Abstract: Trousers for wearing on a human body that includes a pair of back panels and a pair of front panels. Each back panels has a back hemline, a back waistline, a back side seam and a back inseam. The back waistline is oriented at an angle of between about 10° and 60° with respect to the back hemline. The back side seam extends between the back waistline and the back hemline. The back inseam extends between the back waistline and the back hemline. The front panels are attached to the back panels so that the trousers are capable of substantially covering at least a middle torso, hips, and upper leg portions of the human body.

Abstract: A waistband stay for clothing inserts removably into the waistband of a pair of trousers, a dress or skirt, a pair of shorts, etc., and stiffens the waistband thereacross. This serves to prevent circumferential gathering, wrinkling, and the like of the waistband along the front and sides thereof due to compression of the fabric across the stomach or midriff of a person as the person sits, stoops, or otherwise bends forward at the waist. The present waistband stay is preferably formed of an elongate, narrow, thin piece of semi-flexible plastic which provides sufficient stiffness across its width to preclude folding of the waistband when installed therein. The use of the present waistband stay ensures that the waistband of the garment will remain unwrinkled and will provide a smooth and finished appearance for the article of clothing and for the wearer throughout the day.

Abstract: A front center opening can be opened and closed by a zip fastener. A hook assembly joins upper ends of the front center opening in a separable way and adjusts a waist size of pants within a fixed range. An adjusting cloth is sewed between one of fastener tapes of the zip fastener and an outer cloth of the front center opening. The adjusting cloth has an overlap to provide an extra length on the waist size of the pants. The hook assembly adjusts the waist size of the pants so as to fit a waist size of a user. The overlap of the adjusting cloth is extended in a specified manner so as to adjust a size of the pants corresponding to a portion lower than the waist of the user.

Abstract: A front center opening can be opened and closed by a zip fastener. A hook assembly joins upper ends of the front center opening in a separable way and adjusts a waist size of pants within a fixed range. An adjusting cloth is sewed between one of fastener tapes of the zip fastener and an outer cloth of the front center opening. The adjusting cloth has an overlap to provide an extra length on the waist size of the pants. The hook assembly adjusts the waist size of the pants so as to fit a waist size of a user. The overlap of the adjusting cloth is extended in a specified manner so as to adjust a size of the pants corresponding to a portion lower than the waist of the user.

Abstract: A band-shaped upper waist outer cloth is sews to a band-shaped upper inner waist cloth and a lower waist inner cloth is sewn to a band-shaped lower waist outer cloth. A lower portion of the upper cloths are sewn to an upper portion of the lower cloths to form a waist band portion. A lower portion of this waist band portion is sewn to the article of clothing, such as slacks, jeans, skirts, winter wear, underwear, and the like. The material used for the waist band portion is chosen to be sweat-absorbing, quick drying, and warm. The resulting waist band portion absorbs a wearer's sweat, keeping the wearer dry and warm, even in a cold environment.

Abstract: A garment for supporting lower abdomen of a wearer and a supporting device therefor has a pair of elongated flexible strips adapted for securing along inside side seam of the garment a distance below a waistline of the user. A plurality of eye fasteners are secured along a free edge of each flexible strip. A pair of flexible resilient stretchable panels are provided for detachable securing to the flexible strips and for extending across the lower abdomen of the user. Each support panel has spaced-apart hooks secure along one edge of the panels for engaging with the eye fasteners of the flexible strips. Strips with hook and loop fasteners are secured along opposite edges of each panel for bringing the panels together and attaching them to each other for tightening the lower abdomen of the user.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a waist adjusting device, in which the number of components is reduced, an assembly thereof is not necessary because of its simple structure so as to achieve reduction of production cost and the adjustment operation is very simple. An adjusting belt has a multiplicity of adjusting protrusions on the surface thereof and a slider has a through portion which the adjusting belt can be passed through in the right and left direction. Engaging protrusions which are capable of engaging the adjusting protrusions, when the adjusting belt is passed through an upper section of the through portion, are provided on both sides of an inner face of a through hole provided on a rear plate thereof. Attaching holes whose inner side is expanded are provided in a surface plate and a fixing device has two attaching posts, which are inserted into the attaching holes and fixed by crushing, at a rear face of a cap.

Abstract: A clothing assembly consisting of trousers, the trousers having a waist, the waist having a waistband, the waistband having a right side, a left side, a front side, and a back side; a plurality of upper belt loops, each belt loop among said plurality being fixedly attached to the waistband; a plurality of lower belt loops, each belt loop among said plurality being fixedly attached to the waistband; and a flexible belt positioned to form a figure eight, the figure eight comprising an upper loop, a lower loop, and a crossover, the upper loop of the figure eight extending through the upper belt loops, the lower loop of the figure eight extending through the lower belt loops, the crossover overlying the right side of the waistband.

Abstract: A garment having an adjustable waist is provided. The adjustable garment includes a waist portion and an adjustment device. The adjustment device is disposed along a surface of the waist portion and includes a central receiving element and opposing fastening elements. The opposing fastening elements are positioned laterally along the waist portion at opposite sides thereof. Furthermore, the opposing fastening elements are spaced from the central receiving element and are configured to be selectively secured to the central receiving element. With this configuration, a user can quickly and conveniently alter a position of the opposing fastening elements relative to one another, and maintain this position via attachment to the central receiving element. As a result, the area or circumference defined by the waist portion is readily adjustable.

Abstract: A garment comprises an outer shell and a support unit integrally secured thereto by an adjustable securement to allow an upper band of the support unit to expand and contract about a wearer of the garment relatively freely of the waistband of the outer shell so as to avoid collapsing it. The outer shell garment may thus be presented as a tailored, smooth finished garment with no indication that the support unit is beneath and the need to use a stretch fabric in the outer shell waistband is thereby alleviated, facilitating the look of a high quality tailored piece of clothing having a smooth, non-gathered waistband. Integration of the support unit into the outer shell also allows a closure and one or more stays of the support unit to be properly aligned or offset from the outer shell as needed to minimize or prevent bulges or lines in the outer shell.

Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed for use in sports and the like which allows the wearer to adjust the flow of air across the inside surface of the lens without having to remove the eyewear. The eyewear includes a frame shaped to fit a wearer's face, one or two lenses mounted in the frame, and a temple bracket mounted on each side of the frame. Each temple bracket has a front surface substantially contiguous with the front surface of the frame and containing an inlet opening. An inner surface of each temple bracket contains an outlet opening and a passageway connecting the inlet opening and outlet opening. A block is positioned for sliding movement in the passageway and is connected to a button mounted for sliding movement on the outer surface of each temple bracket.

Abstract: A pair of pants having two waistbands: one true waistband for securing the pants about a wearer's waist, and a second false waistband for creating the appearance that the pants are being worn at or below the level of the wearer's hips.

Abstract: Underpants having a vertically wide waistband that may be folded down over the waistband of an outer garment for the lower torso and legs (e.g., pants or skirt) to display in a right-side-up position markings on what would be the inside face of the underpants waistband if it were not folded down.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a detachable waist band expander for temporarily adjusting the waist band size of a garment. The user attaches the waist band expander to the button and the button slit of their clothing. The present invention includes an optional sized button which is inserted into the button slit of the waist band of the garment as a button hooking device engages the button of the garment. Hook and pile inserts serve as a size adjustment means.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a maternity insert panel for jeans or other button-fly garments are shown and described. The insert is a V-shaped cloth constructed preferably of a firmly-woven stretch fabric and may be faced with generally the same color fabric as the garment. The insert may be designed with a plurality of buttonholes along one side of the V and matching buttons along the opposite side of the V. The panel is buttoned into the fly of a pair of jeans, with the wide part of the V at the waist. Due to its V-shape and firmness, this panel offers support and comfort, because the waist is expanded the same amount to each side of the wearer and the thin, smooth panel applies gentle, even pressure against the wearer. When a pregnancy is over and a normal clothing size is needed, the V-shaped panel can simply be un-buttoned and removed out of the jeans.

Abstract: A male undergarment formed from a tubular body portion having a scrotum-underlying section with an oval opening defined therein and an outer genitalia-concealing panel connected to a crotch section of the tubular body portion and extending along the leg openings and up to the waistband, thereby forming a pocket with the front area of the tubular body portion along the waistband. The defined opening receives the complete genitalia to be encased by the pocket.

Abstract: A waist band holder for holding up a pair of trousers or a skirt. The waist band holder has three strips, a fabric strip, an elastic strip and a Velcro strip. The strip of Velcro is attached to the elastic strip. The elastic strip is attached to the fabric strip. Two additional Velcro strips are attached to the end of the waist band trouser holder for securing to a persons waist. The strip of Velcro on the waist band holder attaches to a strip of Velcro on the inner waistband of a pair of trousers or skirt. The elastic strip allows the waist band to displace in the vertical direction when an individual wearing the waistband trouser holder sits or squats. The waist band holder then returns the trousers or skirt to its original position when the wearer returns to a standing position.

Abstract: The invention is a detachable trouser garment which allows police officers the ability to use restroom facilities without removing their firearm. The garment has a waist portion, a detachable portion and a horizontal fastening mechanism for selectively attaching both portions. The waist portion contains a plurality of belt loops to accept a standard belt and a firearm belt attachment to accept a firearm belt. A user opens the fastening mechanism prior to using restroom facilities. The detachable portion of the garment can then be lowered while the waist portion remains undisturbed. This allows the firearm to remain in proper position around the waist at all times.

Abstract: A diving suit has an upper torso portion and a lower torso portion. The upper and lower torso portions are connected and one is layered and folded upon itself in the waistband area. A stretchable waistband is connected to the upper and lower torso portions about the circumference of the diving suit on the inside of the diving suit over the layered area and allows the upper torso portion to move relative to the lower torso portion while the user is entering the diving suit and during operation thereafter. A recess in the waistband area accommodates the bottom of the zipper which extends diagonally across the forward torso portion.

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 detachable waist band extender enables an individual with a garment having a certain waist band dimension to wear the garment when the waist measurement of the individual exceeds the waist dimension of the garment. The waist band extender has a tab portion which is fastened to a button on a first side of a fly opening of the garment and a belt loop portion having a buckle at a first free end and a tongue at a second free end. The tongue of the belt loop portion is passed through a button hole in a second side of the fly opening and adjustably secured to the buckle to join the sides of the fly together. Since the tongue is adjustably secured to the buckle, the effective length of the waist band extender can be adjusted to accommodate the waist measurement of the wearer and later changed to accommodate any changes in the waist measurement of the wearer.

Abstract: A waterproof connection device is provided for use with a garment having optionally many detachable liners including a functional layer insert having a water vapor permeable functional layer.

Abstract: A replacement drawstring for use in garments or drawstring bags and designed to easily be threaded through the drawstring tunnel around the opening of said garment or bag. Breakably molded as a part of an aglet at one end of the drawstring is an elongated wand or bodkin to simplify threading. After threading, the wand is broken off and may be discarded.

Abstract: A shaped lifting belt and method in which the shape is provided by deepening the central lumbar panel in the rear to a depth of at least an additional half of the depth of the side wraps, providing the lumbar panel with expandable elements, and then separating the ends of the wrap from the lumbar panel by shape panels which are stretchable and positioned to engage the upper rear portion of the hips is disclosed. The method of the invention requires the wearer to first engage the lifting belt assembly and secure the suspenders in the forward desirable position. Thereafter, the shape straps are secured to the inner portion of the wrap ends. The wrap ends are then secured to a central portion of the body followed by substantially encircling the same with the side pulls. Where coloring is desired, the suspender assembly may be of a different color than the belt itself, and optionally a removable side pull may be color coded or otherwise decorated to suit the application.

Abstract: A work garment having a waist portion covering a lower back area of a wearer and a front closure, and a support member, attached to the garment, for supporting a lumbar region of the wearer. The support member preferably includes a plurality of elastic bands extending about the waist portion of the garment and having complementary closure members positioned adjacent to the front closure of the work garment, and a contact member, attached to the elastic straps, positioned to contact the lumbar region of the wearer. In one embodiment, the elastic straps are integral with the work garment, which may be a coverall, and in other embodiments with firefighter garments such as a jacket, pant, and girdle. In one embodiment, the contact member consists of a resilient pad centered in the lumbar area of the wearer, and in another embodiment, the contact member consists of a plurality of elongate, vertically-extending stays.

Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment consisting of top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable material and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A light cotton lining may be utilized in either or both of said top and bottom parts.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an adjustment system for forming a repeatedly adjustable hem on a garment. There is provided an adjustment mechanism comprising of a cord with one end that is attached to the garment's inside hem while the other end passes through a holding pocket or channel that is secured to the garment's inside seam. The second end of the cord above the holding pocket or channel is then preferably knotted to provide a stop or limit to adjust and the second end is secured to the garment lining. The fabric lining conceals the adjustment mechanism. A fabric tab is secured to the second end and the lining as a grasping point for making a length adjustment. The bloused lining is smoothed, the garment is pressed, and the adjustment is complete and undetectable. Embodiments are shown for adjusting trouser leg lengths, coat or jacket sleeves or body length as well as skirt and waistband adjustment.

Abstract: A detachable waistband for a garment consisting of a first band which matingly engages a second band. Each band is formed of two parallel elongate strips of conjoined material. Each band has an exterior surface, a first end, a second end, and an interior surface accessible through a flap-like opening positioned intermediate the first end and the second end and extending for substantially the length of the first band. An exterior tape fastener is affixed to the exterior of each hand adjacent both the first end and the second end. At least one interior tape fastener is affixed to the interior of each band. The exterior tape fasteners of the second band matingly engage the exterior tape fasteners of the first band thereby securing the first band and second band around a person's waist. The interior of the first band and the interior of the second band receive a portion of a garment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pants belt of the "English belt" type sewn into the upper part of a pair of extensible pants. This belt comprises an elastic band (3) of which the inner face is covered with upper (6) and lower (7) sheaths, composed of bands of bias fabric obtained by weaving non-extensible threads and cutting on a bias. The lower lining (7) comprises a floating part (7a) which may be connected to the pocket sacks by attaching points (12). The belt of the invention combines high aesthetic qualities, inside and outside, permitting mounting it on high quality pants, with remarkable qualities of elasticity, remanence and tension.

Abstract: An expanded waistband device that is affixed to a garment, worn about the waist, that has a selectively closeable seam such as a zipper or the like. A flap of material, held in place by mechanical fasteners, is used to span a seam that cannot be closed due to the physique of a wearer. The flap of material adds material to the waistband of the garment, expanding the size of the garment, allowing it to be comfortably worn. The expanded waistband device can be retrofitted onto undersized clothes and manufactured as part of new clothes to provide a custom fit to people with large abdominal regions.

Abstract: Bi-waisted trousers conform to and comfortably grip the hips of a stout person without requiring a belt or hitching by the person. The bi-waisted trousers have front and back panels with respective waistbands located such that the front waistband is parallel to and approximately 2.5 inches lower around the hips than the back waistband. An elastic dart is placed on the opposite sides of the trousers between the front and back panels. An adjustable strap may be placed across one or both darts.

Abstract: Trousers are provided with front panels and rear panels attached along inseams and outer seams, along a rear seam, and along a front, with a waistband formed around a top. A gathered area is disposed below the top portion of the waistband, and is circumferentially fuller than the top portion of the waistband. An inner elastic panel is attached at opposite ends behind the gathered area and arranged to draw the gathered area inwardly, providing a slimmer appearance. The waistband can be attached to the front and rear panels along a seam at which the panels are gathered via folded pleats. The elastic panel is attached along the seam to the waistband and to the front and rear panels on lateral sides of the pleats, preferably at a zipper or similar front opening, and at a pocket which is attached on an opposite side to the outer seam.

Abstract: A wet suit pant that provides an easy method for being pulled on or taken off. The pant legs have a zipper from the ankle opening to the thigh or crotch area which opens from the ankle. When the zippers are open, the tight fitting pant can be easily pulled up to the waist as if they were shorts and then the legs zipped for a tight, warm fit. The pant has a top belt which wraps around the waist and is secured to support back muscles and kidneys. The back of the belt area has guards to protect the back from injury. The zipper feature allows use of knee pads, shin guards and other devices under the pant legs next to the body.

Abstract: Trousers suitable for use by firefighters in firefighting comprise a pair of leg sections and a torso section. The top edge of the torso section extends substantially above the firefifhter's waist about the entire circumference of the firefighter's body. The top edge does not extend to the firefighter's sternum. The top portion of the torso section may be selectively folded outwardly and downwardly to provide more comfort to the firefighter during the "cool-down" period.

Abstract: A garment waistband construction is provided. The waistband construction employs a strip of composite fabric comprising a nonwoven fabric having a layer of monofilament yarns of about 150 to about 1,050 denier attached thereto. The monofilament yarns are oriented along the width of the composite fabric strip.

Abstract: A maternity garment which provides extra support during bodily activity, comprises an upper body section connected to a lower body section and a continuous elastomeric band extending around the lower body section. The band is connected to the garment by a hinge member attached along one edge of the band and to the garment. Thus, the band can be moved from a relatively low position on the garment and the wearer to a relatively high position in order to provide a range of support to accommodate different wearer sizes and wearer activities.

Abstract: An improved waistband construction for garments including a new one piece flat elastic strip having upper and lower portions of different stretchability. The elastic strip is connected to the fabric of the waistband and the shell of the garment so as to allow more expansion and comfort in fitting multiple sizes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pants-like garment having a stretchable construction. The garment includes a waistband configured to encircle the waist of a wearer and a covering portion configured to encircle the trunk of the wearer. The covering portion has a front section connected, adjacent its top edge, to the waistband and a rear section connected to the front section. A strip of two-way stretchable material having an elasticity in a pair of directions, perpendicular to the waistband and parallel to the waistband, connects the top edge of the rear section of the garment covering portion to the waistband. When the wearer bends over or twists his or her trunk, the strip of elastic material stretches to prevent deformation of the waistband and prevent exposure of the buttocks of the wearer.

Abstract: A clip-on belt loop assembly for fastening onto the waistband of a garment having no integral belt loops. The assembly includes a rigid elongated flat base plate having near its upper end a flange projecting from the base plate, a belt loop made of flexible material such as leather or fabric, and a clip such as used to fasten suspenders to the waistband of a garment. The ends of the belt loop are riveted or otherwise fastened to the opposite ends of the base plate. The clip is fastened to the upper end of the base plate preferably by the same rivet used to fasten the upper end of the belt loop to the base plate.

Abstract: A waistband assembly is provided including a woven stiffening strip having a smooth fused edge. The edge may be formed by an ultrasonic slitting process as the strip is made with a high thermoplastic content. Sufficient warp yarns are provided within the strip to insure adequate fusing along the edges. This prevents the fill from working its way out and thereby forming an irregularly shaped edge. A rough edge, which could damage the shell fabric of a garment, is accordingly avoided even after numerous dry cleanings. Because the edge is made from the same materials as the strip itself, it will last as long as the strip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a waist band extender having a strip of substantially inelastic material and a single pair of complementary closure member mounted in spaced apart relationship for mating with complementary closure members normally incorporated into a garment's waist band for temporary use in extending such waist band without alterations, and for leaving such garment in normal state upon removal. Such extender may include means for holding a zipper of a garment together with the extender so as to provide security of closing where needed.The present invention also provides a waist band extended garment of wearing apparel comprising in combination a garment having a permanent waist band integrated with lower reaches of the garment which waist band is extended by means of an extender described above.

Abstract: An adjustable buckle having elements for fixing to respective opposed flaps of a garment with a cover formed to engage one element and in pulling the respective flap of the one element over the respective of the second element to engage the second element in a plurality of positions so that the flaps are secured and the garment buckled in a plurality of positions so as to adjust the garment on the body of the wearer. The buckle is particularly suited for closing pants, and eliminating the top button closure on the pants over the fly. The buckle eliminates the need for belts and provides a flat, contoured appearance to the pants.

Abstract: An adjustable buckle having elements for fixing to respective opposed flaps of a garment with a cover formed to engage one element and in pulling the respective flap of the one element over the respective flap of the second element to engage the second element in a plurality of positions so that the flaps are secured and the garment buckled in a plurality of positions. The buckle is particularly suited for closing pants, and eliminating the top button closure on the pants over the fly. The buckle eliminates the need for belts and provides a flat, contoured appearance to the pants.

Abstract: A garment waistband that employs a longitudinally extensible elastic band which is laterally partially stiffened. A plurality of elastic threads extending in the longitudinal direction through the band are bound to stiffened lateral fibers, and the stiffened lateral fibers are loosely interconnected by supporting fibers. The extension of the elasic band is partially restrained by a fabric web attached to parts of the inner and outer surfaces of the elastic band. The looseness with which the supporting fibers connect the stiffened fibers allows one longitudinal portion of the waistband to be stretched without significantly affecting nearby parallel longitudinal portions. The fabric web partially restrains extension of the elastic band so that the garment to which it is attached does not pucker or significantly deform. The result is a waistband that conforms in a comfortable manner to body contours while providing stability and a neat, finished appearance to the garment in which it is employed.

Abstract: A bathing cap incorporating a deployment clip in its rim which varies the circumference of the rim of a certain segment is very practical and comfortable to use.The cap may be put on and taken off in an easy and comfortable way while its tightness in use is unimpaired.

Abstract: The invention relates to a slacks comprising one or more pockets and a plurality of belt loops attached to the slacks at the height of the waist band. According to the invention the pocket opening of at least one pocket is arranged in the waist band in such a manner that during the wearing of the slacks the pocket opening is covered by a belt passed through the belt loops. In this manner, articles put in said pocket can not be lost or stolen, since pick-pocketing is substantially impossible.

Abstract: Bias binding tape for one step sewing to the edge of the material to be trimmed, is formed as a single unit with a front tape portion, a rear tape portion and a base portion. The front and rear portions extend from the base portion in substantially the same direction to form legs of a bifurcated envelope which receives the material to be trimmed. In this way, both the front and rear portions may be sewn to the material at the same time, without the need for pinning or otherwise aligning two separate portions, or separate sewing of a front and a rear piece of bias tape. The base portion may include ruffles or other decorative trim as desired.

Abstract: A material for use in forming garment waistbands, is constituted by an assembly of strips comprising a central strip serving for anti-slip, decorative or stiffening purposes and two facing strips stitched along respective marginal portions of the central strip. A method for making the material in a continuous operation is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fabric, annular band, used for trimming or finishing the terminal edges of a garment, which garment usually has raw outer edges. In many cases, such as waistbands on trousers or skirts, the waistband must be curved, or contoured to adequately complement the anatomical configuration of any wearer. Thus, in any normal person, the hip bones are not on the same level as the waist itself. Accordingly, a simple straight band will not be satisfactory. The art has met the problem by forming the band in multiple sections, interconnected by seams, each section assuming an angularity relative to an adjacent section, to form a composite curved structure. My band, on the contrary, is one-piece, effecting many economies, including eliminating the use of relatively skilled labor.

Abstract: A pair of beltless trousers or slacks with a novel means of support, which permit the trousers or slacks to present a distinct and attractive appearance. A pair of trousers in accordance with the present invention relies upon neither belts, elastic or foam elastomer bands nor suspenders for support. Instead, the inner flap of the fly of the trousers or slacks is formed into a large, wide inner tab, tapering from a longer vertical side to a shorter vertical side. The shorter vertical side is detachably connected to the stiffening elements and the curtain liner on the inner wall of the left pocket, that is, the side of the waistband corresponding to the outer flap of the fly. This construction permits utilization of pockets which are connected solely to the curtain liner and stiffening elements, and which open to the top.