US3852824A
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Drop seat closure for outerwear garment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-26
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1993-10-26
Abstract
Abstract The disclosed drop seat closure for an outerwear garment includes a tail portion on the rear of the upper body portion of the garment which projects downwardly beneath the waist region of the garment. A seat flap on the lower body portion of the garment extends transversely between opposed outer side seams and projects upwardly into the waist region and overlies the tail portion. An elastic waist band extends substantially over the full width of the seat flap along the free upper edge thereof. Complementary belt portions are respectively attached to the opposed ends of the elastic waist band of the seat flap and belt closure at the front of the garment secures the seat flap in closure position and stretches the waist band into relatively snug engagement in the waist region. And zippers close the side edges of the seat flap along the opposed side seams in the closure position of the flap.
Inventors
- 👤 M Grey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:31
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
In a one-piece cold weather outerwear garment having upper and lower body portions joined in the waist region and the lower body portion having opposed generally vertically extending side seams, a drop seat closure comprising a tail portion on the rear of the upper body portion and extending generally between the opposed side seams and projecting downwardly beneath the waist region to a lOcation approaching the crotch of the garment to thus generally cover the buttock region of the wearer, a seat flap on the lower body portion and extending transversely between the opposed side seams and projecting upwardly into the waist region, said seat flap upon closure overlying said tail portion, an elastic waist band extending substantially over the full width of the seat flap along the free upper edge thereof, complementary belt portions respectively attached to the opposed ends of the elastic waist band of the seat flap, said belt portions being adapted for belt closure at the front of the garment with belt closure stretching the waist band into relatively snug engagement in the waist region and securing the seat flap in closure position, and zipper means to effect closure of the seat flap along the opposed side seams of the garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
In a one-piece cold weather outerwear garment having upper and lower body portions joined in the waist region and the lower body portion having opposed generally vertically extending side seams, a drop seat closure comprising a tail portion on the rear of the upper body portion and extending generally between the opposed side seams and projecting downwardly beneath the waist region to a lOcation approaching the crotch of the garment to thus generally cover the buttock region of the wearer, a seat flap on the lower body portion and extending transversely between the opposed side seams and projecting upwardly into the waist region, said seat flap upon closure overlying said tail portion, an elastic waist band extending substantially over the full width of the seat flap along the free upper edge thereof, complementary belt portions respectively attached to the opposed ends of the elastic waist band of the seat flap, said belt portions being adapted for belt closure at the front of the garment with belt closure stretching the waist band into relatively snug engagement in the waist region and securing the seat flap in closure position, and zipper means to effect closure of the seat flap along the opposed side seams of the garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
212 words
A drop seat closure for a one-piece cold weather outerwear garment, said garment having upper and lower body portions joined in the waist region thereof and the lower body portion having opposed generally vertically extending side seams, said closure comprising a seat flap on the lower body portion of the garment and extending transversely between the opposed outer side seams and projecting upwardly upon closure into the waist region, a tail portion on the upper body portion of the garment and extending generally between the opposed side seams and projecting downwardly beneath the waist region to underlie the seat flap in the buttock region of the wearer, an elastic waist band extending substantially over the full width of the seat flap along the upper edge thereof, complementary belt portions attached to the opposed ends of the elastic waist band of the seat flap and adapted for belt closure at the front of the garment to secure the seat flap in closure position and stretch the waist band to effect a relatively snug engagement in the waist region of the garment, and zipper means along the opposed side seams of the lower body portion of the garment to close the side edges of the seat flap in the closure position of the flap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
212 words
A drop seat closure for a one-piece cold weather outerwear garment, said garment having upper and lower body portions joined in the waist region thereof and the lower body portion having opposed generally vertically extending side seams, said closure comprising a seat flap on the lower body portion of the garment and extending transversely between the opposed outer side seams and projecting upwardly upon closure into the waist region, a tail portion on the upper body portion of the garment and extending generally between the opposed side seams and projecting downwardly beneath the waist region to underlie the seat flap in the buttock region of the wearer, an elastic waist band extending substantially over the full width of the seat flap along the upper edge thereof, complementary belt portions attached to the opposed ends of the elastic waist band of the seat flap and adapted for belt closure at the front of the garment to secure the seat flap in closure position and stretch the waist band to effect a relatively snug engagement in the waist region of the garment, and zipper means along the opposed side seams of the lower body portion of the garment to close the side edges of the seat flap in the closure position of the flap.
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) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |