US3711865A
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Garment
Assignee: REFRIGWEAR Inc
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Filing: 1971-01-21
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A garment especially suitable for wear as an outer garment during cold weather, which can be opened along the legs for ease of entry and removal and which can be opened along the backside to permit the wearer to perform necessary bodily functions. A continuous zipper closure permits the dual functional operation with the closure extending transversely of the garment at the back portion thereof being covered to prevent visual exposure with the cover portion being held in operative position by a body-encircling belt.
Inventors
- 👤 H Schifman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:02
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A one-piece garment primarily for outwear, cold weather use, comprising an upper torso portion, sleeves on the upper torso portion, means defining a pair of leg portions extending downwardly from said upper torso portion, a seat panel extending upwardly from said leg portions at the rear of the garment, said seat panel meeting said upper torso portion at a joining line, closure means defining a closure for disconnectably joining said seat panel to said torso portion along said joining line, said closure means being continuous from the cuff of one leg portion to the cuff of the other leg portion, closure concealing means carried by said garment for overlying said closure means in the area of the waistline of the garment along the joining line between said seat panel and said upper torso portion, said closure concealing means comprising a flap secured to said upper torso portion above said joining line, said flap being continuous along the joining line between said seat panel and said upper torso portion, said flap including means defining a longitudinal passage therethrough, and a body encircling belt extending through said longitudinal passage, said belt, when in bodyencircling position, holding said flap against said garment in overlying relationship with a portion of said closure means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A one-piece garment primarily for outwear, cold weather use, comprising an upper torso portion, sleeves on the upper torso portion, means defining a pair of leg portions extending downwardly from said upper torso portion, a seat panel extending upwardly from said leg portions at the rear of the garment, said seat panel meeting said upper torso portion at a joining line, closure means defining a closure for disconnectably joining said seat panel to said torso portion along said joining line, said closure means being continuous from the cuff of one leg portion to the cuff of the other leg portion, closure concealing means carried by said garment for overlying said closure means in the area of the waistline of the garment along the joining line between said seat panel and said upper torso portion, said closure concealing means comprising a flap secured to said upper torso portion above said joining line, said flap being continuous along the joining line between said seat panel and said upper torso portion, said flap including means defining a longitudinal passage therethrough, and a body encircling belt extending through said longitudinal passage, said belt, when in bodyencircling position, holding said flap against said garment in overlying relationship with a portion of said closure means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A one-piece garment as claimed in claim 1 wherein said closure means consists of a zipper having four sliders thereon.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |