Elastic waistband

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear, right side perspective view of a elastic waistband showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear, right side perspective view of FIG. 1 with the elastic waistband folded down in an intended use;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 9 is a detail elevation view along section 9-9 of FIG. 6, illustrating attachment of the inner elastic waistband to fabric when folded down, as in FIG. 2.

The even dotted lines are for athletic wear environmental purposes only and form no part of the claimed design. The broken lines shown on the inner waistband represents stitching lines for an elastic material. The texture shown on the inner waistband represents color contrast. The dotted vertical and horizontal lines shown on the outside of the waistband represent gathered fabric by virtue of stitching the inner elastic waistband.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a elastic waistband, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Leeper; Curtis (Fayetteville, NC), Dye; Shelby (Fayetteville, NC), Jennings; Heather (Fayetteville, NC), Baggett; Jessica S. (Fayetteville, NC)
Assignee:	M.J. Soffe LLC (Fayetteville, NC)
Appl. No.:	D/402,463
Filed:	September 23, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D2/853
Current International Class:	0202
Field of Search:	;D2/712,731,738,742,853 ;2/227,228,236-238

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

GK Choice of Champions. http://www.gkelite.com/Cheer-WomensINSTOCK-Shorts/CB506. Copyright 2011. "CB506--V Waist Animal Print Short ". cited by examiner . Sears. http://www.sears.com/vintage-1955-junior-s-zebra-print-waistband-yo- ga-pants/. Date Unknown: Viewed Jan. 2012. "Vintage 1955 Junior's Zebra Print Waistband Yoga Pants ". cited by examiner . http://www.amazon.com, Champion Women's Mesh Short: Clothing, 3 pgs., Jun. 17, 2011. cited by other . http://www.amazon.com, Rio Rolldown Waist Yoga Short: Clothing, 2 pgs., Jun. 17, 2011. cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Johnson; Rashida
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto