US4220299A
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Airfoil suit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-26
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Granted: 1980-09-02
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Expires: 1999-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A pair of pocketed, triangular shaped wings are stored in two zipper closed longitudinal pockets in the one piece body of a polyester ski suit. The wings are permanently connected to the sides of the suit and are attached by zippers to the lower edges of the arms of the suit. The outer edges of the wings are elastic. The suit has an optional head covering.
Inventors
- 👤 William G. Motter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:13
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D10/00; B64D17/00; A; A41; A41D; A41D2400/00; A41D2400/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
Airfoil suit apparatus comprising a one piece body covering having torso portions arm portions, and leg portions, and two longitudinal wing-storing pockets extending downward along sides of the torso portions and midway down the leg portions, the wing-storing pockets having cooperating closures for opening and closing the pockets, wings having inward edges permanently connected to the torso portions between the closures and the wings having upward edges removably connected to the arm portions, whereby the wings only extend to a point midway down the leg portions and whereby the wings may be released from the pockets and connected to the arm portions for use and may be disconnected from the arm portions, folded and stored within the longitudinal pockets leaving a suit with close-fitting appearance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
Airfoil suit apparatus comprising a one piece body covering having torso portions arm portions, and leg portions, and two longitudinal wing-storing pockets extending downward along sides of the torso portions and midway down the leg portions, the wing-storing pockets having cooperating closures for opening and closing the pockets, wings having inward edges permanently connected to the torso portions between the closures and the wings having upward edges removably connected to the arm portions, whereby the wings only extend to a point midway down the leg portions and whereby the wings may be released from the pockets and connected to the arm portions for use and may be disconnected from the arm portions, folded and stored within the longitudinal pockets leaving a suit with close-fitting appearance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the inward edges are connected to opposite sides of the torso portions in substantial alignment with the arm portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the one piece body covering has head covering portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the body covering is adapted to fit snugly on a human body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the wings have a generally triangular shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said inward edges extend from beneath the arm portions downward to the lower ends of the torso portions and said upward edges extend from the sides of the torso portions outward to the outward ends of the arm portions, the inward edges continuously connected to the torso portions and the upward edges continuously removably connected to the arm portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the upward edges are provided with zipper teeth, the arm portions are provided with zipper teeth configured to matingly engage the zipper teeth on the upward edges, wherein the zipper teeth releasably disengages the wings from the arm portions, and further comprising a zipper slide connected to the zipper teeth for moving the zipper teeth into engagement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the wings further have outward ends releasably engaged to the arm portions and permanently engaged to the torso portions, the outward ends provided with elastic material configured to stretch as the arm portions are moved outwardly from the torso portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said cooperating closures comprise zipper closures adjacent openings for the longitudinal wing-storing jacket pockets for selectively closing the pocket openings.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said inward edges extend from beneath the arms downward to above the knees and said upward edges extend from the sides of the torso portions outward to the outward ends of the arm portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the body covering further has detachable head covering portions.
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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) | 1983-09-02 | 1984-03-03 | 1984-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-02 | 1988-03-03 | 1988-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-02 | 1992-03-03 | 1992-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |