Garments with removable panels
Garments with fastenable panels are provided. In this regard, a representative garment includes: a body formed of material and configured as pants; an opening defined in the body; and a panel sized and shaped to cover the opening, the panel being movable between an opening position, in which the panel provides access to the opening, and a closed position, in which the panel obstructs access to the opening.
The present disclosure generally relates to garments.
Many aspects of the disclosure can be better understood with reference to the following figures. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure.
Reference will now be made in detail to that which is illustrated in the figures. While the disclosure will be described in connection with these figures, there is no intent to limit the scope of legal protection to the embodiments disclosed herein. Rather, the intent is to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents included within the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
In this regard, garments with movable panels are provided, some embodiments of which involve the use of zippered panels, the zippers of which may be unzipped to provide access to the interiors of the garments. By way of example, a garment may be configured as pants and the panel may be positioned at the front of the crotch where a conventional zipper typically would be provided. However, in contrast to such a conventional arrangement, the panel may be secured to the pants at a lower edge of the panel, which is positioned toward the center of the crotch. The upper end of the panel is detachable from the garment and may be folded outwardly and downwardly from the waist band of the pants to provide access to the interior. Zippers may be provided along the side edges of the panel to facilitate selective securing and repositioning of the panel. Additionally, clasps or snaps may be provided near the. intersection of the upper end and the sides of the panel for enhancing attachment of the panel to the waist band.
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Zippers 118 and 120 are mounted to the left and right sides of the panel, respectively, and to corresponding portions of the garment to facilitate selective securing and repositioning of the panel. Specifically, the zippers are unzipped to provide the open configuration shown in
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Panel 110 of this embodiment is generally triangular in shape and includes an upper edge 140 that is generally parallel with the length of the waist band when closed. Panel 110 also exhibits a slight convex shape presenting a slight outward domed shape. Note that approximately a bottom 10-20% of the apex 142 (positioned at the bottom of the panel) is secured to the garment by stitching. Thus, the apex functions as a form of hinge.
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Zipper 220 is mounted to the left side of the panel and to a corresponding portion of the front of the garment to facilitate selective securing and repositioning of the panel. Specifically, the zipper is unzipped to provide the open configuration shown in
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Panel 210 of this embodiment has a perimeter that has a generally rectangular upper portion and a generally curved or U-shaped lower portion. The upper edge 240 of the panel is generally parallel with the length of the waist band when closed. Note that the lower portion 242 of the panel and the right side 244 of the panel are secured to the garment.
Zippers 318 and 320 are mounted to the left and right sides of the panel, respectively, and to corresponding portions, of the garment to facilitate selective securing and repositioning of the panel. Specifically, the zippers are unzipped to provide the open configuration shown in
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Panel 310 of this embodiment has a perimeter that has a generally rectangular upper portion and a generally curved or U-shaped lower portion. Panel 310 includes an upper edge 340 that is generally parallel with the length of the waist band when closed. Note that the lower portion 342 is secured to the garment by stitching.
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In contrast to the zipper arrangements previously described, this embodiment includes rotatable fittings (e.g., fitting 418) that form interference fits with corresponding eyelets (e.g., eyelet 420) located along the side edges of the panel to facilitate selective securing and repositioning of the panel. Specifically, at least some of the fittings are rotated and removed from the eyelets to provide the open configuration shown in
Panel 410 of this embodiment has a perimeter that has a generally rectangular in shape. The upper edge 440 of the panel is generally parallel with the length of the waist band when closed. Note that the lower portion 442 of the panel is secured to the garment.
Zippers 518 and 520 are mounted to the left and right sides of the panel, respectively, and to corresponding portions of the garment to facilitate selective securing and repositioning of the panel. Specifically, the zippers are unzipped to provide the open configuration shown in
An additional zipper 522 is located along a centerline of the panel. Zipper 522 allows the panel to be opened into first and second portions 521 and 523.
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Panel 510 of this embodiment has a perimeter that has a generally rectangular upper portion and a generally curved or U-shaped lower portion. Panel 510 includes an upper edge 540 that is generally parallel with the length of the waist band when closed. Note that the lower portion 542 is secured to the garment.
It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments are merely examples of possible implementations. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the principles of the present disclosure. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of this disclosure and protected by the following claims.
Claims
1. A garment comprising:
- a body formed of material and configured as pants;
- an opening defined in the body; and
- a panel sized and shaped to cover the opening, the panel being movable between an opening position, in which the panel provides access to the opening, and a closed position, in which the panel obstructs access to the opening.
2. The garment of claim 1, wherein the garment is configured as jeans.
3. The garment of claim 1, wherein the opening is located at a front of the pants.
4. The garment of claim 1, further comprising a first zipper attached along an inner side of the panel and a first portion of the garment adjacent to the opening such that unzipping of the first zipper enables moving of the panel from the closed to the open position.
5. The garment of claim 4, further comprising a second zipper attached along an inner side of the panel and a second portion of the garment adjacent to the opening such that unzipping of the first zipper and the second zipper enables moving of the panel from the closed to the open position.
6. The garment of claim 5, wherein the first zipper and the second zipper are mounted on opposing edges of the panel.
7. The garment of claim 5, wherein:
- the panel has a first panel portion and a second panel portion; and
- the garment further comprises a third zipper attaching the first panel portion and the second panel portion.
8. The garment of claim 1, wherein the panel exhibits a convex.
9. The garment of claim 1, wherein:
- the garment further comprises an arrangement of rotatable fittings; and
- the panel has an arrangement of eyelets such that moving of the panel from the closed to the open position involves unfastening the fittings from the eyelets.
10. The garment of claim 1, wherein:
- the garment has a waist band; and
- the opening is defined, in part, by a lower edge of the waist band.
11. The garment of claim 1, wherein a portion of the panel is secured to the body.
12. The garment of claim 11, wherein the portion is secured to the body by stitching.
Type: Application
Filed: Feb 15, 2013
Publication Date: Aug 21, 2014
Inventor: Caleb Joseph Edwards (Lawrenceville, GA)
Application Number: 13/768,941
International Classification: A41D 1/06 (20060101);