US3793646A
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Work trousers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-02
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-11-02
Abstract
Abstract The invention is directed to work trousers which are provided with effective ventilation by inserting a gusset on the inner side of the leg pieces of the work trousers, which gusset is constructed to provide two vent channels in the gusset.
Inventors
- 👤 H Tempelhof
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:38
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D1/00; A41D1/06; A41D27/00; A41D27/28; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
Trousers provided with a gusset for ventilation, wherein said trousers comprise two leg pieces connected to each other and forming the crotch section along the inner portion of each leg piece and wherein the seat of the trousers is formed by a portion of the leg pieces connected to each other, said trousers having an opening in said crotch section formed by said leg pieces, said gusset being fitted into said opening and attached thereto along the entire periphery of said opening wherein said gusset comprises three pieces of material, one of said pieces of material being centrally positioned in said opening and having one of the other of said pieces on each side thereof, overlapping therewith and unsecured thereto, thereby forming a concealed vent opening into the crotch area between said centrally positioned pieces of material and each of the other of said pieces of material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
Trousers provided with a gusset for ventilation, wherein said trousers comprise two leg pieces connected to each other and forming the crotch section along the inner portion of each leg piece and wherein the seat of the trousers is formed by a portion of the leg pieces connected to each other, said trousers having an opening in said crotch section formed by said leg pieces, said gusset being fitted into said opening and attached thereto along the entire periphery of said opening wherein said gusset comprises three pieces of material, one of said pieces of material being centrally positioned in said opening and having one of the other of said pieces on each side thereof, overlapping therewith and unsecured thereto, thereby forming a concealed vent opening into the crotch area between said centrally positioned pieces of material and each of the other of said pieces of material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Trousers, in accordance with claim 1, wherein the trousers are formed of substantially air-tight material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
Trousers, in accordance with claim 1, wherein the opening in the inner leg piece section tapers off on the inner side of each leg piece of said trousers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Trousers, in accordance with claim 1, wherein the gusset stretches from the seat piece along the leg pieces of said trousers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
189 words
Trousers provided with a gusset for ventilation, wherein said trousers comprise two leg pieces connected to each other and forming the crotch section along the inner portion of each leg piece and wherein the seat of the trousers is formed by a portion of the leg pieces connected to each other, said trousers having an opening in said crotch section and extending downwardly along the inner side of each of said leg pieces, said gusset being fitted into said opening and attached thereto along the entire periphery of said opening, wherein said gusset is composed of two halves, wherein each one of said gusset halves extends from the crotch section down the inner side of one of said leg pieces of said trousers and tapers off downward from the seat, wherein each said gusset half comprises an outer and an inner insertion wherein the outer and inner insertions of said gusset half overlap and the edge of the outer insertion which overlaps with said inner insertion lies loosely against said inner insertion to form a concealed vent channel therebetween, said gusset halves being connected together at said crotch section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
189 words
Trousers provided with a gusset for ventilation, wherein said trousers comprise two leg pieces connected to each other and forming the crotch section along the inner portion of each leg piece and wherein the seat of the trousers is formed by a portion of the leg pieces connected to each other, said trousers having an opening in said crotch section and extending downwardly along the inner side of each of said leg pieces, said gusset being fitted into said opening and attached thereto along the entire periphery of said opening, wherein said gusset is composed of two halves, wherein each one of said gusset halves extends from the crotch section down the inner side of one of said leg pieces of said trousers and tapers off downward from the seat, wherein each said gusset half comprises an outer and an inner insertion wherein the outer and inner insertions of said gusset half overlap and the edge of the outer insertion which overlaps with said inner insertion lies loosely against said inner insertion to form a concealed vent channel therebetween, said gusset halves being connected together at said crotch section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Trousers, in accordanc with claim 5, wherein said trousers are formed of substantially air-tight material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
Trousers, in accordance with claim 5, wherein the opening in the crotch section tapers off on the inner side of each leg piece of said trousers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
Trousers, in accordance with claim 5, wherein the gusset extends from the seat piece along the leg pieces of said trousers.
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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |