Abstract: A coverall type garment comprised of integrally formed upper blouse or shirt portion and a lower pants portion. The pants portion has an integrally formed panel to permit a person wearing the garment to comfortably use restroom facilities. The panel is uniquely formed to be completely concealed and also as a fashion feature when the garment is being worn. The concealment is accomplished by forming the panel as a part of the waistband and belt and side pockets. The rear seam of the opening of the opening entrance to the side pockets also forms a seam for the panel so that seams for the panel are completely concealed. The flaps of the material forming the pocket also are constructed to unfold when the panel is released providing a wide opening.

Abstract: A suit for protecting the wearer against shark attack including a plurality of cells formed in the material of the suit which contain a shark-repulsive chemical. The material of which the suit is made includes an inner ply of strong filamentary fabric capable of resisting shark bite and an outer ply of relatively thin, frangible material, with the cells carrying the shark-repulsive chemical being formed between the two plies. Other chemicals alternately may be used in the cells for other purposes, such as for heating purposes on the interaction of two initially separated chemicals in the cells.

Abstract: The invention features a fashion/exercise garment for use by dancers, gymnasts and acrobats. The garment has built-in warming wraps disposed at extremity portions of the garment, such as the neck, wrists and ankles. The wraps comprise elongated bindings extending from, and affixedly winding about the garment.

Abstract: Mounted in the front wall region of a hood is a curved replaceable facepiece lens. In order to obtain a gas-tight joint between the rigid component constituting the facepiece lens and the flexible garment material, as well as obtaining a distribution of the stresses which occur in the region of the junction between the facepiece lens and the garment material, a spherically-bent frame is enclosed by an overlapping cloth frame in the region of the opening for the facepiece lens and forms a firm connecting rim. Located as a seal between the said connecting rim and the rigid facepiece lens is an elastic coupling gasket.

Abstract: A heat-resistant bib overall for use by a fireman includes a lower trouser portion and an upper bib portion, the lower trouser portion providing right and left outer (side) seams, the bib portion including separate right front and left front and rear bib sections, said bib sections being continuously sewn along their bottom edges to a high waistband formed by a hem along the upper edge of the trouser portion, the rear bib portion extending forwardly to the respective right and left outer (side) seams and the right and left front bib sections extending rearwardly past the respective right and left outer (side) seams, such that the respective front bib sections will overlap the rear bib section along the opposite sides of the bib overall.

Abstract: The back of a one-piece garment is separated into two parts, upper and lower, by a horizontal opening formed in the small of the back and which is connected at both extremities to vertical slits formed along both sides of the garment. The upper half of the back has fastener members on its lower corners with which it can be secured to the front. The lower half has an elastic belt at its upper edge and fasteners along the slits, which together make the garment fit the wearer well at work or during exercise.

Abstract: A method for the continuous manufacture of sleeved garments from webs and pre-manufactured sleeves, which garments are manufactured in an outside out condition. The method entails assembling continuous webs and pre-manufactured sleeves and joining such components by forming seams such that the sleeves are on the outside of the finished garment and the garment is provided with finished seams.

Abstract: An easy access underwater diving suit in which the torso portion of the suit is longer than a diver's torso height and that has a diagonal zippered opening in the upper front portion from shoulder to opposite hip to provide a maximum, easy access opening. After the diver is inside the suit, the torso portion of the suit is adjusted to the height of the diver. A fastening arrangement holds the suit in the adjusted condition.

Abstract: An improved jump suit with a rear drop-seat panel that opens downwardly is provided. The suit has a flexible panel mounted across the inside front portion thereof to define pockets therewith. The panel further extends on either side of the suit to define tapered flaps which overlap around the rear portion of the suit near the waist and under the drop-seat panel when it is raised to the closed position.The overlapped flaps are joined by attaching means such as VELCRO and the drop-seat panel has attaching means thereon such as VELCRO or zippers which engage matching fasteners on proximate portions of the flaps when the panel is closed over the flaps.The overlapped flaps supplement the strength of the jump suit and enhance the fit thereof and reduce draftiness at the seams of the drop-seat panel.

Abstract: A unitary garment generally known as a "jump suit" having hidden access flaps in the seat portion which can be easily opened and closed to allow the wearer to use toilet facilities without completely removing the garment. The access flaps are formed from a horizontal separation across the garment back at the waist and an invisible zipper which starts at the crotch rear area and extends vertically to and intersects the waistline area at the separation. A piece of elasticized material is attached to the garment above the separation and extends downward and covers the separation when the zipper is closed. A plurality of snaps or hook fasteners are spaced apart along the edges of the waist separation to secure the flaps to the upper waist portion of the garment. In another embodiment the elasticized material is integral the garment, giving even a more finished appearance to the garment.

Abstract: An exercise suit includes a jacket and pants having numerous pockets. The pockets carry bags containing liquid to provide a weight load and massaging muscle stimulation during body movement. The pockets are so distributed about the user's body as to provide dynamic contact with externally exposed muscles. The bags are configured to be received within corresponding pockets of the suit and are formed of vinyl panels with dielectrically welded seams. A closure is provided to permit the user to fill each bag with a desired quantity of liquid, and the outer panel of each bag includes an insulating foam layer. To permit automatic adjustment for different body sizes, the sleeves and legs of the suit are longitudinally slit and an elastic strap draws the opposite edges of each slit toward one another thus maintaining the suit and its dynamic load in proximate contact with the user's limbs.

Abstract: A one-piece body suit of insulated construction with enlarged upper sleeve segments which permit retraction of the wearer's arm to a position alongside the upper torso preparatory to hand extension out openings located along the length of the sleeve. Hand covers are integral with lower sleeve segments and include an elastomeric coating over individual finger sheaths. Each sleeve includes Velcro closure pieces serving to retain the vacated lower sleeve segment in a folded back position alongside the upper sleeve segment.

Abstract: A one-piece disposable coverall garment for use by toddlers during mealtime is disclosed. The one-piece coverall garment includes loosely fitting blouse and trousers sections which are padded with an absorbent material to prevent exposure of the toddler's clothing to spilled food and drink. The blouse section is characterized by an oval neck opening and a deep back opening along the middle of the back to the waist. The neck and back openings have a common border section formed by a drawstring fastener. The neck and back openings are opened and closed simultaneously by the drawstring fastener, and when the drawstring fastener is untied, the blouse portions forming the border of the neck and back openings can be widely separated thereby defining, in combination, a large, step-in opening.

Abstract: A wet suit for underwater use is constructed to yield more readily to movements of the wearer by providing one or more longitudinal slits, as for example in the arm and leg portions of the suit, and closing each of these slits with an overlying length of elastic fabric sewn to both slit edges and a sealing flap of waterproof material underlying the slit and sewn to one edge. A similarly sealed slit is provided in the trunk of the suit, and closed by a length of elastic fabric in which a zipper is sewn.

Abstract: In a protective garment for insulating a worker from a hazardous environment, a suit manufactured from weldable or bondable material having a double overlapping zipper construction and welded or bonded seams having a binding stitched to the outside of the seams whereby the needle holes from such stitching do not extend to the interior of the garment.

Abstract: A protective garment comprising an upper portion adapted to cover the chest and back of a wearer, and a lower portion comprising first and second extensions adapted to cover a wearer's legs, the upper portion and leg extensions being adapted to be fastened about the wearer quickly and easily over the regular clothes of the wearer.

Abstract: A rescue suit having belt loops positioned on the external surface of the suit, in close proximity to the line of the armpits, which engage a belt that holds a D ring for engaging a life line at the body of the suit. The rescue suit also has integral boots completely or partially coated with a tough, tear and puncture resistant plastic, a strip of highly reflective tape attached horizontally on the back of the suit near the shoulder line and a cinch strap located to circumscribe each leg near the upper thigh close to the crotch area.Reflective strips of tape may also be attached and circumscribe the suit at the wrists. A mask may be engaged to the inner surface of the hood. The mask is adapted to fully cover the face except for an eye-nose opening and may have sufficient length to extend under the zipper.

Abstract: An anti-exposure inflatable structure for reducing loss of heat from the body of a wearer, having spaced inflatable cavities with water vapor openings between cavities and an outer covering of a breathable, water-proof material loosely covering the outer surface of the structure, the structure having sealing means at its marginal edges to prevent water from entering between the body of a wearer and the structure.

Abstract: A woman's outer garment made from a single piece of fabric material. The garment has both the bodice and the lower garment portion integrally formed from a single piece of material. The bodice has a neck opening formed therein and a back panel with ties to be positioned around the wearer in various arrangements. The lower portion of the garment can be configured to provide either pants or a skirt.A pattern is also disclosed for a woman's outer garment to be made from one continuous piece of fabric which utilizes a sheet of pattern material of a generally rectangular shape having front and backside edges and upper and lower end edges. The pattern has a first cut line for defining a pair of ties for the bodice portion which are to be wrapped around the wearer and tied. A second cut line indicated on the sheet sets the length of the neckline. A third, irregular cut line defines the arm opening portions of the garment.

Abstract: An insulating material consists of moldable material and a plurality of spherical air pockets formed in the material.

Abstract: A sleeping bag convertible into different garments; and which includes front and rear panels that can be zipped together in variable ways, and the device additionally including a pair of foot warmers, a pair of gloves and a belt.

Abstract: An actor portraying a clown, animal or the like wears a costume substructure which simulates the body proportions of a creature larger than he. A particular character costume is slipped on over the costume substructure.The costume substructure includes a garment that is supported from the shoulders of the wearer but occupies an expanded position such that it is spaced away from his body. A frame composed of a plurality of resilient ribs arranged in a crisscrossing relationship maintains the expanded position of the garment.

Abstract: A conditioned-air suit and system wherein a user may have his person made more comfortable during excessively warm or cold environmental conditions. The suit or jacket or coat, as the case may be, is provided with air-conditioning hose connections at both front and left sides and also at the rear of the apparel, for purposes hereinafter enumerated. A hood is provided such that forced conditioned air will be effective to cause a separation between hood materials so as to provide a blanket of conditioned air between the head of the wearer and exterior environs. Knee and shoulder areas are constructed to provide for vertical air travel paths about the joint areas. Wrist and ankle areas can be provided with elastomeric cuffs, as desired. The system herein comprehends inclusion of an air-conditioned suit with a source of heated, cooled, or otherwise conditioned air from a variety of sources, and this for a variety of uses and functions as hereinafter pointed out.

Abstract: A one-peice garment adapted to cover the clothing of a wearer during emergency automobile repairs on the highway, and in other situations where a high degree of wearer visibility is desirable. The fabric of the garment is impregnated with a luminescent orange dye and is thin enough to permit compact storage of the garment in a tool chest prior to use.

Abstract: An inter-inner-and-outer-clothing overall garment comprising a layer of air permeable cloth treated with oleophobic compound to render a designated outer surface thereof liquid repellant and having activated charcoal approximate a designated inner surface thereof, the garment being the product of a manufacturing process in which only a small number of sizes of said garment are made, the garment having limb members long enough to cover the limbs of the longest limbed subject for that size of garment.

Abstract: A one piece elastic body suit worn by a person to coordinate and tone the body includes an outer and an inner layer joined together, wherein each layer has a shirt and trouser section. A plurality of elastic band members are disposed between the inner and outer layers of the suit.

Abstract: A one-piece rainsuit having mask removably attached thereto. Exhaled air is directed through the mask to the interior of the rainsuit to warm the interior of the rainsuit.

Abstract: An emergency overall suit, for protection of a person against exposure in water comprises a single garment with inner and outer layers, water-excluding seals at the ankle, wrist and neck portions and small vents at the extremities of the legs and arms of the suit to admit air and water to the space between the layers.

Abstract: A jumpsuit garment with integral drop seat flap for, for example, convenient lowering of the lower rear portion of the jumpsuit for restroom facility usage. The garment of the present invention is worn as a garment over the torso of a man, woman, or child on at least the upper and central torso, and has utility for all types of dress, including casual, formal, work and recreational environments. The garment is one piece and usually full length and has an opening in the lower back portion for correct exposure of the derriere for toilet purposes which is covered by the drop seat flap. The drop seat flap utilizes uniquely positioned and designed means and belting for securing it closed when the drop seat flap is in the raised position (FIG. 6). The drop seat flap is connected to the body of the garment at the bottom edge and lower sides usually by stitching.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a uniformly dyed textile web intended for subsequent making-up into garments adapted to have a non-uniformly worn and faded appearance, those areas which are exposed to a greater degree of wear having a lighter color, which uses a pigment dyeing process having a binder to pigment ratio not exceeding about 5:1.

Abstract: Jumping garment for a parachutist in which means are incorporated for increasing the drag during the free fall. The drag-increasing means comprise openings formed in the wall of the garment in at least one of the sides of the body. The openings are adapted to allow direct entry of air into the space defined by the garment around the body of the parachutist so as to fully inflate the garment.

Abstract: A jumpsuit or the like in which instead of the conventional seams, so called invisible sliding clasp fasteners are used to allow the removal or lowering of a nether undergarment without the need to remove the jumpsuit.

Abstract: An improved jumpsuit garment with integral drop seat flap for, for example, conventient lowering of the lower rear portion of the jumpsuit for restroom facility usage. The garment of the present invention is worn as a garment over the torso of a man, woman, or child or at least the upper and central torso, and has utility for all types of dress, including casual, formal, work and recreational environments. The garment is one piece and usually full length and has an opening in the lower back portion for correct exposure of the derriere for toilet purposes which is covered by the drop seat flap. The drop seat flap utilizes uniquely positioned and designed means and belting for securing it closed when the drop seat flap is in the raised position.