Abstract: A one-piece lady's swimsuit has an upper portion that covers the upper body and a displaceable lower portion that includes a crotch section for covering a wearer's crotch. The displaceable lower portion can be detached and swung down and out of the way for using the restroom and swung back and up where it is secured in place to present a fashionable stylish swimsuit design.

Abstract: A static electricity dissipation garment where the body of the garment is constructed of fabric within which is woven the strands of carbon. The garment includes a pair of side seams located between the torso area of the garment and down each leg section of the garment. The first embodiment of the garment includes sleeve seams that extend along the entire length of the sleeve of the garment and along the connection of the sleeve to the upper torso and then along the collar of the garment. Within each of these seams, along the entire length of the seam, is included an electrically conductive ribbon. The ribbon of the side seam is designed to overlap a substantial length of the sleeve seam. The ribbons of the two sleeve seams and side seams overlap each other in the area of the collar. An appropriate electrical connector is connected to the ribbon of at least one side seam.

Abstract: A disposable bib having an improved mechanical fastener assembly is disclosed. The mechanical fastener assembly includes an extended target surface and an array of prongs elements extending from a surface of the bib. The mechanical prong elements provide secure fastening of the bib shoulder extensions, yet are soft to the touch.

Abstract: A clothing ornamentation device and method for decorating the upper torso area of an individual wearing a garment. The device includes a securement element that attaches to the upper back portion of a wearer's garment and allows the attachment and support of strands and ornaments to the strands. The weight of the ornaments produces a bias on the strands, so that the ornamentation may be draped over the user's upper chest area, where they will rest while being supported by the strands. The device allows variation of number and composition of the ornaments as well as the strands. The device attaches to back portion of wearer's garment near the neck area of the garment. This allows the draping or incorporation of ornaments that may be used to decorate the back of the user's garment as well.

Abstract: A locking apparatus for a cord comprises a sleeve member having a first axial end, a second axial end and a tubular surface therebetween. The first axial end is closed by a disc-shaped member having a first diameter. The tubular surface has an outer surface having a second diameter. The second axial end has a flange-shaped rim portion having a third diameter. The first diameter and the third diameter are greater than the second diameter. The disc-shaped member has an outer surface that is knurled. A plug shaped member is slidably received in the sleeve member. The plug-shaped member has a first axial end disposed with the sleeve member and a second axial end being disposed axially outside of sleeve member. The second axial end has a knurled surface.

Abstract: A new Siliconized Leather Glove for offering an improved work glove that is light weight and flexible while having a superior grip as well as good insulation, water-resistant, and chemical-resistant properties. A work glove formed of heavy weight canvas and split leather wherein the entire glove is coated on its exterior with a layer of silicone rubber. The glove comprises a palm piece, a back piece, and a thumb stall joined together to fit a human hand. The palm piece comprising a palm portion and the palm side of finger stalls, and the thumb stall are formed of a split leather. The back piece comprising a back portion and the back side of finger stalls is formed of a heavy weight canvas. The split leather of the palm piece and the thumb stall is coated with a layer of silicone rubber only on its outer surface. However, the heavy weight canvas of the back piece is saturated and coated throughout with a layer of silicone rubber.

Abstract: A garment having a first garment portion and a second garment portion attached at their bottom edges to form a single garment. While one of the garment portions is worn about the body, the other garment may be tucked into the lower body garment of the wearer as a spare garment.

Abstract: A shapesuit comprises a body formed by sewing together a front body and a back body; and at least a pair of stretchable straps extended diagonally and substantially in an X-shape on and sewn to either the front body or the back body so that the middle portions thereof intersect each other. When the front body is provided with the stretchable straps in an X-shaped arrangement, the stretchable straps lift superfluous flesh on the waist toward the middle of the wearer's body, and flattens the stomach and the waist by their elasticities. When the back body is provided with the stretchable straps in an X-shaped arrangement, the stretchable back straps lift superfluous flesh on opposite sides of the buttocks toward the middle of the wearer's body so that the width across the hips is reduced and the middle between the hips bulges out backward, pull the shoulders backward so that the spine is straightened to correct the posture. Thus, the shapesuit shapes up the body form.

Abstract: An integral backpack/upper body garment comprises a garment to which a split backpack is attached or attachable to the back panel of an upper body garment. A front backpack assembly including front assembly with shoulder straps is attached/attachable to the front face of the back panel, and a rear backpack assembly including storage compartments is attached/attachable to the rear face of the back panel. A circumferential garment compartment has two walls, one attached to the front assembly and one attached to the rear assembly. The jacket may be rolled up or folded into the garment compartment and the two walls joined by a closure to protectively enclose the garment therein when it is not worn. The backpack may be worn with or without the integral jacket, and the jacket may be worn with or without the backpack.

Abstract: A garment for providing audio stimulation to a fetus by a birth mother includes an apron with a horizontal, center belt affixed thereto, the belt having pouches for appropriately positioning an audio input device and speakers. Additionally, microphone input of the voice of the mother may be provided to enhance fetal stimulation.

Abstract: A fashion belt is provided which is capable of being formed variously out of various kinds of materials to various cross-sectional shapes. The fashion belt is capable of being tightened and loosened. The fashion belt includes a belt body and a buckle, the belt body being provided at one end portion with a fixing member and at the other end portion with locking bores, and the buckle being provided with a locking portion having an end to be fixed with the fixing member, and an opposing end capable of accepting the belt body, after insertion, in order to lock and unlock the belt body in an arbitrary position of insertion. The fixing member is provided with locking projections which are to be fixed by locking with locking bores of the buckle. The buckle has a rectangular cross-section and first and second ends having first and second openings, respectively. The second opening is provided with a locking portion which is to matingly lock with the locking bores of the belt body.

Abstract: Clothes such as a bathrobe having superior moisture absorption and thermal insulation and which keeps one's body dry and clean as it absorbs water remaining not only on the upper half but also at the lower half of one's body after bathing or the like and keeps one's body warm, is provided. The bathrobe includes a body part and an attached cloth. The attached cloth is attached to the body part of the bathrobe to cover one's crotch. A band is attached on one end of the attached cloth.

Abstract: A parka is formed with a substantially rhomboid shaped beaver tail secured at the center and adjacent to the bottom of the back of the parka and is movable from a stored position to a deployed operative position wherein it extends between the legs and part way up the front of the parka, thereby to pull the bottom circumferential edge of the parka into close relationship with the top, the outside of the legs of the wearer while the beaver tail is in close contact with the inside of the legs in the crotch area to provide a better sealed garment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting a collar. A flexible fastener is attached to a first side of a neck-band, underneath an under collar and out of sight, and removably attached to a second side of the neck-band, also underneath the under collar and out of sight, for adjustably fastening the collar. The flexible fastener may be detached from the first side of the neck-band and removably attached to the second side of the neck-band, also underneath the under collar and out of sight, for stowing the fastener out of sight when it is desired to wear the collar open.

Abstract: A sagging double bottom incorporated into a conventional pair of trousers, pants or the like. The sagging double bottom is an added separate layer of matching fabric material overlying the rear surface areas of the trousers or pants. The added layer of fabric material covers the rear surface portions of the upper end portion of each leg and the seat portion of the trousers or pants and is attached to the trousers or pants along the side seams, along the inseams and center seam in the crotch area. The lower edge of the leg portions of the added fabric layer is attached transversely of the rear portion of the trousers or pants leg by a conventional seam. The upper edge of the added fabric layer terminates in an auxiliary waistband matching the waistband of the trousers or pants and has its ends incorporated into the side seams at a point spaced below the waistband of the trousers or pants.

Abstract: A jacket or coat having a cape with sleeves with a portion extending down over a user's chest. A body portion covers the trunk and a portion of the chest. An attachment element is connected between the body portion and the cape.

Abstract: A two-handed glove receptacle for enclosing the left hand of one person and the right hand of another to permit contact of the hands within a common compartment. The receptacle preferably takes the form of a pair of mittens joined together at an opening provided in the palm side of the palm-and-fingers section of each mitten, the opening defining an area generally covering the palm and fingers of the hand, excluding the thumb. Separate thumb compartments are provided which provide for an ergonomical fit for the persons sharing their left and right hands within the receptacle to obtain protection from the natural elements.

Abstract: A bib for covering the chest region of a wearer's body has a sheet of flexible material which is proportioned to extend between the wearer's shoulders and which has openings through which the wearer's arms may extend. Tie strings connect with the side edges of the sheet at locations which are spaced downward from the upper edge and thus need not encircle the wearer's neck. A slot extends downward from the upper edge of the sheet at a location midway between the side edges of the sheet to enable the upper edge to lie flat against the wearer's throat. In one form of the bib an open pocket extends along the lower edge of the bib to intercept substances. Optionally, the bib may be formed of transparent material or may be a laminate having a waterproof inner layer and an absorbent outer layer that may be used in the manner of a napkin.

Abstract: A sportsman's mitten which has a flexible hand enclosing glove member that is adapted to enclose and confine a human hand therein in a non-extended closed configuration. An outer-most distal end of the mitten enclosure is slit open to provide an opening for permitting extension of the enclosed fingers of the hand such that they can extend therethrough and beyond by merely extending ones fingers outwardly from the closed configuration. A conventional hook and loop fastener mechanism temporarily closes this distal end opening and is adapted for easy quick opening again by mere extension pressure applied thereto by the outward extension of ones fingers from the closed or fist-like configuration.

Abstract: This invention is an addition to a flat baby bib. The bib has an attached roll of soft, absorbent fabric, (terrycloth, quilting, etc.), to catch the liquid that so often runs out of a new baby's mouth as he drinks from a bottle. The outside of the roll has Velcro patches that allow positioning on the bib wherever is needed to catch the drips. After the bottle is finished, the roll of wet fabric can be removed from the bib, leaving it dry and wearable longer. The roll of material can be unsnapped for washing ease.