US3234947A
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Bifurcated garment with built-in support
Assignee: EASTON TROUSER CO
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Filing: 1963-12-31
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1983-12-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bergstein Irving
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:39
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D1/00; A41D1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A BIFURCATED OUTER GARMENT COMPRISING: A LOWER TORSO PORTION WITH TWO LEG PORTIONS EXTENDING THEREFROM, SAID TORSO PORTION HAVING AN EDGE DEFINING THE WAISTBAND OF SAID GARMENT; AND A WIDE BAND OF ELASTIC FABRIC EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ALONG AN INNER SURFACE OF SAID TORSO PORTION, SAID BAND HAVING A LENGTH EXTENDING ALONG SAID EDGE AND A WIDTH EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY ONE-HALF OF A DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID EDGE AND LEG PORTIONS, SAID BAND BEING FASTENED TO SAID GARMENT ONLY ALONG SAID EDGE AND AT SPACED ATTACHMENT LINES WHICH ARE SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO SAID EDGE WITH AMOUNTS OF SAID BAND BETWEEN SAID ATTACHMENT LINES BEING LESS THAN CORRESPONDING AMOUNTS THEREBETWEEN OF SAID TORSO PORTION, SAID AMOUNTS OF SAID BAND BEING EXPANDED WHEN SAID GARMENT IS PUT ON, SAID BAND THEREBY PROVIDING WITHIN SAID GARMENT A NETHER SUPPORT WHICH IS OPEN AND SPACED FROM SAID LEG PORTIONS TO FACILITATE DRESSING IN SAID GARMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A BIFURCATED OUTER GARMENT COMPRISING: A LOWER TORSO PORTION WITH TWO LEG PORTIONS EXTENDING THEREFROM, SAID TORSO PORTION HAVING AN EDGE DEFINING THE WAISTBAND OF SAID GARMENT; AND A WIDE BAND OF ELASTIC FABRIC EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ALONG AN INNER SURFACE OF SAID TORSO PORTION, SAID BAND HAVING A LENGTH EXTENDING ALONG SAID EDGE AND A WIDTH EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY ONE-HALF OF A DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID EDGE AND LEG PORTIONS, SAID BAND BEING FASTENED TO SAID GARMENT ONLY ALONG SAID EDGE AND AT SPACED ATTACHMENT LINES WHICH ARE SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO SAID EDGE WITH AMOUNTS OF SAID BAND BETWEEN SAID ATTACHMENT LINES BEING LESS THAN CORRESPONDING AMOUNTS THEREBETWEEN OF SAID TORSO PORTION, SAID AMOUNTS OF SAID BAND BEING EXPANDED WHEN SAID GARMENT IS PUT ON, SAID BAND THEREBY PROVIDING WITHIN SAID GARMENT A NETHER SUPPORT WHICH IS OPEN AND SPACED FROM SAID LEG PORTIONS TO FACILITATE DRESSING IN SAID GARMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |