US4428080A
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Slacks
Assignee: CHIKUMA APPAREL CO Ltd
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Filing: 1981-07-13
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Granted: 1984-01-31
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Expires: 2001-07-13
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a slacks comprising one or more pockets and a plurality of belt loops attached to the slacks at the height of the waist band. According to the invention the pocket opening of at least one pocket is arranged in the waist band in such a manner that during the wearing of the slacks the pocket opening is covered by a belt passed through the belt loops. In this manner, articles put in said pocket can not be lost or stolen, since pick-pocketing is substantially impossible.
Inventors
- 👤 Noboru Takamatsu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:04
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D1/00; A41D1/06; A41D27/00; A41D27/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
Slacks comprising one or more pockets and a plurality of belt loops attached to the slacks at the height of the waistband, wherein the pocket opening of at least one pocket is arranged in the waist band between two loops and an intermediate loop which is positioned between said two loops being sewn to the slacks only at the lower side whereby during the wearing of the slacks the pocket opening is covered by a belt passed through the belt loops.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
Slacks comprising one or more pockets and a plurality of belt loops attached to the slacks at the height of the waistband, wherein the pocket opening of at least one pocket is arranged in the waist band between two loops and an intermediate loop which is positioned between said two loops being sewn to the slacks only at the lower side whereby during the wearing of the slacks the pocket opening is covered by a belt passed through the belt loops.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Slacks according to claim 1, wherein the pocket opening can be closed by a zip-fastener.
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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) | 1987-01-30 | 1987-08-01 | 1988-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-30 | 1991-08-01 | 1992-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-30 | 1995-08-01 | 1996-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |