Abstract: A garment is provided which is capable of being moved between a folded up position and a folded down position. In the folded up position, a false front simply appears to be the front of a regular garment. In this position, the bib is attached to a torso covering means by at least one fastener. A separate attachment holds the bib to the torso covering means substantially along the waist of the wearer. In the folded down position, however, a lined bib is provided which gives a measure of protection against spills of beverages, foods, paints, compounds, elements, industrial substances, and so on. In this position, the waist portion attachment is engaged, while the fasteners are disengaged.

Abstract: A partially or fully open type upper garment for patients includes a left front piece, a lower front piece, a rear piece, a left sleeve and a right sleeve sewn together. The left front piece and the right front piece is joined together by means of a first fastening device. At least one side of the front pieces is provided with a slit which runs lengthwise of said front piece and its contiguous sleeve. A second fastening device is provided at the slit.

Abstract: An upper garment for patients which includes a back panel for covering over the back of a patient, two front panels sewed up with the back panel and fastened together by a zipper and respectively fastened to either side of the back panel by a respective zipper for covering over the front side of the upper body of the patient, two opposite sleeve panels respectively sewn up with the back panel and fastened up into a sleeve by a respective zipper in the longitudinal direction for covering around the hands of the patient.

Abstract: A bed jacket has a torso portion. The torso portion has a closed frontal portion and a neck opening seam attached to a top portion of the closed frontal portion. A left arm opening seam and a right arm opening seam are attached to the closed frontal portion. A partially open rear portion is attached to the closed frontal portion. The left sleeve portion and the right sleeve portion are attached, respectively, to the left arm opening seam and to the right arm opening seam. There is a bib portion releasably attached to a front surface of the closed frontal portion. A multi-compartment belt is attached to the closed frontal portion. There is a shoulder support portion attached to the closed frontal portion. The shoulder support portion is also attached to the partially open rear portion. The shoulder support portion has a releasably fastened securing member attached to a neckband or collar member.

Abstract: A multi-purpose gown comprising a front and a back defining a body portion having arm openings and a neck opening. The front portion is dividable into a plurality of segments by various openings releasably closable by a plurality of fasteners. A strap extends in the front of the gown from the top to the bottom of the gown. The strap includes fasteners for attachment to fasteners arranged on the front portions of the gown. Alternatively, the gown may embody a front having overlapping panels that cover the abdomen, wherein each panel has an upper segment adapted to cover a breast, side, and front shoulder region of the wearer. The upper segments are releasably joined to the back by fasteners at the shoulder edges of the gown. When either one of these segments is in its open position, portions of the patient's chest, front shoulder and side torso regions are exposed, while minimizing body exposure and maintaining structural stability of the gown.

Abstract: A versatile garment attachment and article of clothing is provided, which consists of a decorative flexible panel. A garment is worn on a portion of a body of a person. A structure is for attaching in a removable manner the decorative flexible panel to the garment, to create a plurality of different wearable styles for the garment. Components can also be provided for connecting in a removable manner the decorative flexible panel to itself or to a second decorative flexible panel, to create a plurality of different wearable styles.

Abstract: A torso-covering tube garment capable of selectively fully-covering or partially-covering the lower torso of a wearer. There is a torso-covering tube garment of a foldable material having a bottom portion covering the wearer's torso and fasteners for releasably holding the lower portion of the bottom portion against its upper portion to expose the wearer's torso for ventilating. In one version, the bottom portion folds over upon itself in thirds and exposes an outer surface of a bottom one third of the bottom portion when in the raised position and a message is on the outer surface of the bottom one third of the bottom portion whereby the message is visible when the bottom portion is in the raised position and the lowered position.

Abstract: An upper garment including a garment body formed by connecting a front half body panel with a back half body panel, and two sleeves respectively formed by connecting a respective front half sleeve panel with a respective back half sleeve panel, the front half body panel having at least one side detachably connected to a corresponding side of the back half body panel, the front half sleeve panel of at least one sleeve has one side detachably connected to a corresponding side of the respective back sleeve panel. An armpit hole, a shoulder hole, and a pocket with a through hole are respectively made on the garment body and shielded with a respective flap.

Abstract: A one-piece, front-opening brassiere has independently adjustable front panels accessible solely from the front of the brassiere, to provide a custom fit especially useful during athletic activities.

Abstract: A garment made of relatively expensive material for the upper body of a person having a front opening suitable for use in environments of mild and cold temperatures. The elongated web extender having a uniform width can be releasably joined to the sides of the garment adjacent the front opening to expand the circumferential size of the garment whereby additional layers of clothing can be worn underneath the garment during colder weather. Each side of the web extender has a releasable connector assembly attached thereto. A first connector assembly is associated with a closure device used to join the first connector assembly and a complimentary connector assembly on one side of a garment. The second connector assembly on the web extender has an end that cooperates with a closure device associated with a releasable connector assembly attached to the opposite side of the garments to join the connector assemblies and close the front opening of the garment.

Abstract: An adjustable neckline garment has a stretchable neckline and a plurality of adjustment devices spaced along the neckline to permit configuring the neckline to a plurality of different shapes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a one-piece, open-seam garment which encompasses the head, covers and conforms to the body and limbs of the wearer, and provides on-demand access to one portion of the covered body and limbs without uncovering the remainder of the body and legs. When worn, the garment provides privacy and protection for the person unlike the conventionally used johnnies and hospital gowns conventionally worn during physical examination or medical treatment in the physician's office or clinic.

Abstract: This garment for a woman who has a need to breast feed an infant may be in the form of a hospital gown, blouse, dress, or any other type of upper body covering clothing normally worn by a woman. The garment, made of flexible material, has a vertical inwardly facing pleat centered on and along the upper front in the vicinity of the breasts of a wearer. The pleat includes and is formed by a pair of exposed exterior fold lines and a pair of normally hidden interior fold lines, with an inwardly facing pleat face disposed between the interior fold lines. Along a portion of the interior fold lines are normally hidden openings which are positioned to allow an infant access to the breasts of the wearer. A pair of movable breast cover panels are attached along opposite side of the inwardly facing pleat face.

Abstract: An outerwear garment having a highly unique design and display feature. The outerwear garment of a particular fabric material includes a plurality of parallel slits which form a plurality of strips of fabric within a visual area. A display panel is secured to the inside of the fabric material such that a depiction is positioned to correspond to the visual area and partially visible through the slits. The slits may be cut generally horizontally, vertically, or at an inclined angle. When the fabric material is wetted, the strips become distorted in various ways to reveal increased portions of the respective depictions within the respective visual areas. Multiple visual areas can be created on the garment to provide an unlimited number of different designs, patterns, textures, and visual effects.

Abstract: A ventilated shirt including a shirt body and two sleeves attached thereto along shoulder seams thereof, the shirt body having a pair of elongated, mesh inserts disposed along side seams thereof, and each sleeve having a similar elongated, mesh insert disposed along sleeve seam thereof. An underarm portion of non-mesh material is disposed proximate both sides of each shoulder seam to absorb perspiration. The shirt of the present invention offers protection from damaging solar rays, and yet permits air circulation for comfort and temperature regulation.

Abstract: A medical examination garment 10 has a back 11, a front yoke 24, repositionable right and left breast and axialla panels 25 and 26, and a front apron 27. The left breast and axilla panel is releasably fastened along its edges to releasable fasteners 23, 34 and 28 to secure the panel in a covered position. The right breast and axilla panel is releasably fastened along its edges to releasable fasteners 21, 33, 43 and 28 to secure the panel in a covered position.

Abstract: A torso support for pregnant women includes abdominal, breast and back support panels and laterally extending upper and lower elastic strips. The upper strip extending along a junction of the lower edge of the breast support panel and the upper edge of the abdominal support panel, and the lower elastic strip extending around a bottom edge of the abdominal support panel adjacent a waist opening of the torso support, are stretchable in only a lateral direction. A pair of shoulder straps extending from an upper portion of the breast support panel to a central upper region on a back of the torso support define neck and shoulder openings. The back support panel has a hexagonal configuration and tapers in width from a widest upper portion to a narrower lower portion. Side edges of the back support panel extend in conformance with arcuate peripheral edge portions of the shoulder openings. Ends of the upper strip are secured to central regions of lateral edges of the back support panel.

Abstract: The hospital gown has a top made of four pieces - two pieces for the right side (front and rear) and two pieces for the left side (front and rear). The two pieces are identical for the left side and the other two pieces are identical for the right side. The top of the gown has upward flaring body lines on each side of the neck cut-out, as in a butterfly wing. The sleeves are actually openings in the outer upper edges which extend about two-thirds the way down to the bottom of the top. The shoulders of a patient extend outwardly of the neck cut-out about one-fourth to one-third of the way to the outer edges such that the outer portions drop to form modesty sleeves which have no bottoms but open inwardly of the top to allow IV solution containers to pass therethrough without disconnecting the sterile connection to the patient. The bottom is a wrap-around panel.

Abstract: A woman's shirt that is normally of hip length and is convertible into a shirt of waist length that in a first wearing mode has an underlying halter integral therewith, and in a second wearing mode an overlying halter. The shirt front is defined by left and right panels that can be buttoned together or left open, the back being of greater length to form a rear section that extends below the front. Extending across and normally covering the rear section is a fabric band whose ends are sewn to corresponding ends of the rear section and whose upper margin is joined by releasable fasteners to the lower margin of the left and right panels, the lower margin of the band being free. Complementary components of a connector are attached to the lower left and right corners of the band. To convert the shirt to the first wearing mode, the wearer releases the band from the panels, and then raises the band under the panels and over her head, thereby causing the band to yoke the neck of the wearer and to cover her bust.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is related to sewing technology. The pullover-type garment according to the invention is remarkable in that the front and/or the back part display, in a matching manner, one or more decorative elements (2) depicting animals or characters which are attached and provided with suitable means for throwing said elements (2) into relief and for leaving the right side and wrong side of the part of the garment receiving said decorative element(s) free from any roughnesses and seams.

Abstract: An aperture in a body of a garment co-acts with a part of the garment to produce a combination of a two-dimensional image or design appearing on the garment with a three-dimensional part of the garment. The part of the garment capable of being drawn through the aperture forms a member which is a part of the two-dimensional design appearing on the garment. The part of the garment that is drawn through the aperture tends to cinch the waist of the garment about the user. An optional fastener keeps the drawn-through part of the garment from withdrawing through the aperture.

Abstract: The invention comprises garments bearing indicia in turn comprising components of VELCRO.RTM. such that when the indicia on two garments are brought into contact the garments adhere to each other. In a preferred embodiment the garments are provided in sets of two with the indicia on one garment in the set comprising the loop component of VELCRO.RTM. and the indicia on the other comprising the hook component. In a second embodiment all indicia comprises both hook and loop components.

Abstract: An integral strip of fabric fastened at both ends to the front of a garment adapted to form a horizontally extending eyeglass hanger strip and cooperative with said garment to define a temple receiving opening for a pair of glasses.

Abstract: A article of plant body apparel with a neckband circumscribing a neck opening (through which the wearer passes his/her head and neck) and with several loops comprising carriers or carrier-elements attached to the article. The carriers are spaced slightly outwardly from the neckband, and also from each other, to define a course circumferential of the neckband, and are adapted to receive and carry a selected item of elongate neck-wear, such as a kerchief by the carriers, they cooperate to enable or exert a retaining or anti-shifting effect and to keep the item in a desired disposition relative to the article and from unwanted contact with the wearer's skin.

Abstract: A woman's sport shirt that normally functions as a waist-length T-shirt having a circular neck opening and short sleeves. The waist hem of the shirt is provided on opposite sides thereof with complementary snap buttons, or similar hand-operated connectors. When worn by a woman, the shirt is readily convertible into a halter-like garment by raising the waist hem above the midriff, then lifting the front section of the skirt above the head and rolling it behind the neck to create a yoke joining left and right portions of the front section which are then drawn across the bust of the wearer and interconnected by the snap buttons to form a bra-like bust support above the exposed midriff.

Abstract: A health care personnel blouse of light-weight material including a pocket which is designed for holding pens, scissors, and the like normal to activities of health care personnel. The pocket is orientated in such a position as to be aligned with the fold of the groin of the wearer so that articles in the pocket when the wearer is bending over remain within the contours of the natural bend of the body, thereby preventing items from poking into the wearer or falling out of the pocket. Also, the pocket has a reinforced bottom to provide extended use of the garment even though it is of light-weight construction.

Abstract: Novelty wearing apparel fabricated from, or fabricated to have the appearance of, a man's lower torso tight-fitting underwear known as briefs inverted. The leg openings of the brief function to receive a wearer's arms, the waist of the briefs extends downwardly over the upper torso toward the waist, and the crotch of the briefs includes a neck aperture to receive the wearer's head and neck passing therethrough. The flyfront of the briefs may be adapted, by the orientation and shape of the neck, to be positioned against the chest or the back of the wearer as desired.

Abstract: A shirt including an interior panel preventing the shirt from becoming open. A security cloth having opposite ends is fastened to the vertical seams of the shirt which extend downwardly from the arm holes. The security cloth includes top ends fastened to seams extending on the shirt from the uppermost portion of the arm holes to the neck opening. Fastening means in the middle of the security cloth allow the security cloth to be opened and closed when the shirt is put on and taken off.

Abstract: A health care personnel uniform of light-weight material including a jacket or blouse for the uniform having a conventional type of breast pocket. At the bottom across the full width of the blouse is a pocket panel with a vertical seam in the center to form two pouch pocket compartments. The bottom portion of the pocket panel has a separate piece of material for reinforcing the bottom of the pocket which is integral with the hemline along substantially the full width of the blouse. The pouch pocket openings are set at a convenient angle for entrance of the hand into the pocket and disallowing objects from falling out of the pockets.The outboard pant pockets have similar closures as the outside blouse pockets and like all pockets the bottoms are reinforced.

Abstract: An adjustable dress is disclosed which includes an adjustable crinoline or slip, an adjustable overskirt and an adjustable blouse. The slip is upwardly formed with a plurality of vertically spaced casings and is provided with a drawstring which is insertable into a casing to thereby provide the desired vertical dress length adjustment. The slip terminates downwardly in a fabric ruffle to form the finished bottom of the dress. An overskirt overfits the slip and is provided with a waist construction that is widely adjustable to fit substantially all sizes. The length of the overskirt is less than the length of the slip to thereby assure that the ruffle will bottomly extend below the overskirt. An adjustable blouse is fabricated of the same fabric as the slip ruffle and the overskirt and includes suitable drawstrings about the blouse top and sleeves to comfortably fit the shoulders, neckline and back of the wearer.

Abstract: A nursing garment in the form of a loose fitting poncho having an opening at its upper end to enable it to be drawn down over the head of the wearer, and a rigid annular neckpiece in the form of a hoop secured to the fabric of the poncho and surrounding the opening. The poncho is intended to fit loosely over at least the upper portion of the body of the person wearing it, and the neckpiece is intended to fit loosely around the neck of the wearer. The garment provides a simple and inexpensive means for permitting a mother to nurse her baby in public without fear of exposure. Moreover, the neckpiece provides a simple means for enabling the mother to look down into the interior of the garment to observe the baby.

Abstract: A brassiere garment for the female figure incorporates integrated shoulder pad provision. The improved garment has shoulder panels incorporating a pair of pockets for the shoulder pads. In one embodiment, the shoulder pads and associated pockets are shaped to raise the shoulder line; while in a second embodiment in addition to raising the shoulder line the pad extends laterally so as to widen the breadth of the shoulders, by enclosing the top portion of the wearer's arm, to give a squared, broad shouldered appearance. The garment assures total stability of the pads, while in use, at the same time permitting substantially unrestricted normal activity to the wearer without danger of the pads becoming dislodged.

Abstract: A ladies' garment is provided for the purpose of smoothing the wrinkles and flabbiness in the skin and muscles of the forearm and upper arm to improve appearance, primarily when wearing sleeveless dresses and blouses. The garment is made of a two-way resilient stretchable sheer fabric, and consists of a waist encircling portion connected to a pair of spaced extending arm portion. The arm portions can extend to the wrist and hidden from view by wearing of a bracelet or the like. The wrist portion can be provided with separable segments for adjusting the length. The other end of the arm portions extend to the shoulders for applying a tension to maintain the arm portions in position. The garment is designed as to not be visible from the front or rear of the wearer.

Abstract: It is herein disclosed a woman's bare midriff garment. The garment includes an outer shell supported about the shoulders of the wearer; the outer shell normally aligns against the inner area of the neckline and the upper breast area, the outer shell hanging freely downward from breast, such hanging beginning at the upper and middle of the breast of the wearer. The garment also includes an inverted frusto-conical segment having a first radial and a second radial end, the first end being narrower than the second end, the first end including elastic adapted for the engagement of the torso of the wearer near the top of the rib cage but beneath the bottom of the breast, and the second end defining a hem near the bottom of the rib cage, the hem integrally secured to the lower-most edge of the downwardly hanging portion of the outer shell.

Abstract: An article of woman's body armor comprises a carrier garment such as a T-shirt or undervest with front and rear pockets for receiving armor insert panels of soft flexible bullet-resistant material. The front insert panel has slits extending from the side edges thereof with a pair of VELCRO hook and pile tabs on opposite sides of each slit, the tabs of each pair being secured respectively to opposite surfaces of the panel. The edge portions of the panel defining the respective slits can be overlapped and releasably secured by means of the VELCRO hook and pile tabs to form the panel into a bosom-accommodating cup-like shape with the degree of overlap determining the cup size.

Abstract: An article of wearing apparel has a panel of readily-expansible material in the front upper half thereof to enable that article of wearing apparel to be worn by persons of different sizes and configurations; and it has a panel of less-expansible material overlying and concealing the panel of readily-expansible material. The panel of less-expansible material permits free expansion and contraction of the panel of readily-expansible material while effectively concealing the latter panel.

Abstract: A unique female garment is provided which comprises a first and a second garment member. Each garment member is planar and substantially triangular in shape and is fashioned from stretchable material which is relatively non-stretchable along a front edge. At least one corner of one garment member is connected to one corner of the other garment member by a control knot which regulates the size of the garment and the position of the garment on the body. The control knot is positioned adjacent the back and shoulders of the user and the remaining portion of the garment is wrapped around the body whereupon the remaining corners of the garment members are tied together to thereby secure the garment in place. The garment can be wrapped around the body of the user in any of a plurality of fashions, each fashion having a different appearance.