Non-breathable members may be secured to
the panels by stitching or alternative fasteners such as an
adhesive. In certain embodiments of the invention, waistband
non-breathable member 30 is affixed to upper portions of main
panels 16, 18, 20, 22. It shall be appreciated that waistband
non-breathable member 30 may comprise two portions in which a first
portion is affixed to front left main panel 18 and front right main
panel 16, and a second portion is affixed to rear right main panel
20 and rear left main panel 22. Alternatively, waistband
non-breathable member 30 may comprise a single member coupled to
main panels 16, 18, 20, 22. When athletic pants 10 are worn by
operator 36, waistband non-breathable member 30 is configured to be
placed directly above the waist portion of the operator's body.
[0019] In one embodiment of the invention, pelvic area
non-breathable member 28 is a generally rectangular layer affixed
to an intermediate portion of front left main panel 18 and front
right main panel 16, directly below waistband non-breathable member
30. Pelvic area non-breathable member 28 extends side to side from
an outer seam of front left main panel 18 to an outer seam of front
right main panel 16. When athletic pants 10 are worn by operator
36, pelvic area non-breathable member 28 is positioned directly
above the region from the operator's waist area to the pubic
area.
[0020] In one embodiment of the invention, thigh non-breathable
members 26 are affixed to inner thigh portions of main panels 16,
18, 20, 22. Each thigh non-breathable member 26 is preferably an
oval or similarly shaped member that is affixed to front main
panels 16, 18 or rear main panels 20, 22. When athletic pants 10
are worn by operator 36, each thigh non-breathable member 26
extends from the operator's inner thigh area to slightly below the
pubic area.
[0021] Non-breathable members 26, 28, 30 are preferably made from
vinyl. However, alternative non-breathable materials or combination
of materials may be used instead. Although the figures depict both
pelvic area non-breathable member 28 and thigh non-breathable
members 26 affixed to main panels 16, 18, 20, 22, either type of
non-breathable member can be used alone on the panels instead. It
shall be appreciated that any number of additional non-breathable
members (not shown) may be affixed to main panels 16, 18, 20, 22 at
other desired target areas of the operator's body, such as along
the outer thigh areas.
[0022] In operation, operator 36 wears athletic pants 10 in the
same manner as a conventional pair of pants. As depicted in FIG. 1,
athletic pants 10 conform to skin 32 of the operator's body. As
operator 36 engages in a workout or cardiovascular activity,
non-breathable members 26, 28, 30 confine heat generated in the
operator's corresponding target areas of the inner thigh areas,
midsection or pelvic area, and waist. As a result, this heats up
the target areas, enhances sweat production therein and potentially
aids in weight loss in these areas. Remaining portions of the
operator's body remain cool as breathable fabric material 24
contacts skin 32 in these areas.
[0023] FIG. 6 depicts exemplary target area 42 such as the inner
thigh area of operator 36. As operator 36 engages in an activity,
sweat generated by the body travels through breathable fabric
material 24 in the form of evaporated moisture 34. In exemplary
target area 42, thigh non-breathable member 26 confines heat
generated by the body in the area and prevents sweat from
evaporating through the material. This trapped heat further
enhances sweat production in exemplary target area 42. This is
beneficial for targeting fat 40 in exemplary target area 42 to
promote weight loss in the inner thigh area. FIG. 7 depicts the
direction of evaporated moisture 34 from operator 36 in a region
where breathable fabric material 24 contacts skin 32. FIG. 8
depicts the confinement of heat and sweat within athletic pants 10
by thigh non-breathable member 26.
[0024] From the description above, it should be evident that
athletic pants 10 have the following advantages: (a) The
non-breathable fabric can contain an individual's body heat,
potentially increasing sweat and weight loss in certain targeted
areas of the lower abdominals, inner thigh, and possibly the outer
thigh; (b) The breathable fabric can allow the majority of the legs
and lower body to remain cool, thus potentially making physical
activity easier and more comfortable for the user; and (c) The
non-breathable fabric is hidden beneath the breathable fabric so
that an individual can target their problem areas potentially
without other people knowing about it.
[0025] It shall be appreciated that the components of athletic
pants 10 described in several embodiments herein may comprise any
alternative known materials in the field and be of any color, size
and/or dimensions. It shall be appreciated that the components of
athletic pants 10 described herein may be manufactured and
assembled using any known techniques in the field. Although
athletic pants 10 have been described for use with activities such
as sports, workouts or other cardiovascular activities, the pants
may be beneficial when worn during any other lower intensity
activities, e.g., walking, gardening, cleaning the house, or the
like. In addition, it shall be appreciated that athletic pants 10
may be designed for use by men, women, adults and children.
[0026] Persons of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate that
numerous design configurations may be possible to enjoy the
functional benefits of the inventive systems. Thus, given the wide
variety of configurations and arrangements of embodiments of the
present invention the scope of the invention is reflected by the
breadth of the claims below rather than narrowed by the embodiments
described above.
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