US4126903A
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T T improvements relating to clothes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-08
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Granted: 1978-11-28
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Expires: 1996-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A garment of a type generally known as pantyhose having a plurality of ventilation panels both around a pants portion and preferably along a leg and toe portion to promote healthy breathing of sensitive portions of the skin of the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas P. M. Horton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:32
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B11/00; A41B11/14; A41B2400/00; A41B2400/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A garment of a type comprised of fine threads of artificial fiber inter-woven in knitted manner to form a garment of the type generally known as a "pantyhose" and including a pants portion, legs and feet portion, characterized in that at least the pants portion of the garment is constituted by having a vertical pattern of spaced panels in which the threads are held substantially separate one from the other in a fish-net weave so as to leave open areas between adjacent threads of substantial area as compared to the area covered by the threads so as to provide substantial access for ventilation therethrough, and the areas between said panels being sheer knit, further characterized in that there is another of the panels vertically aligned along each of the back-of-leg portions of the garment so as to extend the length of the leg portion, further characterized in that a foot portion of the garment has, in relation to a portion of the garment which would normally encompass toes of an individual wearing the garment, an open weave character whereby to provide substantial ventilation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A garment of a type comprised of fine threads of artificial fiber inter-woven in knitted manner to form a garment of the type generally known as a "pantyhose" and including a pants portion, legs and feet portion, characterized in that at least the pants portion of the garment is constituted by having a vertical pattern of spaced panels in which the threads are held substantially separate one from the other in a fish-net weave so as to leave open areas between adjacent threads of substantial area as compared to the area covered by the threads so as to provide substantial access for ventilation therethrough, and the areas between said panels being sheer knit, further characterized in that there is another of the panels vertically aligned along each of the back-of-leg portions of the garment so as to extend the length of the leg portion, further characterized in that a foot portion of the garment has, in relation to a portion of the garment which would normally encompass toes of an individual wearing the garment, an open weave character whereby to provide substantial ventilation.
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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) | 1981-11-27 | 1982-05-29 | 1982-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-27 | 1986-05-29 | 1986-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-27 | 1990-05-29 | 1990-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |