US3723993A
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Trousers waistband structure
Assignee: JAYMOR RUBY Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-02
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A trousers-supporting elastic and fabric waistband comprising an elastic band divided into belt and skirt portions covered by an outer, extensible fabric web. The elastic band is stitched to the fabric web on two spaced, parallel lines, so that the fabric web cooperates with the elastic band to form a belt with physically limited extensibility. Concealment of both belt and skirt portions of the elastic band by the overlying extensible fabric web assures an attractive, wrinkle-free outer trousers surface.
Inventors
- 👤 B Ruby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:07
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D1/00; A41D1/06; A41F; A41F9/00; A41F9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
In trousers having a waistband assembly including a fabric web concealing a cooperating elastic band disposed therebeneath, the improvement comprising: a web constituting a fabric having distinct and utilitarian but physically limited extensibility under elongation stress forces applied thereto; an elastic band substantially coextensive annularly with said web and disposed radially inwardly thereof in substantially contiguous relation therewith, said band including a belt portion and a skirt portion therebelow; said web being secured proximate upper and lower circumambient marginal edge portions thereof to said band along corresponding vertically spaced parallel lines of stitching to engage said band at an upper first and at a lower second annular line of stitching extending substantially around said band and defining therebetween said belt portion of said band; whereby said web stabilizes said belt portion of said elastic band to preclude uncontrolled extension thereof, said web defining a positive physical limit for linear elastic elongation of said belt portion of said elastic band; the lower circumambient part of said band defining said skirt portion depending freely from a waist-encircling lower extremity of said web to bear upon, embrace, and resiliently engage an upper pelvic waist region of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
In trousers having a waistband assembly including a fabric web concealing a cooperating elastic band disposed therebeneath, the improvement comprising: a web constituting a fabric having distinct and utilitarian but physically limited extensibility under elongation stress forces applied thereto; an elastic band substantially coextensive annularly with said web and disposed radially inwardly thereof in substantially contiguous relation therewith, said band including a belt portion and a skirt portion therebelow; said web being secured proximate upper and lower circumambient marginal edge portions thereof to said band along corresponding vertically spaced parallel lines of stitching to engage said band at an upper first and at a lower second annular line of stitching extending substantially around said band and defining therebetween said belt portion of said band; whereby said web stabilizes said belt portion of said elastic band to preclude uncontrolled extension thereof, said web defining a positive physical limit for linear elastic elongation of said belt portion of said elastic band; the lower circumambient part of said band defining said skirt portion depending freely from a waist-encircling lower extremity of said web to bear upon, embrace, and resiliently engage an upper pelvic waist region of the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
The improvement as set forth in claim 1 wherein said skirt portion of said band is characterized in that said skirt portion exhibits between upper and low parallel edges thereof a linear extensibility gradient providing progressively reduced resistance to elongation as measured along a vertical direction from the upper edge said skirt portion downwardly, variance in linear extensibility of said skirt portion resulting from and being correlated with a physically limiting web securement of the upper edge of said skirt portion and a free, unrestrained lower edge of said skirt portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
106 words
The improvement as set forth in claim 1, wherein said trousers include a pants body stitched to an outer surface of said elastic band proximate said second line of stitching and depending therefrom; and wherein said web is separate and distinct from said pants body, saiD web being also stitched to an outer surface of said elastic band along the second line of stitching, said web being looped over an upper linear edge of said elastic band and being stitched to an inner surface of said band along the first line of stitching; said web thereby covering and concealing the belt portion of said elastic band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The improvement as set forth in claim 1, wherein the belt portion of said elastic band is provided with a rough inner surface characterized by a grid pattern of raised ridges effecting increased frictional resistance of said waistband assembly to sliding and slipping in use.
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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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |