US4259750A
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Trouser fly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-10
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Granted: 1981-04-07
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Expires: 2000-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A trouser construction includes a conventional fly portion formed by a pair of overlapping flaps integral with the waist portion of the trouser and including a conventional slide fastener. In one embodiment a second or imitation fly portion is removably attached to the waist portion in overlying relation with the first or conventional fly portion to simulate the appearance of the trousers being worn with the fly in an open position. The imitation fly portion includes a flexible backing having spaced apart strips that support in a converging arrangement a pair of track elements or rows of teeth. Associated with the track elements is a fly closure device that is maintained in a lowermost position to present the appearance of an open fly where the backing simulates an exposed portion of the garment worn under the trousers. In a second embodiment the imitation fly portion is formed integral with the overlapping flaps of the conventional fly portion. A pair of fastener track elements are stitched to the respective flaps of the conventional fly portions so that when the conventional fly portion is closed the track elements simulate the appearance that the trousers are worn with the fly portion in an open position.
Inventors
- 👤 Alex J. Barna
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:39
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D1/00; A41D1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
An article of wearing apparel comprising, a trouser construction including a waist portion and a first fly portion, said first fly portion being attached to said waist portion, means associated with said first fly portion for opening and closing said first fly portion, a second fly portion connected to said waist portion in overlying relation with said first fly portion, said second fly portion including a backing positioned on and substantially concealing said first fly portion when first fly portion is closed, said backing having a pair of spaced apart, elongated edge portions extending downwardly a preselected distance from said waist portion, fastener elements secured in overlapping relation to each of said side edge portions respectively, and said fastener elements being spaced apart a distance increasing in width from the lower ends thereof to the upper ends thereof adjacent said waist portion to present the appearance of said trouser construction as having a fly portion in an open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
An article of wearing apparel comprising, a trouser construction including a waist portion and a first fly portion, said first fly portion being attached to said waist portion, means associated with said first fly portion for opening and closing said first fly portion, a second fly portion connected to said waist portion in overlying relation with said first fly portion, said second fly portion including a backing positioned on and substantially concealing said first fly portion when first fly portion is closed, said backing having a pair of spaced apart, elongated edge portions extending downwardly a preselected distance from said waist portion, fastener elements secured in overlapping relation to each of said side edge portions respectively, and said fastener elements being spaced apart a distance increasing in width from the lower ends thereof to the upper ends thereof adjacent said waist portion to present the appearance of said trouser construction as having a fly portion in an open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An article of wearing apparel as set forth in claim 1 in which, said first fly portion is formed integrally with said waist portion, and said second fly portion being removably attached to said trouser construction in overlying with said first fly portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
An article of wearing apparel as set forth in claim 1 which includes, engaging means attached to said fastener elements for removably securing said second fly portion to said trouser construction in overlying relation with said first fly portion to thereby conceal said first fly portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
An article of wearing apparel as set forth in claim 3 in which said engaging means includes, hook devices connected to said fastener elements for releasably engaging said waist portion, and said hook devices being engagable with said waist portion to maintain said second fly portion in overlying relation with said first fly portion in a closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
An article of wearing apparel as set forth in claim 3 in which said engaging means includes, cooperating snap devices positioned on said waist portion and said backing portion to permit releasable engagement of said second fly portion to said trouser construction in overlying relation with said first fly portion to substantially conceal said first fly portion when in a closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
101 words
An article of wearing apparel as set forth in claim 3 in which said engaging means includes, cooperating Velcro strips oppositely positioned on said trouser construction and said second fly portion for removably securing said second fly portion to said trouser construction, said cooperating Velcro strips being concealed by said second fly portion when secured to said trouser construction, and said second fly portion being positioned in overlying concealing relation with said first fly portion when said first fly portion is closed and said Velcro strips on said second fly portion engage said oppositely positioned Velcro strips on said trouser construction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
113 words
An article of wearing apparel as set forth in claim 1 in which, said fastener elements include strips of tape suitably attached to said elongated edge portions of said backing, said strips of tape each having upper and lower end portions, said strips of tape being positioned on said backing with said upper end portions spaced a greater distance apart than said lower end portions so that said strips of tape converge toward one another in a direction from said upper end portions to said lower end portions, and fly closure means connecting said strips of tape at said lower end portions thereof for simulating said second fly portion in an open position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
An article of wearing apparel as set forth in claim 1 in which, said backing includes a fabric material having a uniform fabric construction in contrasting relationship with said trouser construction and thereby distinguishable from said trouser construction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
167 words
An article of wearing apparel as set forth in claim 1 in which, said first fly portion includes an upper flap and a lower flap, said upper and lower flaps being attached to said waist portion and movable relative to each other to open and close said first fly portion, said upper flap being positioned in overlying relationship with said lower flap when said first fly portion is closed, fly closure means secured to said upper and lower flaps for moving said upper flap into overlying relation with said lower flap to close said first fly portion, said backing including a first portion being secured in overlying, concealing relationship with said upper flap and a second portion being secured in overlying, concealing relationship with said lower flap, and said backing first and second portions being positioned in overlying relationship when said first fly portion is closed so that said second fly portion simulates the appearance of said trouser construction having a fly portion in an open position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
141 words
An article of wearing apparel comprising, a trouser construction including a waist portion and first fly portion, said first fly portion having a pair of flaps, fastener means secured to said first fly portion for moving said pair of flaps into and out of overlapping relationship to close and open said first fly portion respectively, a second fly portion positioned in overlying relationship with said first fly portion, said second fly portion including a two part backing secured to and covering said pair of flaps so that said backing parts are arranged in overlapping relationship when said first flap portion is closed, and fly fastener elements secured to said respective parts of said backing in a position to simulate the appearance of said trouser construction having the trouser fly portion in an open position when said first fly portion is closed.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
141 words
An article of wearing apparel comprising, a trouser construction including a waist portion and first fly portion, said first fly portion having a pair of flaps, fastener means secured to said first fly portion for moving said pair of flaps into and out of overlapping relationship to close and open said first fly portion respectively, a second fly portion positioned in overlying relationship with said first fly portion, said second fly portion including a two part backing secured to and covering said pair of flaps so that said backing parts are arranged in overlapping relationship when said first flap portion is closed, and fly fastener elements secured to said respective parts of said backing in a position to simulate the appearance of said trouser construction having the trouser fly portion in an open position when said first fly portion is closed.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
An article of wearing apparel as set forth in claim 10 in which, said two part backing is constructed of a material contrasting in design with the material of said trouser construction to create the appearance of exposing a garment worn under said trouser construction.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
154 words
An attachment to a trouser construction comprising, a flexible backing having a pair of elongated side edges, means for releasably securing said backing to the trouser construction, a pair of strips secured to said pair of side edges respectively, said pair of strips each having an upper end portion and a lower end portion, said strips being positioned on said backing with said upper end portions spaced a greater distance apart than said lower end portions so that said strips converge toward one another in a direction from said upper end portions to said lower end portions, a portion of said backing being exposed between said pair of strips, fly closure means secured to said pair of strips for simulating the appearance of a fly portion for the trouser construction, and said fly closure means being positioned on said pair of strips to present the appearance of a fly portion in an open position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
154 words
An attachment to a trouser construction comprising, a flexible backing having a pair of elongated side edges, means for releasably securing said backing to the trouser construction, a pair of strips secured to said pair of side edges respectively, said pair of strips each having an upper end portion and a lower end portion, said strips being positioned on said backing with said upper end portions spaced a greater distance apart than said lower end portions so that said strips converge toward one another in a direction from said upper end portions to said lower end portions, a portion of said backing being exposed between said pair of strips, fly closure means secured to said pair of strips for simulating the appearance of a fly portion for the trouser construction, and said fly closure means being positioned on said pair of strips to present the appearance of a fly portion in an open position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
67 words
An attachment to a trouser construction as set forth in claim 12 in which, said flexible backing being fabricated of a fabric material having a preselected color and design to create the appearance of a garment worn under the trouser construction in combination with the fly closure means to thereby simulate the appearance of the trouser construction being worn with a fly portion in an open position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
75 words
An attachment to a trouser construction as set forth in claim 12 in which, said means for releasably securing said backing to the trouser construction includes engagement devices connected to said pair of strips, and said engagement devices being operable to releasably engage the trouser construction to maintain said flexible backing in a preselected position on the trouser construction to give the appearance of the trouser construction having a fly portion in an open position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
50 words
An attachment to a trouser construction as set forth in claim 12 which includes, fly fastener elements secured to said pair of strips, and said fly closure means engaging said fly fastener elements at said lower end portions of said strips to simulate a fly construction in an open position.
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) | 1984-04-06 | 1984-10-06 | 1985-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-06 | 1988-10-06 | 1989-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-06 | 1992-10-06 | 1993-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |